Receipt stamped in stamp act appeal in Sydney
An appeal case heard in Sydney last week upheld Crown on stamping receipts for sums over £2. Barnett paid Cox £2 12s 6d and Cox endorsed the cheque book butt as a receipt. The court ruled that such writing is a receipt and must be stamped, otherwise the offence under the Stamp Act stands. Justice Simpson noted the loss of revenue due to non stamping.
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Sydney
Barnett
Cox
Justice Simpson
Infant prodigy conducts exhibition band at Christchurch
Three year old Horace Bissel conducted the Exhibition orchestra and brass bands at Christchurch on February 9. Crowds gathered as the boy waved time with precision, copying Mr. Alfred Hill’s motions, while his parents, both musicians, encourage his growing talent. Pennies from spectators amuse but also trouble his father, who warns against spoiling him.
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Christchurch
Alfred Hill
Sydney
Exhibition
Horace
Gold Output in South Australia 1906
During 1906 South Australia produced 5 761 fine ounces of gold valued at £55 452. The figures reflect local mining activity and gold yield for the year as reported in the colonial economy records.
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South Australia
The Ladies Toast Sparks Humorous Public Speaking Tale
A toast to the ladies at a social gathering reveals the challenges of extempore speeches. A young bachelor struggles with nerves and a prepared speech from a book, while the room’s reaction and fanfare highlight social expectations and wit. The tale ends with guests returning to the ballroom.
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Pei Hy
Gilgandra Shooting Case Bail Application in Court
Ivy Chambers before Mr Justice Pring heard an application for bail for James Copeland laborer of Gilgandra held on a charge of shooting with intent to murder Alvina Hitchen. Copeland stated he acted to frighten her, not to injure, and sought release on personal and sureties totaling 1000 pounds. the Gilgandra magistrate cited lack of power, while the judge suggested he had authority.
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Ivy Chambers
Justice Pring
James Copeland
Gilgandra
Wubbo
Alvina Hitchen
G. Shaw
Copeland
Tam
Molong Jockey Club Remembers 47th Frat Meeting
The Molong Jockey Club marks forty seven years since its last frat meeting. Officials note historic turnout and ongoing community ties to racing heritage.
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Molong Jockey Club
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Brags
the Bulletin
HIS Majesty's
United Empire
Post Office
Privy Council
King's Counsel
G-P.o
Tattersall’s
A. W. Taylor & Co
Tooth’s Ale
Highland Club
R. McLean’s
C. Collier
Summer Street
Orange
New South Wales
C Collier
N.5.w
Baker , Spence, Peak Hill
Consign
Harrison, Jones & Devlin
Redfern
Bell, Estey, Mason and Hamlin
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