Australian miscellany reports and local notes
A Sydney monthly Taz Lonz Haxo launch praised for art and education from Australian creators. Fire plough demo near Longreach fights bush fires. Absent minded bridegroom jokes about missing £500 cheque. Queensland rum samples show dangerous nicotine. Dubbo trotting highlights Huon Junior and Ranji. Small Samoan cows noted for tiny size. Belabula Labour candidate Ross chosen. Wellington contender Mitchell out of race amid banter about Tongue and lick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belabula
Ross
Mitchell
Wellington
Peak Hill
Waddell
William
Lifespans of Various Animals
A sheep lives ten years. A cat lives fifteen years. A lion lives twenty years. A camel lives forty years. A bear lives twenty years. A dog lives fourteen years. A squirrel lives eight years. A canary will live six years. A crow will live fifteen years. An ox lives twenty-five years. A guinea pig lives seven years. A horse lives twenty-five years. A swan lives twenty-five years. A whale lives three hundred years. A tortoise lives one hundred years. An elephant lives four hundred.
Spectacles Consultation and Fitting by C F Stemaens
If your spectacles do not suit, consult C F Stemaens who will test your eyes and supply a pair that will be neat, comfortable and satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Stemaens
Zam-Buk Promises Healthier Skin for Eczema Sufferer
A South Melbourne resident quotes relief after using Zam-Buk on years of eczema on hands. The testimonial spans praise for skin healing and broader claims, noting availability from The Zam-Buk Co. and medicine vendors at 1s 6d or ds 6d family size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa L Walker
J. Lane
Cob Ten Street
South Melbourne
Basy
Zeerens
Kat
Zam-Buk Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Dubbo Show Dusno Show Receipts Exceed Last Year
Last week’s Dusno Show in Dubbo drew £353 18s 5d across two main days, surpassing last year’s three day total of £320 4s 9d. A list of local awards follows including trotting stallion, pony, and hunting events with winners and participants from Tomingley and Peak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. McCudden
Dexter L
Milly
Maud
Farmer
Desmond
Hawes
Tomingley
Mrs. Hawes
District Report on Rabbit Decline and Grasshopper Havoc
Stock inspector R G Dulxunry reports on a western district inspection around Narromine Farrandale and Dandaloo finding rabbit trouble much reduced but grasshoppers widespread and damaging holdings. Many owners near the Bogan may remove stock unless rain comes. wheat sowing likely down due to dry hard ground. stock-raising favored by farmers. Between the Bogan and Macquarie Rivers the area is wire netted or being so, checking rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dulxunry
Narromine
Farrandale
Dandaloo
Bogan
Alhunty
Macquarie Rivers
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Local & General News
Tax Burerix Newspaper Co., Ltd
C. P. Bell
Westland Station
Longreach
Westland
Queensland
Lunatic Asylum
Beprorp
Tayton
Huon
Dubbo
Mr. Fitzgerald
Huon Junior
Mr. Wilkins
Handsome Grey
Ranji
Liserat
Samoan Islands
Eczema
Zam-Buk
H. C. Palmer
Fish & Oyster Saloon
Caswell Street
Gibson
A.stewart & CO
Court Street
Aere
A. Stewart & Co
Parkes
R. J. Parker
Boot and Shoemaker
Cambridge Club
Western Queen Flour - Mills
Dalton Street
McGee & Co
J. F. Nicholas
Miners’ Exchange Hotel
Alectown
J. A. Gousens
Blacksmith & Wheelwright
A. M. Paton
the Parkes Dairy Company
Aledown
Ward
J. Henry
F.C. Dawes
W. Roach & Co
Produce Merchants
Commission
X. X
Fancy Goods
Sid Barnett
M. P. Harris
W.J. Dent, Proctor
Council Chambers
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