Local notes mix politics and oddities in Belabula and beyond
Mr. Ross is chosen Labor candidate for Belabula by a three to one vote while Mr. Lynch stands in for Ashburnham. A comment on air influence in politics, a rabbit inspector and poison cart grievance, plus a tired foreman in the Orick Willis case. Anecdotes of Marcus Aurelius and wage details in Sydney arbitration, a Glen Innes tale of Jenny the mare, and quirky local council tax on a goat. A domestic servant immigration note and a remark on show exhibitors wrap the column.
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Ross
Belabula
Jack Lynch
Ashburnham
Then
Glen Innes
James Henley
Green Fields
Macquarie Street
Jenny
Ashburnham Labor Ballot Set After Previous Contest
The final Ashburnham ballot for a Labor candidate occurs tomorrow. In the last election Mr. George scored 1832 votes, Mr. Reymond 1721, and Mr. Clara 1626. this time the race will likely be between Mr. George and the Labor nominee, possibly Mr. Lynch or Mr. O'Shanassy.
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Ashburnham
George
Reymond
Clara
Lynch
O'Shanassy
Lachlan Seat Contest Suspected Duel Between Candidates
Mr J G Carrall is urged to contest the Lachlan seat against Mr Andy Kelly in the L and R interests. Last election vote totals were Kelly 1525 Ferguson 1354 Carroll 1280, suggesting a possible duel between Kelly and Carroll this time.
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J. G. Carrall
Lachlan
L. and
Andy Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Ferguson
Mr. Carroll
Kelly
Carroll
Potatoes Prove Superior Fodder For Sheep Says T C Bowen
Orange dairyman T C Bowen argues potatoes make excellent fodder for ewes with lambs. Potatoes’ natural juices aid milk secretion, they waste little, and sheep eat all they receive. He notes no stomach upset and that potatoes stay cheap and plentiful even as chaff costs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Bowen
Orange
The Rabbit Pest Inspection Pointed Out
A complainant argues rabbits thrive in his district as inspectors never visit. He cites landowners who never use poison or set baits and asks why the rabbit threat isn’t checked. He urges occasional visits from the Inspector of Rabbits to curb the damage.
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Boony
Yearling Loss by Pneumonia Hits Orange Auction Pair
Mesers Bedford and Taylor of Orange report the loss of a valuable yearling by pneumonia. The blood horse, a full brother to Grafteflaine, winner of the Albury Cup, was purchased at the Sydney sale at Easter for 80 guineas and was by Grafton from Ellaine.
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Mesers
Bedford
Taylor
Orange
Grafteflaine
Messie
Sydney
Trail of Narromine Coach Ambush Remembered
The reminiscence recalls the 8 December 1886 Narromine coach ambush near a pine covered hill where Commissioner J G Grenfell was fatally shot while confronting two would be robbers. Driver Charlie Stewart is named and Bill Waldron is cited as a corroborating witness recalling the event and its aftermath along the Dubbo to Cannonbar route.
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Narromine
Dubbo
J. G. Grenfell
Grenfell
Charlie Stewart
Old Trail Road
Cannonbar
Royal Hotel
Bob Garland
Wombiana
Macquarie
Mullah
Bill Waldron
Cobb and Co
Old-Time Tragedy Revealed in Victoria Massacre Site
In Victoria seventy one years ago a massacre occurred at a site recently found by Mr. Uren a Benalla state school teacher. Faithful brothers were early visitors to the district seeking land and sheep a tram to Euroa. Nine men were attacked seven killed two escaped buried their fallen mates bones found by Mr. Uren recently.
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Victoria
Uren
Benalla
Euroa
Syoakia
Full Court Reviews Conditional Purchase Lease Letter Validity
An appeal before the Full Court considers whether an application for a conditional purchase lease sent by an unregistered letter can be deemed invalid. The case centers on procedural sufficiency and filing standards affecting lease eligibility and remedies.
Peak Hill Attains Narrow Rifle Match Victory at Peak Hill
Peak Hill defeats McPhail by a narrow margin in a Saturday rifle match at the McPhail range. Top scorers included J Hutchings and peak Hill’s Bailey leading the totals for both clubs as players noted the late hour and a post match dinner at Stafford's Hotel.
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McPhail
Peak Hill
McPhail Range
Min Bah
Prax Hut
J. Hutchings
C. Reilly
W. Hutchins
R. Stewart
C.J. Morris
W. Garlick
C. Murray
G.charters
E. Bailey
C.mcatamney
McPunx
H. Stafford
W. J. Nivella
Carton
Smith
J. Daviso
G. F. Harders
A. Pipero
J. Crozier
G. Beakes
T. Crouch
McPhail Club
King Edward Escapes Train Disaster In Switzerland
While traveling by train in Switzerland, King Edward, returning to London, faced a near catastrophe when a grease-box fell from a coach at speed over 62 mph. The train would have suffered a serious accident if it had restarted. The box was later found with bolts and pins removed.
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Switzerland
Edward
London
Sion
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Orick-Willis
Marcus Aurelius
Arbitration Court
Umpkin
England
Australia
N.S. W
Olp
Wolfe
Peak Hill v
Paumug Wal
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