Our Sydney Letter Reveals Disappearance of Methodist Minister
A sensational Sydney letter reports the disappearance of a prominent Australian Methodist minister. Suspicion arose as he arrived at Easter, shaved rather than bearded, and bought seeds at a known store. A boarding-house keeper in Wynya makes a positive ID of a man calling himself Mr. C Lee, who stayed with Mrs. Lea and booked for Vancouver on the s s Mahono. The case unfolds with clues of double life and detective flair as the phrase Cherchez la femme echoes through the mystery.
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Suva
Wynya Uare
C. Lee
Hoe
Lea
Vancouver
S.s. Mahono
King's Evidence in Affiliation Case Provokes Full Court Debate
An appeal court debated police conduct after two witnesses admitted their earlier testimony was false under a promise of nonprosecution. The Full Court quashed the conviction for perjury, denouncing the Crown’s action as unwarranted. Critics warn such deals may deter future witness cooperation.
Sweating in City Laundries Draws Arbitration Court Attention
The Arbitration Court examined wage issues for girls and women in city laundries. An outside organizer aimed to mobilize them, but the court found no dispute under the act as workers did not complain. Riley defended the low wages of 85 to 108 per week with few full weeks, noting the occupation still attracts many from domestic service.
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Arbitration Court
Riley
Land and labor woes spark rural wage argument
The piece argues for unlocking the land to secure a living wage and reduce city dependence. It criticizes Labour Party measures as favouring town life, notes workers face arbitrary hours and wages, and laments the value placed on talk over toil.
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Labor Party
New Moderator's Social Address Causes Presbyterian Rift
The Rev J Kemp Bruce new Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly advocates Catholic social efforts over Protestant, provoking Dr Dill Macky of the Orange body who objects to the term suitable being used. The incident signals a widening line of cleavage likely to persist.
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J. Kemp Bruce
Presbyterian Assembly
Dill Macky
Orange Body
Bruce
Dr. Macky
Missionary Tea Meeting Organized at Peak Hill
Rev J E Moulton preached his first Peak Hill sermon on Sunday. A special church meeting Monday discussed the Circuit Missionary. Decision to hold a tea meeting on June 6 and to take up no shilling subscriptions for a conveyance. Miss Weller named secretary.
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J. E. Moulton
Peak Hill
J. B. Moulton
Mr. Johnson
Miss Weller
Sale at Currajong Tomingley yields strong horse prices
On Wednesday last under instructions from Mr J L Edwards and Messrs Millar and Co Narromine in conjunction with Mr H N Gibson a successful sale of horses cattle and implements at Currajong Tomingley was conducted. Draught horses sold to 35 pounds light horses to 25 pounds twelve cattle averaged over 5 pounds. Mr J R Strahorn bought the yearling filly by Definition and Mr Hodges the chestnut buggy mare. Mr H N Gibson wielded the hammer.
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J. Ll, Edwards
Messrs
Millar and
H. N. Gibson
Currajong
Tomingley
J. R. Strahorn
Empire Day Cycling Carnival and Concert at Showground
Empire Day celebrations on 21 May include a cycling carnival at the Showground to raise funds for the local Hospital. A night concert at the Masonic Hall leads to a dance, with the Shieffield Handicap and main cycling events drawing strong entries. A morning procession led by the Tocal Band will march to the ground as early start times are noted on the programme.
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Pgax Uti
Masonic Hall
Shieffield
Tocal
April applicants seek 81185 acres on Crown lands
In April 169 settlers applied for 81185 acres of N and W Wales Crown lands. Turkish ladies of position reportedly escaped harems and fled to Paria. TI Kelly, a noted runner, died by hanging at Ruockley on Thursday. Joubert Rymer, a South Australian squatter, died when his motor-car capsized against a fence.
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N.8
Wales
Paria
W. TI. Kelly
Ruockley
Tursday
Joubert Rymer
Mingelo Weather and Local Changes Reported
Goon rain on Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning recorded 85 points. Monday showers noted near the ranges. J. J. Patterson, formerly of Peak Hill, moved to his selection on Monday. M. J. Kerin of Baldery acquired Woodleigh selection from J. Woods of Queensland and will occupy it next week. Mrs. J. Barber Mingelo and Mrs. T. Bromley Greenwood, both seriously ill in Sydney, are progressing favorably.
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J. J. Patterson
Peak Hill
M. J. Kerin
Baldery
Woodleigh
J. Woods
Queensland
G. Barton
J. Barber
Foley and Forey Circuses Thrill Peak Hill Crowd
Foley and Forey Circuses played Peak Hill on Wednesday night to a good house. West delivered marvellous horsemanship and Ranji the dog drew cheers. Charlie McGuinness amused with mule tricks as Foley plans a Queensland return with new circus novelties in treaty with an American syndicate.
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Forey
Peak Hill
West
Ranji
Charlie McGuinness
Foley
Queensland
State of Local Cemetery Reflected Poorly on Trustees
A letter criticizes the local cemetery for neglect with rabbits undermining graves and grass-grown walks. It calls out the Trustees for their duty to keep God’s Acre presentable and questions who serves as Trustees and whether the resting place will be maintained.
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God's Acre
Unsightly Rookeries Threaten Peak Hill Progress
A local reader condemns tumble-down buildings in Peak Hill’s business area. The letter urges Municipal Council to compel owners to replace eyesores with presentable structures to safeguard town progress and architectural beauty.
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Peak Hill
Disputed Will Case in Equity Court Next Month
The hearing date for Jackson v. Mediyn, a dispute over an estate left to Parkes Hospital by William Bleisner, is not fixed but expected next month. Miss Ithel Jackson of Peak Hill contests a will left twelve months before death. A E McIntosh represents the plaintiff and F J Commins the defendant.
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Jackson v. Mediyn
Parkes TH Hospital
Equity Court
William Bleisner
Parkes
Parkes Hospital
Ithel Jackson
Peak Hill
A. E. McIntosh
F. 3. Commins
Double Execution at Brisbane Gaol
On Tuesday morning a Sinhalese and a South Sea Islander were hanged at Brisbane Gaol. The men murdered Canstalle Price of Mackay and a boy named William Bulch, respectively. Donth deaths were instantaneous. both confessed on the scaffold.
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Avovatz
Lrisbane
Canstalle Price
Mackay
William Bulch
Donth
Tomingley MEMS and Show Prizes Report
Mr J P McCuppen won the £100 trot at Dubbo Show and the trotting yearling blue ribbon. Mrs J J McCudden took firsts for sandwich cakes and tomato chutney. Mrs W Hawes won multiple cookery prizes. Splendid rain, rabbit skins, and local road funding draw notes, with railway leagues and mining mentions.
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J.P. McCuppen
Dubbo
J. J. McCudden
W. Hawes
N.8
Constable Williams
Currajong
Tomingley
McPhaimses
Bunny
Carruthers
McPHAIL District Weather and Local Notes
About 80 points of rain fell Saturday and Sunday, driving large moths into homes. Ploughing is advanced and rain will help start new ground. Mrs. Lawliss, a former resident, runs a Molong hotel. Tom McDonnell, burnt out here, now licenses a hotel at Orange. Rabbit trappers earn up to £3 a week per man. some men quit mining for skins. Bert Wunsch reports favorable prospects from Queensland. Myalls mine tributers did well last month. W. If. Parr becomes resident manager.
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Lawliss
Molong
Tom McDonnell
Orange
Bert Wunsch
Queensland
Myalls
W. If. Parr
Rumor of Oliver Move to Upper House Sparks Debate
A report claims O. J. Oliver, Chief Railway Commissioner, may resign to join the Upper House. The piece argues against his appointment, urging he face state elections if ambitious, and warns the precedent would be bad.
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O. J. Oliver
Oliver
Orward
S Eeat
Poisonings Reported In Parkes And Wellington Areas
Reports claim two Parkes residents were poisoned after eating rabbit-bait jam and two men died after eating poison near Wellington. Authorities question the rumors and a Lloyd case at Peak Will Hospital is noted as recovering.
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Parkes
Baldery
Wolava
Wellingion
Lloyd
Peak Will Hospital
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Kaowell Street
Teak" Hill
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Methodist
Mingelo
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