Echoes Far and Near May Day Celebrations Across Towns
A collage of local notes reports May 24 events from Grenfell to Forbes. Mentions the Grenfell Roman Catholic church foundation stone, rising country wages from rabbit trapping, a Woodburn wedding with two heifers, a boundary rider found dead near Grenfell Forbes, and Bathurst stockbreeder sending 180 trucks of sheep to Forbes. Also notes drought forecast, dairy expert dispatch, Shires Bill temporary councils, wartime cable receipts, pension for jam bait poisoning cases, and Rabit trap licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C
Grenfell
Goulburn
Woodburn
George Channon
Gren
Japan
Bathurst
Forbes
Adelaide
R. D. Blake
Beckisbhy
Political Advice From Ex Member In Molong Anove
Ex member now contesting Molong Anove shares experience driven counsel on avoiding squabbles over politicians. He notes that once elections end, allies drift apart. warns that fighting over a candidate earns little benefit and may invite backlash from those you supported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molong
Maku
Torma
Diaputanta
One of the Old Hands Exita Tow Dies at Orange
Mrs Exita Tow aged 73 died at Orange after a long life as a pioneer. Her recollections recalled conflicts with the Dracke along Lachlan and Darling rivers and streets once called Canvas Lawn in Melbourne. She noted the Toms brothers held land on the Lachlan and married sisters. James Tom, sister of the deceased, lives in Victoria. She left three sons and one daughter with numerous western district connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exita ‘Tow
Orange
Lachlan
Darling
Melbourne
Bourke
Collins
Toms Brothers
Nicholix
James
Lachlan River
Tom
Victoria
Webb
E. Webb
Smith
John Smith
Lady Innes
Barton
Wellington
Mobis
Heroic Rescue by Mr Herb Sherringham in Wellington
A Wellington man writes to the Molong Argus thanking Mr Herb Sherringham for risking his life to rescue his two children from a burning hut. He entered the blaze twice under a collapsing roof and carried both children to safety despite burns on his hands and scorching on a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Osnonns
Wellington
Herb Sherringham
Burns and Beards Warn of Burns and Blisters
A 19th century ad-style note urges applying Chamberlain's Pale Balm after a burn or cut to ease pain and prevent blisters or sores. It claims the remedy remains valuable for households, with Gideon Brody Pek Hills and J. We Lees in Fomingley selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Gideon Brody
Pek Hills
J. We Lees
Fomingley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Honnington
Grover
Coleman
Mongo
Braidwood
Michael Grady
Bayfield
Mra. Grady
Canowindra
Forbes P.P. Board
Dubbo
J. D. Mackay
Bulgandramine
Cannon Creek
Oar Boonah
Queensland
J. Longmule
Gunnedah
News- Serren
San Francisco
Leeds and Co
B. Cahill and Co
Campbell and Reid
Stockholm
Australia
Cambridge Club Hotel
Caswell Street
Peak Hill
S. W. Swash
Noyes Bros
Pitt-St., Sydney
Gibson
Navy
David Jones
Sydney
Political Advice
Burns and Beards
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