Advances to Settlers Questioned Over Bank Fees
In the Legislative Assembly Mr G A Jones criticized state charged fees for advances to settlers at Myall Creek. He cited costs for transfer to Government Savings Bank parchment registration mortgage and search expenses totaling several shillings per £50 borrowed. Mr Meagher urged reviewing government forage contractor terms amid drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
G. A. Jones
Myall Creek
State Bank
Government Savings Bank
Flaud
Jones
Meagher
Alectown Church Work Earns Praise for Watts Family
The Parkes Presbyterian Session commends Alfred Watts and his family with Mrs New for church work in Alectown and district especially among youth. Their efforts reduced the organ debt by £4 108 and now only one payment remains to clear it. The commendation comes with sympathy encouragement and support from the broader community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesi
Dent
Parkes Presbyterian Church
Alfred Watts
Alectown
New
Bathurst Flour Mills Claim Foundry Timeline
Thos B Mockett of McGee and Co argues against a prior claim of the first Bathurst flour mill. He asserts his father built Bathurst’s first mill in 1647, notes Kelso’s 1840 steam mill, recalls Syer Bros as a later Bathurst mill, and cites historic wheat prices and a 1000 bushel sale for £1000 amid a 1839 drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mockett
Bathurst
Thos. B. Mockett
McGee and Co’s
Parkes
J. Ford
Kelso
Syer Bros
John Rogers
Re’ Hotel
Duke's Hotel
W. Sweetnam
Dennis Ieland
Bathuret
M. Hanrahan
Weak Backs and a Back Remedy from Dr Sheldon
An old advertisement touts Dr Sheldon Magnetic Liniment as the permanent cure for back weakness and fatigue. It claims to relieve soreness, inflammation, and muscle strain by rubbing into the back, promising renewed strength and vigor after several uses. Sold by Thos Hand in Peak Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Thos
Hand
Peak Hills
Like a Cavalry Charge in Training Fields of War
A veteran observer notes cavalry chargers at training camps with heights of fifteen to sixteen hands. Horses endure education through river crossings and prolonged drills against infantry fire and quick firing batteries. The piece highlights individuality among horses and their reactions to gunpowder flashes and noise, from calm acceptance to sudden bolting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Fitsgoald
Cultivation Land Debate Draws From Farmer Letter
Bodangora farmer H J Knowles writes to Farmer and Settler noting the 1906 mining act lacks a cultivation land definition. He argues the minister alone should not decide when land with several wheat crops ceases to be cultivation and becomes grazing land, calling for clear standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Knowles
Bodangora
Homebush Fat Stock Market Report
Messrs J C Yours and Co report a lively sale with 48 590 sheep penned including lambs and many shorn tops. Demand was keen with prices firm for primes though ewes favored buyers. 1165 head of cattle yarded with buyers present and a slight tilt to buyers as firm rates from the prior Monday held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. C. Yours & Co
8.M.P. Co
Royal Order of Motherhood Proposed by Dr Rewroot
London doctor Dr Rewroot proposes a Royal Order of Motherhood to reward women who raise the most exemplary offspring. He asks why men receive medals and motherhood is left unrewarded, arguing motherhood yields the greatest good.
Bonnington’s Irish Mulls Cure for Colds
Bonnington offers Irish Mools as a pleasant reliable remedy for colds. One trial will prove it is the medicine you need.
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A. N. Davey
Caswell Street
Peak Hill
ROYAL
RF. J. Graham
AVING
O'Connell ,St. Conese
Homebush
Sy Good
Clark & GO
O'Connell Street
Altport
St. Sydney
F. Stephens
Chemist
General Booth
Neek Wales
General Th
Royal Order of Motherhood
Bonnington
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