Vast Array of Colonial News From Australia and Britain
Reports cover deaths, politics, mining, farming, and sport. James Watson MLC dies at 70. Fitzgerald's circus tours western lines. N S W population up 12 181 in quarter. Lemons cheap at Parramatta Jaceruthy. Wyalong rich gold mines. WA harvest expected to double last year. Labor Leagues plan municipal candidates. J I P appointment timing uncertain. Parkes Band faces financial trouble with local rescues. Hurley Dick and Flowers elected to Public Works Committee. Moses charged for threatening letter to Samuel Hordern. J D Stewart appointed chief inspector of stock and registrar of brands. Lands Minister reluctant to act on rabbits. King Edward VII birthday and Canada visit planned. Clergyman mocks football. Britain imported wire netting from Great Britain. costs noted. Todd and Lowing plan new premises at Trundle after fire. Improvement Leases Cancellation Board outputs 587 940 acres leased, 625 509 refused. Australia claims deepest gold mine at Bendigo 4300 ft. Holman seeks higher salaries for state MPs.
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James Watson
M.L.C
Fitzgerald
Labor
J'I.p
Parkes Band
Messie
Hurley
Flowers
Public Works Committee
Moses
Samuel Hordern
J. D. Stewart
Edward VII
Canada
Australia
Great Britain
Sydney
Messrs
Todd and Lowing
Trundle
Atreat
Bendigo
Holman
Commonwealth Parliament
Budget Priorities Highlight Reduced Taxes and Social Pensions
In the budget speech the Chief Secretary notes rising prosperity in N Western Australia and outlines tax cuts and pensions. The plan includes a £40,000 annual pension scheme from Jan 1, 2008 for those unable to work due to sickness or accident, income tax relief to £1,000, stamp duty abolition, and subsidies for local councils.
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N.8.w
Be Philosophical and the Wheat Flour Bread Tempo
A reflective couplet links wheat to flour and bread to temper, urging calm. It notes a rising bread mirrors rising mood, then closes with a reminder that life ends for all, advocating patience and composure.
Whats Her Name minister reconsiles bereaved husband with hope
A minister consoles a grieving husband saying there is another who sympathises with him. The bereaved man asks, Whats her name, a moment of tearful reflection in a tale that blends faith and loss. The piece also notes a corollary advert for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy carried by A W Taylor & Co and W Lees.
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New Zealand
Australia
KR. L
McBean
Duntroon
Tucker
Chamberlain
A. W. Taylor & Co
Lees
Tomingley
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Bell & Co
Sdn
Moser WD Mylechardnerb Bell
Bridge St
Tromp
Inquest
lMrrresy
R. J. Edwards
Commission
London
Lencnshire Fire Insurance Cog
Hick
Tdeal
Koorsby Patent
Bsharple’s
Noyes Bros
Spence
ASD General Commission
Peak Eckl
James Bell & CO
Wheat Buyers
SUN Fire Insurance Office
Collier’s
C. Goldsbrough
Mort & CO
Wool and Produce Brokers
W.J. Dent, Proctor
Council Chambers
Peak Hill
F. B. Commins
Comans
Court-St. Parkes
Peak Hill Court
Alfred E. McIntosh
Parkes
Wildie
Rh. H. K. Wood
Lare T. Peance
Clarinda St
Parkes, Next
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BANK
Litehfield’s
Croson
W. B. Wynne
Stock & General Commission
The
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
W Crofton Pearce
Jas Bell & Co
Bouan Cate
N.S.W
General Commission
R. Hornsby & Son, Lap
James, Martin & Co
National Mutual Life Assurance Co
City Mutual Mercantile Fire Insurance Gu
Corbett Brothers
A. G. Litchfield
Fred. J. Whitaker
Lute
Barnett
Australasia
Tmonk Hill
Gilmemith and
Glen Isla
Prince Lyon
Lord Lyon
Tasuon
King ‘Tom
J. RK. Strahorn
Glen Tela
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