Gold Fever Tales From Old Australian Diggings
An account by Oxy Trommu of early mining days along the Bogan and Hill End. It recalls brumbies, wild horses, and the 1850 voyage with Slayter, digger life, fortunes won and lost, and the lure of gold with old mates and friends.
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Bogan
Slayter
Molong
Black Jess
Bonny
Hill End
Bathurst Sale
Rabbity
Forbes
Els
Bam
Sydney
Gulgong
Ben Hall and bushrangers in the old days recall
The narrator recalls Ben Hall and his gang roaming between Lachlan and the Bogan, the hidden wealth in drays, and the varied culpability of bushrangers versus honest folk. He notes a two day gap before the Engawra Escort Robbery and recounts police and townrangers mischief, amid memories of supplants and disguises.
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Ben Hall
Lachlan
Bogan
Parkes
Forbes
Gargle Recipe for Sore Throat Cure and Prevention
A home remedy recommends gargling daily with a mixture of cayenne pepper, balt and boiling vinegar, and salt. After settling, strain and use a half hour gargle routine to relieve sore throat and help prevention.
New Zealand Sheep Earmark Scheme Proposed
The Secretary for Agriculture proposes an earmarking system for sheep with breeder marks in the off ear for wethers and near ear for ewes. Each ear bears a district and age mark indicating birth year, with protection against additional marks. Clips and tattoos may identify stud or purchased stock. Farmers to have time to examine before operation.
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New Zealand
Headaches Linked to Eye Strain Promoted Free Eye Tests
Local chantist Conault O. F. Srzvaxye offers free eye tests, claiming headaches often stem from eye strain. The service aims to draw in residents seeking quick relief through vision evaluation.
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Conault O. F. Srzvaxye
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A. W. Taylor & Co
Tooth’s Ale
Highland Club
R. McLean’s
Shimose
Coombs
Peak Hill
C. F. Stephens
Aledown
A. Boster
W. Clarke
Bogan Gate
Todd and Lewing
Condobolin
J. Peterson
John Bakes
Mingelo & Caswell Sts
Mx. Bars
Ad Finisher
Union: Bakery
H. Schmidt
Euchie Street
Opticians
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