Brevities from the era touching figures and events
Sir Henry Irving dies as barriers report 7316 miners employed. NSW railways cost 43 062 000 pounds. The Czar and Mikado sign peace. Maize prices rise after years. Assembly hatched the Shires Bill after 29 hours. A horse dies on the Dandaloo mail run. Two apprentices sought by A W Taylor & Co for dressmaking. General Booth opposed dumping paupers in Australia. Elsie Frazer transfers to Bogan Gate. Jim Paton assumes Trundle hotel. Three district papers to be auctioned by H N Gibson. Medical authorities advise rest over exercise for consumptives. Mark Foy drapery profits average 8000 pounds per partner. A boy of six sold for sixpence, court evidence. Young Japanese marry early. last year 346 590 marriages, none bride over 22. Election needed to purge land scandals. federation costs heftily. Taxpayer worse off amid federation efforts. Catering for shearing supplies with Sydney quotes competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Irving
N.S.W. Railways
Dandaloo
Messrs
A. W. Taylor & Co
General Booth
Australia
Elsie Frazer
Leak Hill Public
Bogan Gate
Jim Paton
Parkes and Forbes
Trundle
H. N. Gibson
Mark Foy
Sydney
Bradford Court
Japan
Debating Society records new Miles Ministry
Mr Martin O'Brien sent for to form a new Ministry succeeds in assembling portfolios with M O'Brien as Premier Foulkes as Colonial Secretary and Treasurer Farquharson as Lands minister and Bakes for Works. The new Premier outlines a bill for national and municipal control of the liquor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Martin O'Brien
M. O'Brien
Foulkes
Farquharson
Bakes
Land For Settlement Open at Dubboss
Open at Dubboss the 16th November for land parcels in parish Adelyne. Portion 17 area 301 acres 21 roods at 1 pound 8 shillings 6 pence per acre. Portions 15 14 15 and 16 total 524 acres at 1 pound per acre. Portions 24 25 26 and 27 total 396 acres at 1 pound per acre. Portions 18 and 19 total 220 acres? 1 pound 17 shillings 8 pence per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubboss
Parish
Adelyne
Same Parish
Same
Novel Experience: Calf Adopted by Three Mothers
A calf, newborn and orphaned, was taken in by a cow with a calf the same age, then another cow’s calf died and the orphan wore its skin. The foster cow accepted the waif, though affection was unreciprocated at first. Hunger and care soon fostered a bond, the calf named Reflection in a tale from the Parken Examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parken
R. Thomas
Bonnington's Irish Mass for throat and lung affections
Advertises Bonnington's Irish Mass for throat and lung ailments including coughs and colds. Claimed to be endorsed by public speakers and singers. Available everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnington
The Shires Bill Sets Unimproved Value Rating
The Shires Bill now rates on unimproved values with no cap on amount. A new clause appoints an officer with powers of a Royal Commissioner to inquire into issues affecting administration of the Act.
Curious note on wealth and poor relief around 1910s London
A curious fact notes Exchanp as the richest country lending to all, yet 5 per 1000 of England and Wales rely on poor relief by June 22 with 24.9 per 1000 in London. The piece adds Londoners throwing stones at New South Wales, and ends with a wry proverb about living in glass houses.
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Exchanp
England and
Wales
London
New South Wales
Accident at a Funeral Captures Hearse in Adelong
During the funeral of Albert Richardson’s daughter from Billabalo to Adelong the hearse horses bolted. Undertaker Charles Passlow was thrown and dragged as the hearse capsized injuring his head. After a restart and another mishap he broke his leg. Corbett led the fresh procession to the cemetery and Passlow was taken home by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelong
Albert Richardson
Billapalo
Charles Passlow
Corbett
Mr. Passlow
Expel the Poison in Stomach and Liver Tablets
A medicinal advertisement promises ChaMBERLAIN's Stomach and Liver Tablets will clear and expel poisons stored by constipation and irregularities. It claims gentle, painless relief without griping and lists Gibson Bros. Peak Hill and J. W. Lees Tomingley as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Gibson Bros
Peak Hill
J. W. Lees
Tomingley
Methodist Quarterly Meeting at Kadina CircuIt
The Quarterly Meeting at Kadina hosted by Mr James Grimmett had 14 attendees. Five new members joined, plans included engaging a Circuit Missionary at Peak Hill and Horace Grimmett as a ministry candidate.
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James Grimmett
Kadina
R. J. ‘Thomas
Molong
Christian Endeavour
Peak Hill
Horace Grimmett
Messrs
O. J. Howard
E.T. Bradley
Mra Grimmett
Queensland
New Consumption Remedy Praised by Thousands
Dreadful word consumption need not feared if Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery is taken in time. Thousands speak of it in highest praise. For sale by C. F. Stephens.
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