Death of Hugh McDonald MLLA former Coonamble member
Long illness ended with death on Thursday evening. Hugh McDonald born in Bootland served in 1994 as member for the Coonamble district and led as a strong Labor Party figure. Editor of the Coonamble Superexvent, alderman for years, leaves wife and one child. Remains moved to Coonamble for burial. vacancy for 12-year electorate noted. potential Labor candidate Dr Bertram and ex Vice-President J L Trafie discussed as nominees.
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Bir
Hugh McDonail
McDonald
Labor Party
Coonawble
Bootland
Tsaseholda
a’Buckett
Coonanble Superexvent
Coonamble
Quonamble
J. L. Trafle
Tabor
Labor
Bertram
Metals Demand Remains Strong Amid Copper Speculation
The article notes concurrent heavy demand for gold, silver, copper, and tin. Speculators who profited from copper price shifts have temporarily eased prices, but production remains ahead of demand. US manufacturers buy at high prices while Europe’s railway electrification sustains demand.
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Productin
Europa
Scarcity of Shearers Hits Stuart Town District
In Stuart Town district shearing sheds run short as shearers are scarce. Gamboola Molong and Loombah report only five hands each while Nandillyan has twelve. Breaks in worker availability drive men farther away and fewer learn to use the shears, causing widespread shortages in the trade.
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Stuart Town
Gamboola
Molong
Loombah
Nandillyan
Yasu
The Prevalence of Foxes in the District
A district report notes a large fox pelts haul at Stock Office on Saturday morning. Rabbitorer M Bourke, from Oown Station, supplied 58 foxes, 42 adults and 16 cubs, collected over two months. He earned £12 10s for his pelts, in addition to rabbiting profits.
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Forbes
M. Bourke
Bourke
Oown
Seymour You and Gy Stage New Negro Farce Next Wednesday
Seymour You and Gy present a new Negro farce and promise sidesplitting laughs next Wednesday night at a local theatre, with audience expectations high for lively comedy and spirited performances.
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Seymour
Western Railway Rates Debate With Commissioners
Western deputation pressed the Chief Secretary for fair railway rates but the Railway Commissioners offered little relief. They argued Northern lines must be subsidized by Western riders, exposing a bias that Western residents must foot higher fares to aid pampered Northern services. The deputation’s main grievance was hidden behind an obscure Railways Act provision.
Sporting Rifle Club meets to set up new range
A Genewat meeting of Peak Till Sporting Rifle Club held Monday at Wildies Inn elected C Murray as chair in Morris absence. The sub-committee’s revived rules were adopted and a site between Myalla Ponle Hill Mine and Bobby Burns Shaft was chosen for a rifle range. Committee members M Harris S Carton A Cousens plus officers will organize monthly competitions with four prizes across four grades.
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Wildie’s Inne
C. Murray
O. J. Morris
Myalla
Ponle Hill
Bobby Burns
Wildie
Penders invited for road forming and gravelling works
Municipal Council invites tenders for forming and gravelling about 13 chains of road. Tenders close Monday October 29 at 5 pm. Specifications available with the Council Clerk. T Jackson, Council Clerk.
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Moniay
T. Jackson
Benefit Entertainment at Masonic Hall Peak Hill
Charity event to aid the widow and children of the late M Pope. Lists numerous contributors and serial powers, with a select quadrille planned and a concert programme announced by promoter Debav Promoter. Individuals include Lis Raene Compey Kitt and others, with proceeds supporting dependents.
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M. Pope
Lis Raene
Compey
Kitt
Bo MiBurlan
J. Lionel
Dalauy
Christoplusny Re Ys
A Boyniont
A. Frazer
W. Ruthbour
Anne
W. Ts, Hill
Mises J
Paton
My McLant
B Morris
Binié
D. LeBean
Wnd D
C. Veiteh
Will
Hyp
Goth
Ros Haast Bane
Municipal Tender for Water Tulien Work in Kerhed Streets
Municipal council invites applications for a man to keep Water Tullen of Kerhed Streets and other light work. Salary stated. Tender room Monday 20th October at 8 pm. For further information contact hon.
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Kerhed
Oaige
John Crawford Seeks Council Seat In October 1906
A letter from John Crawford dated October 22 1906 proposes his candidacy for the forthcoming council election. He requests support from friends and pledges to serve with economy and fair rate expenditures, aiming to represent the Shire Victoria region at the Council Table.
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Adiis
Itlemen
Victoria
Fragmentary note hints at names and dates
A partial OCR fragment lists scattered names such as Mayhew Nisan Brent Mee Wenges Maia Med Verkr and terms like surg pious alive Methes. The readable items resemble a dated or personal note with unclear context and sequence.
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Methes
Vis
Nisan
Maia
Fabian
Slate Hill agricultural estate to be sold at Peak Hill auction
Public auction to be held at Peak Mill at 12 o'clock noon for the Slate Hill property known as an extensive 760 acre farming and grazing estate 8 miles from Peak Hill along Hogan River. Fenced with 6 and 7 wire, contains dwelling, woolshed, water tanks, timber, and fertile soil in the wheat belt. Absolute sale. full particulars on request.
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Joseph Jackson
Mibs
K. Robertson
Wll
Peak Mill
Slate Hill
Peak Hill
Hogan River
O.P
Warkk Sevruy
Thas
Narromire
Parkes
Ctionvers
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Western Railway Rates
Sporting Rifle Club
Benefit Entertainment
Masonic Hall
Goobang Shire
John Crawford
Itoma &c
Bt. Toseph’s Convent School
Wilt. Preside
E. D. Glasheen
Jackson
Tattersall's
Pam
Buyore
Monata
Pratley von
Batluirat
J. Tageson
Hotel & House Property
Tyers Wood
Hisense Buena
waKun
Publie
aChia Rounis
Mucinariesuteert
Tubby
Bhick Hotel
Butzray Street
Furnitore
Litt
Vilass
Rome
Corporation Yard
Peak Hill Cemetery
John Pitrner
Nyone
Harvey Park
Dog
Gus Will le
Moison
Rouch B. T Bog
Coradgery
Moasrn
Quinn Bros
Maton
Baker & Spence Peart
Pratley Hrog
Bavern
Bathurat
Peak Hill Front
Ind
Baker & Spenol
Peake Hill
H. N. Gibson
Baker
Spence
LOGAL
C. Collier
Orange
Mie
Avi Ae
Baker & Spence
Collies
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