Lucknow gold field origins and key figures in early mining
The Lucknow gold field near Orange began with four men led by H. W. Newman finding £60 worth of gold from a bridge ballast. The Homeward Bound Mine produced £28,000 in nine months, with some dishes yielding nine ounces. Frank Gardiner's Golden Contract Mines group later employed Newman as superintendent, followed by Skidmore and then N. Clarke as acting superintendent.
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Lucknow
Orange
H. W. Newman
M.L.A
Forbes
Phoenix
W. C. Wentworth
Newman
Frank Gardiner
Golden Contract Mines, Limited
W. H. Skidmore
Skidmore
Lackson Field
N. Clarke
Ontario Immigrants Rise in Province This Year
Seventy thousand immigrants settled in Ontario this year, eighty percent British. Hakodate fire losses total three million pounds. Sixty thousand rendered homeless. New South Wales public debt stands at £82,585,236 with an increase of £427,255 in three years. Foxes surge in Yass district with over 200 scalps per fortnight. Health notes and personal anecdotes follow. Chamberlains remedy endorsement and local sales details conclude.
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Ontario
Canada
Hakodate
Japan
New South Wales
Yass
Pastures Board
Misa
Kiss Crusher
Germany
Satan A
Princessa
Wicks
Melbourne
Don’t Diet Promises From Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tabs
An advertisement promotes Digestive Tabules claiming to supply all nutritional needs and enhance strength and life. The pitch urges eating freely and describes the product as a “new person” enhancer, sold by Thos Hand in Peak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Nevers
Thos. Hand
Peak Hill
Clements Tonic Promises Relief From Chronic Ailments
A Sydney reporter records a patient's testimony at 130 Campbell Street St Peters about Clements Tonic. Albert Samuel Tuck recalls years of liver and kidney distress, insomnia, and poor appetite, then credits Clements Tonic with restored health, appetite, digestion, sleep, and vitality after trying many remedies.
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Sydney
Campbell Street
St. Peters
Albert Samuel Tuck
Tica
Clements
Leon
Clements | Tonic
Statutory Declaration by Albert Samuel Tuck
Albert Samuel Tuck of 190 Campbell Street St Peters New South Wales declares a three folio document records his receipts and cure by Clements Tonic with consent to publish statements for payment. The declaration was subscribed and declared at St Peters on November 7, 1904 before George Farr JP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Samuel Tuck
Campbell-street
St. Peters
New South Wales
Commonwealth of Australia
Clements
St. Peter
George Farr
New Discovery for Coughs and Colds By Dr Sheldon
A science triumph touted by Dr Sheldon features a cure for coughs colds and consumption. The item is offered for sale by Thos Mand at Peak Hill with evident public sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Thos, Mand
Peak Hill
A Peak Hill Election Echoes and Civic Visions
A collection of quotes on cemetery upgrades and voter turnout, unity across districts, aims to end stagnation, exterminate pest problems, and expand mineral development. It notes many marry and vote, with public harmony urged among Peak Hill politicians and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alectown
Peak Hill
Bunny Peat
Tom Brown
Coming Shows Schedule From September to October
A list of upcoming events shows dates for local associations. September 11 2 shows by Young P A and H Association. September 4 5 Cowra P A and H Association. October 1 2 Wyalong P A and H Association. October 2 Manildra P A and H Association.
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Young P.A. and
Cowra P. A
Wyalong P.A
Manildra P. A
H. Association
A Musical Magpie Attacks Madame Melba’s Nose
An accomplished Australian magpie, gifted by Madame Melba to a society lady, can sing many airs with remarkable accuracy and perfect pitch. While Melba listened at the piano, the bird perched above lunged forward in a squawk of jealousy and pecked the prima donna on the nose.
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Madame Melba
Native Prince and breeding lines blaze in Australian shows
Native Prince, bay stallion, won first prize for two year olds at the Sydney Royal Show 1906 from a class of 21. Sired by Prince Alfred, with full brother to Sir Percival, Crown Prince and Lord Salisbury as ancestors. Dam Damsel by Crown Prince, dam of Crown Prince’s successful Highland Society shows lineage. Grace, Damsel’s relative, also a heralded dam in New Zealand. Mares season runs September to November. payment and removal required.
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Prince Royal
Young Royalen
Royal Sovereign
Blantire
Blowsom
Star of Hope
Betty
Tasmania
King of the Rin
Prives Rowan
Violet
Youn
Superior
Florence
Cox
Scotland
Flower
Blackleg
Girland Society
Victoria
Jess
Weathorne
Neil Black
Blossom
Vietet
Leap
Vice Royal
Peak Hill
Parkes
J Yarn
Federation
Marchioness
Feperan
Federal
FrogRan
Bert Stanford
Jersey Flat
Mingelo
Prince
Sydney Royal Show
Prince Alfred
Crown Prines
Highland Societies
Rd Salisbury
Crown Prince
Native Prince'sdam Grace
New Zealand
Glencoe
Vanquisher
Gyp
Argyle
Colin Campbell
Rince Charley
Backer
Grace
Darling
Brilliant Boy
Roseberry
Prince of Wales
Lord Salisbury
Prince Charley
Cardinal Moran Visits Dubbo for Catholic Golden Jubilee
His Eminence Cardinal Moran and Monsignor O'Haran attended celebrations in Dubbo for the Catholic golden jubilee. The Cardinal presided at High Mass and preached, marking the event in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Albury
Wodonga
Charles Claydon
Pound Farm Cottage
Rayne
Essex
Cardinal Moran
Monsignor
O’haran
Dubbo
Bolumn
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Chamberlain
F. Schmoka
Paddington
W.A
A. W. Taylor and Co
J. W. Lees
Tomingley
Mr. A. 8. Tuck
John New Biggin
Reedy
Native Prince
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