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Newspaper
Penshurst Free Press
Location
Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes report a one year old sheep named Bullacke with unclear context and unrelated phrases. The readable portions mention a sheep and a potential list of actions but lack concrete events or dates.
The Penshurst and district butter and cheese company invites tenders for Reewood, returnable by Friday next. Lasaisw and Fenton of Hamilton announce sale on the 20th inst. Hammond, town clerk, spoke on the position. Fort Fairy health resort features and entertainment notes follow.
Fragmentary OCR describes a local event involving a vehicle or travel by a group, with key names and places unreadable. The readable bits suggest an incident or transit detail but lack concrete facts to identify persons, organizations, dates, or locations.
An accident involving the emasver Qutolrich and other vessels near Gareste base caused multiple injuries. Investigations focus on the apparent malfunction and ensuing damage to nearby locomotives, with authorities promising further updates as teams assess the wreckage and safety measures.
A damaged OCR passage describes a contact with a gate and fence panels failing. A rider is knocked back and uninjured, while a horse escapes with minor injuries. Additional bolts and a nearby witness recall alarms and shaking.
Fragmentary OCR note describes harvesting operations adding bustle to rural life. Mentions hay, binders, and plowing effect, with observations on work enhancing farmers' income.
Fragmentary note mentions a group called Dutchmen and an entry to the country via Delagoa By. Details are unreadable. unable to determine date or full names.
In the House of Representatives the tariff discussion continued with a duty of 18 percent on blankets and floor coverings. Mr Mahon’s attempt to set blankets at 10 percent failed 36 to 19. Government proposal to set items at 20 percent was rejected 26 to 10 25. Duty on curtain fabric and related furnishings was fixed at 18 percent while drapery and furnishing items carried 30 percent.
Readable fragments indicate a discussion of a Postal Rate bill and related political contention. Names and full context are incomplete but show parliamentary attention and proposed changes affecting postal charges.
The State Parliament debate shows the Savings Book bill advancing through committee and moving toward a third reading with Col Maj Reay proposing that Commissioners' members be amended.
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