Short-Lived Bushrangers XVII Another Police Man Mistake
In Cowra district during 1864 65 bushrangers plagued the roads attracting police patrols led by Senior Constable Herbert and Ambrose. A night camp near Mogong ended in a mistaken shooting when Herbert was mortally wounded by Cook and Peter. The case led to Cook's acquittal after prosecution was ordered. Herbert’s widow later received annual support. A separate incident at Campbell River saw bushrangers rob a roadside inn and flee after loading goods. McKitt and Slattery were later tried Bathurst trials with McKitt convicted and Slattery discharged.
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Cowra
All Forte
Herbert
Ambrose
Cook
Leter
Canowindra
Mogong
Peter
Darkie
Pater
Teter
Kness
Aad
Bathurat
Heeeant
Chilren
Campbell's River
McSpeddon
Bob
Clarke
Patrick McKitt
William Slattery
Bathurst
McKitt
Mutton’s Falls
John Pollard
McBitt
Verdict and sentence in mountain crossing case
The jury relied on McSpedion and Clarke identifications to convict. The judge sentenced the defendant to ten years on the roads with the first year in irons, and another carrier interrupted during a mountain crossing was compelled to continue against his will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSpeddon
McSpedion
Clarke
Irons
Soil analysis in farming not a practical tool
A Kadina Agricultural Bureau discussion questions routine soil testing. The speaker argues soil analysis offers limited value unless fully understood and applied, stressing that availability of nutrients to plants matters more than mere presence, and that farmers should seek broad soil knowledge over crude tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Bureau
Kadina
the Express
Seeds for February and March at Startley Springs Gardens
WABBAGGE Cauliflower Curset Beat a Onion Swede Turnips Bar Packet or Ounce tay Fetunin Double and Superlissima Tin Week Stucks Hiweet Pews Lange Assortment 1y offer oF Flower unl Vexzetable Seuds Tin Packet of our three new Onions nie powded 1/0 We have every confidenece in then having prown them in quantities CLATH W.G. LEWCOCK & SONS Startley Springs Gardens & Mui St CLATH
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leary
W.G. Lewcock & Sons
Startley Springs Gardens
Mui St
Clath
The Premier and Royal Commissions Criticisms
Mr Jackson attacked the Premier over Royal Commissions and party inconsistencies. The piece discusses which commissions involved district representation, the Booleroo and Portland cases, and inter state questions tied to Paske and Paske's Melbourne arrangement.
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Labor
Jackson
Peake
C. Gawde
Stanley
Portland- Mouaunt Gambier
Couras
Theas
Booleroo
Jarkeon
King
Eyre
Brown's Well
Angaston
Portland
Victoria
Stata
Labour Party
Bea
Geome
Paske
Goode
Ode
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Ad Claims Quick Recovery
An old advertisement promises rapid health relief from a cold using Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. It asserts the product will make you well in half a day and restore robust health with immediate action.
Feel Well with Chamberlains Tablets
To feel good it is necessary to feel well. These tablets are a pleasant tonic laxative for men women and children and a cure for constipation biliousness indigestion and stomach troubles. For sale by W. H. Deeble Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. Deeble
Gladstone
The Death of the King Port Pirie News
Port Pirie responds to the King’s death with flags half mast and public church services. Military units halt work as Colonel Lea and Major Patterson return from Warnertown, and a mourning parade closes with prayers and the Dead March. The Mayor’s message to the Premier expresses collective sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Port Virie
Warnertown
Ewens
Rifle Club
Lea
Warnertowo
Leo
Patterboy
Pearce
Pirie
Bennett
Advertiser
Pearte
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Patterson
Miell
R. Walsh
Padman
Knight
Ista
J.P. B. Bulteess
G. W. Kendrew
Solomontown
Ebay
J. Moyea
George
Excelsior Vice-Royal Band
W. Symonds
Saul
Bulteel
Colonel Lea
Excelsior Band
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
Major Patterson
Port Pirie
W. Morrow
P.P. Advertiser
Art of Public Speaking Stressed at St Andrew's With Barwell Lecture
The winter session of St Andrew's Literary Society met at the Presbyterian Church with Mr G Faulkner presiding. Mr H N Barwell delivered a lecture on The Art of Public Speaking emphasizing clear articulation, voice cultivation, practice, pronunciation, pauses, and preparation. Officers were elected: President Rev J Patterson, Vice Presidents Pad man and Duncan, Secretary Treasurer Mr Bain, Committee Barwell McLeod and Simona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Literary Society
Presbyterian Church
G. Faulkner
H.N. Barwell
Diya
School of Mines
Demosthenes
Barwell
Laracess
Aer
Bain
Port Pirie Society Notes and Memorial Service
The Methodist Literary Society met at the Methodist Church with readings, elocution, and debates planned against Crystal Brook at Solomontown on a theme of unification in Australia. A Salvation Army memorial service for King Edward VII was announced with a 7 pm start and door collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Morrow
J. Moyes
St. Barnabas’ Church
Solomontown
J. P. E. Bultee
St. Paul’s Church
Port Pirie
Haley
IV. W. Kendrew
Queen Victoria
Church of England
Crystal Brook
C. Holton
Commonwealth
E. Hnngey
G. W. Kendrew
Gedred
E. Hongey
Dixon
Dr. Geddes
Bulteel
Methodist Literary Society
Rav
Kendrew
Johnson
Salvation Army
Australasia
British Empire
Edward VII
Edward
Regulations Under The Chaff Hay and Fruit Act 1908 Issued
The Lieutenant Governor in Council announces regulations under The Chaff Hay and Fruit Act 1908. Traders dealing in hay chaff or straw must notify the Agriculture Department in Athelside by February 28 1909 with full business details. New traders after that date must report within four days of starting, and bags must show net weight. Notices must be posted publicly in shops, with copies available from the Exchequer office at 0d for individuals or 40d per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Athelside
Expers
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J. H. Horwood & Co
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Franklin Street
Adelaide
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Hodway & Trott
North Terrace
Marshall's Chambers
Rundle St
Hirke
Chemist
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E Bungey
W. J. Walker
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D. & J. Fowler
St. Andrew’s Literary Society
Port Pire
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Chronicle
Conservatorium
Misa May Forsalth
Nardoo
Via
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C. Woolnough
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W. Walker
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Cardigan
Dover
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Cape Finisterre
Melbourne Heads
Australia
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PLANG
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B. Lowe
Walter
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Laura
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London
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Mr. Creawick
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