Squires Visits Sydney Parents After NZ Tour
Maitland correspondent to Sydney paper reports Bi Squires, champion heavyweight, arrives in Hedden Greta to visit parents. He says he feels strong and has gained weight since last contest with Burns. Squires denies any deal with Lang and will be ringside Boxing Day to challenge Burns winner. Burns trainer O Keefe draws match with Jack Blackmore after 20 rounds in Sydney.
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Maitland
Sydney
Bi Squires
Australia
New Zealand
Hedden Greta
Sysires
Burns
Squires
Lang
Burna-Johnson
Sqquires
Wool market firmness lifts Sydney and international sales
Wool traders report firmer sentiment in the continental trade aided by American demand and French participation. Prices show some irregularity as freight costs trim values, with Australian clips leaning to small growers. Despite volatility, continued high American competition and steady London markets support outlook into the New Year.
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Winchcombe, Carson and Co., Ltd
France
Sydney
Goldsbrough, Mort and Co
Sthinat
Schute, Bell and Co
Wool and Produce
London
Mining Manager Reports Crushing Resume and Tonnage Ahead
The Federal G. and M. Co resumes crushing operations today with four feet of water in the mine tank. Samples from the reef show gold and silver values with notable lead content. State monthly and year-to-date gold yields are reported, highlighting a decrease versus 1907. Other notes cover Gunner’s Dam prospects, Bodangora Bodangora Bodangora, Coronation tunnel progress, sale of M.C. Mine Bodangora, and potential industry-wide labor tensions forecast in Broken Hill.
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Federal G
8. M. Co
Theg
Messrs
Geo. Eason and
Casay
Woza
Goza
Gunner's Dam
Commonwealth
Bodangora
M.C
Sydney
Broken Hill
Big Railway Smash at Zig Zag Station
A Sydney bound goods train ran runaway for about three miles down hill after 25 trucks and a brake-van broke away near Clarence Tunnel. The stationary train guard died from internal injuries, driver Evans was injured, and several others sustained wounds. Line restoration was expected within hours with trains rerouted, while an official inquiry and mail transfers proceeded.
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Sydney
Clarence Tunnel
Guard Castalln
Lithgow
Guard Carr
Michael Waleh
Evana
Johnson
Eakbank
Evans
Lithgow Hospital
Walsh
Trafic
Messrs. Hodgson
Mars
Lucy
Shelshear
Sydney General
Bathurst
Orange
Bourke
The Poor Man's Cause Poem Fragments
A fragmentary poem voices a distant guiding passion for the poor man's plight. The speaker mourns wealth’s excess while hunger persists and vows to share in the labor and burden, seeking a personal mission to fight for the needy each hour.
Obituary for Mrs Hugh Helly inragora
The friends of Mr Hugh Kelly cdangora regret the death of his wife in vrata on Monday. She was 24 and suffered illness for a few days. She leaves a young family of two, eight seven, and four and a half years. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion.
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Hugh Kelly
Cdangora
Vrata
Church of England
M Haugh v Wilkins case clarified chaff contract terms
In the Banco Court the case of M Haugh v Wilkins concluded with a verdict for £44 15s 6d. The jury found a customary practice allowed vendor overdelivery on six ton orders, though the judge deemed the custom unreasonable. The verdict was set for possible overturn on a later motion.
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Banco Court
M'Haugh
Aurchaser
Ferguson
Buavex Street
Trial match Dubbo and Wellington bowls headline
The Dubbo and Wellington clubs opened the season with a non-competitive trial on the local green counted in the NSW Association shield. Wellington, though practicing well, showed weakness against Dubbo as the second rink stayed tight while the others faltered. Tea was served and both sides praised by leaders. scores listed for three rinks with Dubbo leading in two and Wellington strong in the second.
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Dubbo
Wellington
M. McLeod
W. Burton Smith
District News from Ceannie Harvest Notes and Local Events
District news from Ceannie reports variable harvest conditions with rising hay and feed prices, few good wheat yields, and farmers shipping grain. Local rifle club events at Cobbora drew 60 shooters with top scores by Tr. Yeo. Geurie Cobbora club rivalry planned for New Year. Socials include a euchre party to service a tennis debt, Grasspan Council meeting planned, and improvements at Georie Hall plus a Catholic concert. Weather headlines note frequent dust storms and a stretch of hot days.
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Chapman
Geurie Club
Cobbora
Goolma
Leadville
Gulgong
Mudgee
Ooolah
Yeo
Cobbora Club
Smith
Ziehike
Geurie
Reynolds’ Hall
Fae Cosson
Simaz Covnci
Grasspan
Baturdey
In Rtance
Stuart Town Weather and Local Notes
A Monday thunderstorm drenched Stuart Town with about 20 points of rain and overcast skies followed by warm conditions after light showers. An elderly resident James Duffy died in Orange after a long stay here. Grasshoppers, or grass croppers, swarm the area threatening the Tass and surrounding districts. Contractor Carter builds a cottage near the Church of England for Mr. Poile who will occupy it upon completion.
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James Duffy
Orange
Tass
Mumbil
Stuart Town
Carter
Church of England
T.poile
Obituary Notices From Bodangora District
Mrs. Hugh Kelly widow died in Wellington on Sunday night. Her remains were buried at Wellington cemetery on Monday afternoon. She leaves a husband and two young children. Mrs J Johns recently returned home from Wellington and is improving. Mrs J Lovett is seriously ill. Mr James Halloran and family moved from Bodangora to Tamworth to farm. Mr R S White returned from Sydney after nine weeks away. The new Anglican Church nears completion and will open in January.
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Hugh Kelly
Wellington
Church of England
J. Johns
J. Lovett
James Halloran
Bodangora
R. 8. White
Sydney
Sandy Creek and District Community Notes
After bountiful storms the week has been warm and sometimes hot. Albert Dorman returns from Western Australia to be welcomed Friday night. W J Piper, back from the back country, faces blood poisoning treatment. A B Diehm builds a new kitchen, and Xmas ball plans recur after last year's success. The P L 8 seeks council approval to repair the Dapper to Gulgong road at two points, as it is badly needed for market transport.
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Albert Dorman
Western Australia
W. J. Piper
Diehm
P.L.8
Bhire Q Council
Dapper
Gulgong
Whale
Harvest News and Local Updates From the District
Weather favors harvest with hot days and approaching rain threatening. Reports show bag counts around 2 to 3 per unit, with 96 bags from 10 acres noted by Mr G D Eggleston. A brown snake was killed at Mr Martin's residence. Royal billiard and hairdressing saloon changes imminent as Mr Robinson leaves for Sydney and Mr D Miller becomes proprietor. Land case Gallagher returns for hearing on the 15th next month with local witnesses scheduled.
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Eggleston
J. Danny
Mr. Martin
Royal Billiard and
Robinson
Sydney
D. Miller
Gallagher
Local Notes From Coolma Report Injuries And Community Events
From our own Correspondent Mrs Whale of Alma Lambing Hill broke her shoulder after a fall from a horse and Brie is recovering in Gulgong with plans to be home by Christmas Anice Underwood's friends learn of an finger amputation due to blood poisoning A group of local riflemen traveled to Cobbora on the thirteenth for the opening of the rifle butts and were hosted at a banquet The district soon shows a splendid emerald landscape at this time
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Cobbora
Dates of Local Courts and Sessions Ahead in Wellington
The Police Magistrate presides at Wellington every Friday excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day. Court dates are set for Wallington January 13, March 7, May 25, July 11, September 5, November 7, Brongst Town January 23, February 27, March 26, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 21, November 26, December 24. Licensing at Wallington January 10, April 10, May 8, July 10, September 11, October 16. Auctioneers Licensing Courts at Wellington November 24. Small Debts Courts at Wallington first and third Fridays. at Stuart Town and Obley on advertised Court days. Jury Revision Courts in Wellington December 31, Circuit Covers Dubbo January 24 and July 24. Wellington March 16 and September 14. District Covers Dubbo January 20, April 27, July 27, October 8. Wellington March 14 and September 13.
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Wellington
Wallington
Stuart Town
Obley
Quaursm Geestona
Dubbo
Wanted and Notices Mixed in a 1908 Wellington Classifieds
Mixed local notices advertise job seekers and farm work needed with ages and references required. Wages negotiable, employments range from boundary rider to farm hand, plus agency notices for farming machinery and property rentals and sales in Wellington district.
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Bryant
Jobson
Gwiftatreet
Wellington
A. B. Gage
P. R. Casey
T. Robinson & Co., Proprietary Ltd
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Framaus
Pat
O'Keefe
Tommy Burns
Jack Blackmore
Stadium
Sydney WO Wool Sales
Canon Brown
OC. J. Shakespeare
Auick Dawson
Hugh Helly
M‘hugh V. Wilkins
Irvine
Bain
Wheeler
Hawke
Carruthere
Fulton
District News
Ceannie
Fisxina
Trapa
Macquarie
Norma
Tom Papper
Ananias
W. Reynolds
Georie Hall
Reynolds
Blio
Aronta
T. Jones
Bodancora
Sandy Creek and District
Coolma
Circort
General Gee- Wad
Apsey
Alero
MES
fibEn
Ofa
A. C
Maxwel St
K. Bowe
Cowra
Konza
Ponto
Vesians
Exchange Hotel
E. Fletcher
NA Express B. & B
Edgar Moseley
Wellington Flat
Lucerne
OHN Barry
NOR .Wich & London Accident Cy
4. Wilkins
Mini State
Geri
John Frogley
Bantop
Wise
Percy
Percy St
Percy-et
Percy-st
Bank-st
Arthur-st
Lee-st
Next Grand Hotel
Swift Kennard
Dibba
Arthur Sts
Line
Monte Bores
Monteflores
Houres
Kenpard
Hawkins
Arthur
Zouch
Maxwell
Short
Spd
Department of Public Works
Bydney
Tiention
Gazetts
Botice
Dunedoo
Charles A. Lee
Forbest's Hall
Mumbil Cricket Club
D. W. Psrauans
A.W. Hanswoun
Government Savings Bank of Nsw
Fyre
Wheel
J. H. Davies
Moore Street
Orange Jockey Club
W. Lambboce
Soc
G.H. Brade
N. A. McRwen, Yarnest
Danvers
M. Sherriff
F. W. Croaker
F. Jackson
L&e Street
Maryvale
Bedford & Tay
Craigie, Maryvale
Oii
Cragie
É&C
Massey-Harris
Wood
New May Bros
May Bros
Martin Gawler
Boresby
NOTH
Kenyon & Robinson
N. Schumann
Arthur Street
Muir
Sharp
Eeldholme
Bedford & Taylor
Keldholme
Hollings
Liz
Kooy Obaka
Esvers
Lumspan
Bagatel
Vusanpan & Gaupis
Pheston & Harness
Gale
Dripstone
Danice
Dripstone Bahood of Arts
W. King
Bon, Bee
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