Mining Wardens and a Sneak Theft of Claim
A long tale recalls mining days at Bowling Ally Point where a party led by the Kings Kennedy and Logan executed a bold plan to claim abandoned property. As the Warden ruled, gunfire signaled others miles away and pegs were planted within minutes to seize the mine amid disputes over ownership and working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manton
Adevinson
Bowling Ally Point
Sunde Uni
Kennedy
Logan
Flay
Nundie
Aviation. On Our Selection and the Bree Selection Act
The reminiscence recalls early land selection rules tied to the Bree Selection Act of 181 and residential clauses requiring periodic occupancy. It notes old settlers using improvised camps on 40 acre blocks, trespass by neighboring dummies, and a case where a man could lose his block due to his wife’s critical illness preventing nightly occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele Rud
John Robertson
Hie Lund
Driftton Station
Alsoo
The
Land Guard
Narromine Aero Notes Highlight Local Advances
Flying Notes of the Week reports Narromine Aero Club activities and plans. It notes a meeting agenda, magazine pickups for members, and urged subs payments. The piece covers pilots' feats at Chicago races, seaplane experiments, new routes in Australia, and forthcoming events including the Co’s Harbour Pageant on New Year’s Day with prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atehetey
Erazy
Chicago
Australia
Rockhampton
Clermont
Brisbane
Ken Wedgewood
England
National Airways
Warwick Farm racing notes with jockeys and results
Sporting notes describe Warwick Farm meetings with chaotic barrier trouble and a rider injury. Lord Eudorus and Western Lass show form with wins and near misses. Jimmy Munro returns from Germany as top NSW jockey eyes Rosehill rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Farm
Lord Eudorue
Western Lass
Tily
Uhak
Eudorus
Tamworth Alley Point and the Warden's Court Past
An old Bayside description recalls Tamworth seven miles from Houile where the Warden's Court met. The name stemmed from many bowling alleys in the area and a popular nine pine gond era. Miners frequented nearby pubs, and pacing racing drew crowds along the stream where pedestrian activity thrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enighty
Tamworth Ani
Houile
Ring the Hell Watchman Bonfires Blaze for Victory
Fragmentary Civil War era text describes improvised signaling by bonfires and roadside fires to convey news of victory. The passage references Hogland's nobility, Linfarn, and the lack of telegraphs or telephones, noting the use of lighting intervals and rockets to spread tidings across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogland
Kreok Transy Austration flight completes Melbourne to Darwin
England to Australia flight segment ends when Wrigley and Murphy finish the Kreok Transy Austration from Melbourne to Darwin on the 12th. The duo’s voyage marks a notable long-distance air achievement, with Melbourne cited as the start and Darwin as the final leg destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Australia
Wrigley and Murphy
Melbourne
Darwin
Doan's Ointment Proven Remedy for Piles Says Mr Munn
A testimonial from Mr. F Munn of Wellington now living about 80 miles away describes complete relief from itching and protruding piles after using Doan's Ointment. He notes prior treatments failed, but soothing effects appeared quickly and his condition improved rapidly, with four years free of pain. The ad emphasizes safety and wide popularity, urging buyers to ensure they get genuine Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
F. Munn
Wellington
Munn
Doan
Foster McClellan Co
Manilton Street
Rydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Carter
Wayne
Jamie
Ghent
Bowen
Dover
Nathaniel Emanuel
Pomut
Wiley
Gublop
Johny Quartz
Billy Falelatton
Alon
Amaroel
Sydney
Aviation
WW. Bowdon Fletcher
Nurroming Avrolub
Nurroming
Central Bustern Airways
Aviae Hon
West
Mosérs McKenzie Ad Hanwfard
Mountants
Narromine Aero Club
United States
Bermudas
Europe
Morris
Oni
Air Ministry
Nhill
Basil Clifton
Porbe
Mascot
Forbes
Coastal Seaplanes Ltd
Rose Bay
Miss Spooner
Rows
Keith Smith
Billy Hughes
Sporting Notes
Lithgow Tentting Club
Bathurst
Sydney Horves
Galen
Aturtur
Prucknell
Lady Hornie
Mwe
Allewe
Turkey
Hy Mullin
Koroit
Mvl
Hirokon
Mae Smith
Lord Eudorus
Warwick
Mrught
Anathon Grant
Ae Tong
A. Knox
Mesha
Cleterian
Lonus
Mosha
Winiog
Martand
Murland
Himalf
Larnoch
Westen Lass
Wartom
Woonamble
Warren Ghih
Ma Mything
Gifford Cochran
America
Beth
Cochrane
Madison Square
Glenden
Geo. Watt
Dubbo
Tubs Bo
Kelone
Randwick
le K. Hynes
J. Matthews
Alead G
Star God
Jimmy Munro
Germany
Baron von Opperhein
N.S.W. Huer
Rosehill
Secon
Flemington
Bowling Alley Point
Bertike
James Hardie & Coy
Lad
Yorkeand Barrack Sts
PLC
Syidney Pyle
Tooheys
Wallis
Massy Harris Co. Ltd
Fwall & Bon
Solo Agunti
Opus Post
Ofleo
Welai
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