Westering tale of Teddy Nathan at Smith's Orange
Western coach legend Teddy Nathan known as Cobb and Co. Nathan impresses friends with a practical joke in Smith's Hotel Orange during the 1879 Sydney Exhibition era. A bullock driver bets he can lift Nathan by the hair of his head and the room awaits the stunt as the marker holds the stakes.
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Cobb & Co
Sydney
Bourke
Teddy Nathan
Orange
Teddy
Smith's
Smith
West
Nathan
Orange Jockey Club New Year Meeting Nominations
Nominations announced for the Orange Jockey Club meeting on January 1 1986 with races including Boree Handicap Maiden Handicap Ophir Handicap Trial Handicap and Tantallon Handicap listing numerous entries such as Black Laughter Morefin Red Eck Timber Burr Gleneta Papinaise Master Ken Gordon Bush Mallory and Mountain Dew among others.
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Orange Jockey Club
Diquary
Black Laughter
Morefin
Red Eck
Prince ‘Peter
Timber Burr
Griffen
Gleneta
Linda Marsh
Popinaise
Helowin
Brown Betty
Ghivlass
Powerdale
Cantilope
George's Pride
Cool Mark
Limita‘tion
Orby's Ale
Glenkinchie
Red Phonic
Amy Colugo
Mountain Dew
Lumeach
Carnival
Chivlass
Neupac
Vergain
SantaiFe
Silver Steel
Tilane
Ginrak
Eurolie’s Pride
Lord Boree
Dacqueri
Damtes- Noe
Prince Peter
Paceena
Wameminster
Corsano
Delfosse
Magill's Gift
Aquiinite
Santa Fe
Bald Prank Ends as Wig Ripped Off in Coach Line Tale
A bullocky yanks Nathan by the hair, ripping off his wig in a comic mischance. Nathan, left bald as an emu egg, survives the incident and later dies after the head office moves to Dubbo, remaining a famed figure along the coach line.
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Nathan
Teddy
Dubbo
Christmas Tour: Car Prep Hints From RACA
The Christmas tour requires pre trip checks. Spark plugs, rotor and distributor inspected. wiring overhaul. fan belt alignment. carburetor filters and fuel lines cleared. Windshield wiper tubing renewed if suction operated. Oil filter cleaned. lamps replaced. battery topped and terminals coated with petrol. Decarb and valve taps adjusted. arrange repairs early. Garages busy before Christmas. garages service sump oil, chassis greasing, radiator flush. toolkit and pump checked. carry tyre repair kit and torch. Ensure driving licence and insurance remain valid for trip.
Two in One Mr. Potter Battles Snakes in Grenfell
Mr. Potter of Grenfell confronted a large snake snagged in wire netting, armed only with a hammer. He fought off multiple bites, killed the first snake, then a three foot snake emerged from its mouth and was killed as well.
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5. Potter
Grenfell
Potter
Railway worker swallows dental plate and recovers
A 45-year-old railway employee swallowed his dental plate while breakfasting. The plate stayed in his stomach for a month before pain led to X-ray discovery. An operation removed the plate and his appendix was also taken out. After five weeks in hospital, he returns to work two stone heavier.
Council may back non returned soldier as chair and breach claim
The council Tuesday considered endorsing a chairman who was not a returned soldier and not a resident of Dubbo when appointed. The Liberal cites a breach of compulsory preference for returned men. The Works Committee had recommended endorsing engineer F. J. Parker as chairman.
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Council
Dubbo
F. J. Parker
New Cobbora Shire President Seen as Steady Leader
Cobbora Shire appoints Dr J E Whiteley as president succeeding six-year head Dr M McLeod, praised for financial reforms and for steering the council away from waste. Long-serving Dr Yeo and others are noted for steady work. a bouquet from Merrygeen Association accompanies a plea for more funding. A separate report recounts a rifle accident near three miles from home, a man wounded while removing a cat from a rabbit trap.
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Cobbora Shire
McLeod
J. E. Whiteley
Council
Jack” Whiteley
the Shire
Merrygeen Progress Association
Coonamble Council Moves to Cut Light and Pursue Arrears
The Coonamble Municipal Council acts to disconnect electric service from all consumers with two months rent arrears and to sue in district court for other rates and charges owed. It will also use the Public Trustee to dispose of frauds tied to rate debts and pursue individuals with existing verdicts.
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Coonamble
Oberon man narrowly escapes rifle wound
Stoic Rabiter Mr. B. Sewell of Oberon had a narrow escape last week when a rifle bullet struck his chest and ribs but did not kill him.
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Mr. B. Sewell
Oberon
Shire Council meeting closes with compliments and praise
Newly elected President stood for the Ex President McLeod and Dr Whiteley paid a compliment to the Times for reporting each Shire Council meeting. Councillors agreed the Times reports kept ratepayers in touch with council work throughout the Shire.
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Cobbora Shire
Nott
Mcleod
Whiteley
Times
Education for Girls Questioned by Armidale Bishop
Bishop Moyes at Armidale prize-giving argued the current girls education often mirrors a boy’s education in feminine surroundings. He urged a feminine tailored education that fits a woman’s nature and future, noting the question is complex.
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Armidale
Moyes
Bishop Moyes
Youth-Form promises fat loss without dieting or drugs
An advertisement touts Youth-O-Form Mia A RS promising dramatic fat reduction without dieting or dangerous drugs. A testimonial claims loss from 19st 3lb to 13st 3lb with improved blood pressure, urging readers to obtain a 0-dose carton or full weeks treatment from their nearest chemist.
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Western Coaching
George Porter
Chais
Seine
Lathan
Orange Jockey ‘Club
R.A.C.A
Dubbo Council
Cobbora
M. McLeod
Dr. McLeod
Dr. Yeo
Sam
Dr. Whiteley
Cobbore
Dr Masters
Nottland
Sullivan
Council Matae
Jones
Rosella
Peek Freen’s
Arnott’s
Joyces
Choice
Penfold
Penfold’s
McWilliams
KITZ
Minchinbury Champagne and Sparkling Wines
Ardath de Luxe
du Maurier
E. A. Fulton, “Conner
Jack
E.s.astridg
Maughan St
Wellington
P.O
Travel Service
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Muestraia
Commonwealth
Hudson
Bell Bridge Motors
Bowling Green
Darcy Walker
F. T. Hennessy
Insurance Office of Australia
The
Norwich Union Insurance Society
P.O. Box
Lee. Street
Hearne
Tillock & Co. Ltd
Kent
Liverpool Streets
Aunt Mary
New Nation
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