Early Days Tales of Thunderbolt and Nondescript Encounters
A Northern Daily Leader correspondent recalls a meeting with Nosey wife of Thunderbolt and a chaotic scene near Tamworth. The article recounts Thunderbolt’s 1870 shooting near Uralla, his burial in the local cemetery, and anecdotes of his wild frontier era including a horsemen encounter and a staged parcel of turker.
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Northern Daily Leader
Thunderbolt
Nosey
Carrie
Joe Picton
Tamworth
Nundir
Inverell
Sam Thunderboll
Ambrose Pratt
Thun
Uralli
Red Tape in the French Civil Service Tale
A Paris Matin account by Henri de Jouvenal details a 2021 entry into the French civil service who, after a year, failed to show up. He kept a shabby wardrobe and was found to work nights at a club. Despite discipline proposals, officials suggest promoting him to raise a grade only to later consider dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvil Service
Aold
Paris
Henri de Jouvenal
Elvil
Mannea
Berue
Harle’s Baby Friend Tone From All Che
A fragment from a trade page notes Harle’s product line, highlighting a baby friend tone advertised for Che and storekeepers. The brief item signals a retailer focus and a catalog entry rather than a full feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harle
Tone
Che
Solicitor J M Hooke to Visit Wingham Thursdays
Victoria state Wingham notices announce solicitor J M Hooke will visit Wingham every Thursday. He may also hold office hours at Forquhar offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Taree
J M. Hooke
Wingham
Forquhar
Executors announce change of attendance at Wingham Office
James and Robert Cowan executors of the will of the late Mr D Cowan Golicitor Taree announce a representative from pageil wage gg will be in attendance at Wingham Office every Thursday from 630 am to 410 pm instead of Wednesday as formerly.
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Taree
P- Wingham
James and
Robert Cowan
D. Cowan
Pageil Wage Gg
Wingham
Motor Service Between Wingham and Tare Daily
W. Worthing announces a daily motor service running from Wingham to Taree at 8:15 am and returning at 3:80 pm. Fare is 3 shillings for single and return rides to Taree.
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W. &. Worthing
Wingham and District
Wingham
Tare
Taree
Will Buy Calf Skins and Pelts for Good Prices
Local buyer seeks clean calf skins without dirt or grain and salted for sale. Also purchasing hair, rabbits, hides, wool and sheep pelts. Offers good prices for quality skins and hides from sellers.
Funeral Director Wingham Promotes Modern Hearse Service
Funeral director Wingham, located in Town, advertises up-to-date motor hearse service. The notice emphasizes modern methods and organized funerals, offering professional arrangements and nationwide connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham
Try
Scone youths conquer Tops by motorcycle in bold NSW trek
Smith and Hegarty, two daring locals from Scone, rode over 230 miles across the Tops in a Martin bid via Douglas and Raleigh bikes. Starting at Wharton’s mill, they crossed bogs and snow, reached Careys Peak, descended Corker Mountain, and returned home tired but triumphant after a perilous voyage. They captured several photographs to document the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scone
Rington
Eoft
Smith
Gould Hegarty
Jeff Scone
Wharton
Edwards
Maitlane
Newcastle
Carey's Peak
New South Wales
Salisbury
Clarence Town
Morpeth
Maitland
Douglas
Raleigh
Taree
Port Macquarie
Chamberlains Tablets Free Sample Offer
Free samples of Chamberlains Tablets are promoted to relief disordered stomach sluggish liver and constipated bowels. Readers are urged to send stamped envelopes to Chamberlains Limited 620 Riley street Sydney for return mail samples, with local agents named in Wingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberlain's, Limited
Riley-street
Sydney
B. W. Moxey
Wingham
J. B. Chapman
Wingham and
Tinones
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J. Wilson
F. A. Fitzpatrick
ENTS
Harold Haynes
School of Arts
Comboyne
Truat Funda
L. O. Martin
John WW. Hooke
Cowan
Hawkins
Hobson's Chambers
A. Bank
Victoria Street
Nabiag
Krambach
Wrens
Otte
Auetralia
Australia
Commonwealthy Bank of Australia
GOVERNMENT _SAVINGS BANK
Sind Maduige
Eack Hescae Ave Te
Eek Wingham
Police
Cooney
Anthony Horderns
Anthony Hordern
Sons Limited
Hate Wingham
Edward McEi
Excelsior
P. W. Russell and Co
Good Maxwell
Austin
Republic
Alford
United Tractor
United States
Goodrich
Apent
C.V.A. Woolard
Motor Service
P. B. Manures
Paton Burns & CO
King Street
D. G. Strange Moon
H. V. Brewer
Undertaker
Wingham Motor Garage
Isabella-st. A
W. Smart
BUICK
Willard
Tree-Air Service
Henderson
Big X
Douglas Dunlet
Hearne
G. Hearne & Co. Ltd
Geelong, Victoria
Bond Street
Rton Tops
Phed Baruths
Ory
West Maitland
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