The Cobar Herald, Tue 23 Apr 1912 1
TELEGRAMS.
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Sydney, Monday.
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At the Police Court, Cobar, on Monday a man named Thomas Jenkins, letter carrier, was charged with an offence on a seven-year-old boy. Accused was remanded.
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The Cobar Herald, Fri 26 Apr 1912 2
Image: NSW State Library collection. Reproduction: Peter de Waal
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
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At the Police Court on Thursday, before Mr Arnott, PM, and J Leah, JP, Thomas Jenkins was brought up on an infamous charge against a boy. The case was heard in the Children’s Court, consequently details are not yet available.
The accused was ordered to stand his trial at Cobar Quarter Sessions on June 10th, bail being allowed, self in £100 and two sureties in £50 each or one in £100.
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The Cobar Herald, Fri 14 Jun 1912 3
[COBAR] QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Monday, June 10.
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(Before His Honor, Judge Gibson).
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The above Sessions opened on Monday. Mr Bevan, Crown Solicitor, prosecuted in the absence of Mr White, Crown Prosecutor, who was prevented from attending through family illness. Mr Weigall (barrister) and Messrs Duffy, Elwin and Bolton (solicitors) represented the legal fraternity. Mr J Leah sat as Deputy Sheriff.
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CONCENTRATES.
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The streets of Cobar are in excellent condition and look cleaner than for a long time.
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A correspondent writes calling attention to the dirty practice of certain bakers’ carters carrying bread on top of their vehicles, such bread being exposed to much dust.
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He purchased Woods’ Peppermint Cure,
No more he coughs.
His face is wreathed in smiles of joy,
Once more he feels himself a boy.
His chest is sound,
His laugh is loud,
And he gives his advice to a wondering crowd:
“Be wise, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.”
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The [NSW] Executive [Council] has commuted the death sentence passed upon the Aboriginal Jack Lacey to life imprisonment. The Cabinet left on record a minute for their successors asking that Lacey should not be again set at liberty.
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The Wrightville Council Clerk reports that the rates of that municipality are coming in freely.
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Mr Black, inspector of schools, completed his examination of the Cobar District School on Wednesday, and in the afternoon he gave the children a half-holiday.
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Watch for Wrightville Church of England Bazaar, commencing June 20, at Oddfellows’ Hall, Wrightville.
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A Dubbo man is credited with having predicted dry weather in 1912 until June 7th. He was only one day out. Mr John Henning, of Barrowvale, also predicted the downfall.
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For Chronic Chest Complaints,
Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6.
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We are pleased to learn that Mr “Bob” Ellis is on the mend after being laid aside for several weeks with a severe attack of rheumatics. “Bob” is willing to lay decent odds on the latter getting any man down.
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Exactly suitable for the hot climate of Cobar—OO Orkney whisky and a little ginger ale. *
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Judge Scholes in the Arbitration Court decided to exclude shires and municipalities from the scope of the award for the Railway and Tramway Construction, Road, and Water Conservation Boards.
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Be in the swim and stretch your money to the limit at A Francisco’s Furniture Warehouse, Marshall St, Cobar.—5
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Mr Carlisle, adviser to the builders of the Titanic, made a startling statement to the effect that he told the committee on the Merchant Shipping Act that the vessel had insufficient boats before she sailed, and that she should have carried 48 boats instead of 16. He told the owners the same thing.
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Boot and shoe department stocked full of new goods. We can please everybody. FW Ward & Co.*
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That the relations between England and Germany are still more or less strained has been shown by the fact that a few days ago the routine of the Australian Permanent Forces was altered by reason of an important confidential cable from London. It has been learned from an authoritative source that the terms of the message in every way indicate a serious position. The orders were to stand by.
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You may successfully avoid the usual winter colds and influenza by wearing the right class of under-wear. We can supply you with all wool cashmere under shirts or pants in light medium or heavy weights in good quality at our famous low prices. AB Campbell’s, Marshall-street. *
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Mr HA Mitchell, general secretary of the Coast District Branch of the Federated Engine-Drivers’ and Firemen’s Association, declares there is no foundation for the statement that the new Industrial Act is likely to become a failure and that it is being condemned by employers and union secretaries alike.
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We set the price safe—follow who can—question us all who will. We have the right answers. Francisco, Marshall-street.—8
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At the [Cobar] Quarter Sessions on Monday Thomas Jenkins was charged with a serious offence, [committing an unnatural offence on Clarence Roy Rich]. Mr Weigall, instructed by Mr Bolton, appeared for the accused, who pleaded not guilty. The Crown practically abandoned the case and the accused was then discharged.
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Millinery, stylish, new, up to date and very latest to be had, only from FW Ward & Coy, the firm that serves you best. One inspection means you buy and go away pleased. *
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Senior cadets who have not yet attended the requisite number of drills are notified that, to escape prosecution after June 30, the following additional parades have been arranged to enable them to become efficient for the year:—Whole days, 2 pm June 10, 11, 13 and 14; half days, 10 am June 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15; nights, 7.30 June 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Musketry will be continued at the range on the 15th at 10 am for whole day practice.
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The firm will visit Cobar periodically, dates of visit being announced in these columns. Appointments by letter to 385 George-street, opposite Strand Arcade, Sydney. Certain familiar phrases express the standard of excellence:—“A 1 at Lloyds,” as applied to shipping, “Stamped with the English hallmark,” as applied to jewellery; “As true as the sun,” to perfect timekeepers; “True as steel,” and “Safe as the Bank of England,” are other examples. Have you noticed what name is always quoted in NSW among opticians? That name is BARRACLOUGH and it is always quoted because it stands first, because it is recognised by the professional optician and by the public as the standard of excellence in glasses. Therefore, be sure you come to BARRACLOUGH.
1 The Cobar Herald, (NSW), Tue 23 Apr 1912, p. 3.
2 The Cobar Herald, (NSW), Fri 26 Apr 1912, p. 5.
3 The Cobar Herald, (NSW), Fri 14 Jun 1912, pp. 3, 4. Emphasis added.