The Northern Territory’s Promises and Pitfalls Examined
A critical account disputing sensational claims about the Northern Territory’s wealth and fertility. The writer recalls harsh conditions, unreliable rainfall, and failed crops from sugar to cotton, noting a lack of sustained European settlement and minimal industrial development after decades. He cites severe storms, white ants, and a struggling mining scene with few profitable mines and high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerchbory
Felde
South Australia
Northern Territory
Asialice
Adelaide
China
Pine Creek
Chow
Daly River
Douglas Peninsula
Adelaide River
Boo
Nicholas Holts
Territory
Java
Queensland
Geraldton
Worthern
Orl
Mount Wells
Zapapan
Brock's Creek
Howley
Eureka
Driffield
Mount Diamond
Hall's Creek
Parochial Railway Apathy Sparks Local Fence Rush
Frustrated by years of yarding trouble at Guyra railway yard, stock owners and a local pastorist mobilized a makeshift fence using ten panels to ease cattle movement. They protested that the prewar Railway Commissioners ignored crown requests, leaving the public inconvenienced while a mute monument of parsimony stands at the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra
Wisconsin Cattle Milk Test System Established in 1905
The Wisconsin Experimental Station introduced semi official two day monthly milk yield tests for dairy cows to provide authenticated annual production records. Breeders receive certificates after 19 months of testing, with checks and verifications ensuring accuracy for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
U.S.A
Wisconsin Experimental Station
Es Rel
Bayer
That tired feeling and Chamberlain’s Tablets
An old advertisement notes persistent fatigue signals a disordered system. It advises taking Chamberlain’s Tablets to refresh and restore vigor by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels, claiming no better medicine exists for stomach liver and bowel disorders. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Robur Tea Endorsed For Wellbeing By Consumer Letter
A reader extols Robur No 1 Grade tea for fatigue relief noting it is purer and tastier than water. The letter urges checking package dates for freshness and mentions supplier F Braund & Co marked as merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robur
F. Braund & CO
Marchanta
Armitals
A Profitable Investment
A resident secretary at The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society is thanked for promptly settling a compensation claim of 34 pounds for a broken arm sustained while skating in Armidale. The letter notes the policy coverage and emphasises the value of the Ideal Policy offering life, accident, sickness, and endowment insurance at a low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilbuster
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd
Sydney
Dean Lin
Olympia
Armidale
Percy J. Murray
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Gil
Jalid
Willmott
Barlow
Invicta
New England
Ss. Barlow
Beardy and
Jessie Streets
E. W. G. Steward
Crowe Ecs
Harper Broa
Buidings
Markham
Roeden
Atrevia
Cart
J. C Crowr
Arrron
Uralla
P. D
Albors
D. F. Oopas
Manag
Stors
A.m.p Roctery
Beaustaner
Australia
Higbeat
Tem
W. Burgess
Ademanger
Curtis
Genta
Ommomana
Alii
My Landing
Saddle Sense
L. Scotton
Saddler, Er
Beardy-street - Armidale
Olpl
Pteidl
Curtis & Clothing
Kamstars al Cherenee
Lotepape
Taylor
Vale
Asgera
Berh Leigh
Hox Hill
Landslowne
Roepert
H.T
Parons
Kentaly
All Pee Cioua Sermeeinay Wibhi
UNO
Kentualy
HM Croft
Beordang
Perrone
Caretta
W. Guwenthy Loyndhurnt
A. Veneta Ars
Lycra
Mawrtiryg
J. M. Moffatt
Yarr
Sthoot
Cooningdale
Shootara
Sarong
Permimlona
Finlaytson Dros
LL Tornoe
Tutorrin
Neaept
Nonine
Riluotiocu
Renee Abericdl
Thalt Mair
Minto
Karahy
Central
Thin Amootatan
Gooviethen
Coventry Dena
Hernan
Beerular
Alex
Frigier
Maiden Cree
CML
Lawton
Guy Fawkes
WY A
KB Om'mae
Fairburn
Feom
Aberloyls
Bald Mair
W. Coventry
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