Australian Empire and Rail Plans Prompt Geelong Debate
An article discusses Britain developing Australia and urges modern transport links. It cites Sir Thomas Robinson on Queensland, critiques English journalists, and argues for Geelong Quay, Corio Bay, and railway expansion to link Bacchus Marsh, Kyneton, and Barwon Heads. The piece debates Gulf of Carpentaria access, Empire concept, and riverine and rail infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Robinson
Queensland
Gulf of Carpentaria
London
Quéensland
Empire
Providence
Gealong
Moore- Bool Strent
Nanda
Corio
Dirsey
Geslong
Chus
Goria Quay
Kyneton
Baooboe
Werribee Gorge
Abe
Tina Bo Hallarn
Ub Uy Cous Bacchi Marsh
Corio Quay
Corio Quay and the Transcontinental Line Debate
A fragmentary 19th century oped argues Corio Quay in Geelong as vital for Australia to handle heat and flour exports. It references Portland, whaling stations, and a proposed transcontinental route via Bacchus Marsh to Western Australia, urging immediate construction and stressing national development over rival naval power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Darling
Portland
Austral Grain Proprietary Patent Mining and Sale Notice
Austral Grain and Produce Proprietary Limited announces sale of stock and properties. James E Howe as managing director oversees the initiative with Mr W H Perlano and Mr Daly listing as supervisors. The notice outlines property claims, stock details, and sale conditions to secure assets for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal Stacy
Athlone
James E, Howe
Dicwater
Lecture on Fruit Growing by Carmody at Mechanion Institute
Mr B J Carmody lectured on fruit growing at Mechanion Institute in a cold wet evening, explaining irrigation, pruning, and tree care. He noted conditions for Washington navel oranges, advised spacing, root symmetry, and discussed soil, manure, and arsenate sprays with demonstrations from local orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.J. Carmody
Obiaf
C. F. Hegnet
W. B. Rinberteon
Balmoral Keighle
Blas
Thors
Darley
Bald
Asrmods
Timex
Carmody
Washington
Mildcicu
Yaar
Thiantern Alides
Shire Council reports on river works and bridge loan plans
Moway council notes a Department of Public Works report on the Newker river project and a proposed bridge over Sororaly oxbow. Proposed costs include £150,060 for a main option and 217H467 for a second plan. Deputation planned for a bridge site near Elsie domain Madden streets. Officials discuss road improvements, funding, and implications for surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roo Shire
Moway
Tantane Rasating
Premat
Elsie Domub
Madden Sires
Maidatone
Hesratary
Cornell
Cornella Aoeal
Varios
Iysul
Acl
Josh Drew Stuaniion
Collarell Rand
Heath
Gogue
Imp
Abe
Robinson's Road
Craig
Bureaide
Opin
Edward
Privinn
Epasplaion
Treasnewr
Rales
Haleigh's
Glarko
L.A
Shiva de
Pannual Rohires
Hliver Widing
Hopkins
Gouhern
Gaseenmant Rsa
Northem
Arid
Hyer
Urs
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Australia
Dierespanus Boeyuon
Foonsterrs
Toei Grand
West
Pharoah Tenes
Capewilly Bassn
Deakin
Sarial
Savinburne
John Davideon
Chumueloex
Mealitea
Emerson
Ana
Waltar Murloch
Geelong
Bacehus
Walsh
Agneton
Great Britain
Alonien
al Hort
Briadbunt Fortie
Bac
Gaelong Advertiver
Jealong
Corio Ques
Portarlington
Gaslong City
Porterlington
Tonsa
Railway Department
Corio’ Quay
North Qaalong
Cinna
Burrirotimo
Benarbert Hansova
Gulf of Carpentaris
Irom
Bacchus Marsh
Western Australix
Australis
Emma Samara Jritinh
Gulf of
Ca Penteria
Darwin
New Guinea
Colonial Office
Anne
Papua
Germany
Papa
Norman
Usanne
Lia Tatarn
Austral Grain & Produce
Cato
Chsimuan of Directors
A.B, McFarlane
Jun
Ditwator
J. Brown
Orme
Robb'e Bailsing
Colline A Kingsort
Malboum
Fiuada
Dimwatore
Abe Adnan
Mowe
Ofloe
Perlano
Tatararta
Crise
Milla
Erna
Moss
Grant Street
Amunozo
Ballarat
Vic
Wo Gwent
Mowron
Dad Cawaana
TJ. Ford
Lui
Baochan
Marsh
Holly Me Sie
Smith & McBacharn
Aree
Mabon
Francis Grey
Pearce Brothers
Saat Benton
N.S.W
W. Horder
Geum Mrmr
Macrae Bet
Nami
Slston
Bos Hayas
Ma W. Mandox
Jas. A. Morton
Enigred
Addree—Grant
Cain
Dmimp & Son
Dr. Bailey
Rex
Dental
Sarvard Onl ‘Yee
Cambridge
Dewtal Buugbor
England
Cale
Geaas Saregh
Tarvard Bon
McDonald & Watson
Wheelwrighta
Arwarn
Parann
Airnon Vale
Glen Valley
Geo, Dickie & Sons
Hearne
Sullevere
Sed
G.hearne& Co., Ltd
Addie
F.G. E. Hiscock
Main Street
Telephone
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