Debating Dry Farming Theory at Bathurst Meeting
The Bathurst Argus reports on Mr. Peacock’s call for dry farming methods presented at a Brisbane congress. The piece notes department officials and agricultural experts favor established methods, while Peacock argues for a new theory backed by practical results at Bathurst Farm. It warns of strong public interest and urges government inquiry to decide which system to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Peacock
Bathurst
Science Goa
Brisbane
Agricul
Peacock
Pescock
Peacovit
Agricultural Department
Thane
Linge Whichave Bee Approved of By Agriowturtses
Presiquiz
Peacoat
Letan
Wiko
Ericblam
Minster Cor Agriculture
Demostration Farms Opportunity Outlined
A proposed Demonstration Farms program aims to address identity concerns by establishing new farm sites and support measures. Stakeholders note potential for local agriculture, education, and community development while seeking funding and clear governance. The proposal emphasizes practical trials, farmer training, and measurable outcomes over a defined period.
Local and General News of Todays Sales
Daily notices report sales in the New South Wales Corpora tion Yards with H Taylor and Co named. District items include voluntary sequestration for Ditza Marsden of Bathurst, A H and P Association meeting, and an anniversary service at the Congregational Church. An accident on William Street injured a youth. Monkey Hill Dam inspection notes water and embankment concerns. District Public School reopens with ongoing repairs and unfinished outbuildings. Blumer oversees resumed duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monkey Hill Dam
Monkey Hill
Patterson
AUBRILLIANT PLANisty STAR TO PERFORM IN BATHURST
Miss Ploranen Mentmeyer announced to appear in Bathurst on Feb 18 and 19. Max Nordan praises her as possessing deep feeling and dazzling technique, a soprano of remarkable beauty. Chamberlain's remedy touted by J Selmoka, Addington, for colic and diarrhea, offered by B. Fdgley and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrilliant
Ploranen Mentmeyer
Bathurst
Max Nordan
Handele- Ula
Amsterdam
Yolee
Mille
Florence Meultmeyer
Puneral
Chamberlain
J. Selmoka
Addington
B, Fdgley and
Peel Reserve report shows fence issues in Peel area
Mr Buginess Pattergonn reports to Shire Council on Peel Reserve noting three streets on the western side near Bathurst Road remain unfitted and fenced. Access to Bathurst Road would require costly works since streets were never formed and Trevitt has not removed fences. Councillor Crossley suggests deferring Peel Reserve item for a month amid local quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buginess Pattergonn
Shire Council
Peel
Te Commony
Bathurst
Teel
Byven
Trevitt
Bathurst Road
Trevitt Umeelf
Crossley
Cowell
Pdtiall
LUMBAGO Stabbing Pain Featured in Magnetic Linkment Ad
The fragment cites a Belt related stabbing pain described as lumbago and promotes Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Linkment available at Moakler Brast Georgestiger and related outlets. The wording is garbled but implies a medical device or remedy claim in a regional advertorial context.
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Sheldon
Moakler Brast
Georgestiger
Batheurst
Morgan
Burrangs
Warwick Farm Racing Club results and fatal accident
The February meeting at Warwick Farm featured multiple race results led by Specimen in the Liverpool Mile and San Joel in the Farm Stakes. In the Fatal Accident at Mundooran, Breeburn crashed into a tree during the Merrygoon Amateur Races and rider Steve Mitchell died shortly after.
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Warwick Farm
Sydney
Warwick Farm Racing Club
Liverpool
Alteration
Jollymont
Specimen
Evens
San Joel
AM Blue
Taeia
Racha
Nursery Haondlono
Prinrose League
Sheen
Mbehalowa
Stewards
Point Piper
Ennisman
Glenelia
Rose of Lancaster
Pharos
Mors Wialloc
Racia
Collapse of Australia in Australia Rest Test
Australia and the Rest of Australia played in wintry weather with 99 rain showers. The Rest first innings reached 311 with Hasiltt on 62 and Barnes 24. Australia began with Noble and Trumper. Trumper fell to Saunders early. Gregory and McAlister added 68 for the fifth, Gregory soon out, and the rest failed to impress. The Rest’s bowling, especially Celts Kellaway Hopkins Bardsley and Simpson, was noted for its international standard.
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Australia
Sydney
Hasiltt
Barnes
Noble
Trumper
Saunders
Gerry
Coatch
Gregory
McAlister
Geard
Hest
Celts
Kellaway
Hopkins
Bardsley
Simpson
Harddey
Curkcele
O'Gonmeg
Os Hopkins
Teanaford
Armetroog
Cutler
Gihra
Kelloway
Cother
Oratte
Riese
Pry
Frayley
Serge
Banks
Btorour
Dryden
Ee Ly
Connella
Togeredia S
L. Aihh Lance-Corpordl Ashworth Rr
Garnett
Privata Wheatley
Ai Tunes Serjeant Tonmantes
Golahin
Lagoon Ve
Rifle Shooting Sunday range meet features top scores
Twenty nine riflemen gathered at the range on Saturday with 11 Volunteers, Senior Cadets and Civilians represented. Ben Cutler led Civilians with 65, narrowly beating Arthur Cutler. Sergeant Crofts topped Volunteers with 59 and Lance Corporal Ashes led Cadets with 55. A lengthy note from Gibb and Beeman announces Bathurst optics visits on February 12 at the Park Hotel for sight testing.
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Ben Cutler
Arthur Cutler
A. Cutler
the Volunteers
Crofts
Ashaes
Gibb and Bueman, Ltd
Bathurst
Gibb and Beeman
Hunterstreet
Sydney
Park Hotel
Megzare
Giyb
Beeman
Experimental Farm Defeat 57 in Close Cricket Match
Experimental Farm lost by 3 runs to St Barnabas in a two-innings game. Gregg starred with a second century, the day producing 420 runs in 225 minutes despite fielding errors. St Barnabas posted 70 in the first innings and 71 in the second, with notable wickets by Price, Knopp, and Perry as the Farm’s bowlers struggled to contain the visitors.
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Gregg
Experimental Farm
St. Barnabas
St. Barnabys
Tra
Experimentel Fuira
Scott
Banast
Kehoe
Kelly
Konno A
Ve Boll
Pottuss Ee
Price
Hurnen
Raneclaed
Knopp
Perry
Forrest
Ae Grainger
Caller
Grulun
Brooks
Rerey
O'Neill
Geelom
Dignam
Ann Bundrice
Fottit
Barnes
Lorig
Ofori
Kone
Knop Ofor
Dori
Graham
St. Huanabau
Owe
Antnga
Kenno
Om Barnes
Price S. Knopp
Peilit
Stoly - Collice
Eile
Durnan Ready to Row Arnst for World Sculling Title
In Auckland on Sunday the sculling championship of the world is in view as Durnan signals readiness to meet Canadian challenger Dick Arnst in Toronto. The Canadians have deposited 2200 to cover Arnst’s expenses if he travels, with Arnst to receive gate money estimated around 3000 dollars.
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Auckland
Durnan
Dick Arnst
Toronto
Arnst
Arnet
Bayonar Cup Race Recap Ends With Final Tomorrow
Fragmentary notes describe a Bayonara Cup event with mentions of Thourne Simey and a second last race. The text references a victorious sarong AX one, a defender named Drevatled Bind, and Thelma gaining late in the finish. The final is noted as scheduled for tomorrow.
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Thourne
Simey
Cus
Sarong
Carnely
Thelma
Gaiued
Championship billiards match ends with Victoria champ winning
Melbourne event reports Camyonll the Victoria champion defeated Gray Lear in a 4000 point match. Final scores listed as 8000 for Camyonll and 68 for Lear, with Campbells noting Camyonll's wealth at 212 and Gray's at 126.
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Melbourne
Buiciay
Camyonll
Victoria
Gray Lear
Campbells Hests
Gray's
Admirer offers vegetable marrow to Gregory during rain break
A spectator walked from the shilling enclosure to the pitch with a vegetable marrow to greet Gregory. Gregory declined the offering, the marrow was placed behind the stumps, a constable arrived, and the man escorted away after some comic resistance. Hopkins assisted the constable in handling the item.
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Gregory
Sydney
Macartney
Hitle Sydneyite, Aod
Thie
Hopkins
Vewldorttty Mas
Another match between Australian and Test teams in Melbourne
A second match between teams representing Australian and the Test of Australia will be played in Melbourne commencing on Friday next. Three sectors have not yet decided on the composition of the tie team.
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Lyaney
Australia
Melbourne
Chamberlain Medicine Co Free Sample Offer Card
Suffering from biliousness constipation indigestion chronic head ache invest one penny for a bond to Chamberlain Medicine Co Sydney. Forward a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to the address on the card. Sold by L S Bentley and Co.
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Chamberlain Medicine Co
Sydney
Chiamberlain
Ls Bdgley and Co
Recent Storms Damage Shire Roads and Flooded Areas
In a report to the Shire Council Mr Padterson outlined extensive road damage from recent storms. Gangs were deployed to remove debris and secure streets. major washouts affected walls fences and culverts on routes including Cockatoo to Bathurst, Helinton to River, and Kelso to Gowin Rani. Public Works estimated repair costs and culvert replacements across multiple roads, with figures around £400 to £600 for various spans, and engineers to proceed with urgent works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turon
Padterson
Bathurst
Helinton
Sullivan's
Anil
Culyart
White Rock
Tany
A. Brent
Kelso
Tid Mosk
de Kelso
Gowin Rani
Egilston
Box Ridge Roand
Hill Nd
Patternon
Livan
Campbell
Auewer
Cannallier
Mode
Modern Remedy Promotion for Dr Sheldon’s Mew Discovery
A promotional note touts Dr Sheldon’s Mew Discovery as a cure for consumption. It claims universal praise and lists Mockler Bros. outlets in Bathurst Morgan Burraga for purchase. The message resembles an old advertisement, urging readers to obtain the remedy at local stores.
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Sheldon
Mockler Bros
George Street
Bathurst
Morgan, Burraga
Dr. Eberdon
Mockler
Turon Shire Roads and Boundary Work Update
Turon Shire Council receives engineer Mr A A Patterson report on early progress for the Thompson Hill deviation on the White Rok road and a deviation on the Uilamah road. Boundary marking at Tarona and road repairs at Stoney Creek Loop Station are noted with a plan to shift a track onto a surveyed route requiring fencing and a stone causeway. Compensation discussions with Mr Rivett include land for the deviation.
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A. A. Patterson
Turon
Thompson Hill
White Rok
Uilamahra
Turon Shire
Uridge
Tarana
Tiron
Blaxland
Tarona
Rivett
Senator McColl Views on American Dry Farming Mission
Senator McColl, an experienced Victorian politician, travels through Brisbane en route to Vancouver and the United States to attend the Trans-M Missouri Dry Farming Congress in Wyoming. He seeks direct observation of U S methods, soil types, and climates to advise Australian agriculture, stressing practical results from acclimatised seed and drought-ready crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColl
Brisbane
Vancouver
United
America
Trans-Missouri
Chevene
Dia
Wyomaing
Senald McColl
McCotl
McCall
United States
Labour Conference Platform on Municipal Powers
The Political Labour Conference agreed to broaden local government powers under section 9 of the Local Government Act 1906 and to extend council duties to communal activity. Platform proposes adult suffrage after one month, annual residency roll, longer polling hours, abolition of the contract system where possible, and land tax based on unimproved value. It urges municipal adoption of full communal powers for services like milk depots ferries public shelters markets and beautification with wage parity and a financial redemption fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Political Labour Conference
Act on Electors Inclusion Adopted by Collecting Body
A formal act was adopted to include electors in the roll, specifying eligibility and procedures for enrollment. The council affirmed the measure after review, outlining steps for verification and the impact on voting rights.
Country News Notes and Local Deaths in Bathurst Region
A rough country column reports a town hall meeting on a spring night and shire matters. It notes the appointment of MP J. Cheitingny to a role replacing B. Blows Geid and records several deaths including Petur Veper, a long-time resident, and Mrs. Lynsey s youngest daughter. It mentions Mrs. Ashe's death after an operation and the parish hall contractor Mr P Beildie. A foundation stone for a project at the Lys Church grounds is listed with a town hall gathering to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcoar
Wmness
Tig RC
Lynsey
Bathurst
Orange Hospital
Alse
Gureoar
Christ Chunailer
A. Glassey
Athol. Acheas
Aea Iy Lys
Death of Mrs Wilson Casts Silent Toll on Oberon
Oberon correspondent reports the death of Mrs. Wilson aged 78, after 59 years in the district. Funeral held Wednesday with large attendance. A separate Police Court session involved Wigson Wall accused of malicious injury and Carolite Graham in an assault case. Wall pleaded guilty. damages set at 30 shillings and 25 pounds legal costs. A further case delayed, with trial postponed by a month. Also described is vandalism at Shooters Hill Public School during Christmas recess, including broken windows and damaged books with crude language scrawled on covers. a 16-year-old was summoned for the offense.
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Oberon
Wilson
Churyh of England
Martua
Polies
Messrs
T. A. Baul
P.M
I. Doustaug G
Plckerlig
Ws.p
Frederiti
Grahan
Agethur Wall
Carolite
Graham
Beiag
Cus
Weigall
A. G
Thompson
Bathuurt
Supreme Court
Uitil
Rex
Shooters
Tetat Guce
Tle
Magietic Liniment Promises Quick Relief and Vision Cure
An advertisement urges readers to join the army of users of Dr Sheldon’s Magietic Liniment claiming rapid relief with no burn or pain. It promotes products at Mockier Hros George-street Bathurst and a visiting clinic at the Park Hotel Bathurst on March 2 for eye and vision issues. Senior-constable John M'llroy shot himself at Tingha on Monday after a period of despondency, leaving a widow and 19 children.
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T. A. Paniscrouse
Tingha
Munday
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Crorast
William Street
Howick
Durhame Streom
District Public School
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Ibel
Peel Reserve
National Library of Australia
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Turon Shire Roads
Sybney
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Ca uuMboy
Inter Ore’ Myuy
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