Italian irrigation expert praises Australian methods
Professor Capra of Milan University, a member of the Pontifical Academy, visits Sydney and Australia to study irrigation. He argues Italy wastes little water, contrasts Italian and Australian practice, and notes Lomellina’s private canal project that boosted land value. He plans to report back to promote practical farming over theory.
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Milan
Capra
Roman Pontifical Academy
Dei Nuovi Lincei
Italy
Sydney
New Zealand
Commonwealth
Thia
Queensland
Australia
Shast
Lomellina
Ticino
Tam
Dairy School at Berry Urges Practical Education
Walter Bennett of Duongog urges establishment of a dairy school in Berry to expand the coastal dairying industry through practical training in cream production butter making and related skills. He rebuts Mr Meares claims of government interference and notes Denmark New Zealand and Victoria show benefits of dairy education.
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CG. HE. D. Meares
Berry
Department of Agriculture
Ite
Barry
Meares
Denmark
New Zealand
Victoria
Mrr Meares
Perry
Walter Bennett
Duongog
Not only by the Governments of the different States
The quotation highlights that responsibility rests not only with state governments but with the people themselves, emphasizing shared duty in shaping policy and governance. It reflects a call for citizen engagement and accountability across diverse jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meares Aneera
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
Enuh ' Yoor
Leading Editorials From The Budget Advocate Direct Public Needs
The Budget presents bold, persistent advocacy for local public wants with directness. It pledges space for citizens to express views on public questions and aims to right manifest wrongs and injustices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Lance
Telegraphic and District News Update
A condensed notice outlines latest telegraphic, sporting, and district updates with subscription terms. The item notes a 16s advance subscription and a bookable price of £1, signaling a periodicals sale and upcoming issues.
Advertising Rates in Double and Single Columns
Advertising rates listed for double and single column formats with 34.6d for the first inch and 1s 6d for each additional inch. Reductions apply by insertion count, with special quotations and liberal reductions for quarter year (18 weeks) bookings.
The Produce Market Weekly Report Summary
The Produce Market weekly report notes a strong supply flush in Sydney and Victoria with prices easing in several lines. Butter, cheese, eggs, and pork products show weakness or slow sales amid high lent season prices, while bacon and pork markets edge lower. Factory demand shifts toward steadier levels as weather forecast hints at improved market conditions next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conatel Partners’ Cooperative Society Limited
London
Asturias
Patriotism and Australian support for Britain voiced in Newcastle
In Newcastle a Works Minister Mr. Lee praised rising patriotism in Australia and the push to reduce reliance on British taxpayers. He argued Australians should bear a larger share of imperial duties, noting unity despite domestic opinions and a commitment to shielding shores and aiding the Motherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Lee
Australia
Commonwealth
Budget accepts humorous items and local notes from readers
The Budget invites contributors to send brief humorous bush yarns and practical snippets for farmers and dairymen. Manuscripts from casual correspondents are accepted for Wednesday and Saturday issues with deadlines Monday night and Thursday night respectively.
Humour and Wit in Told Anecdotes and Misread Lines
A collection of humorous vignettes and misheard quotes featuring characters: Dobbs, Mr Chugwater, Josiah, Mr Jellus, a grumpy cashier, and Pat O’Brien. Jokes span marital hints, old maids, wedding fancies, and a witty pianist’s remark at a society event.
Amateur Photographer Verses Capture Young Love Motifs
A fragmented verse sequence labels the amateur photographer as narrator of intimate scenes with a maid. It moves through settings from a hammock under an elm to a seaside shore, ending with vows of fidelity in various moods. The tone hints at romantic observance rather than explicit detail.
Ghurgh Services at Exgland Parish Church Notices
Church parish notices announce Exgland services with Holy Communion on Sundays and weekdays. Archdeacon and rector oversee St Joho church events, and parish timetable lists dates, places, and clerical confirmations across Coburg and surrounding towns.
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Joho
Doga
Sam
Tania
Burulay
Wallagoot
Gundey
Spm
Dundey
Frew
Codater
Barrier troubles spark clash over wage award at adjourned meeting
Broken Hill Proprietary chairman John Darling defended the company stance on the Barrier award at an adjourned shareholders meeting. He argued that counsel says the judge overstepped jurisdiction and that, without a viable wage that sustains operations, the industry must close and workers lose jobs. Darling traced historical wage levels from 1886 to the present, criticizing current rates as unfounded given industry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Darling
School Boards and Parents Associations Put Roles Under Study
A discussion of school boards and parent associations in Willoughby and Lane Cove explores power, function, and accountability. Parents groups seek either stronger boards or transfer of powers, while noting the boards’ official limits and duties. An elderly man jailed for drunkenness receives a humorous miscomprehension about cleaning duties in his cell leading to a bath misunderstanding.
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Department of Education
Nome
Varions
Willoughby and
Lane Cova
Sandy
Randy
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Bega
William Boot
Eden
Monaro
Moruya
Bodalla
Eurobodalla
Nerrigundah
Tilba
Narooma
Bermagui
Cobargo
Quaama
Murrah
Bemboka
Wyndham
Wolumba
Tanja
Candela
Tathra
Pambula
Merimbula
Towamba
Church Street
Cme
Bega Fs
Mrk
Blobba
Dobbs
Old Maida
Mr. Chugwater
Jeviah
Mr. Jellus
Patrick O'Brien
Pat
Shure
Oted
Dennis
Hle
Ghurgh
Churgu
Exgland
Fretiisooe
Walla
F. Wilkinson
Goodchoild
Atstralan Metgodiet
Doge
Ovary
Sammonson
Sabha Belort
Denver
Chale
Marcie Bouthrs
Thompson
Ti—Beblivment
Liege
John Calvert
Gandeld Palian, FW
Broiph
Salvation Army
A Annetts Capiali
Preshyterian Chourua
Divine Bservice
St. Andrew's Church
Gonday
Ifudmeadey
Niagara
Tathra Staad Thompson
Dyas
Clarke
Broken Hill Proprietary Co
School Board and Parents” Association
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