Education and Environment at Newcastle Conference
Inspectors of the Department of Public Instruction discussed how environment shapes child life and national temperament. Beavis notes boys often quit school early to work in mines while girls enter work or domestic roles. parental indulgence and lack of organized teen guidance hinder moral development, with schools unable to curb truancy or supply direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Instruction
Fife
Monaro
Newcastle
Brokenhill
South Coast
Williams
W. Beavis
Manget
Beavis
Girlac
May Harris
Teaher
Stateneant
Mr. Beavis
Prolific New Sorghum Tested At Hawkesbury College
Acwew fodder plant of the sorghum family known as mazzagua is being tested at Hawkesbury Agricultural College. It appears a valuable addition for green fodder and silage, thriving on light sandy soil, with potential yields of 0 to 40 tons per acre under good conditions. Seed germination is slow, limiting seed supply for this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
Queensland
A Fortune for Five Pounds Interest Declined
A miner borrowed 410 pounds from a friend and later sent back a 415 pound post office order with a note of five pounds interest and a prosperous mining outlook. The friend refused the interest, the funds were invested in the miner's shares, later sold for about 7000 pounds, making a fortune beyond any initial gain. The tale was recounted to the Hull Express by the friend’s relative.
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West Australia
Hull “Express
Naralative
Death of David McBroom of the Aird Highlanders
David McBroom of the Aird Highlanders died at Girvan in his eighty second year. He served under Sir Colin Campbell in the Crimean War and was one of the Thin Red Line veterans who faced the Aurelan charge at Balaclava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McBroom
Aird Highlanders
Girvan
Sir Colin Campball
Aurelan
Balaclava
Grading the Painting Trade and Its Dissatisfaction
A Sydney painter with four decades in the trade argues for a formal grading system to address wage and skill disparities. He cites award changes lowering weekly pay, uneven treatment of second-class workers, and the rise of incompetence as apprentices move to full painters. He urges adherence to skilled grading, fair pay, and caution against overreliance on union rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Sydney
Court of Ta
Game Union
Morning Papers
Laney
Beaumont
Chapman
Stuart
Bateman
Poole
Green
Watson
Wilson
Not Time to Come Back Dakota Farmer Speaks on Farms
A Dakota farmer faces a crowd of agriculturalists describing large farms, mortgages, and the social toll of farming. He recalls a neighbor who lost his farm to debt, families torn apart, and a man sent away with a camp truck while his family kept the milk flowing at home.
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Countice
Paris
Glerca
Blane Hotel
Cullinan Diamond Left in Amsterdam for Cutting
The Cullinan diamond presented to the King was left at Amsterdam. The gem will be cut into three parts, a process that will take eight days for each cut and polishing of all parts. The operations are expected to require about a year before completion.
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Amsterdam
Budget newspaper pledges direct public service and candor
The Budget asserts it will always be attractively written and direct for busy readers. As an advocate of local public wants it aims to be right with contemporaries, champion causes persistently, and publish citizen opinions. It seeks to aid in correcting manifest wrongs and injustices for individuals or groups.
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Bega
BraMe
Free Lance
John
Jane
Telegraphic, Sporting and District News Adverts
A compact notice item noting latest telegraphic, sporting and district news alongside a subscription offer. Mentions advance price 16s and booked £1. Indicates a local paper promotion without specific events or names.
Classified Ad Rates From Historic Double Column
Rates show reductions by insertion count with single and double column options. Advertisements priced per quarter with liberal reductions for special quotations. The note lists inch measurements and per-inch charges, detailing how costs decrease as insertions increase.
Budget accepts humorous clippings and local news
The Budget invites contributors to submit humorous paragraphs and brief bush yarns as well as instructive and interesting items for farmers and dairymen. Manuscripts should reach the office by Monday night for Wednesday issue and by Thursday night for Saturday issue.
Alleged Wit and Humour in a Fragmented Social Scene
A garbled collection of dialogue and vignettes spans a mock theatre scene, a British cafe humor, a Paris street anecdote, and a socialist’s tale. Characters huddle over bread, guitars, and teasing banter while a tourist misreads signs. The piece mocks pretensions and financial concerns with satirical sketches and clipped exchanges.
Measra Anglise and Company Sheep Killing Record Melbourne
An Australian record for slaughtering and dressing sheep is set at Measra Anglise and Company's freezing works in Melbourne. W McFarlane kills and dresses a sheep in eight hours, while W inna processes 191 in the same time. Mrs. Asquith notes the British Post Office Savings Bank deposits total £157,518,000 at end of 1907. Consols are gold from the bank fund, £2,199,404 for the year, at an average price of 281 5d per cent.
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Australia
NSW Butter Shipment Praised by London Expert
A London expert, Mr. Gillanders, reports the New South Wales butter shipment aboard the Himalaya is the finest yet. He notes perfect condition, careful packing, attractive branding, and high grades, with one brand scoring 97 points and another 96. He credits factory to wharf efforts and urges maintenance or improvement of these standards.
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Gillanders
London
Himalaya
New South Wales
Thia
CHURCH SERVICES AND COMMUNITY NOTES
Community notices list church services in England and local groups. The Presbyterian and Salvation Army hold services Sundays, with Sabbath School and barracks events mentioned. Australian Methodist Church schedules, sermons, and choir practice. Anglican parish details include Sunday services and evening events. additional youth and faith group activities are noted with dates and locations.
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Education and Environment
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William Boot
Eden- Monaro
Moruya
Bodalla
Eurobodalla
Nerrigundah
Tilba
Narooma
Bermagui
Cobargo
Quaama
Church Street
District News
Adolphus
Asturias
George
Lilia
Ghurgh
Chures
England
Pve
Amaniy
Beindlay
Arehsluacon & Feet
Kamerura
Kamera
Poe
Turia
Cucodo Bo Fat Pen, “ Lakhk—tiili Biindny, Bhenaenbon
Mre
Telewargle Sl
Gansele
Ramoruka
Betis Waly Nalin
F.wilkinsox
Heotor
Gatiholio
Mass
Andor i
J.J. Ouneing
Sresuyterian Church
Andrew
Rev. P. Nope
Salvation Army, Bervice
Condur
Ree Rae
Deen
Sabiay Ailand T
Fens Sanday
Sore Vleo
Babunt
Christian Ene
Ial
Drtgcoune
Andelo Parish
Feiy Megowan
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