Shire Taxation Advice on Land Closures and Valuations
A letter to SLe. E. Helmers from Uncle Wiseman explains how government land remaing Crown land until sale becomes ratable. It cites Local Government Act provisions on valuations and rates, stating the Shire Council may proportionally raise funds as land transfers from Crown to settlers occur. It notes valuations must be deemed necessary by the Council under section 155.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sle
Shire Council
Uncle Wiseman
Buckjumpers At Sports Ground End In Rough Display
Spectators witnessed The Wild West Amusements and Educational Company perform backjumping shows at the Sports Ground on Saturday. Riders were thrown, injuries occurred, and a steer was shot after an accident. One rider, I. S. Fullager, injured his groin but later walked. A grey pony bolted into the crowd, and eight buckjumpers were mounted simultaneously to end the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild West Amusements and Educational Company
I. S. Fullager
Mulvaney
Captain Gordon
Jack Berkeley
John Henderson
Smimal
Bie
Extraordinary Death at Yulyilbur Station
The report details the accidental death of Billy Cobbura, a 16 year old Black boy, at Yulyilbur station. Accompanied by Herbert Hamilton, Cobbura was struck by a bullock whip that broke, sending a splinter into his brain. He bled, died four miles outside Griltton after being moved for treatment. Dr Henry said the splinter penetrated the brain and an inquiry may be dispens ed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobbora
Griltton
Henry
Bile Beans Proved Remedy for Liver Disorder in NZ Woman
Mrs E Brown of Upper Albert Street Thames New Zealand reports severe liver disorder with indigestion headaches and biliousness. After trying many remedies she used Bile Beans and claims headaches and biliousness vanished and health returned. Her husband and son also believe in the product. Bile Beans sold by all stores and chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Brown
Upper Albert Street
Thames
Subsoiling by Explosives Demonstrated on Wentworth Area
A Wentworth irrigation area demonstration shows Monohel powder subsoiling hardpan 6 to 8 inches thick, with depths reaching 2 feet 6 inches. The superintendent notes success cracking and lifting surface soil, cracks widening to several feet, and a shovel handle pushed down near center, indicating effective soil loosening.
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Wentworth
Harbor Fatality Drowned as Party Sails From Woolwich
A sailing boat overturned in harbor between Longnose Point and Woolwich killing James Norrie son of Dr. Norrie of Killtra. Eight occupants swam. two rescued as others reached shore. Norrie, 27, a Melbourne medical student and former Scout leader, died. others were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syoxay
Hirbor
Longnose Point
Woolwich
Jiames Norrie
Dr. Norrie
Killtra
Clifford Gale
Melbourne
Gile
Norrie
Norvia
Novtie
Utose
Sargeant
Lonely Bush Tragedy Ends For Desolate Old Man
Brookvale police report Cornelius H Kellaher, an elderly recluse living near Dee Why about four miles from Manly, fell in the bush a week ago. A sapling branch tore out his eye. he crawled to his hut and endured seven days with no food or water before being found by Constable Hand. He was moved to Manly Hospital in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookvale
Cornelius H. Kellaher
Dee Why
Manly
Constable Hand
Kellaher
Lts
Huthd
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St Friend
Watson
Gardiner
Deleware
W. McArthur Best
Pharn
Corrawong Station
Norma
Watson & Gardiner
Craigie
John T Helmers
W. H. Wheatley
Goulburn, Wagga Wagga G Pyre
Goulburn
Sule
Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company, Limited
Pitt ST
Sydney
W. G. Wart
Esq
Ron
HB. Kare
P. D. Jonas
Bombala
J. W. Bird
Orbost, Victoria
A, Macarthur & Co
Bairnsdale, Gippsland
Connisroxpestey
Isvrinn
Lay and Deleghagis
Proverty
Macarthur & Macleod
Collins Street
Fraghold & Padcocks
Acras
le Valle“ Apalls
Dawson
Arthur Yates & Co
Bussex Street
Hearne
Hearne's
Hearne’s
Lea
Tony
Perrins
Beliifor
Thomas Mitchell
Sussex Street
Chasges
PraxuCce Xa
Selling Brokers’ Association
Spring ST
DI. Norrids
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