Obituary of John Drysdale Pioneer of Burdekin Irrigation
Obituary notes the death of John Drysdale after long service in the Burdekin district. It recalls his role as a pioneer in irrigation, establishing the Drysdale mill and factory, and contributing to the region’s development through water works and cattle ventures. The piece honors his 40-year association with Meyers and Weysdale, his family links, and the impact of his work on local agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Birysdale
Uehike
Wutsinge
GM Drysdale
Giese Urie Wold
Eeaian
Aedge
Draper and Drysdale era described in historical reminiscences
The passage recalls Draper and Drysdale in a long, fragmentary reminiscence about past leadership roles and local life. It mentions efforts to aid deserving farmers, a promise of sanctuary, and reflections on the youth and the impact of earlier times under the G.O.M. and Lower Hordekin. It notes 1918 hardships and the help given by communities and stores for necessities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper
Deysdale
G.O.M
John Kingsdale
Pioneer
Dreams of the Future and the Drysdale Plan
The report outlines Drysdale’s interest in both secondary industries, proposing a power alcohol plant and a wax factory after a future expansion. It notes plans to erect facilities at Towee and to pursue a devoted waste-product enterprise, with district activity and sweeping changes described. The article mentions his death and the reaction, stating that his remains will be interred in the family vault, and references partners and the Lower Berèche business community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drysdale
Wherman
Erie Burdek
Moncer and Inkerman
Cone
John Rade
Besa
Alwart
A Sydney Experience Fragment in a Wartime Memoir
An excerpt from a Sydney wartime reminiscence depicts a narrator recalling a tense encounter with a widow and her caretaker role. The scene shifts between emotional confession and procedural discussion as figures visit, the baker arrives, and a sergeant's presence looms while services and errands unfold amid unsettling constraints.
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Histania
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Sarah
Bayer
Amine
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Peter
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Hy Ao
Amplendid
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Marky
Jane, Asiz
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Amart Wicker
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Boland's Price
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Sigey W. Xtal
Pitta
Ts Vane
Stume Larey
Salalah
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Boel Pane
Roland Peece
Gary Irswich
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SR Beeld
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