Ta b leland farm survey notes and co op talk
In a mid tableland tour report the narrator praises Penmon area farms near Lake Barrine and Worgaburra, noting strong coop farming benefits, a thriving Williams family, and early electric lighting. Observations include co op cream transport, efficient milk handling, and two reinforced concrete silos at Mr Campbell’s dairy setup, with praise for schoolhouse care and local teacher enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Barrine
Worgaburra
Yungaburra Iteelj
Williams
Ryogle
New South Wales
Lincl
Co-Operative
Tima
S'ceramon 1
Peeramon
Campbell
Las Bench
Cam “A
Early settler letters highlight new water powered artesian farms
In early settlement days houses clustered by creeks but now sit on hilltops with water piped by automatic pumps. The author notes improvements from winded systems, small water intake sufficing to spray high plumes, aiding distant farm homes. He recounts visits to Campbell and Mr. Shand, mentions pig buyer F. Smith, and reflects on bacon factory prospects and hopeful retracing of journeys through Amstes district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howsee
Campbell
Cairo
F. Smaith
Shands
Vicar and politicians active in Cooktown district news
The Vicar Rev BL tole visited Rossivile and Howse Rule and townsfolk, while Mayor ram and FJ Francis held a strong Cook district meeting. Mrs Nathe’s death draws sympathy. Bowditch and Fairbairn prosper with their Collingwood road work. Shipton’s Tyre mine shipments remain steady as Francia Bros push Home Rule project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooktown
Tole
Cook Town
Rossivile
Tanfields
Wilkinson
Ram
Country Party
F. J. Francis
Craig
Cook
AH Francis
Shippton
Mre T. Nathe
Grasstree
Prirbane
Messrs
Bowditch
Fairbairn
Collingwood
Shipton
Francia Bros
Do Not Neglect a Cold Warns of Danger
A vintage health notice warns that a cold can signal serious illness. It describes symptoms such as watery eyes and fatigue and promotes Dr Sheldor's remedy as protection against bronchitis and pneumonia.
Brisbane Turf Club Race Day Results Revealed
Brisbane turf meeting yielded multiple handicaps and a course record set in the October Handicaps. Notable names include Tom McCarthy Cyclometer, Cane King, Syceonelle, and Foremost with wins across trials, flying, Queensland glines, welter, and Clayfield handicaps. Times and margins show close finishes and strong performances amid brisk betting outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Oct
Asland Turf Club
Tom McCarthy
Neill
Bettine
Tom McEarthy
Lobomiemie
Mirgen
Watham
Britling
Holva
Torr Benette
Queensland
Foremost
Muguet
Karamu
Seremist
Berndale
Bonnie Wasa
Syceonelle
Honme Wasa
Berudgle
Syeeanelle
Karama
Bonme Wasa
Magnet Wad
Seremore
Astound
P. O'Sullivan
Kent
McPillin
Price
Airlight
Devona
Bernie's Lad
Shell Shock
Trenchworthy
Scotch
Cin
Say Dear
Onigown
Galas
Bredhaur
Page
Soldier's March &S
Watt
Bette
Waikiki
Enderfurly
Jimmy Nixon and Frank Tiernan Box in Ten Round Fight
Jimmy Nixon of Mt Mulligan boxed Frank Tiernan of Hambledon at the Palace Theatre on a Saturday afternoon. After an even start Nixon fell behind late, Tiernan winning by a tenth-round stoppage with a £20 a side stake. Referee W Homstoi and timekeepers Blacher and Evans officiated. Hogan held the purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Nixon
Mt Mulligan
Frank Tiernan
Hambledon
Palace Theatre
Canoon
Nixon
W. Homstoi
Messia F. Blacher
D. Evans
M. J. Hogan
Eecomd
Vince
Terman
Welch
Deo Bony
Tierman
Tierme
Nison
Wineer
Asa Firwens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dewars
Imperial Wnisky
Yungaburra
Malanda
Tarzall
Chillagqe
Koorboora
Irvinebank
Herberton
Ravenshoe
Stacey & Stacey
Cairns
Tableland Co-Operative & Bacon CO. Ltd
Golden Grove
Bramgh
Mit
Vel
Sheraton
Oan
A. J. Draper Ltd
MLS
Herald
Pibophra
Apersnan
Frest
Amstes Iia
Russell Praser
Post
Abel
A. E Abel
Garou “Ai Em
Memday
Q.T.C
Australia
Dunlop
Brisbane House
Adelaide Street
P Morley
Tarzall Hotel
Wed &Th
Spence Street
Falnys
Cains
Clark & CO
A. Villiers
Vulcan
Engineering Works
Iron and Brass
Vulcan Foundry & Engineering Works
Hardy
Lake ST. Cairns
Matena
Marconi School of Wireless
Cusene
Spent
Sydney
BS. Clarke
Qace
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