Forest policy debate in New South Wales meeting
A Taree gathering discussed forest conservation versus closer settlement. Speakers urged protecting forest reserves from alienation while supporting responsible settlement. Resolutions protested forest reserve alienation and called for delegates to present evidence to the Forestry Commission at Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo. Cawenal
Lands Department
New South Wales
Commonwealth Statistician
Messrs
Caban
Williams
Cooper
Forestry Commission
Raleigh
Farewell to Senior-Constable Scroope at Woodburn
A Woolyburn district meeting arranged a complimentary social for Senior-Constable Scroope and Mr Scroope. At Woodburn School of Arts on Tuesday evening the event honored his service with an illuminated address and a keepsake. The gathering featured decorations by local residents, an address by J.P. C. H. Gollan, and a chorus of for he’s a jolly good fellow. Scroope thanked the town for its support and noted the district’s orderliness.
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Cie
Gt. Percope
de Coffs Tharbour
Woolburn
J.T. Tewarne
J. Murray
Scroope
Woodburn School of Arts
Mesdames Bragg
Lewarne
J.T. Lewarne
Court House
Settlement Growth Up in New South Wales Despite Dry Season
The Sunday Times reports NSW shows strong settlement growth with 2109 new settlers in ten months. It notes some departures but overall population gains bolster prosperity, despite criticism and past bad legislation. The piece frames a hopeful dawn of increased prosperity for the state.
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Students of Progress
New South Wales
Sunday Times
Miner earnings in Newcastle district shock coal crisis observers
The latest earnings figures for Newcastle district miners, amid the eightpence per ton demand, show July daily averages from 10s 7d to 13s 2d, August 10s 8d to 14s 10d, September 10s 3d to 11s 1d, and October 10s 3d to 15s 10d, with higher averages at South Maitland and Hebburn before the dispute and questionable pay at Pacific colliery.
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Newcastle
South Maitland
Heddon-Greta Iminers
Hebburn
Pacific
Meeting notes hint at future gatherings in Coff’s Harbour
Fragmentary report indicates Rothwell and Cooper discussed broader talks and planned similar meetings at Coff’s Harbour and other centres. The wording is unclear but suggests ongoing mindthugn style sessions.
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Pee Siek Oe Hiams
Rothwell
TFP
Cooper
Coff’s Harbour
Buried Alive During Sewer Digging At Congee
Workman Daniel Swain aged 44 of Paddington was buried six hours under sand while excavating for sewerage at Congee. He was rescued alive with a broken back and died three hours after admission to hospital. Car ter Jacob Stanley aged 22 at Waterloo was buried by earth near a quarry while eating lunch. he was dug out alive but badly injured with a broken arm and crushed shoulder. He remained in critical condition at hospital.
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Congee
Daniel Swain
Paddington
Swain
Jacob Stanley
Carter
Waterloo
English Ease to 408 Run Win Over New South Wales
England succumbed in the home match as New South Wales cruised to a 408 run victory after NSW led 101 and 96 in their first and second innings while England scored 304 and 61. Barnes and Fielder took the wickets for England.
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New South Wales
England
N.S.W
Carter
Barnes
Fielder
Dubbo
Melbourne
Macquarie
Macquarie River
Australia
Bonette
Yass
Alexandria
Panamia
Farewell to Senior Constable Scroope at Woodburn Event
An affectionate farewell in Woodburn honors Senior Constable Scroope on leaving the district. Cap tain Davis and local officials praise his civic service and police work while Mrs Scroope receives a memento from friends. Auld Lang Syne and dancing follow in the School of Arts with catering by town ladies and music by Nicolia and Michaelson.
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Oymis Durin Ae
Scroope
Inspector Carroll
Captain Davis
E. and
G. Murray
Quirindi Murderer Executed at Tamworth Gaol
George Toftis, who murdered Maud Fletcher at Quirindi on July 29, was executed in Tamworth gaol. As the trap opened he swayed and fell, five seconds of convulsions followed, then a 25 second struggle. After hanging 20 minutes the Government Medical Officer declared life extinct. Archdeacon Abbott said Toftis was resigned and penit ent.
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George Toftis
Maud Fletcher
Quirindi
Tamworth
Euch
Archdeacon Abbott
Toffis
Coal prices in Cobar last week hit £3 per ton
Last week coal was selling at £3 per ton in Cobar, reflecting a strong local market. The report notes stable demand and the price point as a benchmark for regional trade.
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Cobar
Coal-cutting machine operatives under tonnage pay
The text notes workers extracting coal with cutting machines receive a tonnage rate and have averaged at least £14 8s per man per day, plus fillers earning 12s 1d daily in the last six months. The machine men also receive a daily wage.
Weagge Warning From Clement Wragge Forecasts Drought Cycles
The warning recalls sunspot cycles and drought patterns. Wragge predicts the sun reaches a crest around December 1904 and suggests a dry trend through 1906 and into 1907. He cautions preparation for a drier period as sunspots fade. He anticipates a climactic drought again around 1912–1913, milder than 1902.
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Clement Wragge
A Plucky Mate Rescues Fellow Worker Amid Shootings Near Cloncurry
In a remote camp 100 miles from Cloncurry Queensland Downey shielded his mate from gunfire at close range while Farmer was hauled from a shaft. Neale, neighbor on the next claim, was found shot dead. A traveler faces murder charges but insanity may be pleaded.
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Cloncurry
Downey
Farmer
Neale
Lambs slain by lightning at Dundee grazing property
A wire from Cilen Innes reports that near Dundee Mr. F. J. Thonis M.L.A. endured a strange incident on his grazing property. Sixteen sheep lay dead in a paddock with bodies as if their legs had been cut off by a saw, in addition to the lightning death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilen Innes
F. J. Thonis
M.L.A
Dundee
A scattered tale of courtroom crafts and council finances
The fragment describes a quirky scene where three women step forward to deflect attention during a crowd event, then shifts to a tongue in cheek contrast of lawyers with carpentry skills. It notes Warwood Shire Council duties and a rateable land valuation with subsidies, hinting at annual costs and funding.
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Lalo
Warwood Shiie
Bellingen
Rata
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