Far West NSW tour urges irrigation for settlement
H C Elliott MLA Joined a Easter Parliamentarians and officials tour of the Far West of New South Wales to study settlement and agriculture. He argues closer settlement without irrigation is a risk and highlights the Darling River water as wasted potential. The party, including lawmakers and officials, assessed conditions and prospects for small farmers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
H. C. Elliott
Ashburnham
Far West
Darling
Lithgow
Tod-Herny
E. DB
Millen
PLP
Object of the Visit Highlights Western Division Debates
The gatherings across Walgett Mewarr ing Yorke Wangaring Ty and others heard locals recount years of drought hardships, wild dogs, and settlement struggles. Speakers weighed whether parts of the Western Division could sustain settlement, with notes on land area, revenue, sheep numbers, and irrigation needs amid harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walgett
Mewarring
Yourke
Wangaring
Beveelas Pa
Wentworth
Victoria Wins During Gigcussian Meeting on Trade
At the Forbeg Graziers Association branch meeting Mr W Low noted that the Show-boat Nieuw Holland carrying Australian samples and salesmen had been loaded mainly with Victorian products from Melbourne. He lamented the missed chance to showcase Graziers wares in the East and warned of ongoing district destruction and scrub fires affecting cattle and agriculture in later reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gigcussian
East
Ant
Forbeg
Graziere’ Association
W. Low
Nieuw Holland
Fragmentary OCR of a desertion-era hotel scene on western shores
The readable lines describe an old hotel on a western shore with references to a lake and a damaged roof. Details are sparse and garbled, but the scene focuses on a dilapidated building with holes and tilted structures visible from a distance.
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Ebe
Perttan
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London
Borar Na
Edward Wreaver
Lachinn
Forbes
North Australian Rugber Mills Ltd
Elizabeth Gt
Sydney
Bonnington
Bonningtons
Moss Cele
M.L.A
Bert
Dhee
Menitier
Weadeon
Wenteen Dimala
Tubaalad
Mindatep
Peerentey
Lacie
Yankee
Rombees
Amd
Peertinge Menara
Mrateuccton Boaeus
Plochaeoma
Adiggeensen
Freehold
Veily
Carrie
Wm. McCullough
Berwen
Bee Tom Hawke
Spalding
Krobat
Vantage
Greenwood
Alexander
Phard Court Creesy
Alexanders
J. C. Anderson
Victoria
Walcott Alstrion
Edith Gernt
Bork Emintiy Serub
Wera
Joan
Sano
Acu Hitevielanil
Permanen
Ieee
Red Bend
Forbes Graziers
Povaiteeny
Anwar
MP J Low
Biotech Secretory
Therpe
Fisk Radiola
An Vate Me Tae Ltd
Ualys
Fink Radiola
Badiola
Narent Radiola
E. G. Kennard Fowler’s Pharmacy
Lachlan St
LUX
Lux Toilet Soap
Handkkerchiefs
Lever Brothers Limited
Gp.o
A Lever Brothers Limited
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