Through the district round about Eugowra rich valleys explored
A reporter tours north of Eugowra, detailing fertile river flats, irrigation crops, and improving farms. He visits Mr Kirby and High Park owner Mr Somerville, notes rabbit control, road access issues, and the push for railway links. The piece covers land clearances, lucerne and wheat yields, and river-area farming prospects along Lachlan toward Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugowra
Lance Kirby
Mr Kirby
Jack's Leap
Mandadgery Creek
Break Neck
Waterhole Creek
Ll. Malek
Mallick
Kugowra
Messrs
John
James M'Welsh
Ane
Kirby
Jong
Hin
W. Somerville
High Park
Somerville
Wea
Sydney
Somperville
Howe
S. A. Hummel
Hum
Eugenia
Cookamidgera
Canowindra
Forbes
George Wright
Nana
Wright
Méendham
Lachinn
Grawlin
Wangan Road
Jemalong
Boree
Printing Pioneer Brownbill Honored Across the West
A reference to Brownbill as a name standing for fine printing across the western half of the state suggests a tribute to a printer or printing figure renowned for quality work. The remark highlights regional esteem for Brownbill's craft.
Barry wins world sculling title on the Thames in easy victory
Barry defeated Pearce by two lengths to take the world sculling championship on the Thames. The weather was ideal and the water fair as Barry rode Pearce from Craven Steps to Chiswick. Pearce led at the mile post but Barry’s machine-like pace and rhythm carried him to a decisive finish. Barry has held the title since 1912 and has defended it against Durnan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Pearce
Thames
Middlesex
Surrey
Tarriy
Qnarter
Craven Steps
Mile Post
Haumerdmtth Bridge
Thorneycrofts
Chlewick Bye
Arnst
Durnan
Harry
Arist
Contested Stock Routes and Farm Policy Debate
A Sydney meeting exposes farmer opposition to state stock routes control. Gregory M Girr MLLA urges enlarging PP Boards powers and criticizes inspectors tied to grazing interests. Proposes abolishing pasture protection boards and shifting oversight to state bodies to allow better land use and reduce rabbit damage on Crown lands and stock routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory M
Collowss
Sydney
Domendine
Stowk Powter
Aml
Proposal to improve stock routes and land use reforms
The author urges widening powers of PLP Boards and inspectors to transform waste lands into usable stock routes. Watering edges would be added every eight miles, enabling grazing fees per head to cover costs. The aim is to curb damage from neighbours' stock and rabbits and boost farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spock
Rabbite
Coles
Linet
PLP
STOCK CROSSINGS REPORTS FORD FORBES DOMINION
Ranger Mr T Webb records weekly stock movements from Forbes Dominion with dates in July. Movements include sheep and cattle between Flemington Orange Wilhertray and other stations, with owners and keepers named such as Doyle Sweeney Jones Gateply Kilpatrick Fogarty Wheatley Bassett and Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Webb
Forbes Dominion
Yamma
Flemington
Doyle
New Park
Porter
Dowley
Wilbertroy
Sweeney
Jones
Jemalong
Stanley
Moora Moora
McCormick
Wandary
Stier
Wheatley
Brown
Tulane
Sands
Anglesey
Bassett
Flengeto
Sweenes
Charee
Holman’s country policy and ambitious program
The message praises Mr Holman as a country-minded premier capable of hard work and energetic action. It notes his Decentralisation Commission era policies, plans to extend railways to border regions, subsidies for country towns, and schemes benefiting farmers. It emphasizes his aim to push decentralisation, trunk railway education, irrigation, and land development for agricultural progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Lync
Uke Reid
Carl Tuthers
Wade
McGowen
Tayier
Hoelinen
Whall
Siten Pitt Beca
Great Britain
Wen Tive
Mr Holman
Brilly
Holnain
M'Gowen
Magland
Queensland
Sydney
May Holmi
Portrait of Mr Holman in a Letter of Praise
A letter from H HOYLE MLA at Pitt Street Sydney extols Mr Holman’s financial efforts and strong self confidence. It frames his stubborn problem solving as a positive sign for his future achievements.
Crops and Stock Report From Forbes Pastures Board
Inspector W. Gi. Dowling reports on district crops and stock conditions. Early wheats are advanced and some lie over, with sparing stock for grazing. Bay crop looks fair, lucerne patches healthy, and weeds minimal. Cattle are forward or fat. deaths rare from larkins, ticks more prevalent as warmer weather returns. Foxes cause damage east of district. tallow-fat baits used. Crowfoot grass valuable for stock, while tans thistles thick along the river and are toxic to young stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meser
Farnell
Barnes
Porcesson
Scott
Eugowra
Jim Mure
Ami
Morelli
Oswald Nash
Lucerne Browe
Lucerne
W. 4
Townsend
Glenavy
Acre
W. Gi. Dowling
Forbes Pastures Protection Board
Anine Taeee
Lenis
Pio Bey
le Denis
Eles
Marta
Commercial stock prices at Forbes district sale
Prices secured for Forbes and district stock at Monday’s Homebush stock sales show crossbred wethers and ewes ranging from 14/4 to 29/8, with various bidders including Stitt Wandary Forbes and M Holland Grenfell. Wethers and ewes commanded different rates across several stations and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes and
District
Homebush
Tullamore Station
Wethers
Stitt
Wandary
Forbes
Ewes
Ferguson
Rogan Tinhe
Wrethers
M. Holland
Grenfell
Wethere
Eros
Brede
Thomas Doyle
Youmima
W. H. BR
Stith’s
Lomhe
Forbes Alarm Clock Ad Promotes D A Hannard Model
An early riser page features the Forbes Alarm Clock by D A Hannard with price 66 and 72 month repair guarantee. A push to buy notes free repair service and a general guarantee. Other alarms are advertised at 4/6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
D. A. Hannard
Notice to travellers at Carrawobitty and Bogabigal runs
All travelling stock must give the necessary notices at the bend station before entering either Carrawobitty or Bogabigal runs. Carrawobitty Forbes telephone 125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrawobitty
Bogabigal
Bend Station
Forbes
Forbes business change seeks public patronage
A notice announces the sale of a business from Mr. EK M Kerr to an unnamed buyer in Forbes. The new proprietor promises up-to-date operations and seeks continued patronage, noting past patronage to Mrs Kerr and expressing confidence in earning merit for future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. M. Kerr
Forbes
Kerr
J Doris and Son Bakers Seek to Retain Old Customers
J Doris and Son Bakers thank all old customers and seek to retain and gain new by attentive service. The mass of misspelled words suggests a small shop advertisement urging continued loyalty.
Donaghays Big Furniture Sale Sparkling Crockery Sale
Donaghys announces a large furniture and crockery sale featuring plates cups saucers and glassware. Various dinnerware items in assorted colors are offered with marked sale prices and quantities while stock lasts.
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Wolfes Schnapps
Westerlies
Travel
Erate
Papua
Pacific
Jama
Indies
Japan
England
Europe
Far East
Canada
Siberia
Burns, Philp & CO. Ltd
Anthony Horderns
Sexp Sale
BIG Bargains
Anthony Hordern & Sons, Ltd
New Palace Emporium
Brickfield Hill
Jack Robb
Loree
Rugowra
Lachlan
Coolagong
Accable
Arcept
Australia
Im Paildon
P.P. Boards
PJP
P.P. Hoard
Acteo
Stovk Poules
The
Forbes Advocate
Commercial News
Forbes Stock and Produce
Reymond
Song
Ewe
Bola
Faber
Anderson
Daroobalehe
Hunter
Bloomfielt
Trundte
Wroaghe
Lachlan Butchery
J. Doris & Son, Bakers
Donaghey's Big Furniture Sale
Crockery & Glassware
J. Donaghey
Round Hill
Bluepan
Drakpan
Oxford Blue
Ty, Boy
Sutton Bros
Ho Bagh
Dorts and Son
Bath
North Myl
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