Historic Outback sheds Lead in Sheep Tally Records
Records detail peak shearing in NSW and Queensland with Burrawang NSW 273000 and Dunlop near Bourke 276000 sheep in a year. Other noted sheds include Isis Downs, Terrick Terrick, Barcaldine Downs and Moree with strong tallies, while modern hours and awards reduced output from past peaks. Fertile historical notes cover machines, records in New Zealand and South Africa, and the shift to shorter working hours under state awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrawang
Nsw
Dunlop
Bourke
Jumbucks
Midiin
Moree
Isis Downs
Barcaldine Downs
Nieve Downs
Mount Cornish
Wallshot
Waronda
Dannevirke
Wawke
Hay
New Zealand
Hope
Jimmy Power
South Africa
Borenva
Well Organised Sydney Cricketers Visit to Forbes
Sydney cricket clubs visit Forbes at Easter boosted Forbes Cricket Association funds by £56 6s 10d. Joint secretaries Mesere Miller and AL Willis led a strong committee to organise the event. Funds support a fund for a ground project while the balance sheet lists donations and expenditures including travel, meals, and accommodation for the Sydney team and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyer
Forbes
Forbes Cricket Association
Ion
Mesere G. Miller
AL Willis
A.B. Smith
Doan's Kidney Medicine Praised In Personal Testimony
A reader from Queensteel Forbes now living in Orange recounts using Doan's Kidney Medicine for backache and kidney complaints. After three doses she reports relief and full recovery, endorsing the product and noting its availability from Foaster McClellap Co. in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naeckaeloely
Down
Hills
Thornie Savers
Queensteel
North Hill
Forbes
Orange
Sayas
Histo
Dean
Mackache
Doan
Ian
Foater McClellap Co
Proprietura
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Barraclough Opticians Visit Sydney May 28
H A Barraclough Ltd Opticians announces a local visit at the Vanderbere Hotel on Tuesday May 28 from 9 am to 4 pm. The firm has toured this town regularly for 30 years, operating from 385 George Street, Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acd
Pacific House
George Street
Sydney
Forbes
Vanderbere
Thin Town
Great Western Puppy Stakes Meeting Set Next Week
Coursing returns to Forbes with the Great Western Puppy Stakes meeting next Tuesday and Wednesday. A large prize purse draws entrants from across the state including likely participants Nicolas who won last Derby with McFailden. Notables include Phelps Mauro Mannering Burke Flaherty McCullock and other leading owners. Subscriptions close next Saturday Viplet. The ground will be prepared with Plumpion harrowing this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicolas
McFailden
Flexfore
Messrs
Phelps
Sydney
Mauro
Gilgandra
Mannering
Cootamundra
Burke
Lithgow
Flaherty
Goulburn
McCullock
Sominatons
McCoy’s Cod Liver Compound Tablets Advertised
A testimonial claims Miss Rogers gained 15 pounds in six weeks after using McCoy’s Cod Liver Compound Tablets. The letter describes improved appetite and strength and urges readers to follow the regimen and consult a physician before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotte
McCoy
Local Charity Dance Profits Reported With Donations
The record details receipts from a dance on April 1 with a £7 1s 3d added profit and total takings of £21 6s, offset by expenses for music, hall wire, and tax. Organisers include Medars, J Gildham, F Tickner, and others with thanks to donors and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medars
J. Gildham
F. Tickner
P. Tickner
H. Grinssted
H. O. Billett
A. Guggin
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Dad
Baby
Burch’s
Sihd
Burch
BURGH
Burgh’s
Parkes
Charles Joseph Mazar
Australia
Wishinee Bs
Commercial
Rankin Street
Vancouver
Shearing
Ome
Outback
Nss.w
Quenesland
Queensland
Dan Cooper
Bundoran
Flinders
Cooper
Sid Day
Cambridge Downs
Mali
Sawallieh
Brown
Munro
Mitchell
Ryan
McLeod
Woodall
Slade
Lethalm
Saltmarah
Brooks
Young
Sawallash
Jack Howe
Alice Downs
Sawallush
J. Hope
Sydney Cricketers
H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
Opticians
Alberta
Jock" Garden
Jack
Lukin
Australian Cement Manufacturers Association
Spring Street
Dairy Outfit
Dairy
Diabolo Separator Co. Ltd
Brisbane
Batab
Hua Tehl
Alison
V. Lees, Eugowra
Bonnington
Government Savings Bank of N.S.W. Rural Bank Department
Martin Place
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