Ostrich farming touted as promising South Australian industry
An 1900s pamphlet argues ostrich farming could boost South Australia’s wealth alongside wool and copper. It cites low labor needs and high feather values, detailing breeding, egg production, and sales figures to show potential profits and export trade benefits.
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Australia
Thie
South Australis
South Australia
Broken Hill
Hyalata
Atences
Egypte
Maleslm
Port Amruste
South Australian Ostrich Company
Merre
T. R
A. P. Bowhan
South Africa
Africa
Egypt
Eny- Tigh
Tne
Lewis and Prats
Cme
Cape
Commonwealth
London
Education Committee Faces Odd Billing Confusion
A quirky debate centers on an 8 of work being billed as 3 with the Education Committee weighing the issue. The discussion hints at broader questions of clerical accuracy and interpretation in public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrachio
State Cabinet backs bill to abolish solitary confinement power
The State Cabinet approves a bill ending a judge's authority to award solitary confinement and also curtails visiting magistrates rights to use this punishment. The move follows debate among ministers over civilised practices and the need for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mier Murray
Commonwealth
Wimmera
Jeparit
Morrison
Beulah
Swinburne Vr
Age
Justice Hodges
Samuel Gillett
Samuel
Tragic Death of Rev. W Walkup in Gilbert Islands
News from Sydney reports the death of Rev. W Walkup, Boston Protestant Mission representative in the Gilbert Islands. His schooner capsized after becalming, leaving a 14 foot dinghy for the castaways to endure 21 days of drifting with scarce water and food until land was reached. Mr Walkup died shortly after arrival.
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Sydney
W. Walkup
Boston
Gilbert Islands
Premier Kidston Pushes for Parliament Dissolution
Queensland Brisbane report notes Premier Kidston telling the Legislative Assembly he favors dissolving Parliament after meeting with the Lieut Governor. He sought naval supply support to enable government operations during dissolution negotiations.
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Brisbane
Kidston
Legislative Assembly
Minister plans potato import visit from Professor Low-Te
In Perth on a Wednesday the Minister for Lands and Agriculture arranged for the Director of Agriculture Professor Low-Te to visit the Eastern States to explore safely importing potatoes for food and seed use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
New Bagy
W.A
Perth
Professor Low- Te
Fastor States
Turf meeting clash and industry notes from 1900s racing
The Day Dawn Race Club plans October 4 meeting while a rumor links the Lower Murchison Amateur Turf Club to late October events. Reports cover foaling news, auctions, earnings, trainer moves, and a London International Horse Show coaching marathon with Vanderbilt and Morgan wagers.
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Dawn Race Club
Murchison
Meteorite
Minsra
Ascot
Sto Tom
Storvy
Wankuey
WBC
England
Rupert Clarkes
Rupertawood Stud
Harera
Cannterbury Park
Sydney
Sir Daniel Cooper
Newmarket
Eason
Queensland
Messrs
Hewitt
Elliott
Gratten Bells
Richmond
Gratten Belle
Eammie Derby
Big Sec
Emmie Derby
Machan
Moolam
Din Oucceaa
Ion Moldavia
America
Frank Gill
Collar
Ravello
Sir Hugo
Deed
Gravesend
Iust
New York
Supreme and Appellate
Austria
Ver
Ferver
London
Alg
Vanderbilt
Moorgan
Thorss Shoe
New Zealand
Australis
George Clifford
Hia
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J. Hancock
Victoria
Kew Southe Wales
West Australia
TRE Turf
Stud Notices
Thunderbolt
Mautilite
Munket
Carbine
Nau- Hermit
Yanget
Geraldton
Fusilade
Wallace
Finsh
Bruce Lowe
Allmarea
Jojarena
WOOL
Charles Hormann
Eleanor Street
Gerraldton
Rasen
Thomas
Millar’s Karri & Jarrah Co
Geraldiwn
Marine Terrace Timber and Hardware Merchants
Tel
TASON
Sele
Kemp and Sheehan
Bresh
Gocsy
Frank Green
Wade
Auatkatia
el Pursza
Glendale
Beverley
BR. Purser & Co
Indecuvon
Walker Bros
Green Hills
Richand Puree & Co
W. Riceby
Kortham
Weller
Sarkeon
James Morrie
Northam
Mewrs
Peter Bro
Bire
WG Anon
Richard Purser & CO
King Street
W. B. Armitage
Premier Boot Palace
J. C. Kennedy
Azaniaith Angus Macintosh
Geraint
John
W. Willcock
Marine Terrace
Comumiar
Dasives
Surrousing
Sabe
Machoe Torres
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