Irrigation Boom Aims to Transform Australian Lands
Victorian and New South Wales officials push large scale irrigation as a salvation. The plan cites 1 million acres in Victoria and vast tracts in NSW to be watered at low cost, with the Doves Jack Dam project advancing to back up storage. The Barren Jack settlement and others foresee substantial agricultural expansion by 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stata
Victoria
New South Wales
Nes
Fjwoo Mead
Victoria Tees
Lmax
Anshan
Pebers St Marrise
Barren Jack
Ber
Ocean steamship lines announce unified service
The Ocean Steamship Company Limited and the West Australian Steam Navigation Company Limited announce a united service. Captains E Richardson and A Willy will operate vessels from Gerakitom to Nor West Ports Java and Singapore. PABDO under Capt E Bickerdoon schedules around December 27 for Breights and passage via Dalgety Co Limited to Gorakiton Carnarvon Comack and Fort Hedland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Ocean Steamship Company Limited
West Australian Steam Navigation Company, Limited
United Service
Gerakitom
Nor'-West
Java
Singapore
Minnerco
A. Willy
Mowdey
Pabdo
E. Bickerdoon
Breights and Passage
Aptly
Dalgety & Co., Limited
Gorakiton, Frementls
Carnarvon
Comack
Fort Hedland
Shipping Movements Reported by Bikaner Agents
Muara Delgety and On shipping agents report the movement of their camel caravan, detailing steamer or port consignments and noting the progression of cargo along regional routes. The dispatch emphasizes tracking of counts, destinations, and arrival estimates for maritime logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muara Delgety and
Peron Ketrre Prostalle
Eorait
Evening Palace Gardens Event Preview
Coming events list shows Olympia Pictures at Palace Gardens and Victoria Gardens moving pictures every evening. It mentions a dance and skatins program with a December 2 date and a Geraldton roots sports arrangement, though the text is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Gardens
Olympia Pictures
Victoria Gardens
Geraldton District Readings From Government Tables
Readings for the Geraldton district are cited from tables supplied by the Government Astronomer in Perth during December. The exact figures are not fully legible in the fragment, but the record notes a close timing within a minute of the referenced observation.
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Apgeoti
Ted Tg
Geraldton
Perth
Vintage Hosiery Price List Entry
A dated price list fragment lists Black 3 Cash. Sox and Tan 3 Cash. Sox from a 54d pair, then 54d, with Girls' Ribbed Hose at 1s 4d now 8d, and 1s 61 now 9d. Ladies' Cot. Howe at 1s, now 6d. Ladies' Black Cash. Hose 1s 6d, now 9d per pair.
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Black
Sox
Tan
Howe
Irrigation Prospects for Settlement in Western Australia
The article argues irrigation is neglected and outlines potential river dam sites in the Gastoyne region. It cites officials noting fertile flats could support settlements, with plans discussed by Tropical Agriculture Commissioner Me Despeissis. It warns retirement northward and national vitality depend on embracing irrigation to develop tropical crops and new farming regions.
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Promis
Western Australia
Public Waris Department
Gastoyne
Sheol
Rta
Perth
Local News from Geraldton and Surrounds Reflect Busy Season
Reports from Geraldton cover a buoyant Dalgety and Co directors report for year ending June 20. Wool shipments reach £0,000 in one export, and municipal election results, school awards, and open land comments feature alongside community concerts and local notices.
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Party and Co
Venity and Coscopy
Messrs. Dalgety and Co
Itis
Ith
Tondon
Auutralawia
Valyetyan Co, Ltd
Dalgety and Company, Limited
Ho's Sale at Yalgoo Om Tuesday and Local Court Action
The report describes Ho's sale at Yalgoo on Tuesday, a dispute in the Municipality of Gera over funds, and a court hearing proceeding with a postponement to Monday. Northampton mining district notes revival prospects as recent works at Taddees and Narra Thera mines maintain output and bring labor demand. A box social demonstration is planned in the Town Hall on Boxing Day.
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Gera ‘Rom
Emith
Alieed Arare
Northampton Lond
Northang= fom
Taddees
Northamptom
Narra Thera
Ter
Inter
Local cricket match reports Gibbs and Geraddtom clash
Local cricket note describes a second meeting between R&iways and Geraddtom. Ooss strong batting helped build a substantial score with two wickets in one over. The writing notes Was atloe lucky and mentions tireschem and mer, implying a lively innings with notable bowling and fielding highlights.
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R&iways
Geraddtom
Poo
Ooss
Atloe
Friendly Societies' Sports Handicaps at Doxing Nay
A fragmented record lists handicaps and participants for the Friendly Societies sports meeting to be held at the terabol iom on Doxing Nay. Events include sprint and hurdle handicaps with names such as Tingli, Clarkson, Sheppard, Webby, Carwardine, and others, detailing yard lengths and entrant codes amid a series of race entries and positions.
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Doxing
Tingli
Tingbea
Kane Clarkson
Sheppard
A Drage
Webby
Avinitay
Carwardine
Dastos
Rane
Clark
Marton
Andl Rocard
Avien
A. Werth
F. Drage
Brivadly Sorieties
Rds
Kidd
Fan
J. Kelly
Ibeard
J.neil
Kendrick
Teds
E. Sheppant
T. Murdy
Uaion Bandicap
Bale
Tughes
Campbell
Fane
Waddine
D. Davier
Market Report for Saturday December Prices and Goods
Market notes list assorted farm goods and produce with quantities and prices. Items include poultry pork and beef products, corn and beans, potatoes and onions, cucumbers and pumpkins, white onions, fowls and cows, with several price marks and packaging quantities.
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Lars
Sirmir
Gil
Unclear Scribble Prompt Describes Stacked Text Scene
A visitor in a crowded setting complains about odd stacking of items and garbled dialogue. The fragment hints at misread or corrupted text with mentions of placing items at the bottom and little pieces on top. No clear events, people, or places are established.
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J. G. Smith
Miller's Photo Shop
J.G
Frank Green & CO
Durlacher Street
Marine Terrace
Oswell
Champion Bay
Guardian
A Clementson
Meekatharra
Lally
Murchison
A. J. Davies
Clemenon
Andy Ace
Slick
Western Australian Turf Club
NEW Seasons
John Darling & Son
Carnamal
Northampton
Mt Erin
Naralog
Yuna
Northen Gully
Cah
de Tere
RAAT
Terriere
F. H. Oliver
Searlr
J.C. Kennedy
Angus MacIntosh
Durlacher
Chas. E. Chapman
Victoria Buildings
Neptune
Malloch Bios
King Street
Pope & Bartow
PPE
Psu
H. Locke
Ani
Wanda
Weit
Mery Warde
Next Club Hotel
Church OF England
B.C. Church
Evenine
Methodist Church
J. Tiller
Presbyterian Church
Heraldion Guardian
Mildura
South Australia
Murael
Fremantle
Ra Fu
E. Richardson
Ghout
Bikaner S Muverents
Gerald
Benya
Snail
G. Rosem and Co
T. K. de Lacey
St the
Middleton
Irene New
Geraldton State School
Malone
Tvainino
Adelaide University
Reed
Abe
Gerallton
Lund
Os Minton
Pars Simo
Dalusty and Co
Payee Bells
Jone Streawers
Fire Roreens
Miller's
Ae le Abbott
Audiulatoy
Messrs
RM. Gravood
Geraldeton
Cricket Association
Commonwealth Hotel
Mondhlight
Cefork
Fennk Dd
Nanwine Cis Etatine
Yrange
Meutey
Desis
Josaa
Poday
Totulisson
Champagne Charlie
Peplinson
Lave
Mra
Unadurannie
Kelsey
Kempen
McAdas B
le Milly
Winduse
Sorthamnen
ANA
Northammon Ixlay Avening
Jacuny
Ulslock
Bredient
Association
Me. J. A Simons
Taytamahnd
McDowill
Bartlett
ASA
Setira
Hlaghide
Ouvieus
Rapilseo
Narthatiys
Joral
Pe Max
Mitchell
Yalgoo
James
Wien
Anir
Yasue
Tor
Boxine
Dankins
O. Kelly
J. Stokes
Ressey Mt . Groeber
F. Kidd
Barace
Hatweil
Taime
Rewthans
A. Lyons
Stokes
Bk i. Forshee Arwell
W. Kemnixon
PA ‘Thomas
Tom
K. T Kild
H. Strane
H MU. Kidd
Anderson
Sundries
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