An English View on Agricultural Education Expansion
An English commentator discusses England’s agricultural education reform led by Minister Pile dman. The Rural Education Conference and Development Commissioners promise funds for Farm Institutes, travelling lecturers, stock improvements, and farming-related training to raise national agricultural standards across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartington
Stockton
England
Sines
Piledman
Swady
Vibe
Mme
Lumber-Jacks and River Drivings in the Wild West
An evocative account of river log driving in British Columbia with lumberjacks marching to dawn camps. It describes river camps, log preparations, dangers of crossing, and the arduous daily routine from breakast to work, ending with the promise of wages and hardship.
Rabbits and netting debates sweep New South Wales coast
The article discusses rabbits spreading along the north and south coasts of New South Wales, forecasting invasion of coastal districts. It notes landholders delaying fencing, then forced to act as pests spread, and cites Victoria as proof that firm rabbit inspectors with funding to employ killers can eradicate infestations.
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New South Wales
Clarence River
Tasmanis
Victoria
Amd
Bim
Virarig
Melbourne court hears Chinn loyalty case details
The Melbourne session opened with Hodges acting as presiding officer as McFowler in the House of Representatives challenged Mir Chinn. Chinn, present with counsel Richer S. Haynes, faced questions about gold ingots and substantial loans from 1906. The inquiry, including testimony about a mount flag scheme and heavy gold cache, was adjourned for further action.
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Melbourne
Device Hodges
Mc. Fowler
Mir Ching
Chine
Richer S. Haynes
Perth
Honer
Chinn
Hedges Muulm
Flag
Coe
Housand
Chima
Jautsen Hedgrs
Hedges
Harcourt Ellis
Weishing
Dangerous weed spread alarms South Australian agricult
Mr J M Black reports in the South Australian Journal of Agriculture that the weed Convulvulus arvensis, a spreading bindweed, has appeared in Scotts Augustalla and is expanding rapidly from the city. He notes plants found by Melbourne collectors, urges deep ploughing and removal of underground stems, and cites Professor Ewart on its trouble in light soils and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. DM. Black
Warsing Armen
Motchard Burandor
Ewart
Victoria
Immense lode opens as mine operations expand
The Sidar Mise mine enlarges the plant to keep the mill full while ore from the lode extends over 400 feet wide. A large chamber more than 30 feet square appears to be exposed with no walls. Ore quality remains good and owners forecast a substantial output increase for the month. Water level work shows 1200 feet of opening and a lower level extending 1214 feet with widths over 50 feet and assays near 1.0 dwt. per ton. The plant runs smoothly and fully satisfies production needs despite vast ore reserves.
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Pertom
Obiaim
Death of famed cellist Van Biene at Brighton Hippodrome
The renowned cellist Mr. Van Biene, praised as a leading living player, died suddenly at the Brighton Hippodrome after finishing a dramatic piece. He collapsed on stage following the finale Home Sweet Home and despite curtain delivery, passed away within moments. His tours to Western Australia are recalled for his superb execution and tone. His compositions eax aitd Broken Melody were widely demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Biene
Hippodrome
Brighton
Henry Irving
Vane Fiene
van Biran
Nestern Australia
Tragedy Near Onslow Unsolved Gunshot Death Verdict
Perth reports the Onslow police found the body of a gum fence worker twenty six miles from Bonestead after a fortnight's inquiry. The victim, part owner of a fencing partnership with a man named Sylvester, died from a bullet wound. An inquest returned a verdict that death was caused by a bullet fired by an unknown person. Constable Fogarty and a black tracker are searching for Sylvester.
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Perth
Onslow
Gum Watk
Bonestead
Sylvester
Onstable Fogarty
Rall Time Table Revised to January Twenty First Eighteen
The notice lists mails to several locations with specific dispatch days and times, including Geraldton East Chapman Foricaters Maynards Seaméers Shield Thompson Hona Pearce and many others. It outlines weekly schedules to towns such as Glengarry Minnisooka Lena Springs Ti rad doe Katerina Station Te raddes and more with varying departure times on Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays Sundays and Mondays.
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Geraldton
Tibraddes
Tenindews
Mooaroonooke Sed
Moonyoonsoka Siding
Moonyounooks
Wandina
Woolgereng
Yuin Beel
Pridaye
Vanget
Enelich
Respite for Turkey Reached By Balkan Delegates
Balkan delegates grant a brief delay at the Powers' meeting to urge Turkey toward renewed talks. Odessa reports suggest Russia may seize contested land if negotiations fail, with Trebizond highlighted as a potential flashpoint.
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London
Jands
Balkan
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Charles Hormann
Weelpacks
Sears, Tyraney
Atse
F.alderman & Co
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Marine Terrace
Geraldtom
Larkes Coffee Palace Staaight
Provensnort
Todo Speen
Ie. Sowuriiy I
Gants’hower
J.J. Clarke
Gsisshous
N. Chapman
Welltacen
Masters Road
Geral
D. W
F. & R. Ward
Elwes Street
Bishop's
Farrisis
Blacksich
Moderat
Tattersall
Saloa
Geo. Laing
Sparta
AMI
Aay A. Bourne
G. A. Kempton
Marlee
A. J. Withers & CO
Rure
Aponte
Geraiston
Macalpine
Queen's Cafe
Anglican Church
Esplanade
Rie Eee
Bada
A. B. Davies
J. G. Clarke
Mawine Terrace
Club Hotel
Verrett
Ates Cleanliness Amared
Murchison
Nee’ Wyeth
Brandt Any CO
Arumtrang Street
Vrime Getter
Neste Beg
Canam
British Columbia
Ned
John Chlumman
Wien
Esley
Wareet
Bele
the Chinn Loyairy
Fuller and Co
Unas
Descum
Turkey
Western Australia
Messrs
Richard Purser
Dowsett & Sem
Murchison Forwarding Co
Tire
Domi Metters, Ltd
Geraldton Land, Investment, & » & Building Co
Asion Bank
Agents & Gardner Bros
Sperior Us
Bentall's
Chaficuters
Felix
John Urch
A. Meadowcropt
Murchison and
Midland Cinadets
Cnipgresté
Constantine & Gardner, Printers
Snd
Guardian
Blight Bros
Uvters
Papsrmangers
I1omwriters
Glaciers
Statiosts
Oygendansa
Wisara Tyler
Lea
D. J. McGauran
Late Millers
Sarried
Jere
Aco
Tor
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