Irrigation and Water Conservation in Australia
A historical summary on irrigation and water conservation compares Australia with Egypt, France, Italy, Spain, and the United States. It notes Victoria and New South Wales advancing water rights, storage, and irrigation under government boards, improving settlement and rural life, with plans for large-scale stock and household water supply and ongoing development in Riverina and Burrinjuck like schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of ‘Agriculture
Mullovin
Mie
Hugh Ol Bam
Water Department
J. F. Moody
Katia
Reypt
Egypt
France
Italy
Spain
United States of Americs
Austrana
Fife
Victoria
Pat Failords
Capab
Edwood Meal
Cader
Western Australis
Val- Gah'o
Timahy
Wales
South Wales
Storay
Darling
Adcom
Balranald
Oly
Swing
Burrinjuck
Bamiat
Abewort
New South
Irrigation and Water Rights Across Eastern States
The piece discusses major conservation schemes Badaloo Barossa and Bundaieer delivering re vecticulated water to farms. It notes Keuturk as a notable irrigation settlement, and mentions a state Director of Irrigation and new settlements on Murray River water ownership. A conference of Victoria New South Wales and South Australia engineers is examining interstate water rights and potential treaty to apportion river flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badaloo
Barossa
Bundaieer
Herst
Keu* Turk
Waa Appointel
Amt
Murray
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Big Bell field draws interest for large Australian mining
In the Big Bell area about thirty miles from Cue promising activity grows. J Urek of Ger alton reports improvement after returning from the field where sampling and deeper sinking reveal a quartz lode 150 feet wide. The Grong Boulder Company tests the Big Bell proportion with five samples, leases cover 300 acres, and a water supply is deemed essential to accelerate work. Government Geologist Mr Clarke visited from Cue amid Meekatharra duties, as prospecting continues with motor cars, camels, and varied transport aiding exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taeen
Cue
J. Urek
Ger- Ailton
Stinmel
Rampaloe
Moniha
Grong Boulder Company
Australia
Lordly Motor Car
Creh
Bas
Geraldton
Heydon
Chesa Aun Heyfon
Big Bell
Hawkins
Mr. Clarke
Meekatharra
Find at Holden's Prospect Deepens in Meekatharra Mining
Reading notes show improving prospects at Holdent Find near Meekatharra with belts extending over six miles and two and a half miles width. Speculators from the Eastern States report inquiries and secured several thousand pounds in deals as Starriott and Whittaker report strong sampling. Ade lid e company option taken on The Molzarian lease. Parcels near Hoblon’s underlay considered for extension. negotiations continue with Hobwell’s and Livy Gad properties.
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Holdent
Meekatharra Minnr
Starriott
Whittaker
Aries
T. Greer
Adelide
Et Connelly
Hoblon
Imderlay
He Gee
Hethorn
HoWell's
Livy Gad
SF Parramore
Ant Me
Sarjamore
Ami
Youanmi Gold Mines Ltd Seeks Profit With Ore Reserves Update
Circular to shareholders reports mining results at Youanmi and Oroya Black Range. Sulphide ore totals 47 903 tons with variable values and a 23 188 ton oxidised reserve at the mine. New sulphide plant operates two sections of 10 stamps each. Board aims to yield 4500 pounds monthly over costs. Prospecting continues to define payable shoots and parallel ore bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NMI Gold Mines, Ltd
Youanmi Gold Mines Ltd
Youanmi
Oroya Black Range
Cable-Gram
New Progress Association formed for Ajana Geraldine district
A large Mount View meeting formed the Ajana and Geraldine District Progress Association. W McCorkill elected chairman with H Henri named for leadership, H Manefield as Vice-Chairman, Archibald Wiseman as Secretary, and J H Mitchell as Treasurer. The group aims to advance farming mining and local welfare, signaling strong early support and anticipated roll growth. Mount View station prepares for shearing as rainfall reaches 11.25 inches year to date. The Forrest River Mission reports staffing changes and a security update following a late December attack.
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Mount View
Ajana
Geraldine
Ajana An
Geraldine District
H. Manefield
Mansfield
Archibald Wiseman
Association Ox
Wiseman
Bury
H. Mitchell
Oue
Tim Diet
Bebe
Murchison
Alana
Juif Prrant
Mail Time Table 1913 Post Schedule for Geraldton Area
Mails for listed towns close at Geraldton post offices and various stations. Schedules show multiple daily, weekly, and private bag services to East Chapman Rorhester's Maynard's Saunders Shield Thompson Bons and Pearce, Midland Junction Fremantle Perth, Three Springs Welkaway and more with specific days and times. Details include private bag routes and inconsistent spellings reflecting the era.
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Platex
Geraldton
Chapman
Rorhester’s
Maynard's
Saunders
Shield’s
Thompson
Bons
Pearce
Nam
Tank
Eflendals
Glengarry
Thradden
Temedayn
Kotering Station
Tibradden
Tam
Midland Junction
Fremantle
Perth
Strawberry
Coorow
Irvine
Georgina
Greenough
Gingin
Irwin
Mingeurn
Moore
Three Springs
Welkaway
Murchison
Que
Day Dawn
Lennonville
Magnet
Newmarrscarra
Erady
Pindar
Wararga
Yalgoo
Mallows
Sam
H. J. Smith
Miele
Bondays
Ral Austin
Sir Garnet 430 seven year voyage to Seaton
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Sir Garnet a long voyage, a royal property matter, and a reference to King George or Geccaeh. The text mentions a champion of Seeeee reseptty bean and a weekly paddecking travel.
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Seeeaton
Geccaeh
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Drag For Hire
Brandt
Armstrong Greet
Pure Crystal
Cold Moraga
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J. G. Clarke
Qorner Elwes Street
Marine
Utub Bote
Baloom
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Tollet
Eittand
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Wareham
Edward Pope
J. Cantelo
Ger ‘Aldton and District
Chas
E. Chapman
F. Gress & On
C. Stokes & Co
Whalesals
Aatell
Abine Terrave
E. Lee Steere & Co. Merchants, Shipping, Forward
Customs
E. Lee Steere and Co
Marine Terrace
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Dc Larkes
Dana Palace
Obite
Danone
Comedious
Segarment
Sreniaon
Sues Ales
Ods Upataie
Genta
Tha Pramiens
Mas
J. J. Claree
Proprietros
Tattersall’s Billiard Saloon
Geo. Laing
Gallio
F. & R. Ward
W. Marsh
Feuks
Sringy
Mowkiaia
Rall Oo Cmd
F.W. Warwicker
P. C. Carlsen
J. Hawes
Iigsten
Padi
Avice and
Conculta
Timae
Kumnberg
Uniog “Bank
Geraldtos
Lene Gromua Jw
Ublor
Tidia
China
Yrogrioxs
United States
Misseg
Holden
Alana Notes
Forrest River
Hua
Stables
Port
Charg
Biocesan Hound of Missions
Board of Missions In Anatomy
Rey
Pascoe
Glover & Dunn
Lauder
Owen & Belt
L'Huillier
Post & Dillistons
Atkinson
O. Smith
Yenger
Taum
Pridaye
Engine Mall
Sir Garnet
Hyskeer
Paddecking
Howa
Feu
Saha
Selena
Goeda
Charles “Ro Qaoans
Thorsley
Kondo
Cate
H. Counsel
Spirit Merchent
Northampton
Lenden & Lamesabire Envurseca Os
Cyclems Menad Se
John Urch
Durlacher Street
Moest Lyell Magures Florida Bhearee’s Ptosgh
Osborne
Bfare Party IW Stoce
Murchison Forwarding Co
Produce
International Iunvesten Company of Australia, Ltd
Ganderson
EY Renool
Lee Se Nee Devrance CO
Goat Aes
Lert Bask
Grey Hranksy
Sean
Ion Lane
B. Grimish
Stokes Buildings
Geraldtor
Walter A. Wood
Walter A
Richard Purser
J. G. Pottinger
Constantine & Gardner, Printers
Op-toularg
Pen Carl
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