The Hated Crow and Queensland Dingoes War
A vivid patriotic essay condemns crows as arch pests during drought, detailing their feasts on dying livestock and the toll on sheep and stockmen. It surveys dingo losses across Queensland, citing district tallies, bonuses for hunters, and the failed rabbit control efforts alongside fencing strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenay
Tregerrail Lohphugo
Ince
Queensland
Charleville
Rockhampton
W. G. Brown
Warrego
Tke Mitchell
Maranoa
Letchhavll
Burke
Gregory North
Gregory South
Wide Bay
Myreton
Gragers
Thiree
Warreso
Burnett Wail Leichhard
Uburty
Thay
Dino
Hediigo
Mily
Dingo and Marsupial Destruction Act figures show vast kills
From 1877 to 1923 about 700000 dingoes were killed with total bonuses for wallabies foxes and other pests totaling £1105250, government £834382 and the rest from pastor lists. Despite this the dingo numbers rise yearly and the farmer bears continual losses from fire drought and pests while the landman fights on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
The Early Days of Port Stephens
Gordon Dennett records a fragmentary portrait of Port Stephens with vivid scenes of Aboriginal life and foraging. He describes fire roasted kangaroo and bushmeat, native harvesting methods, and the role of indigenous people in port life, including use of trees and wildlife for sustenance around Fort Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port. Stephens
Fort Stephan Lene
Bay Island
Karwan
Cabbare Tree
Teeeall
Gloucester vealers fetch lively prices at home auctions
Prime young vealers sold by Winch Rombe in Gloucester last Thursday realized totals around £44 2s for the lot with an average of about £9 4s. The sale conducted by W P Reipher t attracted steady bidding and strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Slyck
Allie Auctions
W. P. Reiphert
Winchrombe
Carson
Physician's Tale of Dropsy Cure Through Bitters
A patient describes a long illness marked by leg swellings and back pain. After trying various tonics, he attributes relief to a herbal bark preparation and pills, noting marked improvement over twelve months and praise from a neighbor family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaves Lown
Poston
Wwfule Myles
Agmkton
Naibarin
Ioanly Hyekeyrlin
Trespass Notice at Modern Public Property
A trespass notice is issued to SH persons at a county property. The notice restricts access, citing safety and property rules. Authorities warn repeat violators may face enforcement actions including removal and legal penalties.
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T. Hannan
Majestic Picture Palace
Church Street
Market Street
Fmore
A. J. White
The
A. J. Woodward
Gloucester 1
Retty Amiles
Papsadent
Graham Timber CO
Alf Parish
Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
A. Parisii
Loos
Bligh ST
Sydney
Co-Operative Company
Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd
Pitt, Son & Badgery
Pittson & Badgery Ltd
O'Connell Street
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Winghoomor
Bmdon Street
Thurlow's
R. Thurlow
Thrift
Thurlow
Scone
M. Thurlow
Church
D. Waddell & Co
Auction
A. E. Tull
Gustamere
G. McDonald
King St, Gloucester
General Cartier
New South Wales
Varias
South Australia
N.S.W
Commonwealth
England
London
Danyse
Pasteur Institute
Naw
Hin
Bulletin
William Scote
Gordon Dennett
FBI
Gerateher Gm
Cel
Dombkins Bros
Church ST
Bootmakers
Wilhalil
Aek’s
A. Sanste
Jarrett
Radiola
Piano
Easy Terme
Lulays
Hunter St
Newcastle
G. Nash
Monmesh Sayin, Co
Amie Bviingg
Savings Bank
Government Savings Bank
N.S. W
Mecek Russell
A Davies
Feland North Agency
Considine
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