Water spout encounter recalled from Port Macquarie voyage
The Auckland Star recounts a water spout sighting offshore Port Macquarie recorded by Captain Lachlan in 1886 aboard the brigantine Lady Franklin. Capt MacKinnon diary details the funnel, its hollow center, spiral walls, screeching roar, wind shifts, and near-miss with the sails as a spear shaped cloud descended and dissolved after a brief shower.
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FAR. Herald
Port Macquarie
W. Yabsley
Ube
E. Jones
Nto
Farmer Advice on Self-contained Farms in Tough Times
A NSW Agricultural Bureau talk urges thrift on farms, urging self containment and practical improvements. The Department of Agriculture offers free pamphlets on concrete posts water tanks canning jam making soldering and dairy repairs for the handy farmer and household.
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Agricultural Bureau
New South Wales Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Gp.o
Sydney
Departmental Publica
Cleansing Muddy Water With Simple Chemicals
Water containing mud can be clarified by adding alum ferric chloride lime or alumina ferric to form flocculations that trap micro organisms and sediments. Ferric chloride and alumina ferric prove most effective with specific ratios to treat open water. Application method involves dissolving chemicals, diluting, and distributing evenly on the surface with gentle stirring. The discussion shows strong consensus for continuing milk supplier actions and opposing ministerial stance on dairying policy.
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Department of Agriculture
Milk Suppliers’ Association
Dairymen Hear Officers Praise At Bathurst Conference
The Bathurst conference saw Mr Alison present a recap of proceedings while Mr Fitngerall also spoke. Both delegates received a hearty vote of thanks for their efforts on behalf of dairymen.
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Alison
Bathurst
Fitngerall
Britia Broadcast Recorder priced at five pounds
A British invention called the Broadcast Recorder will be marketed in June enabling listeners to make gramophone records of any radio broadcast. The unit replaces the loudspeaker with a reproducing arm and blank aluminium records, costing five pounds. The Australian Broadcasting Company may require an agreement with the Australian Performing Rights Association on copyright.
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Jumeé
Astenursin
Australia
Broascasting
Australian Performing Rights Association
Rabbit skins wanted at Gloucester hotel deal
Rabit skins bought by Tary Quan Alies at Hopley Commercial Hotel Gloucester. Highest prices offered. Dated December 5, 1884.
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Hopley
Commercial
Gloucester
Trespass Warning at Bowman River Property
Reg Cox warns that anyone shooting trapping or trespassing on the Bowman River property after May 29 1981 will be prosecuted all previous permissions withdrawn and enforcement will follow.
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Bowman River
Reg. Cox
Notice to Trespassers at Magrant and Back Creek Paddocks
W C Ridgeway warns that after May 26 1931 any rabbiting shooting or trespassing on Magrant and Back Creek paddocks will be prosecuted without respect to persons and that all previous permission is withdrawn.
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Magrant
Back Creek
W. C. Ridgeway
Cottages to Let and For Sale in Largs
Cottages to let in Largs on Church Street and Home Street with electric light water and other conveniences for 25 shillings. A number of cottages for sale on small deposits with rents collected and insurances effected.
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Church Street
Far West Health Scheme Expands crippled child aid
The Far West Children's Health Scheme extends its crippled child treatment program into Central Western towns with new auxiliary committees in Forbes Orange Parkes Dubbo and Wellington. Local quotas cover specialist costs exams transport and treatment while the scheme aims to reach remote country districts with top state care through orthopaedic surgeons coordinated by the Country Women's Association and GWA. Interested locals may contact Stanley Drummond Far West Depot Manly to register cases.
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Far West Children’s Health Scheme
Liese
Forbes
Parkes
Orange
Mulong
Wellington
Dubbo
G.W.A
Par West Children's Health Scheme
Country Women's Association
BMLA
Mar West
Focal Committee
Women’s Association
Stanley Drummond
Far West Depot
Manly
Ice water in milk theory leads to court case
In Sydney Central Sums Court, One Singleton Waratah Milk Co Ltd faced a May 25 charge for selling adulterated milk after an inspector's April 10 sample from a Chippenhale branch tested 6.18 per cent below standard non fat solids equal to 2.1 per cent added water. Company officials claimed bulk milk met solids before delivery and suggested ice absorption during processing. A nominal fine of £1 plus costs was imposed.
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Singleton Warata Milk Co., Ltd
Central Summons Court
Sydney
Farlow
Chippendale
George Sears
Laidlaw
Printing Plant Established in Gloucester for All Work
In Gloucester a First Class Printing Plant has been established to produce all classes of work. The facility promises high quality printing services and positions itself as a premier local printer serving businesses and individuals.
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Gloucester
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A. J. Cavanough
A. S. Cavanough
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Harris
Sy Gloucester
Board
Russell Hall
A. J. White
Howe
the Complete Farmer
Queen Street
W. A. Dan
Advocate
Barrington Street
Oregon
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Graham Timber CO
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Park Street
W. G. Kent
G. Kent
H. Coote
Angus & Coote
Att Phillips Hotel
A. G. Turner
Drive IN
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C. Falconer
FIBRO
Market Street
Gloui
Lstk
T. Hannan
Majestic Picture Palace
Ghurgh Street
Copper's
Hess Guns
Leigh Arms D.bb.l
Leigh Arms Hammerless
Masserell D.B.B.L
B.B.L
Masserell
Bayard D.bb.l
Bonehill Debl
Bonehill Hammerless Dbl
Leige Arms D.bb.l
Leige Arms S.bbl
Johnson
Remington Repeating
Winchester Repeating
Winchester
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