Rabbit invasion sparks urgent call for coordinated action
At the Upper Hunter Pesticides Protection Board meeting in Seane, Mr. McDonald and others warn that rabbit numbers remain a grave threat to landholders as prices fall and open country hosts warrens. They urge a joint drive with Graziers' Association and financial institutions to fund permanent destruction efforts and prevent a districtwide collapse of stock.
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Seane
Bleming
Mr. Payne
Council
Anataners
McDonald
Carler
Donald
Vienwilers
Nelsen
Graziers' Association
Garside
MrDonald
Fleming
Graziers’ Association
Gely
Mr. McDonald
McDomald
Mr. Garside
Dartbrook
Haydon
Brayshaw
Germany
Health and longevity talk at Health Week gathering
Minister for Health Mr Wene ver urged officers to improve public services during Health Week. Professor Sutton compared life expectancy in India and China, noting averages around 20 years there versus over 70 elsewhere. He cited schoolchildren data on marriage and warned about escalating accidental deaths among youths. Bishop Moyes warned against body cult excess, urging focus on spiritual well being and Christian ideals rather than pure physical health obsession.
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Wenever
Mr. Werver
Petoper
Australia
Hioteasur Harvey Sulton
India
China
Sultan
J. Sutton
Moyes
Armidale
Lys Nour
Aden DY Mayes
Hau
Bolly
Tite
Secretary's Dilemmas and The Quiet Condemnation
A satirical verse from Tailor and Mercer explores the secretary's dilemma. It lists endless consequences for every action or inaction, from writing a letter to abstaining from communication. The piece critiques expectations and the impossible burden placed on secretaries.
Funeral notices for F. A. Isaac of Gloucester
Funeral arrangements announced for F. A. Isaac of Gloucester conducted in town and district with up-to-date motor hearse. F. A. Isaaq Milder and Undertaker listed in notices.
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F. A. Isaaq
Milder & Undertaker
Gloucester
Road to Port Macquarie Progress Report
From Maitland Mercury 1642 notes the New England Port Macquarie road is well advanced after a year of work by about 45 men. It cuts through brush and ravines, with 100 to 200 wool drays expected this season and more settlers ready to profit next year. The Police Magistrate and Langton push completion, with Governor's permission sought to extend the gang six months.
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Maitland Mercury
New England
Port Macquarie
Langton
Gray
Bundans
Toney
Wool Waggons from Neots Field Toward Newcastle
On Thursday morning at 8 o clock a long wool train passed Maitland for shipment on the Duke of Manchester at Newcastle. Three waggons and five drays pulled by 72 oxen carried 122 bales from H Dangar’s estate. The procession extended from the office nearly to the Long Bridge. Four loads of 48 bales were sent the previous week. The wool harvest is hoped to match or exceed last year’s clip despite gloomy forecasts.
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H. Danger
Neotsfield
Maitland
Duke of Manchester
Newcastle
Long Bridge
Dangar
Arrival of eight bells for St Marys Cathedral Sydney
A splendid series of eight bells intended for the tower of St Marys Cathedral Sydney arrived by the Moray Shire. The great bell weighs about ten tons along with its fittings, and a temporary belfry is to be erected to receive the bells until the main belfry is completed.
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Waa
St. Mary's Cathedral
Sydney
Morayshire
Naked Blacks in Maitland Stir Public Decency
October 1643 Maitland news notes frequent nudity by Black residents in streets. Authorities issue orders to constables to arrest naked individuals and detain them in lockup for bench proceedings.
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Maitland
Magisrates
Dungog School Opens At Dungog In February 1843
The Dungog school opens with Mr. James Gibb conducting lessons after weeks of limited teaching. The community welcomes the development as a sign of better times for local youth and education.
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James Gibb
Dungog
Song for the Spring Time 1843 Verse Fragment
Fragmentary 1843 verse describes mimosa bloom and summer coming. It mentions forests river nature dreaming of new love, calling the dearest away. Pigeons coo in oaks foreshadowing a path, with gentle wooing.
The Dying Sorrow of the Widow's Bay
A verse from 1843 laments parting with loved ones while a child, Charles Harpur, recalls thoughts of leaving his mother and sister Bell. The speaker expresses fear of dying and longing for those left behind, contrasting sorrow with resignation.
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Bell
Charles Harpur
Jerry's Plains
Bells Consecrated at St Marys Cathedral Sydney
The bells of St Marys Cathedral Sydney were consecrated by the Archbishop on December 28 in the Roman Pontifical rite, with eleven ringers from Worcester under Archbishop Polding. A New Year’s Day peal was planned to enliven the city. A separate note recalls early English law and a Maitland bush encounter with two blackfellows and a white man carrying a fowling piece, who escaped being harmed.
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St. Mary's Cathedral
Sydney
Polding
Groggcester
East Maitland
Blackfellow
Maitland
Blasie
Land sale of 100 acres near Oathampton East
The notice reports a private contract sale of 100 acres described as prime land two miles from Maryland priced at 8 pounds per acre. Frontage to the river runs about 800 feet with houses and improvements noted. The item mentions the water mills' reliability during droughts and hints at a continuation. Present day prices for renovated planes are listed with easy terms through Pacings Newcastle agents.
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Oathampton Eatate
Maryland
Hunter St
Newcastle
Cavanough
It Pays to Advertise in the Gloucester District
An advertising pitch noting Gloucester District houses nearly 5,000 residents needing feeding clothing transport and care. It emphasizes the Gloucester Advocate as the sole district newspaper read by potential customers and urges advertising to capture the local market.
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Gloucester
Gloucester Advocate
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