Early South Africa documents found in Bloemfontein boxes
Boxes in the National Museum at Bloemfontein yield scattered historical emitters and letters dating to 1783, including a William of Orange note, early Dutch Reformed Church records, Port Natal maps by Lieutenant King, and Boer surrender papers. The material, including a Basuto-British transfer letter, will be catalogued and studied.
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South Africa
National Museum
Bloemfontein
Orange Free State
Prince William of Orange
Livingstone
Cattchiam
Stellenbosch
Port Natal
King
Salisbury
Boomplaats
Moshesh
Basuto
Gideon Joubert
Basutoland
Rules for His Wife Document Delayed Birkenhead Court
A husband presented a signed agreement at Birkenhead to his wife outlining conditions she must observe. The draft barred offensive language, past complaints, interference with others, listening to gossip, visiting her parents, and incurring debts without his consent. She agreed to sign only if he moved her away from Birkenhead. The case was adjourned two months to reach an agreement.
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Birkenhead
England
Ileten
Birkenbend
London
Laon
Paterson butter scheme case heard at Lismore District Court
John Walker, supplier to Norco Cooperative, sued Norco for deduction from cream cheques tied to the Paterson scheme and Primary Producers Union payments. Judge Clancy heard that the Paterson scheme raised exporter prices via a 3d per lb bounty, funded by central levies on manufacturers. Walker claimed deductions occurred year round. Norco contended no money was taken. Verdict favored the company. Walker faced costs if unsuccessful.
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Lismore
Didge Clancy
John Walker
Noren Co-operative, Ltd
Paterson
Primary Producers’ Union
Mo F. Loxton
Ny Messrs
Somerville
Forelonger
Walker
Clancy
Loxton
Mr. Loxton
Norco
Central Fund
Nores
Norcom
Pastures Protection Act debated in Legislative Assembly
The Minister for Agriculture spoke on the Pastures Protection Act on the second reading, warning that without movement on stock control there would be no viable options for stockowners. The bill includes vital changes to public watering places and公 improvements, with Pastures Protection Boards required to fund upgrades.
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Legislative Assembly
Work-for-DoIe yields beautification gains locally
Local council reports strong results from the work-for-dole program. Unemployed labor transformed Soldiers' Memorial Park at Copeland and surrounding areas in weeks, setting groundwork, planting, and landscaping while water, stones, and final touches remain. Authorities urged to continue the scheme for town and district benefit.
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Paris
Soldiers’ Memorial Park
Geoumd
Copeland
R C Church Ball at the Majestic in Gloucester district
The annual RC Church Ball in Gloucester district opened Tuesday under RAC auspices. Organisers including Misses von Filwards and Mabel Brien directed arrangements, with visitors from across the district and outside centres. The Majestic venue was decorated in pink and green, baskets of fern and flowers enhancing the supper area.
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RAC
Andresses
Ieee
Wintorelarien
von Filwards
Mabel Brien
Gloucester
Ty Hivat-vliisa
Reveallers
Orenstein
Karel
Tole Aelieht
A. J. J White
Sine Theatre
Eve Fleure
Nye Waa
Ticks Immunisation Efforts Reported by Dr Cluntes Ross
Dr Cluntes Ross under Tick Investigation Committee progress on tick immunity serum. Immunised pups from an immune Airedale donated serum. six ticks infested each to test efficacy. Results show partial protection, with plans to refine and scale serum production and explore antidote for untreated dogs.
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Cluntes Ross
Ryeerch Jp
Export of Butter From Australian States Falls in 1923 Period
The Minister for Commerce Mr Stewart announced that July 1 to August 19 exports reached 410 tons, down from 7852 tons in the prior year. New South Wales shipped 17 518 boxes, Victoria 34 020, Queensland 68 280. For the week to August 19 total graded butter was 626 tons vs 1 130 tons year earlier, with Victoria mainly contributing to the decline at 207 tons, down from 447 tons.
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Evoney
Stewart
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Alder Wins Harris Cup Final After Semi Victory Over Tresidder
In the semi final Alder defeated Tresidder 31 to 27 after riding dong Trattle. The final saw Alder lose to Anderson 88 to 24 with Peter praised for winning both cups for 1932 83 in a strong display.
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Dong Trattle
Alder
Tresidder
Anderson
Peter
Iit
Sap
Death of Unknown Man at Barrington Creek
An inquest at the Local Court House examined witnesses about a man found face down in Barrington Creek on August 16. The unknown, aged about 60, showed a head bruise likely from striking a rock after a fall near a steep bank. death was ruled accidental drowning with no sign of foul play.
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A. J. Whits
Barrington
Sidney Neilsen
Shire
Considine
Donaldine
Barrington Reserve
Theody
H. T. Shepherd
Gloucester
Munro
F. Vi Munro
Constable Considine
Alsatian Dogs Debate on Pastures Protection Bill
Parliament weighs amendments to the Pastures Protection Board Act focusing on Alsatian dogs. Minister Main warns these breeds could become killers on a large scale and aims to empower a board to sterilize or destroy dogs in districts, with Cumberland district exempted and sheep brands and ear marks to be compulsory.
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Pastures Protection Board
Main
Ness
Cumberland
Obituary Notes C A Patrick and Aaron Yates
Obituary records C A Patrick editor of the Wingham Chronicle dies in Sydney. Sympathy extends to F A Patrick family. Aaron Yates of Tea Gardens dies in Newcastle Hospital after injuries from a fall while working as a carpenter. Also a note on a clock atop the Eiffel Tower exhibit in Paris reaching 1 foot disc at 600 feet.
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C. A
Fitepatrick
Pitpatrick
F. A. Fitspatrick
Wingham Chronicle
Sydney
Aaron Yates
Newcastle Hospital
Tea Gardens
Wen
Eiffel Townex
Gloucester Pig Sales Report Yard of 220 Pigs Attended
Matthewson and Co report a fortnightly pig sale with about 220 pigs yarded. Prices ranged from 1 shilling to 2 pounds, reflecting better demand for all classes and a strong turnout of buyers, including named sellers and buyers across multiple lots.
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Gloucester
Matthewson & Co
H. A. Corderoy
P. Rampton
H. A. Abbott
Amos
Martin
Ralf
J. W. Westley
McIntosh Bro
FE. Schmlowh
Rink Ann Sons
Westley
J. J. Abkiria
Ray Alling
J. Smith
J. Parney
A. Bhaw
Grant
Speer
Donlin
Aitkin
Smith
Pat
Pereaam
Jupp
Priestley
Shalsow
Werthin
Laurié
Sale
Increased supply and varied quality in stock sale
An NSW livestock market report notes a larger supply of cattle and rabbits with mixed demand. Prime light steers and beef grades show solid price carries, while other descriptions sold irregularly. rabbit skins sold with minor price shifts and broad tonnage offered.
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Homer SH
Pitt
de Badgery
N.S.W
Sime Time
Serlinn Wit
Gealona
Sylney
Brad Petty
Surprise for Bride in Ravenna as Registrar Finds Living Bride Listed as Stillborn
Pia Civalazzi aged 22 faced wedding delays after registrar records listed her as stillborn. Parents recalled a birth certificate confusion when a doctor had certified stillbirth but signs of life appeared. The error stemmed from an uncancelled stillbirth record, forcing legal delays while witnesses confirm her continued existence.
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Pia Civalazzi
Ravenna
Italy
Raystm
Oldest Town Parramatta to celebrate 445th anniversary
Town in Awstertin marks its 445th year on November 2 with Governor Phillip’s arrival in 1788, a river procession, and a program of exhibitions and history paintings. Organizers invite visitors to Parramatta Park and St John’s Combers for events through November 4.
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Parramatta
Awstertin
Phillip
Roae Hill
George Rose
Treasury
Parrametta Wek
Row Wil
Parramatta Prk
Syiney
Pyrramilla
Hatqmitttoy
Athert
Porrimalia
Tarwmietta Committee St Tohn's Combers
Pemryuntes Tyyoord
Auction of Mixed Cattle and Steers at Devon Durham Cross
Paterson Easton & Co offer driven stock including 104 head of bullocks and steers of Devon Durham breeds. Entries include Hereford steers, dairy cows, mixed cattle, and Jersey springers with varied ages from months to years. Proceeds to W Easton.
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L. Cox
A. Homewood
Devon
W. Easton
F. Tgan
Kempsey
Strera
Fmt
Lyon
Nyc
J. Mills
Staton
Bullgake Ae
A. Burke
Durham
Ridgeway
Jevey
Jersey
Auction Sale of Dairy Plant and Related Equipment
Matthewson and Co. announce a sell by auction under Mrs 2 J A who has disposed of Shunim Vale. The sale covers the Alnye dairy plant with WW Choice eesey and Jersey Cram Rangers, young cattle, horses, harnesses, vans, moveable plows, tarrows, separators, buckets and related items. Terms cash.
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Matthewson & Co
Hive
Shunim Vale
Alnye
Eesey
Jersey Cras
Mille
Jersey
Jersey Cram “Rangers
Samy Chowe
Jersey Hetters
Sips Sa
Wayrake
Jory Dewdls
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Naeces
SOX
Super Boys
Hawdon
B. P. Dawson
Ll.b
Church Street
T. S. Wells
Whateon
Church ST. Bours
Albert E. Wells
T. Corbett
Rooma
M. King
A.L.C.M
Barmington ST
Paterson Levi
Camereegi Street
School of Arts Chih
Eucyber Vores
School of Arty Club
CG. Palster
Te Honmin
Mermin
Ghutgistor
Bewtinge Club
Manchester
Poutors
Hoctira
Thernie
Evik
Mluelors
Justice Wessley
Melbourne
Wesley
John Wesley
Kerr Street
Devonport
Britain
Dereong
R.C. Church Ball
Lake Decreare
Commercial
Ton Hicks
Rui
Alee Tapid
Les. Marley
Menmern
A. Blanch
Hiprying
Pavisth
Woway
Mya Lalit
W. Farley
Lees J. Ross
TB. Toten
Andrews
Wittcheomur
Ee Aan Eipent
Bride
Badas Cape
Abe
BTA
Ashworth
Lars
Ge Bhp
Mey
Forrusiali
Jalon
Fortesdate Fin
Nowettins
Tyge Bartheay
Carkoy
Madhatter
Bowling Green
Lit
B. Anderson
L. Archard
David H. J. Hill
Shire OF
Harry Nuchaplin
Seains
Cyvart House
Harry N. Chaplin
David Blahill
Shire Yards
Shannon Vale
Sainehenn
Tom Hicks
Gloucester Dairy Company Limited
Aste Gloucester
J.M. Wratten
Russell Hall
Majestic Theatre
Gloucester Brass Band
Dombkins
Honger
W. Young Barrington
I. Bard Party
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