Northern Australia needs economics and rail to develop
After a four month survey Vestey Bros. Australia attorney C W D Conacher argues the Northern Territory cannot be developed without lowering production costs and a railway. He cites high costs of living, cattle must be transported long distances to Wyndham, and freight and wharfage charges for imports far higher than in southern ports.
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Northern Australia
C. W. D. Conacher
Vestey Bros
Australia
Wyndham
North
Brisbane
Treasure From The Sea At Cape Salvage Readies Huge Prize
In Capetown experts plan a salvage of Table Bay wrecks led by an Italian firm to recover vast treasure from 17th century ships. Haarlem 1 sank in 1648 with crew and cargo, valued around £250,000, as divers recount eerie finds including a giant octopus and porcelain beds. Coins, vases, and artifacts surface weekly while occasional debris yields minor items like typewriters and cannon balls.
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Dior
Table Bay
Cape of Good Hope
Capetown
Robben Island
Holand
Lutch East India Company
Stephen Worth longtime Wallamba district resident dies
Stephen Worth aged about 60 dies at Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney after a week in hospital. He lived 14 years at Firefly after earlier dwelling in Coolongolook where he ran a hotel during the gold era and earlier worked in timber. Survived by wife who predeceased him, children Messia Claude Fred Lee and Mabel Worth all at Firefly, two brothers at Coolongolook and one at Newcastle, sister Mrs Willis of Coolongolook. Funeral at Krambach conducted by Rev. Griffith Cochrane on Monday.
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Wallamba
Stephen Worth
Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney
Firefly
Coolongolook
Messia
Claude
Fred
Moderator visits Gloucester Presbyterian Church event
On August 22 Gloucester welcomed Assembly Moderator Right Rev Victor Clark Duff B A and Mrs Duff. Ken Boorer led the reception and Mrs Easton hosted a luncheon with the Ladies Guild. After tea the Moderator addressed a gathering in Laurie Memorial Hall with welcome remarks from Rev J Lundie MLA, followed by music and remarks of appreciation.
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Gloucester
Assembly
Victor Clark Duff
Clark Duff
Ken. Boorer
J. P. Easton
Ladies’ Guild
Laurie Memorial Hall
Ken Boorer
Goddard
Jerseys Overcome Severe Conditions in Krambach Herd
Despite harsh winter conditions and hand feeding, F A Paff of Karkatt Jersey Stil Kranich reports seven cows finishing 273 days locations with an average 414.81 lb of butterfat. The herd includes mature, senior and junior cows, with several over 47.5 lb in seven months. Pedigree notes credit Glengarra stud Watchman, a prize winner with multiple show successes. Farmer and Settler.
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Krambach
F. A. Paff
Karkatt Jersey
Karlatt Stud
Leifer
Easter pig auction reports at Sydney market
Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes supplies of pigs at Tuesday Sydney auctions totalled 1300. Values for all classes eased with backfatters and heavy baconers selling to 110 per head, baconers 51 to 58 per 100 lb and porkers 17 to 40 shillings per 50 to 101b.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Care of the Eyes Advised for All Readers
Readers are urged to consider eye care as a priority and to contact Webster. Jack Find McDonald (Sydney) Ltd at Government Savings Bank Building 16 Castlereagh Street for advice if sight is defective. Send us your repairs and note the date of visit.
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Webster
Jack Find
McDonald (Sydney) Ltd
Government Savings Bank
Castlereagh Street
Why Send Your Orders Away
Advertisement urges readers to buy locally at City Prices from Cogue Jeweller Glouces ter. It promises catalogues on hand and satisfaction guaranteed, claiming a trial will prove the supplier can meet requirements at local rates.
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Cogue
Jeweller
Gloucester
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Garner
Gloucester Advocate
Tion
P.O
Glou Icester
Lyons
Gloucester Electric Supply Company Ltd
Church St. Gloucester
Vestey
Treasure From the Sea
Diver
Octopus
Presbyterian
COIR
Axminster
E. P. Capper & Sons, Ltd
West Maitland
Chrysler
Morris
Grahame
Willys-Overland
Stewart, Fargo and Studebaker
Northern Motors Car Sales & Finance
Ecokv
Ane
Little Mountain Cabin
Pop Eyed Pete
Gip Neddy
Ole Faithful
Pines
Carolina
Willia
Pal of
Jarrott
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
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