Bulk handling by elevator system eyed by Australian states
The State Legislatures of New South Wales Victoria and South Australia have largely adopted bulk handling by elevator systems. Farmers oppose rapid change but parliaments push ahead. New South Wales engaged J S Metcalfe and Co to plan bulk handling including country and terminal elevators. South Australia authorized to use the same firm Victoria taking similar steps. The question remains what will Western Australia do and whether it will remain the sole wheat growing State under the old system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Ns.w
J. 5. Metcalfe and Co
Montreal
Canada
S.A
W.A
Death of Sir Hiram Maxim at 76 in London
A London cablegram reports the death of Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim at age 76. Born in Maine around 1840, he was a noted mechanical and electrical engineer, formerly managing director of Vickers Sons and Maxim. He married Sarah Fraynes in 181, devoted to science and invention including artificial light work and the automatic firearms system.
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London
Hiram Stevens Maxim
Vickers, Sons and Maxim
Maine
Sarah
William Fraynes
Aboriginal breeder mocks dog hybrids in Northam camp
An Aboriginal man experiments with canine breeding, creating bizarre mixed breeds that alarm and amuse locals. The piece notes the harsh caricatures of breeds and the unsettling spectacle of strange dogs paraded in public, described with critical humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Tharles
Paniels
Seveal
Walker's Bank Store Promotes Varied Holiday Stock
A busy centre showcases Walker's Bank Store offerings for all ages with a wide range of gifts and novelties. The ad invites shoppers to inspect the varied stock and suggests helpful service for holiday purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker's
Nowifian
Christies
Diegelen's Wart Cure for Warts and Scale on Poultry
A courtly notice that Diegelen offers Wart Cure for warts and scale on poultry, preferably at Tresive's Chemist in Northam, inviting buyers to consult the local shop for treatment details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diegelen
Tresive
Northam
Railway Parade at Goomali Ing Station
Fragmented notice outlines a railway parade or event at Goomali Ing Station with unclear wording. Key entities include railway context and location, but specifics are obscured in the OCR. The readable fragment signals an organized display or march connected to railway grounds.
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Throssell, Son & Stewart
Grovery Department
Teather
Mya
Tock
Newzine
Sir H. Maxim
A. Broom
Shamecek Hotel
Nostham
R. D. Lane
Goomalling
Py Reed
Avon Bakery
A. Appleton
Wyatt
Miss Brennan
Misa O'Brien
Goomaliing
Mitzgerald St., Northam
Bert Teague
John Macintsoh
Next Mechanics’ Institute
Bohemia Hotel
Jim Leslie
Telephone
E. T. Henley
Engineer
ON and Brass
Tie Raton
G. Brown
Oakleyts Horse Hospital
Yark Kea Norv
Courier Office
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