The Wheat Industry and Wheat Growth in Australia
The Land and Railway Department expect seventy trucks daily for wheat transport. Australia’s states show a rising wheat output with New South Wales Victoria and Western Australia leading gains. Queensland and South Australia show declines while Western Australia and the Mallee plains are highlighted as promising wheat lands. A shift in opinion reclassifies sand plain and mallee country as viable wheat land, and calls arise for revised area estimates and continued agricultural investment despite tax debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Victoria
Wea
Pric
Peru
Faultley
Seri
Asad
Amallee
Sand Plain
Mallee
Avid
Surah
Torent
Sins of the Fathers and Prison Labor Plan in Centre County
A Bellefonte dispatch to the Philadelphia Inquirer outlines a Western Penitentiary project near Bellefonte, proposing to cultivate 6000 acres with inmate labor to support families. Warden Ream advocates prison agriculture to reduce crime costs, with inmates working nearby, sending earnings home, and a large penal complex planned on the grounds.
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Bellefonte
Philadelphia “Inquirer
Sys
Western Penitentiary
Hellefante
Worten
Pittsburg
Ream
In the Wort
Pitishore
Penitentiary Reservoir Project Planned With Convict Labor
The report outlines a large scale construction plan near McBride’s Gap to supply water from Nittany Mountain. Two reservoirs will hold millions of gallons and feed a main complex including a large steam heat and electric light building. A 35 foot high wall spanning about eight to ten feet wide over an acre and a half will require thousands of convict laborers. Land acquisitions proceed with the Potter Title and Trust Company and the Penitentiary Commission, with 16,000 dollars promised for Adam Wagner’s property. Fremantle Market notes show active sheep and pelt sales and prices all quoted from Dalkey & Co Ltd.
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Harne
McBride’s Gap
Nitty Mountain
Old WA
Prummd
Nittany Mountains
C. Dunton
Potter Title'and ‘Trust Company
Pittsburg
Penitentiary Commission
Adam Wagner
Commissi
Call at Castledine's for School Books
Local shopper notes Castledine's offers cheap school books with a brief nudge to try Verine's and other brands mentioned in passing.
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Castledine’s
Lands Open for Selection at Avon and Nearby Plots
Land sales list shows multiple forfeited leases and homestead farms across Avon locations and surrounding areas. Parcels include Cowcowing Lot 4, various Avon Locations with acreages from 100 to 538, and Melbourne and Dalwallinu sites. Prices range per acre with charges and plan numbers. some parcels note classifications and pricing pending. A lease advance of £400 applies if parcels are taken together.
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Avon
J. Powell
H. Massey
Ryan
Homestead
J. A. Mitchell
G. J. Boyle
Melbourne
D. Scott
Heuer
Iss
H. S
A. Craig
Dalwallinu
Bush Fires Burning Off Date Sought in Victoria District
A correspondence reveals farmers in the Victoria District request delaying the burning off date from February 15 to March 1. Road Boards Geraldton Greenough Irwin Upper Irwin and Upper Chapman urge government action to prevent harvest disruption and crop damage.
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Victoria
J. C Kidd
Gendron Bond
Pelaw
Geraldton
Greenough
Irwin
Upper Irwin
Upper Chapman Road
Goomalling Race Meets Annual Meeting Details
Goomal ling hosts a packed program with multiple plates and stakes. The meeting features first class and second class plates, trial stakes, goomalling handicap, hack race, and a second class plate open to ponies and Walloways. Nominations close February 21 with secretaries in Goomalling and Northam.
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Tae
Weizhta
Reese
N.B
Guomalling
Mr. Beasley
Northam
Racing clubs granted permission for Face meetings schedule
The E. D. Racing Association lists clubs allowed to hold face meetings with dates. Northam February 18, Jennacubbine February 24, Newcastle March 4 and March 24, York March 8, Jennacubbine April 1, Merredin April 15, Cunderdin April 6, Goomalling April, Beverley April 2, Ortham May 6, May 20, Merredin Rachie Chief May 6.
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Northam Club
Jennacabtine Club
Newcastle Club
Guenuilling Club
Culhat Chup
Dowerin Club
York Jockey Club
Jennacubbine
Merredin District Ruling Club
Cunderdin Club
Goomalling Club
Beverley Club
Town Lots Open for Leasing in Northauy
Town lots listed with capital values and annual rent. Entries include Lot numbers, latitudes, and improvements costs. Some parcels show special conditions and near-term payment deadlines. notes reference removal by electric massage and varied preparatory proofs.
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Northauy
Yale
Hornet Ia
Northam Rainfall Record From 1390 to 1885 Totals
A fragmentary Northam rainfall record lists monthly totals and yearly data from 1390 through 1885. The table shows multiple years with totals and a summary line noting overall average rainfall. This OCR preserves sparse numeric entries and occasional month labels, indicating a historical weather compilation.
Dean's Backache Kidney Pills Ad Across Perth
An advertisement touts Dean's Backache Kidney Pills as a miracle cure for kidney trouble and back pain. A quoted testimonial from Mrs. T. A. South of Fremantle describes a long illness followed by rapid recovery after taking the pills. The ad urges readers with kidney symptoms to begin treatment, noting price and where to buy in Perth and Foster-McCwen Co. shipments.
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Urs. T. A. South
Holland-atreol
Fremantle
Dean
Albany
Foster- McCienon. Co
Murrayat
Perth
Avon Ridge Hotel Emerges As Popular Stopover
The Avon Ridge Hotel on Nur Uber’s main street has become a favored house of call since a period several months ago. MP Birtows, supported by Chaulopilin and the Cunelerdis railway refreshment, draws visitors from Northam adding to the hotel’s appeal. Local patrons praise its management and the steady flow of guests, with the proprietor noting no grounds for complaint amid growing patronage.
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Avon Ridge
Nur Uber
Wo Burrows
Birtows
Chaulopilin
Totele
Cunelerdis
Amity
Cunlern
Northam
Nertisan
Uleeplar Proprietary
Wmbiie
Mira
J. Wranliey
Beach Lane
Bunbury
Hoomia
Weat Northam
Samer Railway Time Table Alterations for Summer Months
Summer alterations affect Northam to Perth trains at 7.30 and 7.45 am on weekdays with varying departure times to Perth, Toodyay, and Claesline. Toodyay Branch services run Tuesday and Saturday evenings. Northam via Dowerin Merredin section includes revised morning services and Saturday connections. Wongan Hills Branch operates Tuesdays and Saturdays with intermediate timings.
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Northam
Perth
Werth
Pau
Thureday G
Toodyay
Clatkling
Aom
Claesline
Claesdinn
Satea
Mertadis
Koeto
St John’s Parish Presbytery Meeting Notes
A brief parish notice from St John’s reports a meeting of presbytery leaders. Key topics include upcoming service plans and community outreach efforts. No specific dates or participants are listed in the readable fragments.
Water Supply Regulations Extend Hand Boring Plant Use
The Minister of Water Supply announces amended rules for issuing hand boring plants to settlers in agricultural areas. A minimum fee of £2 grants three months use, with £1 per week beyond three months. Freight, repairs, and non-return parts may cost extra. a £5 deposit is required. Regulations effective January 1, forms available from the Under-Secretary, Water Supply, 56 James Street, Perth.
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Sith
James -Street
Perth
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Australia
South Australia
Western Australia
Queensland
South Australi
Austra
Moira
Seaddan Sts
Seuldan
Vane
Saving
atdiGanal
Itexhure
Commonwealth Mead Office
Ja Jsank
Sydney
Sileae Ot General Banking
George's Terrace
Alva
Canberra
Adlai
Mobart
Tiepane
Hovnat'ni
Tommernie
Srwari
Ant
Uys
Bppovet Countries Savings Bank Department
West Australian Ganteal
BT. George's Terrace
Uiove Cties
St Oder
Bramch
Agenes
Games Reli
Trevery Ugemsoe
Ciawany
Wb Denison Sullbi
UY Exo
Fremantle Market
Messra Dal - Kety Uml Co., Ltd
Shyepakins
Boie Verine
H. Honje
P.J. Halden
Goontalling
W.A.T.C. I
E. D. Racing Association
Una
Kw Ulin
Olly
St. Ve
Lao
Roy Mo
O.oo
Poinia
Samer
Eastern Railway
Dowerin
Merredin
Merreiin
Doweris
St. John's
Serge
Odg
Carter & Semple
Little’s Phenyle
H. Withnell
Dunlop-Kelly
Scottish Union Insurance Company
Withnell Northam
Horseshoe Coffee Palace
Pier Street
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