Drought Eases as Rain Rejuvenates Australian Towns
After months of drought the region reports widespread rainfall with 228 points in Guyra and 11 inches 72 points locally since January 1. Prospects brighten for pastures and pasturage. farmers hope spring brings abundance while stock balance remains challenging for large animals. A cemetery tree collection arrives from Gosford nursery, and local cricket advances aim to erase last season’s deficit.
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Jane
Yam
Guyra
Gosford
R. Hobbs
McCreasin
G. Edmunda
Ollera
Boorolong
Brushy Creek
Local rains bring smiles and crop hopes rise
From our correspondent Langothtlin reports rain has brightened moods in the district. A local cyclist headed for Armidale on Tuesday night was notably excited. Steve advances well toward the model farm, only lacking one thing now. Expect good crops this season.
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Armidale
Steve
Various Sports Notes and Races From New South Wales
Sporting items from Guyra discuss season preparations and a proposed cycling club. Reports cover Central New England Coursing Club meeting results, Carbine’s service fee and breeding plans, high jump and swimming championships, and prize money totals from metropolitan meetings. Also noted are a tragic shooting in Pensauken, Tamworth cup winners, Lord Hawke’s cricket plans for New Zealand, and boxing match articles with purse details and upcoming events in October.
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Guyra
Central New England
Brisbane
W.thurlow
Crescent
F. Lane
Sydney
R. Cavill
Pensauken
United States
Joe Goddard
Tamworth
Dobesti Hive
Chantenet of
Australia
National Sporting Club
Population Statistics From Government Gazette NSW June 30 1901
The Government Gazette reports NSW population at 30 June last year with 1,373,1 620 males and a rise of 10,929 births over deaths. Arrivals by sea exceed departures by 6,486, while land arrivals exceed departures by 1,515. Net gain ends 1901 with 8,360 more males and 710 more females. Arrivals include 20 Chinese, 15 of whom were not used, and 288 Chinese departures. The yearly population increase from 30 June 1901 totals 29,190.
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New South Wales
Fourth and Final Meeting at Armidale Racecourse
Central New England Coursing Club hosts season final under N.W.N.C.A. rules at Armidale on judge W H Lamb. Sapling Stakes for 8 dogs at 10s each, New England Cup for 16 dogs with £8 prize and engraved cup, and Novice Stakes for 16 dogs with £7 6s. Nominations due September 1 at 8 p.m. Names of dogs to be registered with N S W N A C Sydney before nomination. BREDBO HARES noted.
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Central New Englan Coursing Club
W.N.C.A
Armidale
W. H. Lamb
Enq
Values Sa
W. N.A.C
Sydney
Ea Hares
Bonnar
Royal Exchange Hotel
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Joseph
M‘mullen
Langothlin
Bredbo
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