Export of Potatoes Clouds of Soil Spoil Toowoomba Stock
The Toowoomba Chronicle reports pota toes from Black Mountain New England district carried substantial soil in 54 of 87 bags when opened by a local merchant. Rainwater washing could salvage the shipment while the rest showed less soil content. The Darling Downs Gazette notes a Glen Innes seller profited from dirt prices, underscoring buyers seeking value in sifted tubers.
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Toowoomba
Glen Innes
Glen Tnnes
Potatoes misweighed by mud in bags raise crop concern
A farmer reported adulteration where six to ten measures of mud were placed in each of 54 potato bags to inflate weight. Rain and soil soaked in wet bags altered the soil and reduced average bag weight. despite quality fruit, a cautious merchant avoided paying for mud, while sealing-station weights favored the farmer. The issue will be referred to the New South Wales Agricultural Department for quality certificates, and the farmer becomes a marked man.
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Glen Lunes
New South Wales Agricultural Department
Balkan Trouble Engulfs Balkan Fronts in 140 Mile Span
Balkan war narrative reports Servians and Greeks pressed against Bulgarian outposts from Zletovo to Valendova with heavy firing. Greeks attacked relief detachments near Lolters while Bulgarians countered, burning letters at Laftorn amid renewed efforts. Reports claim Russia may arbitrate, with Premiers to meet in Saint Petersburg, and Bulgaria sough peaceful settlement while skirmishes widen along 140 miles of front.
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Tehtib
Lehtib
Hetke
Zietuvo
Valendova
Bulgaria
Hervia
Howe Han
M. Done
St. Petersburg
Servian National Assembly
Russia
Uskub-Salunnike
Salvation Army Wedding in Glen Innes Area
A Salvation Army wedding occurred at Mrs. Jacobe’s residence on Lam beth street Glen Tunes aided by Adjutant Deory from Inverell. Bride Edith M Jacobe wore navy black uniform with a white sash. groom Albert E Dawson in uniform, with Richard Dawson as best man. After singing and prayers the couple left by Brisbane mail train for Sydney then Tenterden for their future home.
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Tenterden
Local visit outlines yard defects and a governor’s promise
Mn G R W McDonald and A S Mackenzie inspected the railway station trucking yard and noted poor accommodation causing stockowner inconvenience. McDonald pledged to push authorities for urgent improvements. He later spoke at Tattersall's Hotel to a receptive audience. A fierce Sunday snowstorm followed, with five inches near Gages and heavy falls at Ben Lomond Glen Innes and Armidale. branches of pine trees were broken.
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Gages
Ben Lomond
Glen Tones
Armidale
Cold Weather Rugs Offer High Quality Leather Straps
Local advertisement promoting Sterling Values Norse rugs with leather flink straps in all sizes. Claims well made with heavy warm linings and lists several price points and times for viewing.
Guyra News Briefs Include Flood Lagoon Rebound and Circus Arrival
Reports from Guyra describe the Mother of Darks lagoon at high water after recent rain, a horse collision damaging a verandah, and Wirth Bros Great Circus arriving with elephants at the old Show Ground. Inspections note weather milder than midwinter, with local telegraph and telephone services disrupted during the outage repairs.
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Wirth Bros
Great Circus U Company
Lelephants
Gayra
Saother Chems Employes
Melbourne Argus notes and Victorian figures in 1801 split
The Melbourne Argus reports Victoria seceding from New South Wales on July 1 1801 and recalls Sir Samuel Gillett’s death after a fall. It details political shifts with Mr Holman as state premier, the Sydney hall banquet, and notes on industrial matters, church removals at Gayra, and local agricultural prices and conferences. It also mentions M Rochefort’s death and possible royal visits amid dairy farmer concerns.
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Victoria
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Melbourne Argus
Sydney
London
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Samuel Gillett
Melbourne Barriatera and Solicitors
Sitate
Melbourne
Holman
Jato
Sydney Town Hall
St. James’ Church of England
Gayra
Romera
Vix
Messie
Thomas Starr
James Starr
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Gill
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T. Marshall
Richard Moore
W Gil
Arch. Moore
AB. Burfield
T. Froome
W. Nichardson
Medors. Gill
F. Sole
E. Moore
Woodwanl
Nishot
St. John's College, Armidale
D.V
In Loving Memory of Dest Honawan RIP
A memorial notice from Enmanera Morowan records Dest Honawan died June 1910 with a touching anniversary reflection. The Department of Public Instruction Sydney references a 1913 insert. Tenders invited for improvements and repairs at Public School Guyra with plans available at offices in Guyra and Armidale. Tender closes July 10, 1913 at 2 pm.
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Department of Public Instruction
Sydney
Guyra
Armidale
Auction Sale Noted As Baker Leaves the State
The Auctionser highlights an important sale while Mr. Baker departs the state. Evarrmaxa Must be Boip.
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Baker
Re creat 4to is in ilu ice Mie
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an event or notice with unclear details about animals and a date in April. Readable items include names and places obscured by errors. core facts remain indeterminable from the fragment.
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