Absurd statements on drought by Sir John Lee in Assembly
In a Wednesday night exchange in the Legislative Assembly Sir John Lee faced questions from Mr Car ruthers about drought aid. He claimed the Eastern Division showed favorable prospects from Newcastle to the Queensland border, while Tamworth and the Central Division faced dire outcomes. Critics called for a denial and warned of deception of British investors seeking another loan.
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Sir John Lee
Legislative Assembly
Carruthers
Newcastle
Queensland
Glen Innes
New England
Tamworth
A Fowls Tip Leads to Caulfield Cup Victory
A Coombungee man reportedly won about £150 on Lieutenant Bill in the Caulfield Cup by following a long-devised plan. He placed a fowl on a clutch of labeled eggs, each bearing a Caulfield Cup horse name, and backed the horse whose egg hatched first. The hen favored Lieutenant Bill, and the bettor stuck to the plan, securing the win.
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Bill
Grasshoppers Rampage Along Inverell Road
Millions of grasshoppers are reported moving along the Inverell road, devouring everything in their path and threatening crops and pastures. Local residents fear damage to farms as swarms advance, with authorities monitoring the infestation and advising protective measures.
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Inverell“ine
Eye Vision Clarifier Questions Short Sight Far Sight
The inquiry contrasts short sight Myopia, long sight Hypermetropia, and Astigmatism. It asks about difficulties focusing, ranges of distance vision, and potential corrective options. It seeks basic explanations of common refractive errors and their treatments.
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Dan
Mr . Maddy
Guyra
J. Maddy
Optician
Armidale Speedwell Cycle Depot
M Mahoney
McIntosh & Wilson
Rusden St
Armidale
Sera Cn
Vanedl
J. W. Wilson
Rusden Street
Wilson
Guayaree
Starr
F. J. Lagkey
Central Exchange Store
J. McKeough
Mrs Willan
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