The Wimmera Wheat Boom and Rural Transformation
The article traces the Wimmera region of Victoria from a scrubby hamlet to a prosperous farming district. It highlights land laid to cultivation after drought, the rise of wheat yields, and the shift to reliable production via the Freeing Works and rail links. It notes a 1912 yield downturn but cites long term growth and resilience through improved cropping and settlement.
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Tual
Cogmlion
Sangry
Geutte
Mallee
Murray
Jeden
Morse and Bullers
Foo
Caltyratyon
Rau
Ben
Sant Willen
Ptebeihya
Elie
Eliesa
Pires
Musa
Welbouk
Wimmera
Lalures
Féilwa
Uouen
Lee
Wow
Wimmore
Murfom Freeing Works
Fragmented OCR notes on agriculture and rail policy in Horsham region
A garbled historical text discusses agricultural prospects, wheat crops, and transport policy. It references Horsham, Western Park, and connections to Portland and Willamstown in a pattern of scattered notes about prices, export aims, and rail freight shifts affecting local industry. The jumble mentions Wimmera and several place names with unclear actions and dates.
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Horsham
Wally
Cam
Luitol
Waorreninedis jiUaslberik
Servis Bandicap
Buder
Dave Bagi
Anis
Senegal
Portland
Victoria
Ladies' Voile and Silk Robes at Special Prices
Sale ad lists Ladies' Voile robes with fancy collar at 10/11, silk onepiece robes at 11/6, printed costumes at 5/1L and 6/11, white crepe hobbs at 12/6, and various blouses and shirts. features cheap hats, welding a general “good values” appeal and a note on custom order and ready-to-wear lines.
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Lair
Cariley
Adelaide mother endorses Uhotiheriain's Cough Remedy for child croup
Mrs. J. Lewis of Mile End Adelaide reports her son Sydney suffers repeated fits of croup. She claims following directions on Uhotiheriain's Cough Remedy quickly relieves him and keeps a bottle handy on board. The product is advertised as sold everywhere.
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