Wimmera River inquiry hears farmers push for weirs and flood works
A parliamentary committee at Horsham heard Quantong and Coven landholders push for weirs to boost irrigation and tomato yields along the Wimmera River. Horsham Town Council members urged flood control schemes to aid flood‑affected areas. The committee, including Gray and Corriga, will continue hearings with Anes and Dimbene evidence to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasliczentace
Arli
Horsham
Quantong
Coven
Horsham Town
Messra
R. Gray
AULA
Hawthorn
F Corriga
Port Methmrne
Fistern
Wiek
Beanie
Mac
Mibu
Growth and water woes at Quantong fruit settlement
Discussion on Quantong a 1000 acre cooperative growing 79 orchardists with up to 180000 units of fruit yearly. Proposes locks and river reserves to secure irrigation, boost tomatoes and other crops, and support 400 acres of orchards amid drought and limited state water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Randall
Quantong
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
ASC Saunere
Melbourne
Auyeu
Wonthaggi
Serviceton
Victoria
Horsham
Oelor
A. Mayberry
Quatong
Wimmera
Si Fuste
Quantity River irrigation plan discussed at meeting
The meeting discussed bidding for water supply in the Quantong area describing dam failures during drought and the need to protect Wimmera river resources. Speakers urged prioritizing irrigation and river front properties while noting past projects and local reluctance to open virgin areas.
River section details and land ownership in Wisimers region
Mr. C Buchanan describes a three mile river section from Quastong Bridge to O'Bress Bridge with eight landowners totaling about 2000 acres. He notes 2000 to 4000 sheep and 50 horses rely on river water for irrigation, praising the rich soil and high yields possible with water application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Buchanan
Quentong
Wisimers River
Quastong Bridge
O'Bress Bridge
Seattle
Walter
Doven weir rebuild linked to water policy and farming
Farmer J Chapman testifies the Doven weir reconstruction aligns with government water storage aims. He notes the historic 1885 structure, its 1938 storm damage, and its critical role for farmers, fruit growers, and market gardeners who relied on the weir for stock, domestic water, and irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Young
Doven Township
Horsham
Doven
H.p. Blackstone
Gray
Chapman
James Chapman
Charles Carter
Brighton
Wimmera
Stook
Demustio
Jevela
Jung
Drevent
Com Pemiog
Land Irrigators
Deven
Devon
Henty
Wimmera Show Dates Outline For October Events
Dates listed for Horsham Murhoi Minyip Warrarkuaheal Kantv Rainbow Shil and other towns in October. Events span Wednesday through Saturday with multiple communities hosting exhibitions and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natinik
Satelas
Swpteviben
Horsham
Murhoi Satinas
Ueuber Hupetiun
Satuplay
Hetober
Minyip
Oalay
Warrarkuaheal
Ponaht Satins
Kantv—sariintnn
Hetaber Rainbow
Tuewlay
Getater Shil
Thurslay
Vetaber
Protowin
Renlah—Werthesiay
Oetoh Jeparit
Auctioneers Report Shows Strong Market for Sheep and Lambs
The Friday sale drew over 4000 cattle and sheep with large exporter attendance. Prices ranged across merino and crossbred categories, led by fat lambs and fat sheep with notable bids from firms like Goldsbrough Mort & Co and Lascelles Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hue Horshany Corporation
Yaris
Dennys, Lascelles Ltd
Doutys
Lascelles
Td Dowwy
Enine
Fate Sferie Weavers
Heron Amato
Goldsbrough Mort & Co. Ltd
Fat wethers and merino wether data from 19th century listing
Fragmented catalog entry lists fat wethers and merino wethers with weights and ages, referencing New Zealand Livy notes and various lot identifiers. The text includes numbers, dates, and breed references, typical of livestock sale or inventory records.
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Findlay
Grabsch’s Buildings
Wilson Street
Charles Motors Fonstiame
W.E. Kelland
Firebrace Street
Wimmera River
Quantong and
DOOEN
H Randall
Dimboals
Van
Neewnmary
Randall
Ue AL Cuumder
Wimmershire
Coustley
Bunlch
Donen
Coothunnes
AL. Breuer
Whriny
T Muggent
Pas Tully
Lhasa
de Wausul
Alinholoa
Withoweure
Quanting
Horsbau du Ronclusion
Hindiarsi
Australia
Air Mibine
Heiver Juomtsfons
Rnkin
Snarks
Rinkin
Gay
Beate Rivers and Water Surply Commission
Qenvalle Tea Flavour & CO
Aas) Ltd
Buchanan
J. Chapman
Horsham Associated Stock Agents
Eider, Smith & Ta. Lin
HL Findotah
Dali Company Limited
Elis
New Zealand
Alass
Kruschen
Samany
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