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Gidgea Trees and Far North Farming Tales
Henry G Lamond recalls observations around Coreena Barcaldine and Charleville areas. Farmers Wardlaw Scaly and Miller share memory of gidyea trees growth, bark, and drought resilience, while notes on wheat farming in 1902 and scrub cutting show how mulga and gidyea fed stock, with details on labor and animal training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W C. Niker
Ponce
Elderalie
C. J Wardlaw
Barcaldine Downs
Henry J. Scaly
Barcaldine
Miller
Coreena
Margot
Georgina
Charters Towers
Bowsi Lites
Bowen Downs
Joshua Feter Bell
Westhinds
Nome
Corvena
Verandah
Fred
Winton
Ellersie
Ana
Rees
Rae
Charleville
Tve
Dave
Bumbay
Doe
Trefer
Stack