Tamworth leader defends silo plan and criticizes Brownhill
The speaker recounts support for a north and northwest silo system for wheat and notes a conference at Gunnedah culminating in a seven member executive and a completed scheme. He claims Brownhill misstates the issue, urges similar cooperative methods, and highlights the Newcastle terminal elevator as the final construction.
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Gunnedah
Lewis
Newcastle
Thi
Brownhill
Tam
Tamworth
Drought Tragedy Hits Charlville District
The Charlville Times reports drought devastation across the district with water shortages causing distress. Dingoes are moving closer to cattle stations, killing calves and attacking steers, while netted sheep properties suffer. Fence breaches and dingo drives threaten grazing areas as scarcity tightens statewide.
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Charlville
Grafton court hinges on impostor who deceived girl
In the Grafton Police Court Alfred Patrick O'Driscoll, 80, a farm labourer, was sentenced for deceit and failure to support a girl. He claimed to be a wealthy squatter and told stories of travels to Spain and Central Australia. Witnesses called him an impostor and noted his impact on the girl amid the drought. He apologized, citing hardship, and described his upbringing in Ballarat orphanage. A dust storm sweeping the USA is noted elsewhere.
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Grafton
Alfred Patrick O’driscoll
Monch
Lismore
O'Driscoll
Hitchcock
Australia
Spain
O’drison
Driscoll
Sydney
Ballarat
Ferce
Victoria
Western Australia
Tasmania
Queensland
G. Morrison
Ton Idriess
Flynn
O.W.A
Municipal Council Eyes May Elections and Drainage Measures
The Town Council seeks use of the Council Chambers for state elections on May 11 1935 and asks for seal of council approvals for drainage easement works in North Manilla. It notes guttering work by landowners and a pollution complaint from Namoi River linked to mining operations at Watson's Creek. The council reports Main Street Ivy tar work specs and funding shares, plus health board advisory on a septic tank issue.
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H. Rudd
Manilla
Conneil
Council
Adjeent
Court
Strafford
Namoi
Department of Main Roads
Tamworth
Board of Health
Moyes lauds Bradman and Australian cricket future
Thus A. G. Moyes, the cricket writer, praises Bradman for rising again after a lean spell and predicts Australia has yet to see the best of the genius. In Queensland a lane train crash kills two bullocks and injuries five, reshaping a rural scene.
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A. G. Moyes
Map
Hugi
Bradman
Austra
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