Pests Threaten NSW Wool Country Aims for Unified Extermination
In a detailed critique of Australia’s rural pest crisis, the article highlights rabbits, burrs, foxes, and other invaders devastating sheep country. It argues law enforcement and unified action by landholders and authorities are needed to curb losses, with crown lands heavily infested and native pests spreading rapidly across the northwestern New South Wales slopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
New South Wales
Bathurst
Attunga debate on Saturday halfholiday rights
Reader letters discuss the law and democratic ballot process governing Saturdays as half-holidays for shops and services. They argue storekeepers have little control, with voting by all workers over 18 including ship owners and motor garage staff. The piece notes the broad, sometimes conflicting, public interests and the equal footing of investors and staff, ending with a call for enlightened democracy in holiday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attunga
Memorial Hall Foundation Stone Laying May 3 1924
Programme for 3 May 1924 features Dr Earle to lay the foundation stone. Officials greet him on arrival. civic reception at Coun Chambers at 1 a.m. Visit to Fi x, luncheon at a house, and ceremony at 2.30 p.m. to mark foundation stone laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Pate
Memorial Hall
Coun. Chambers
Tamworth Local News Highlights And Events
The Tamworth area reports a busy week with a new memorial hall foundation stone laying by Dr. Earle Page, and plans for a Northern tobacco growers meeting in Tamworth on May 2. Authorities note a scarlet fever outbreak with hospital cases, while civic events include Anzac day services, a Bishop’s confirmation in Manilla, and an auction at O Brien's rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamwroth
Royal Merve
Avrodorus
Piaxroot
Stoddart’s Ltd
Mercorial Wall
Earle Page
Page
Satnday
Inverell
Bingara
Cuntcy
Joea
Marie Corelli
Archbishop Wright
Sydney
Harris
E. Clifton
Sister Clifton
Manila Hospital
Christan
Roberts
Mandowa
HM. Langworthy
Kittie
Kim
Manilla
Cutedaman Society
Manlay
Armidale
Manilly
Church of England
Broddart
United Church
Mechanics’ Institute
Picture Palace
Revs, Harris and
Gould
Red Cross Society
Returned Soldiers’ League
Hf. Burrell
Kensington
A. J. Haydon
R. Hall
Moore
Namoi
Conneid Chambers
War Memorial Hall
Destruction of burrs at Mandowa shire meeting
Mandowa shire council heard a report on burr destruction and pest control. Inspectors cited numerous holdings with burr infestations and debated enforcement, leniency for partial efforts, and magistrate action under the Public Health Act.
Easter Monday Sports At Wongo Creek Hall
Easter Monday events at Wongo Creek Hall faced wintry weather but finished the program. Baker won the 100 yards handicap and the boys 75 yards, with many car and hoopla events drawing crowds. Night ball drew about fifty occupants. Miss Hiscox and Colin Johnson provided music. receipts target about £50 for the attendant prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Robinson
Atres
BR. Baker
Manilla
Thi
Trenent
Hiscox
Colin Johnson
Trix
W—Baker
Abberfield
Im. Ae Flett
W. Haynes
A. Urquhart
F Paker
F_ Mercer
Local Council Debates Inspections and Delays
Warts were found on property and a motion failed with Drs Coote and Bowman voting yes. Dr Bowman protested the process claiming no benefit from yearly inspections. A motion to defer for next meeting was carried to allow those who attempted work to be covered while others may be summoned. Stoddart Ltd advertises a large rug selection.
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Shire of
Mandowa
Conneil
Bathurst
Cam
Teddes
Crow Mountain
Arthur Baldwin
Gainnedah Road
Southbrook Kstte
O. G. Bignim
Mrs.g. Hignall
J. H. Cameron
B. Coulton
Syndieaty
Stoddart
Manilla
N. A. Chapman
Werds Creek
G. Ogilvie
Wearne
Coote
Pn Bowman
Ratliff
Gardner
Gowan
P.M
Gardier
Bnt
Shire Council approves land lease and reports progress
The Shire Council met Saturday with President Haywand and members present. They abated action on Clifton tractor repurchase until the new engineer arrives, accepted Mr Roberts as engineer, and noted several land and road matters. Finance showed April receipts of £9 2s 5d, endowment requests were discussed, weed inspections reported, and a five year lease proposal for FP Hall on land formerly held by Berman was approved.
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Misdons
Department of Lands
J. Russell
Tate P. Brady
Gardner
Liverpoool Plains
Mandows Shire
Jas. McDonnal
Finance Committee
Ateouate
Manilla
Hetirean
Ganger Bettison
Nami River
Mr. Roberts
Herman
Somerton
Glen Barra
O'Brien
Windri Road
Hawker
Roberts
Manifia
Somerton Rond
John Coote
Junr
Aoe
Cloris
Minister For Lands
Hall
Berman
Lands' Department
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Dmion
Navy
Fawn
Mons
Manilla Express
Miller
Souter
Cameron Memorial Church
Glen Tanes
Seneday
Ruby
John Soutes
de Laurels
West Cwonne
Tran Ree
Mil
Munilli
Ivery More
A. J. Souter
Bingars
Cora Miller
Arehi- Santer
AP. Cameron
Beln
Camerat Memorial School Hall
Enite
Glen Innes
Maniila
Winn Vio Hull
Wange Creek
Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Destruc
Wongo Creek Hall
Stoddart’ Ltd
Arting
Pesan
Firstsalf
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