Sydney dailies stir with rains and wheat prophecy
A Sydney daily declared that recent rains would secure New South Wales about 30,000 pounds in wheat, a claim described with playful humor by references to Artemus Ward. The piece notes Australia’s financial slump and the absurd rhetoric in some Melbourne or Sydney press, illustrating the era’s whimsical critique.
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Artemus Ward
Kan Varoa
Sydney
Australia
Syidney
N.S.W
Skeletons Found in Cave Near Tabulam Hills
Police at Drake and Tabulam on the Upper Clarence uncover three human skeletons in a Currabubla Hills cave near Tabula. Officers C Cottrell and Snowden report bones well preserved and shows of fire and bullet marks, with skulls larger than the first. Aboriginal burial theory questioned by local expert Mr Jordan.
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Drake
Tabulam
Clarence
Currabubla Hills
Tabula
C_ Cottrell
Snowden
Ajut
Jordan
Tabalam
Canada
Australia
Northern Rivers
Parker
Prevry
Grayon
Members Go To Sleep In Disputed Legislative Session
The Legislative Assembly sat until dawn on Friday. Measures passed with the guillotine. A tie on a gag motion was broken by the Speaker, then government regained control as members slept on benches and later voted with the government on some measures, though some did not know what they were voting for.
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Legislative Assembly
Prohibition Alliance Meeting Attacks Premier Bavin
Albert Lane M L A condemned Premier Bavin as a traitor to the cause and assailed Justice Lee and Treasurer Stevens for opposing or misleading prohibitionists over compensation. The annual meeting rejected a strong protest against the Premier.
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Albert Lane
M.L.A
Bavin
Justice Lee
Stevens
Prohibition Alliance
Lee
Prohibition
Steven
Ramsay MacDonald Seeks Freedom Linked to Social Development
In a speech welcoming Empire Press Delegates, Ramsay MacDonald urged a partnership between the State and the Press to harmonize national freedom with social progress. The report notes the era’s tense public mood and calls for coherent policy to advance both liberty and welfare.
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Ramsay MacDonald
Empire Press
Delgates
Farmers push for open kangaroo season in Narrabri district
A Narrabri district message signals possible strong farmer agitation to declare an open kangaroo season. Kangaroos are said to be destroying crops and wheat, with authorities considering allowing destruction until the 61st July.
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Narrabri
White A nted Pipes Cause Council Pause At Armidale Dock
Armidale Council notes wood pipes of Puddle Dock Water Supply are badly white-anted after less than a year in use. Town Clerk says ants may affect an entire pipe. Council suspends action pending Works Department reply.
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Armidale
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