Yarrawonga Weir to Supply Water at 8/1 per Acre Foot
The Water Commission reports strong reader support for the Yarrawonga irrigation scheme serving about 400000 acres of Victorian land and about 1000000 acres in New South Wales. Water cost is projected at 8 shillings per acre foot, with a one in four water right for landowners. The scheme’s funding under the River Murray agreement remains unsettled, as both states face possible funding if ratification fails. The plan includes modifications like the abandonment of 18 locks and new irrigation works across several regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Water Commission
Yarrawonga Weir
New South Wales
Yarrawonga
Horsfictt
Eshsder
Merrumbidgee
Euston
South Australia
Murraybridge
Yarnuwenga
Schwlards
Mr Cleary's Statement on Widening Water Works Project
Mr Cleary reports details of protective measures and public survey in the area regarding a proposed water works project. He notes no anticipated delays if the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission funds and manpower are used, with an affirmative plan to proceed to construction and labor deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FC Leang
Wwe
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
New Scheme Preys on Gullible in Ariah Park
A report from Ariah Park describes a scam where a hawk and other tactics lure people into paying for supposed goods. Victims are enticed by promises of quick profits, with operators moving swiftly to extract money and vanish before remedies or refunds can be sought.
Final sale hat and ladies wear clearances
Auctiony tones describe hats and ladies garments priced to clear. Includes references to Fuji de Luxe shades and ladies vest garments with marked down prices. Emphasizes broad clearance event with final sale notes and several price points.
Departing Katamatite clergyman honored at Newstead circuit
The Rev C C Chaston and Mrs Chaston were warmly farewelled by Katamatite parishioners on a Wednesday evening. The senior circuit steward Mr C Vale led a tribute noting Chaston’s voluntary stipend reduction to aid the church during hard times and the couple’s generous service and devotion. The gathering included remarks from local preachers, Boy Scouts, and community members who praised Chaston’s leadership and shared appreciation for his work with the Stindage deal and local teams. A wallet of notes was presented, and speakers spoke of the Chastons’ enduring goodwill and impact on Katamatite church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Chaston
Newstead
Chaston
C. Vale
F. Delarue
Patrisk
Canion
HM. Sefton
Pune
J. Hughes
Cheston
Sim
Mondames
Oat Fowler
A. Ford
Hughes
Numurkah hosts Northern Goulburn District Presbyterian Mission meet
Over 160 attendees heard a Korean mission sale raise funds for Korea Christianity. Mrs N McKean chaired the business session with renewed officers including Mrs A Wilson and Miss Crawford. Musical items by local singers Mrs Campbell and Mrs Sharpe energized the crowd before closing at four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn
Fee Numurkah
Actios
Proadevterii Church
Dee
Hou
Ane Ghiaye
Justin
Numurkah
Yarrowevah Mehes
J. G. Scarpe
W.mpbell
T. Trengrove
N. McKean
Chsir
Greenham
J. G. Sharpe
Mooroopna
Davies
Korea
J. Campbell
J. G
Seed Treatment for Control of oat smuts
Seed treatment effectively controls loose and fevered oat smuts caused by Ustilago levis. The method uses formalin or mallein solutions to treat grain, protecting seed from infection and enabling safe sowing, with copper carbonate as a limited option for skinless oats and a specified dust rate per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malin
PIANOFORTE WE here mow stocks of scribe pads
fragmentary note mentions piano related items and stock lists, with unclear references to scribe pads and a term Lander TM. The legibility limits full facts. no clear event or entities beyond generic items and a trademark mark.
Scotch Hospital Drive in Melbourne Aims for Free Debt
A Presbyterian movement in Victoria plans a new Scotch Hospital on the Scotch College site in East Melbourne. A £52,000 target will fund the build this year, with £19,000 already raised and a final £13,000 sought to clear debt. The hospital aims for 50 beds in the first three stories, with future expansion, plus an radiological clinic. The site cost £25,000, total cost estimated at £51,000, nurses’ quarters £5,000, radiology £2,500. The hospital will serve all denominations and seek £14,000 more soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of Victoria
Scotch College
East Melbourne
Collins Street
Melbourne
Presbyterian Hall
Assembly Hall
Collins-street
Rabbits in 1860 and the Port land tale
The Guardian Portland recalls J Trangmar releasing wild rabbits on sandhills after Austin sent them, they multiplied and could be shot nearby. Some locals plotted to dig or burn burrows but land is poor for cultivation so little damage. A Deniliquin meeting favored introducing rabbits for sport until a bank manager warned of a potential curse. The plan was dropped but later rabbits spread. graziers ask for Australian dogs to be dealt with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Portland
J. Trangmar
Austin
Deniliquin
England
Horatius Outclassed in Parliament Verse Satire
A Sydney Daily Telegraph report mixes parliamentary with Macaulay verse as Mr Abbott recites Horatius in a tariff debate. It portrays the United Australia and Country party factions pressing to strike fencing wire duties, while Mr Hughes and others react to the, in their view, arid fight. The verse attack cites Scullin era policies and the looming duty on wire, urging producers to bear the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydnney
Daily Telegraph
Abbott
United Australia Party
Country Party
W. M. Hughes
Hughes
Caesar
Juba Lathariin
Uae
Scullin
Justin
Don
Scullinus
Sal
Legion T
U.d
Big Four
U.a.p's
Rainfall Averages Across Wheat Growing Period
The table shows average rainfall in the district for the wheat growing period from May to October. It notes the perital MAS TU area with rainfall around IKald inches, and compares to previous years, indicating similar totals across the years measured.
Also Mentioned on This Page
VOGUE
Biison
Victoria
Numurkah Hotel
Eer
Hienry T. Bock
Farahi
A. G. Girdler
Sunshine Agency
Gibbon
Alfa-Laval
Anit
Alladin Lamps
Commonwealth Savines Bank
Austra
Savines Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Swanteet
Commonwealth
MR Cleary
Ariah Park
J. Trevaks & Co., Drapers
Melville Street
Jaffray’s
Grocers
J. Trevaks and CO
Rman
Cuany
Lalnes
Owens
J. Trevaks & CO
Melville-street
Jaffray’s, Grocers
Moore
Cergyman
Katamatite
P.w.ilu
Nath
L.A
Bind
Wichowt Harcing
Saul Faggio
Old College
Horatius
G. Latham
Archdale Parkhill
Polg
M. Forde
Sir Henry Giett
AL Lyons
Beetcham
SASH
Lel
Shensesneses Sheleess
Eesees
Reeseek
Beeaeusess
Beberercsnes
Suiec
Seepon
Esegesrees
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