Droughts Across NSW Chronicle 1796 to 1902 Recap
An outline traces repeated droughts across New South Wales from 1796 through 1902, noting dry spells, failed crops, stock hardship, and water shortages. It cites severe droughts in 1810 1812 1813 and 1882 1885 1889, with rivers ceasing to flow and wells running dry. The piece closes with cautionary reflections on future conditions and intergenerational lessons.
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Sydney
Wentworth
Dividing Range
Sturt Say
Nvers
Thhywerra
Argyle
Maithead
Tinnery
Felmary
Emintey
Motany
New South Wales
America
New Zealand
Jorest
Tergedy
Ios
Wiscomber
Fallin Eines
Land Sale in Narromine and Lincoln Colonies
Crown lands Agent I B Copeland conducted a Wednesday sale of county rate land in Narromine and Lincoln. Parcels include 65 acres Mingelo parish Narromine at £5 19s 6d per acre for W Bryant, 40 acres Narromine parish Ewenmar at £1 10s per acre for Strahorn Bros, and 100 acres Lincoln parish Medway at £1 5s 9d per acre for Bank of NSW. All sold without competition at upset price.
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Crown
I. B. Copeland
Narromine
Lincoln
Mingelo
W. Bryant
Ounty Narromine
Ewenmar
Strahorn Bros
County Lincoln
Medway
Bank of
N.S. W
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Cambridge Club Hotel
Caswell Street
PEAK
S, W. Swain
Massey-Harris Bicycles
Mae Cheding
Canada Cycle & Motor Co., Limited
George St
A. W. Taylor & Co
Peak Hill
Pank HU
James Freeman
T. Hand
A. J. May
Tomingley
G. W. Woodley
McPhail
Baker
Cc. F. Stephens
E. Murrell
Carrington Hotel
Peal Hill
Spirits &c
McEwans Draught
N.B
Parkes, Narromine
Dubbo
Peak Hill Butchery
Chas. W. Barnett
W. Lockington
John Bakes
Mingelo & Caswell Sts
Barges
UNION
Bakery
H. Schmidt
Eucthe Street
Perak
NTO
Pegy Vt Ug
Litchfield
Leach and Co.,, Wool & Skin Buyers
Clarinda Street
Parices
Barrabadeen Saw Mills
J. W. Lees
Tomingley & McPhail
Kennedy & Sons
Produce Merchants
Peak Will
Tattersall's
TOTEL
E. D. Glasheen