Dairying Drives Growth as Queensland Settlers Remount
From Peak Hill to Chinchilla Queensland, J Klein and H Hobson report booming dairying plans including a butter factory, ample water and stock in fine condition. Pelican settlement dominates, Burneluith group delayed, two sawmills rise 13 miles out. Land seekers from Victoria New South Wales and Tasmania show keen interest in blocks. J Barber recovering from illness. J Grimmett injured cutting his foot while ringbarking on a new selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. Klein
H. Hobson
Peak Hill
Chinchilla
Queensland
Pelican
Burneluith
Victoria
New South Wales
Tasmania
J. Barber
J. Grimmett
Extermination Scheme for Rabbits from Tambua Station
The Rabbit Post reports Mr William Rodier of Tambua Station Cobar promotes a practical plan for rabbit extermination in Australia. His method centers on killing the does and leaving the bucks alive while urging landowners to adopt the scheme. The pamphlet details are available at the office for interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rodier
Tambua Station
Cobar
Australia
Rodier
Band Social at Masonic Hall Easter Monday Night
A Myalls Peak Hill Band social at the Masonic Hall drew over 70 couples. Refreshments were served in hall by band members' wives and friends, with catering praised. Music by the Band, Frank Ring, and Miss B Morris. Mr T Laing added on trumpet. Jus Turkwall was MC. Dancing ran from a late hour until daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myalls-Peak Hill Band
Masonic Hall
Frank Ring
B. Morris
T. Laing
Mr. Jus
Turkwall
M.C
Message From Mars Inspires Storm of Speculation
A report describes a Mars related communication via Marconi’s wireless system. Each night a mysterious incomprehensible word arrives at a lone station near midnight, repeated for two years. Marconi says the phenomenon suggests Martian attempts to reach its sister planet, with timing and method verified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Peak Hill
Mr. Marconi
Atlantic
Mars
Earth
Dr Sheldons Digestive Tablets Promoted For Digestive Relief
Public notice advertises Dr Sheldons Digestive Tablets claiming they remove stomach impurities and cure headaches indigestion and related ailments. Sold by Gibson Bros with claims of improving mottled appearances and overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Gibson Bros
Echoes Far and Near in Australia News Roundup
A jumble of items reports on Misses and Mr. Edwards selling property near Tomingley, Mesars Klein and Hobson from Chinchilla, and Rabbit skins selling for 10d. Sydney records the April heat at 87.2 degrees, while Mr Twogood ships two million rabbit skins to Sydney. W L Edwards, longtime Usher of the Black Rod, dies. Racing crowds grow at Randwick. local sports and shows are announced. Various notes discuss snake bite cures, white Australia policy, and public works via prison labor. The Orange show grants free admission to schoolchildren. a broader view notes social behaviors in Australia and a motor bicycle 50-mile run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarion & Co
J. L. Edwards
Currajong
Tomingley
Mesars
Twogood
Forless
Sydney
W. L. Edwards
Legislative Council
Cowra P. A. & H. Association
Trangie Athletic Club
Prince of Wales
F Priddis
Queensland Aegiovirvan
Jovawar
Victoria
Bent
Australia
A. W
Avion & Co
Bonnington
W. H. Sly
Forbes
Peak Hill
Parke
Reid
Dubbo
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the Rabbit Post
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A. W. Taylor & CO
F. Stephens
Caswell Street
Randwick
Adelaide
Thomas Michael
Orange Eeceltist Association
Cardinal Moran
Canaus
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