Our Open Column on the Narromine Football Report
A correspondent defends a football report against Mr Nicolls, denying narrow motives and defending the accuracy of the account. He disputes a disputed mark and references Narromine captain comments on umpire decisions while criticizing Nicolls for ridicule and dictation. The writer hints this will end the matter and asserts equal standing despite challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narromine
Peak Hill
Harders
Nicolls
Nivolls
Hives
Prohibition on Import of Stock From WA Over Surra Fears
The South Australian Government issued instructions prohibiting imports of stock from Western Australia to prevent surra and other stock diseases. The proclamation cites recent developments among camels landed from India in the north west as the sole cause. The act defines stock to include all animals and poultry and likely covers race horses as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Australian Stock Department
Western Australia
India
Molong Item: Rain Aids Crop Recovery and Pest Control
Rain fell this week boosting crops long at a standstill. Hares and rabbits have been kept down with drives, nearly 1000 destroyed at Manildra and 590 at Boomey. Foxes are rising, with Mr. A G Gisper taking nine pups at Moeranburn last week.
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Manildra
Boomey
Moeranburn
A. G. Gisper
Australians the Champion Meat Eaters
Tin per capita meat consumption across leading nations lists Australia at 262 pounds followed by the United States 179, Argentina 140, United Kingdom 122 and other countries ranging from Germany 9 pounds to Spain 49 pounds.
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Australia
United States
Argentina
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Denmark
Switzerland
Danubian States
Belgium
Austria-Hungary
Greece
Sweden
Norway
Holland
Rusia
Spain
Italy
Eye Testing and Glasses Offered to Relieve Headaches
C F Sterusss conducts eye tests and provides prescription glasses to relieve headaches and improve reading comfort.
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C.F. Sterusss
Council Meeting Actions Confirm Rights Under Local Government Act
Alderman Morris and council discuss confirmation of resolutions enabling rights under Local Government Act sections 109 and 17. Inspector of Nuisances report read. washaway on Borr Street referred to the Wurke Committee. Correspondence notes culvert opposite Mr McAtamway yard. Works Committee to confer with Mr McAtamney. Mayor to attend Municipal Association meeting. Government road grant of 45 pounds referred to Works Committee for expenditure.
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Borr Street
Wurke
McAtamway
Qaswell Street
Ald. Davey
Ald. Glashoen
Works Committee
McAtamney
Ald
Davey
Ald. Frazer
Municipal Association
Murray
Glasheen
Copper Mine Closure Sparks 100 Layoffs at Burraga
At Lloyd Copper Mine Burraga the shortage of timber and scarce teams forced discharge of 100 workers. A new tramline eight miles into timber country costing about £20,000 was approved to secure a permanent fuel supply and create temporary jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Burraga
Board of Directors
London
Daring Escape From Stampeding Queensland Bullocks
At Wee Waa two Misses Murphy climbed a tree to escape a herd of about 80 bulls from Queensland. The cattle charged the tree and uprooting attempts failed while Mrs. Murphy drove in to rescue her daughters. The sisters remained safe atop the tree until help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Waa
Misses Murphy
Queensland
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Tomingley
Sheffield
Stafford
Smith
J. W. Lees
C. Collier
Summer Street
Orange
Sydney
New South Wales
Collier
N.8.w
Baker , Spence, Peak Hill
Australasia
Dalgety
Parser
Alderman Morris
Davey, Frazer, Bakes
Glasheenan Murray
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