Benefits of Protection in Australia Letter to the Editor
A reader critiques protective tariffs, arguing they hurt farmers and workers in distress. The writer cites New Zealand turnips, iron industry aims at Lithgow, and land speculation by profiteering speculators. He warns tariffs enrich the wealthy while burdening the common wage earner and calls protection a failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Commonwealth
Victoria
Queensland
Manning Hiver
Runi
Lithgow
Numbe
London
Conditional Purchase Notice at Parkes Auction 1902
Gazette notice outlines a conditional purchase at Parkes on September 4, 1902. Describes a bay mare near shoulder with star, about 15 hands, with fowl at foot, and other details. Location 4 miles from Parkes, Forbes area. 60 acres 2 rooda, 4 miles from Parkes. If not released, will be sold at noon on the stated date.
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Parkes
Forbes
Fragmentary prose on city life and dining in Japan
A terse, unreadable fragment describes urban scenes in Japan where wives expect meals and social routines. The text mentions dinners and guppers as part of daily life, hinting at domestic or cultural practices without clear events or subjects.
Miners Report Heavy Rain and Ongoing Work at Crowhurst Mine
Seventy points of rain fell last week and a spring in the gros is already visible. Crowhurst’s battery tank received about three feet of coking. The latery oil uses a will in a wet area near two parcels, one from Peak Hill. The John Norton mine and nearby claims are idle while Waddell and party engage in prospecting. Crowhurst’s mine shows extensive dead work and submerged drives with 60 feet of water in the shaft, but pumping and hauling progress push to resume mining next month. Estimated outlay from buying the winch to light work is at least £350.
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Crowhurst
Peak Hill
John Norton
Lona
W. Waddell
Crowhurst’s
Peak Hill Rifle Club Special meeting at Stafford's Hotel
A special meeting of the Peak Hill Rifle Club committee was held at Stafford's Hotel on Wednesday evening the 27th inst. Present: Morsars, C. F. Stephens (chair), O H. Stephens, H. Staffer, won, K Bailey, C. Warmold, J. Frov man, and J. 1 Gibson. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £3 16s 3d for the quarter ending July 21. The Secretary reported 40 members and £4 4d on hand. The Secretary’s resignation was accepted. Mr. F. Stephens moved to accept Gibson’s resignation. greatly regretted. Mr. Kennedy elected Secretary. McPhail Club challenge for September sun accepted. Special General meeting set for September 8 to revise rules. Relieving Secretary thanked. Sub-committee decided all members may compete for the rifle.
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Stafford
Mosars
C. F. Stephens
HL. Stephens
H. Staffer
Won
K Bailey
C. Warmold
J. Frovman
J. 1 Gibson
Janis
E. Thiley
Wormald
Barney
F. Stephens
J. Freeman
H Kennedy
McPhail Club
Mining industry stalls as water scarce in town region
The local mining sector stalls due to water scarcity. The Black Snake Prospecting and New Day Boung Mine halt operations. Parkes Council cuts off water to mines, delaying work. Baker's Creek battery at Hillgrove operates to August 29. Blind Greek alluvial at Mooramburra shows some gold, while cyanide works idle awaiting rain. Sinking shallow at Day Brothers claim yields over 1 ounce from 23 loads, about £16 weekly per man. Station master John Tor to relocate from Condobolin to Coonamble as railway access remains unopened.
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Black Snake
Ryn
Boung
Varkos
Parkes Council
Day Brothers
Lachlan
Fiat
Sinclairt’s
Biox
Our Sydney Letter on Spring Fashion Trends
The advance of Spring sparks waivity in fashion with silk fabrics and delicate shades. Summer gowns become be-tucked and be-flounced. skirts stay close to the hips while soft materials appear in city wear. The new Lousinino silk suits blouses well without lining. the Bell and Chinese sleeves grow longer. Hats feature flat, upturned shapes with back streamers. flowers remain central in ensembles.
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Roy
Ee the Ape
Cowper
Wyandotte Poultry Breed Adored for Table Quality
Wyandottes, a well regarded breed from America, are popular in the land of stars and stripes. The gold silver snow white varieties are noted for sturdy build and good foragers. Hens are setters and mothers, chicks rear well, and adults weigh four to five pounds by five months.
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Wyandottes
Anperlcn
Land of Stars and Stripes
Valuable Pigment Deposit Prized by Mulong Norah Creek
The Mulong area reports a valuable pigment seam at Norah Creek after a well sunk by Mr. Blick uncovered a white pigment. Preliminary tests in Sydney and Cornwall comparisons support its promise. Robards brothers sank a second well 20 feet deep, hitting a 2 foot thick seam as prospects revive with renewed offers to work the deposit.
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John Blick
Mulong
Norah Creek
Sydney
Black
Old Country
Cornwall
Robards Brothers
Warsace
Died in Orange Land Office clerk dies of pneumonia
A. J. Wiles, clerk in charge of the Land Board Office and Crown Land Agent at Orange, died Friday night of pneumonia. The notice notes his role and position in the Land Board Office.
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I.eyda
Isromise
A. J. Wiles
Land Board Office
Crown Land
Orange
Australia the greatest sporting nation says ad
The piece extols Australia as the premier sporting nation, noting widespread success and the drive of Australian athletes while acknowledging dietary and climate factors that affect health. It promotes a vegetable remedy described as Nature’s assistant for liver and digestive ailments and touts its reputation among athletes.
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Australia
Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama Rebuilders Debut
After years of failed attempts to recreate the Gettysburg battlefield, the Cyclorama has been reerected with a new exhibition. The management adds a novel display featuring Cinematagenphae and a dramatic reimagining of the historic scene.
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Japan
Gettysburg
Ameri
Europea
Jerusalem
Guttyearg Amin
Eid
Wool market activity lifts prices in local sale
Winchcombe Carson & Co. Ltd report stronger Wool trade with substantial lots changing hands at top prices. Skin wool and scoured wool records set, aided by ongoing demand since the Auellona field. Sales resume on 18th September as buyers show continued interest in merino and ewe offerings.
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Winchcombe Carson & Co. Ltd
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Peak Hell Express
Gazette Notices
Tomingley
Peak Hill Rifle Club
Baker's Creek Company
Hillgrove
John Tor
Condobolin
Coonamble
Dy Axvona
Jackson & Jackson
Bheel
Maeciain
Goolte
Mastrona vLovn
Crary
Laverne
Oston
Carentay
Hanwey
Globe
Boll Sas
Bataimer
A. Diililiriet
Globe Hotel
Forbee
A. Gilchrist
Beasan
Gilchrist & Mullampy
Ule Hotel
Furbell
Chnabble Road
Poke Till
J. A. Damber
J. Sanders
Auctionfer & General Gom
Towner District
H. J. Sanders
Clarinda
Uion
Nation
Bert
Wunsch
McPhail
W. M‘auliffe&Co
Caswell Street
Ikes
Chas. Jones
Clarinda Street
Jay
Medlyn's Motel
Saddlery
T. Connolly
Af Fribes
Ethan Harias
Royster
Connally
Bate
Cambridge Club
Caswell Ot
Cash Butchery
Tatterwall’s
Fotal
W. Lockington
R. J. Parker
Boot
Sy As Mare Nee Wore
VH Hotel
H. Pears
Numimon Entomort
Charies Banks
Peak Mile
Pat Pater
G. W. Carrington
Irean Sednerty Parkes
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