Brief Australian notices span fires profits and racing plans
Local items report bush fires devastating 14 000 acres of wheat in Condobolin, barter for oats, and damaged stock. Notes include a Byron racing club challenge, a Sun shine harvester test, a Dover Veterinary line, and a donation to the Good Shepherd. Also referenced are naval visit hints and a political remark on White Australia.
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Beach & Co
Harper
Frank Mack
Nurromine
Minister For Lands
Peatures Boards
Council of Advice
Rabbite
Townaville
Tonshima Straits
Australia
New Zealand
O. Richards
O. Richards, the Travelling Representative of Messrs
V. Richards
Parkes
Poak Hill
Cxamrion
Sheldon
F. Stephens
Francis Foy
New South Wales
Parkes Jockey Club
Narrowine District
A. E. Hoare
Wetelma
Sisraen
Ieper Box
Hood
the Good Shepherd
Dubbo
Coonamble
Frank Howais
Dulhunty
Mack
Jack Want
Want
Henry Parkus
Japan
Publc
Warwick
John Norton
John Norton, M.P
Labour Party
Trumper
Iguanias and Rabbits and a Phosphorus Warning
A letter to the editor argues rabbits are at risk from iguanas and reports dangerous bait practices. It claims mixing phosphorus with hot water causes bush fires and recommends mixing phosphorus with carbon to prevent fires, urging government action.
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Nome
Odd Fellows Grow With Big Membership Gains
A report from the Soveraign Grand Lodge meeting in Philadelphia notes substantial growth for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Subordinate lodge membership rises by 65 724 and Redekah by 26 891, with encampment gains of 8 990. Total order membership reaches 1 628 743 as of December 1904. Manchester Unity listed as LP21a7a.
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The
Manchester Unity
Christian Socialist Replies to Frazer on Socialism
A reader signing as CHRISTIAN SOCIALIST rejects Frazer's view, arguing the real social order in the states is not socialism but a liquor-based system. The letter defends universal justice through government, rejects bigotry, and calls for laws guided by Christian spirit and divine law.
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Extrras
Frazer
Parkes Crops Outlook and Harvest Activity
Tax late crops in Parkes district show widespread failure with only a few good yields promised from early sowing. Barley grass overgrowth and wet sowing conditions worsened prospects after recent rains. Haymaking is in full swing as local agents report many harvesters delivered and a large number of orders booked.
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Parkes
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