Savings Bank and Settlement Act details loans and safeguards
A government savings bank under the new Savings Bank Act offers loans for land purchases, stock, and settler needs with security and strict post loan use. Advances can reach up to two thirds of value, or 50 percent on Crown lands, with 31 year terms and a maximum 2000 pounds. Application goes to the Commissioners through Crown lands agents. valuations establish market price and 80 percent limits.
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New Government Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Settlers’ Board
Omy Wood
Blias
Crown Lands
Cow and Ring Found After Seven Years
Melbourne customs report by a local correspondent describes Mr Taston Johnson of Whalan losing a gold ring seven years earlier while mixing bran and chaff for a cow. After the cow’s post mortem, conducted in the presence of a government official, the ring was discovered in the cow’s appendix, unharmed by time.
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Melbourne
Taston Johnson
Whalan
Land Leases Cancelled After Royal Commission Findings
Justice Owen reports 168 improvement leases granted with serious irregularities and recommends cancellation under the 1906 Act. gazetted cancellation notices issued. A board to handle future lease applications will include Judge Owen, O Brandis, and J McMaster.
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Minister For Lands
Justice Owen
Royal Commission
Judge Owen
Brandis
J. McMaster
Dairying Industry Spurs Growth in Oak Hill District
The Dairying Industry Act has boosted farmers and grazing values, expanding exports and creating prosperity. Dairying spreads across Molong, Varkes, Deak Hill, Peak Hill, and Oak Hill District, with rail access expected to further elevate the industry and local employment.
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Act
Bhfort
Australia
Molong
V’arkes
Llere
Deak Hill
Parkes
Sydney
Newcastle
Peak Hill
Oak Hill Bistetst
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R. McLean
Club House
Caswell Street
Tooth’s
Highland Club
Coombs
O. F. Stephens
Aledown
A. Foster
W. Clarke
Bogan Gate
Todd and Lowing
Condobolin
J. Puterson
John Bakes
Corneree & Caswell Sts
Bakes
Stuck
UNION
Bakery
H. Schmidt
Euchie Street
Suriis
Fred. Metters & Co
George Street
Opticians
Uplion
Giaewee
Hale
Nolan, Time & CO
George St
Owen
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