Land for Settlement Offerings by Crown Lands
Crown lands for settlement become available in several districts. Warren Gregory isle of Mara offers 6680 acres with annual rent 69 11s 8d and survey fee 29 5s 6d, available from March 16. Wellington 4100 acres, 8s 4d per acre, available April 26. Gunnedah 170 acres in parish Gunnedah Pottinger at 3 per acre, available May 8. Wagga Wagga Gobbagombalin Tooyal holdings 380 acres Iawananna Bourke at 1 18s per acre, available May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Gregory
Isle of Mara
Ish Ves
County Wellington
Gunnedah Land District
Gunnedah
Pottinger
Wagga Wagga
Gobbagombalin
Tooyal
Iawananna
Bourke
Neolh
Horse Stealing Case Loosely Brought Before Court
Thomas Rolls was arrested at Aledown on February 13 charged with horse stealing at Guningbland. His defense argued First Offenders Act relief, noting a large family and good character. The judge found it not a typical theft, sentenced Rolls to 12 months with suspension on sureties totaling 160 pounds and good behavior for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rolls
Aledown
Gunningbland
Rolls
Forbes Sessions
Josh
Burren Burren Junction
M‘intosh
Pen Pictures of Frank Mack Victoria Pioneer and Sheep Baron
Pen portraits recount the life of Frank Mack third son of J. Gardner Mack a early Victorian colonist. He built wealth across Murga Station Narromine Cobbora and Narromine properties amassing 200000 acres and 40000 sheep while leading pastoral bodies in New South Wales. He held roles in the Pastoralists Union of NSW and the Dubbo P A and H Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mack
J. Gardner Mack
Victoria
Saree
Tasmania
Austins
Berry Bank
Lismore
Vic
New South Wales
Murga Station
Edwards River
Messrs
Austin An Millear
Wanganells
Austin
E. Maher
Cobbora
Talbragar
Australia’s First Gold Revisited By A Correspondent
A correspondent recalls the 1851 discovery by Edward Hargraves at Summer Hill and Lewis Creek, noting the dramatic decline of gold yields, the scarred landscape along Ophir Creek, mixed European and Chinese digging, and the costly labor that rarely pays off today as rains return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milea
Ophir
Wellington Show Fixed for May 1 2 Or 3
Brief items note Wellington Show dates May 1 2 or 3. Mentions Goolgambla sheep flock, Nellie Stewart’s popularity in America, and various regional notes on politics, economy, and health remedies. Includes commentary on rail travel, motor car legislation, and local advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Goolgambla
Samuel McCaughey
Nellie Stewart
Australia
America
Victoria
Queensland
New South Wales
Catholis
Roorton
Sydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Land For
Pen Pictures
Independent Order of Rechabites
U. N
Euchie Street
C. J. Morris
J.H. Youna
W. Pries
Ot Forbes
The
City and Guilds of London
Peak Hill
Lily White
A. N. Davey
Cambridge Club
Caswell Street
S. W. Swain
Propriet
Billiard Saloon
Insectibane
Sore
Rocke, Tompsitt & Co
Peak Hill Express
M. P. Hartas
Tobascount and Newsagent
Oswell Strirvot
Western Queen Flour Mills
Parkes
Dalton Street
McGee & Co
Bath Patent Poison Cart Co
Newtown
Anthony Hordern
Anthony Hordern & Sons
Palace Emporium
Brickfield Hill
Poultry & Eggs
W. T. Sherringham
Norwich Farm
Cumnock
Trangie Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
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