Winter prospects and a patchwork of Australian notes
A collage of 19th century items. Medical cures and winter hints mix with political calls for Young as Federal Capital, hospital fundraising in Sydney, farming ambitions in Tumut and Coradgery, plus show results at Dubbo and Parkes. Contingent prices for rabbits, minerals, and wool accompany legal and land notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir William Lyne
Sydney
Gunnedah Way
Australia
London
Parkes Council
Bogan Riverview
Tumut
Thomas Lewis
Petersham
Dubbo
Brons Brothers
Tink
J. BoutHer
Genanagie
T. J. Orley Tee
Queens
Hha
Persia
Smile Producers to the Lowest Cost
The message claims savings and reduced anxiety with Smile Producers offering the lowest cost options, focusing on affordability and stress relief for potential customers.
Peak Hill Railway Proposal Goes Before Public Meeting
At the Parkes Council’s last meeting Ald Medlyn moved to contact Peak Hill about the Parkes Peak Hill railway and then convene a public meeting on the issue. The piece praises cooperation among Narromine Parkes Peak Hill and Tomingley for rapid progress on the railway question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Ald. Medlyn
Ald. Fisher
Peak Hill
Parkes- Peak Hill
Tomingley
Immigrants for the State Prompt Emigration to New South Wales
The Premier reports the Agent General in London says many have applied to emigrate to New South Wales. Mr Carruthers notes most are capable men with capital, not the mechanical class, many going to join friends in the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New South Wales
Carruthers
Advertising in country papers could curb land swindles
A letter from the Orange Avvocars laments that land matters are undersold in country press with scant notices. It argues readers skip the Government Gazette due to its unreadable format, letting important deals slip by unseen and unchecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Genawagio
Lands Department
United States
Sheerer
A Message to Mars From Marconi It Speaks of Wireless Voice
The article quotes Guglielmo Marconi predicting direct messages to Mars within ten years and outlines how wireless signals could traverse space. It cites sunlit ether, invokes Professor Lowell on Martian canals, and suggests intelligent Martians could respond from a vast, advanced technological civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Guglielmo Marconi
Solar
Mara
Earth
Mar
Europe
America
Lowell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tainworthy
Great Britain
Smile
Gibson Bros
Cyril Staunton
Parkes Dairy
Messrs
Foley Bros
Lowood Creamery Coy
Brisbane
Tom Sore
Victoria
Melbourne
Peak Hill Railway
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