Weather and politics mix in Boban era notes
A correspondent reports serious tax weather predictions and a looming election near Ashburnham with Balcombe and Whitmill expected to win. He notes drought pressures, rabbit issues, ploughing delays, and Empire Day reflections as Peak Hill show entries lag and roads remain rough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.P
Balcombe
Whitmill
Job
Peak Hill
Chamberlain
Qham- Dedtain
A. 8. Balcombe
Ashburnham
Danysz
Danyer
Victoria
Coradgery
Queensland
Bhire
Fur Opportunities Out of the Ordinary This Winter
Seasonal fur offers arrive at Peak Hill with exceptional values. The ad promotes rare fur opportunities both in town and beyond, highlighting standout deals for the season.
Bonnington's Irish Moss and Rabbit Problem Solution
Local and general notes announce the May issue of Solutiona of the Rabbit Problem by P A Alles at rundle, price 3d per copy or 1s 6d per quarter. Closer settlement cover: Mertinee Station Condobolia faces land resumption for nearer settlement. Queensland Trade Commissioner reports Chinese rabbit skin sale potential, auction at Soak realising 168 per acre, trials to test market with shipments from Mr Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Alles
Rundle
Ma. A. W. Cuarman
Mertinee Station
Condobolia
Queensland
East
Soak
China
Jones
Rabbits From Western District Boost Blayney Freezing Output
The Blayney Freezing Company shipped 313 tons of rabbits last week, about a quarter of a million. The prior week 118 tons were sent, with daily large receipts from the western district and trappers earning £5 to £6 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blayney Freezing Company
Emigration Tale: NSW Potato Farmer Follows Chain to Ireland
A farmer who grew potatoes in New South Wales earned eight pounds per ton and planned to move to Ireland. His success is described as a powerful draw for British emigrants seeking opportunities abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasigh
Ireland
New South Wales
Great Britain
Loss of Five Valuable Horses At Wellington
Carrier Mr R Hewson suffered a severe loss when five horses died after entering the railway yard on Thursday. The animals, valued at £150, ate wheat and died by Saturday morning. He had recently refused £100 for three of the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hewson
Wellington
Miss May White Suffers Rifle Wound at Mitchells Creek
Miss May White of Mitchells Creek accidentally shot herself in the hand while mounting a boree. A rifle on a fence fired when a trigger caught in a wire, severing a sinew and likely costing her the use of a finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May White
Mitchell's Creek
Homie
Miss White
Boy Ernest Mourits Injured In Farm Shooting
Ernest Mourits aged 15 near Warren was shot while playing with a loaded pea rifle on Stillwater Vale farm. He was brought to the hospital in serious condition after a bullet struck him near the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Mourits
B. Mourits
Ove Vale
Warren
A Modern Remedy for Coughs Colds and Consumption
Dr Sheldon a New Discovery claims to cure coughs colds and consumption by addressing root trouble. Sold by Thomas Hand Peak Hall. Also notes new sixpenny postal note coming weeks with halfpenny charge per note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Thomas Hand
Peak Hall
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Taylor’s
A. W. Taylor & 60
General Merchants
Chas. F. Stephens
Bonnington
Solutions
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