Lands Department Report Details Year of Settlement Growth
The Lands Department report to June 30 highlights strong settlement progress in the Grafton district, with 3 560 943 acres reserves notified and 3 524 675 acres revoked. It notes forest reserves opened for selection, increased land availability, and a rise in residential holdings to 1905. Conditional purchases surged with 3723 applications and 615 795 acres, while reductions in homestead and settlement lease activity occurred. The Myall Creek Estate closer settlement shows 138 of 139 farms taken up and 392 people maintained, with crops and improvements valued at £22 932. The Gobbogembalin and Namar estates resumption and continued town land sales are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Lands
Grafton
Forestry Boards
Teo
Myall Creek
Namar
Sale of Pilliga land prep to attract settlers and water bore yields
The report notes price drops in country land and leases while focusing on bringing Pilliga scrub country under permanent occupation. Plans include clearing farm areas to attract settlers, a successful water bore at 2001 feet, and ample drift water. Government netting to farmers has aided small landholders, with 375 miles of 36 inch and 2056 miles of 42 inch delivered. Revenue rose to £1,855,252 and expenditure exceeded estimates by £19,013 with forestry and survey costs driving the overrun.
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Public Works Department
Cpth
Department
Western Land Board Office
Burraga Copper Mine To Resume On A Larger Scale
Tut Lloyd Mine will restart operations on November 1 with a larger force. Typically employing about 500 men, the current low copper price and wood scarcity necessitate economical operations. Present labor in town plus 80 additional laborers will be required to run the mine.
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Tut Lloyd
Ancient Clock Unearthed From Cornwall Heirloom
Ballarat East watchmaker Mr. Rk Hepasox notes a grandfather clock made by Benjamin Andrew of St Austell Cornwall dated between 206 and 300 years ago. The piece, brought to Cornwall by Mr. Thomas dairyman and restored by Mr Hod, stands eight feet tall with a brass dial and ornate carvings. Several Cornish miners and curious locals examined the relic which now runs with excellent time.
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Rk. Hepasox
Ballarat East
Melbourne
Benjamin Andrew
St. Austell
Cornwall
Thomas
Hod
Oameres
Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
Stop It A neglected cough or cold may lead to bronchial or lung trouble. Dy Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs Colds and Conaum affords perfect accuracy from serious of a cold. Small dose pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed For sale by Thos Hand Penk Hill.
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Sheldon
Thos, Hand
Penk Hill
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Lands Department
Donald
Noves Bros
Pitt &J
Sydney
Brisbane
Perth
Dunedin
Gleason Brothers
Wlver
Australia
Spormons
SAM Peach & Sons
Nottingham
England
Peak Hill
Sidney Wildie
Peak Hill Parkes
Narromine and
Dubbo Coaches
United Empire
Post Office
the Bulletin
HIS Majesty's
Ball
Privy Council
King's Counsel
Tattersall's Golden
G.P.C
Pitt, Son & Badgery, Ltd
Burraga
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