Mr. Browns Speech on NSW Land and Wealth Gaps
Mr T Browns speech at Penk Hill last week quoted figures on land alienation in New South Wales and wealth distribution. He cited 6 537 930 acres in total alienated across 60 427 holdings from 1 to 400 acres and 722 holdings of 10 000 acres and up totaling 22 830 261 acres. Wealth data showed 1 004 with 50 000 pounds or more, 1 130 with 25 000 to 50 000, 8 719 with 5 000 to 25 000, 123 605 with 2 000 to 5 000, 61 286 with under 200, and 553 466 with no property. Half the State’s wealth was held by fewer than 4 000 people.
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Sreaxrya
Penk Hill
Brown
New South Wales
Attacked by a Devil Fish off Erqui Bay
French fishermen recount a terrifying encounter in Erqui Bay as they hauled a drag net and lifted at least 1500 huge octopi. The creatures clung to the vessel, sailors were poisoned by tentacles, and the crew cut the cable and sacrificed the net to prevent capsizing.
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Erqui Bay
France
Land parcels available in multiple districts this December and January
Land listings show several parcels across Wellington Curra Gordon 1490 acres and 580 acres for living at prices 1 21 per acre, available 2 January 1907. Parkes Currajong 4 acres available 27 December in Ashburnhany. Bathurst districts 625 and 914 acres available 20 December. Molong The Gap 200 acres graz ing at 12s 4d per acre, available 20 December. Mudgee Wilpinsong 40 acres available 20 December. Aylestone 420 acres available 24 January 1907.
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Wellington Land
Curra
Gordon
Parkes
Rish Currajong
Ashburnhany
Bathurst
Molong
Parish
the Gap
County
Mudgee
Wilpinsong
County Phillip
Aylestone
Death at a Wellington Musical Event
The Wellington Gazette reports the sudden death of Mr Casey during a complimentary musical evening at the Church of England Schoolroom. He collapsed while dancing with a female partner, fell backward onto his outstretched hand, and died despite quick aid. The town laments a bright young life cut short.
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The
Wellington
British-Australian journal seeks 00 agricultural laborers
A British-Australian journal has accepted the challenge to supply agricultural laborers for Australia. Mr Coghlan announces the journal advertises for men willing to emigrate to Australia once work is guaranteed.
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Australia
Coghlan
The Town of the Cow in Midnight Mischief
A humorous verse recounts a nocturnal cow raid disrupting neighbors, breaking pots and hats, gnawing trousers, and causing a chaotic scene. The animal roams freely, prompting comments about railway delays and officials granting liberty to roam, as laughter turns into exasperation at town life.
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Billy
Blazes
Harmas
Miners' Rights Expire in December List
A fragmented notice lists miners’ rights expiring during December. Names include Henry Stain, William Meadwell, Gun Young, Schofield, C. H. Ingoldby, A. C. Mead, Franci Mond, M. Jackson, Dean, Albert Dean, Ada Wythes, and Jos. Parr among others, with Cadegon and related notes. The text is a partial OCR excerpt detailing renewal or expiration actions for coal mining claims.
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Henry Stain
Mead
Schofield
C.H
Ingoldby
A. C. Mead
Franci Mond M. Jackson
Juno
Dean
Albert
Ada Wythes
Wythesdas
Jos
The English Church Proposed Change of Title
The Anglican Church Congress may spark a push to rename the Church of England to reflect Australian aims. Leaders privately discuss options such as National Church of Australia amid strong episcopal disagreement. No decision before congress. in some states law changes could be needed.
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Church of England
Commonwealth
Church of
Weak Backs and a Magnetic Remedy Claim
An old advertisement promotes Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Lintment as the permanent fix for back weakness and related pains. It blames strained back muscles rather than kidneys and promises immediate relief after a few small applications, claiming to restore strength and vigor. The ad notes the product is sold by Gilson Brothers.
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Sheldon
Gilson Brom
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Mr. T. Brown
Noyes Bros
Pitt Street
Sydney
Gibson Bros
Peak Hill
Shimose
Coombs
O. F. Stephens
Aledown
A. Foster
W. Clarke
Bogan Gate
Todd and Lowing
Contobolin
J. Peterson
Reulden Brasch
Hyde Park
Conncr
Oxford ST
Australasia
Panay
OWDER
Friend OF Humanity
Lidan
Lll
Myson
Haaulia
Martin
Queen Victoria Mtarkets
Enty
Prioha
Eney
I.O.N
Miners’ Rights
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