Tomingley District Farming and Racing Notes
A travelling reporter details drought conditions near Tomingley, with Bogan Road blocked and Bulgandramine wool sent to Parkes. He notes 400 acres of prime wheat at Mr. McCudden’s farm, a trotting stallion named Rook Hoon, and mares from Camnock Parkes and Trundle. Graftonelle, owned by W. A. Byrne, is viewed as a potential Caulfield Cup contender. several local farms are wired for fencing. The piece mentions rabbit control debates, grazing at W. E. Tink’s block, and Mr. Castor’s Riding candidacy for Uimbrobungie Shire.
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Bogan Road
Parkes
Leer
J.P. McCudden
Navromine
Dubbo
Ponk Hill
Price
Peeve
Graftondelle
W. A. Byrne
Tomingley
Sydney
Wellington Fairview
Bendigo
Mentone
Moonee Valley
Victoria
W. E. Tink
Tink
Danyer
Labour Party
McGifford
John Dowdell
Nurromine
Steinwedel
Tubs
Farter
James Carter
Junr
Lis
Jonathan
Nino
Castor
Record Sale Report From Goulburn Yard Incident
Me W H Woevtry of Gollan reports a large yarding loss after a collapse at Goulburn yards this week. About 600 yards were affected as the event unfolded, with all yardings gutted in under two and a half hours, a notable instance in local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. W. HH. Woevtry
Gollan
Goulburn
It Dazzles the World Nowvery It Tiviline Halved
A fragmented review describes a mysterious contraption and advertised cures. The text mentions a fort, a theater, and quack claims by a Gibson Bros. line, with references to cold consumption and ineffective remedies.
Good Grooming Adopts Springtime Hair Care
A short column notes that springtime brings joy and contentment but also creates a challenge for women to maintain hair and scalp cleanliness. It emphasizes careful grooming as a remedy to seasonal changes affecting hair care routines.
Loss of a mare linked to oleander poisoning
A Parkes ExAauivack report states Mr. Robert Beaslay found a splendid mare dead in the Bow Ground after being healthy just before. It is suggested the animal died from eating oleander plants or seeds. The plant is noted as highly poisonous and dangerous to human life, warranting investigation.
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Parkes ExAauivack
Robert Beaslay
Bhow
Poultry Roaring as an Adjunct to Farming Lectures
Under Cumnock P and A Society auspices Mr W T Sherring outlined poultry roaring as a profitable farming adjunct. He argued a 20 acre plot with £20 capital can outperform wheat or sheep, with four years to a £300 position gain and net profits around 9s per unit. O M Ireland added that a well-made run could support 400 hens per acre, yielding about £160 yearly after expenses.
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Uyonk
Cumnock P
W.T. Sherringlain
O. M. Ireland
Old Bailliere List Reveals Western District Stations and Holdings
A 1866 Bailliere reference republished by Motona Exenesa catalogs Western district stations with owners, acreage, and live stock. Notable listings include Wallenhillen and Waterloo Plains both 10,000 acres owned by J N Gilmore with cattle rents. Dandaloo, Wandawondong, and Wandandong entries detailing occupiers such as Florent Martel and J Strahorn, capacities from 7000 sheep to 8000 sheep, cattle counts up to 640, and rental figures from £40 to £170 reappraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motona Exenesa
Bailliere
W. Gazerrzer
Wallenhillen
J. N. Gilmore
Waterloo Plaina
Genauagh
John Day
Tomingley
Juin Gilmore
Wandawondong
J Strahorn
Bogan West Ste
J. Aaron
Junior
Hores Bogan
Wellington
James Keenan
Buckinbach
John
A B Paterson
Dr Sheldon New Discovery at Home Cures Coughs
Thousands suffer exile seeking climate cures but Dr Sheldon presents a home remedy. The new discovery claims to cure coughs colds and all throat and lung diseases with guaranteed results. Sold locally by Gibson Bros.
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Sheldon
Dows
Gibson Brod
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Tomingley District
Suungel Ly
Gibson Bros
A.W. Taylor , CO
Chas, F. Stephens
Caswell Street
Peak Hill
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