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Newspaper
Penshurst Free Press
Location
Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
3
The fragmentary text records a meeting with mentions of motions to appoint a successor, discussion of engineers report on a bridge project, and a president advocating changes. It lists several names and locations, including Smokey Creek, Crumyhowne, and Wagnon bridge, with unclear roles and outcomes.
The budget outlines an estimated federation cost of £904,000 with projections near £300,000. Adjustments target state expenditure, customs, and excise duties, including a 10 to 20 percent ad valorem range and varied sugar duties. A £1,000,000 defense and post office funding ask is proposed with a sinking fund of £24,500,000. States gain £750,000 more than their share. new industry bonuses and a lean free list precede key tariff changes.
The Full Court hears an appeal under the Vermin Destruction Act 1890 regarding Robert Cox a farmer of Casterton. The court examines whether an owner is liable when a tenant in occupation obstructs compliance with a notice to destroy vermin on 310 acres in the Glenelg district.
A damaged OCR passage discusses a case where the owner had not acted against vermin and the court interprets terms of the order relating to entry on land. It notes the Crown’s authority to enter, potential for an order absolute, and a legal contest involving Davie and Morgan for Bolton.
The market report lists prices across dairy and produce lines. Prices include par semolina, barley, cheese, eggs, and butter with ranges for prime and good brands, noting export demand and dock egg terms.
Penshurst stock sale reports cattle on account for J O Brien and M C McLyon including forty year old heifers and forty two year old steers plus Illange rook and Merino wethers for James Ferguson and P L Colling. Ballarat live stock market lists fat cattle prices and prime bullsock bids with ranges.
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