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Newspaper
Penshurst Free Press
Location
Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
3
Mr Harris of Castorton bought the store owned by Mrs McIntyre, with plans to greatly enlarge it. A fruit and confectionery shop also opened as Tahara Estate projects move forward. The local A.N.A. branch held a successful ball with about 60 couples. Me W Lang served as secretary.
A party of three local dogs attacked Konongwootong Creek Estate last week, killing 20 sheep and injuring 80 more, with 50 sheep lost to the meat price. The dogs were shot after following neighbors into the township. Local talk centers on meat prices and public comment. A photographer planned to visit for the aboriginal journal, and two New Zealand syndicate men visited about buying the estate but were too late. State Schools inspector McCrow visited, and Wannon Shire Council held a presidential dinner at Pitcher’s Coleraine Hotel after its monthly meeting. Dr Kirby was praised for his chairmanship and election as president. At Coleraine Court, a milk can dispute between Foley and Murtagh was settled with pay and return of the cans.
An Indian named Ganga Singh was cremated at the cemetery with friends and local residents in attendance. The ashes are to be sent to India for immersion in the River Ganges. Death occurred Friday with services on Sunday at Christ Church led by Canon Hayman, featuring a choir in ceremonial attire. The Hamilton Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s annual show will run Wednesday and Thursday at the local showgrounds, expected to attract large crowds. Exhibits include sheep, machinery, horses, poultry, dairy produce, fruit, jams, and needlework, with side shows and amusements planned. Entries exceeded 1,000. a golf match at the local links ended in a Benedicta victory.
At the Dundas Shire Council annual meeting in Armastrosg John Armstrong was elected President for the coming year with a 40 pound allowance. A letter from the Bishop of Lowan supported excluding country districts from the Factories Act. Due to bush damage and overdraft the shire will not undertake major works now. Tender from McDonald at £299 was accepted for Smoky Creek bridge. work may be deferred pending landowner approval.
A lively Wednesday night social by the Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society Penshurst branch drew forty to fifty couples to the Mechanics' hall. The event featured dancing to Webster and White, a grand supper, and praise for secretary Mr T Madigan. Delegates from A N A LO R M U L 0 F attended along with visitors from Hamilton Dunkeld Hawkeedale Kurvit and more.
A Victorian era summary discusses milking techniques, dairy worker practices, and the effect of fatigue on milk yield. It compares dairy production in Victoria with Irish and English markets, noting butter prices, export values, and the rise of butter processing factories turning butter into oil.
Rifle shooting yesterday among junior members of the club occurred under steady conditions. The distances were 200 yards per target with a single shot per rack. The following scores were recorded for the day.
A reader from the North-Kiast district describes a method for daily milk records to track each cow. It emphasizes quick weighing, noting results, and using a glass-front tray to record yields. The system aims to simplify record keeping and ensure accurate totals for each animal.
D J Walshe auctioneer and stock and station agent lists sale of Action Balec land at Beek. Parcel described with penalties and conditions. Includes terms of sale and contact details.
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