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Newspaper
Penshurst Free Press
Location
Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
2
An article from Earner and Grazer stresses winter fodder crops for dairy cattle to prevent losses and support dairy industry. It notes dangers from poor pasture, urges summer preparations, and mentions local events and auctions including Thornton Palmer & Co. sales and a Poultry Society formation in Warriambook.
A small party of British scouts near Plitsand was surrounded by about 200 enemy soldiers. They broke through with eight enemy killed or wounded. The British party suffered four killed and wounded.
The youngest son of ex President Kruger surrendered to the British to save his property. He acted to protect assets during the conflict and comply with occupying authority.
In the House of Representatives Premier informs Mr Willis negotiations proceed with the Imperial Government on a tariff and shipping service accord. Mr McColl moves clause 58 to allow fortification of Australian wines only with pure wines. Mr Kingston opposes. Amendments pass 85 to 8. Senate discussion follows on the measure.
The debate centers on pension expenses and the value of the badge, with Mr Pesook and Mr Irving as focal points. The discussion touches on federal tariff expectations and allocates concern to age pensions while criticizing plans seen as costly.
President Roosevelt states he will devote attention to the late President Tienda policy and will not stand for the presidential election in 1904. The remark underscores a shift in political priorities and a potential change in upcoming race plans.
Wat correspondev reports the French manguvees of Danzie as inferior to British scouting. The Quadrille Assembly held a fortnightly dance with unusual turnout, and many events note social clubs, concerts, and local footballers facing Mt Gawler with locals proving superior.
A Melbourne style recounts the Hamilton P. & A. Society annual show with protests, weather talk, and court remarks. It notes gate takings questioned, a school teacher scandal, railway matters, and strong shows in sheep cattle and dairy stock, praising overall progress and local industry.
A long list of prizes and exhibits at Devon Park fair outlines champions in livestock and poultry, with prices, exhibitor names, and lot numbers. Entries include prize hens, ewes, and hand sewing, plus cataloged crafts and household goods from local families and firms.
The town notes ongoing influenza illness rising again with patients advised to rest and eat nourishing foods. Peter Gardiner of Carnmut suffers a painful accident injuring a hoof, likely ending his work. An extraordinary growth near Lad eos section is mentioned as winter worsens stock conditions.
Amid chaos following President McKinley’s death, crowds mourn and unrest grows. The report notes rising tensions across towns with limited supplies and scarce official guidance, while economic strains persist and public calm struggles to return.
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