Figures and plans swirl in drought era town notes
The report covers varied local matters from the Narrandera Mechanics Institute seeking an allowance from the Municipal Council for tools to the Yass Mechanics Club debating rate relief. It mentions plans for a model suburb in Young, football injuries on the Richmond River, and rising livestock losses with cattle and sheep dying in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narranders Mechanics’ Institute
Yass Mechanics' Committee
Tribune
Mauidra
World record noted in Mangatana shed shearing tally
In Mangatana Messrs Franklin’s shed four men tallied 1212 Romney sheep in nine hours, a likely world record for machine shearing. Vella led with 381, Stewart 335, Cope 316, Berkenshaw 200. last year Vella set a 347 mark, with 361 now claimed as the latest peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Franklin
Mangatana
W. Vella
G. Stewart
S. Cope
Berkenshaw
Matanmau
R. B. Totmas
Omatano
Vella
Riahaeuwa
Improved Rabbit Shin Demand and Beet Rates Rise
Market notes show Winchcombe Carson and Ltd reporting stronger demand for rabbit shin and higher beet prices, with limited purchases of other grades. Prices drifted up to 78d per weight unit for first incoming stock and shelving for aged racks noted. but overall trade appears tentative amid mixed demand and weak pen stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe
Carson
Sydney
Local Machinery Oil Suppliers Face Tight Market
A fragmented trade summary notes suppliers including Alte Laval and other brands, with references to gear oils and lubricants. The piece mentions manufacturing names, distribution by street address, and hints at quality concerns and competition amid market pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alte Laval
Cyeum Separninn
Kisephsos
Cures for Chronic Skin Irritation Promised by DOA
An advertisement cites Foster Mo Civilian Co of 74 Pitt Street offering an ointment claimed to cure a severe skin irritation after years of trial with other remedies failing. A customer testimonies long lasting relief and urges buyers to ensure they receive DOA products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin
Down
Teenwuler
Steenboopere
Sid
Ronerpi
Foster
Civilian Co
Pitt Street
The Danger of Chilly Mights and Pep Tablets
An early 20th century advertorial extols Peps tablets for throat chest and lung ailments. It claims the British remedy soothes inner breathing tissues and prevents bronchial infection, presenting Pep as the safest domestic medicine priced 1/6 and 8 per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Street Lighting Reforms in England During Wartime
Readers see England adopting street lighting improvements amid wartime shortages. A system using steel cables and central lamps reduces street obstruction and maintenance while police and military guards secure installations. The article blends wartime efficiency with evolving urban style and references to luxury fashion and poetic imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Austran
Wailding
Goulburn Special Sale Report By W H Wheatley
Goulburn special sale reports strong attendance as cattle and sheep moved in brisk demand. Cattle sold in splended condition with prices for cows, steers, and calves varying. overall proceeds totaled 17,031. Young stock and ewes were in high demand while crossbreds fetched lower rates. Next sale planned at Goulburn on Thursday 7th May 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Wheatley
Goulbarn
Leanaite Test Value Fit in Windle Farm Nursery
A fragmented notice references Leanaite and Windle farm entities with a mention of a 4 year old grower in Sydney. Names appear garbled, but indicate a local agricultural or nursery context with a person and place tied to a farm setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanaite
Wuksome
Carmo Fdas
Sydney
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Town Planning Association
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House of Distinction
ARE
Hayes & Russell, Ltd
John Byrne
Wiston
John RY
Propriet
Queanbeyan and District
End, Ayliffe
D. Nolan, Jakers and Repaire
Ayliffe —_ Nolan
Post Office
Queanbeyan
Goulburn Special
Clements Tonic Ltd
M. McGregor
Aramount
Donnelly Bros
ALLY
Btock & Station Agents
Bungendore
Action Halen
Icalates Ferma
Mawk
New South Water
A. A. Hilton
Fallick’s
Potiri
Risisto
Anthony Horderns
Anthony Hordern & Sons, Limited
Brickfield Hil
Hill, Clark & Co., Limiten
Od Ih
Haya
Uae
Wemwsox
Butchers
Auburn Street
Goulburn
Hill Clark & Co., Ltd
NEW Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency CO. Ltd
Stoney
Emmitte ST
H. A. Barraclough Limited
Vice-Regula Opticians
George Street
Seay
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