Diversion channel under construction in rugged river gorge
A feature article details the early phase of a major river diversion project in the mountains. Workers faced extreme cold and dangerous terrain as they built stone walls and a diversion channel, with massive granite blocks hauled by hand and new waterworks designed to supply Sydney and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ynow
Jack Citt
Cour
Puldin
Black Andrew
Winler
Krows
Sydney
Ite
Bern
Co & Nolgnt
Ught 4S & Bottler
Mary Miles
Quince Gov
Audi
Lew
Public Works
Athe Dattom
Touweon & Au
Thi Wen
Great Murrumbidgee Dam works progress praised
The article reports rapid construction of a large dam and water channels at Barren Jack and Narrandera area with 48 men at work. It notes cost estimates around £606d, rail and paving costs, and future plans for irrigation and settlement, including a public demonstration farm near Narrandera.
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Su Rim
Smith
Tbe
Guondal
Warren Jack City
Thas
Murrumbidgee
Woodradaghes
Yass
Coaningham
Snda
Aels
Americas
Goomdah
Uber Turseg
Gael
Matern
Barres
Speer
Ives
Leo
Amy Calla
Barren Jack
Mayoh
Nat Pelu
Murrumbidgee River
Berembed
Wale
Chanoel
Bundigerie
Fareher
Asia
Woolshed Point
Narranders
Gunbay
Bourke in Darkness Dust and Grasshoppers
A terrible dust storm struck Bourke on Saturday afternoon. Residents barred windows as the red glare appeared and darkness invaded the town. Dust obscured all sight, causing property damage including the Salvation Army Barracks. A krasshopper plague followed on Sunday, with moving swarms from the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourke
Digestive Remedies Featured in Local Notice
A damaged OCR notice mentions Hay Beopita committee and Hillgrove and Long Creek, with references to Digestive Tables and stomach relief products. It notes a longstanding interest in remedies for indigestion and gastrics, including Giomech Treshieg as a claimed cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brereten-at
Deat Zee
Nsw
Hlann
Labor Candidates Dispute at Conference Amid Disorder
A Labor conference at Tradas Hall debated candidate selection for parliamentary and municipal elections. Delegates clashed over age and residency rules, executive powers, and the right to withdraw a candidate, with heated exchanges and calls for order amid long interruptions and protests.
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Tradas Hall
Godburn-sired
Sydney
Brant
Vencue
Wis
Wagen Plb.l
Disorder at Elections Conference Ends With Adjournment
The conference dissolved into disruption as Mr. Flowers and Mr. Quinnen clashed with the chair over conduct and seating. The chair warned removal if disorder continued, and the session finally adjourned to 10:30 p.m. with talks resuming later.
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Mr. Wolman
O Ther
Mr. Kae
Mr. Flowers
Enation
Hae
Stuart Robertson
Anaris
J. Quisnen
Tirwoody
Ran
Fawn
Roberson
Quinnen
Man & Hart
Robertson
Hac
Ondurman
Lamand
Figen
Quingen
Mr. Quinnen
Lamond
Rowing Carnival Marks Leichhardt Club Regatta Event
The Leichhardt Rowing Club hosted its annual carnival on Iron Cove last Saturday afternoon. Spectators watched from Radcliffe to fond as crews from Sydney and Leichhardt vied for Metropolitan Cup honors. The Maiden Rights race featured notable crews including Lio Aronaewing and Leichhardt, with Leichhardt taking victory by three lengths amid a strong southerly breeze.
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Leichhardt Rowing Club
Iron Cove
Premiace
Radd
Fond
Nox
Lio Aronaewing
Jntersale
Durlig
Rael Coolest
Parttes Dbolig Sydney
Lelchbarde Hemullas
AK. Nash
Waite Hares
Toland Wharf—Mercantile
Pisg
Fr. Calcratt
R. Otcaeny Lavy
M.clure
A. HL. Heath
J. B. Neville
A. B. Buckland
Srnney
PF. Bullen Patrokw
Tula Tec
Birkenhead Point
Baker
Bowh. Elliott
Colting
PG. Baker
J.beaumont
PF. Souter
W. Jones
Bamture
J. Stall Show
CS Alum
Touoe
J Mare
Reddenland Wharf
W. Hephurn Thow
J. Beaumont
W. Irish
J. Siewart
Monigbna
A. E. Gallins
Rate
J. B. Baker
How
C. J. Wood
WJ Jones
FF Irvine
H. Willams
F_ Rogers
FG Baker
N. J. Marr
Turmoil Over Textile Trade Policy Shocks Manufacturers
Fragmented OCR text shows a heated debate over dress goods transport and tariffs. Mentions Ahmedin Mecene and Ketel Mounie, with references to belts, snapper, funnels, and manufacturing lines. The passage reflects industry concerns about regulations and enforcement affecting production and trade.
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Wasa
Castal Aireelinne
Owe Ahmed
Mecene
Pawnshop Threatens Shootout At Balmain Vicinity
A pawnbroker Solomon in Balmain's Muliim Street faced a nighttime disturbance when a blackfellow entered the shop, pulled a revolver, and threatened his wife and servant before fleeing. Police pursued the suspect, who claimed he came to pawn the weapon and was detained for questioning after the revolver was found on him. The episode caused barricades and alarm among bystanders.
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Solomon
Muliim
Balmain
Noris
Tumars
Blackfellow
Reria Oy Az
Watch and Clock Trade Urges Duty Cuts in Sydney Petition
A Sydney petition from watch and clock traders asks the Senate to reduce duties on timepieces. Signatories state costs rise for consumers and note limited local manufacturing, urging a cut to 10 percent to aid the industry.
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Sydney
W. G Tair
Ellswbeth-street
Senate
Propert
Wpgu
X Century Wu
Che Putin
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Heroes OF Labor
Samach M'Caurhey
Nett Yance
Semuel
Cver
Tr Br
Mr Geo. Tobert Hirtee
Hay Beepita! Committee
Hillgrove
Long Creek
LABOR
MR. Mgowen
THE
O'Sullivan Alliance
Dall
He Lamond
Lamocd
Riley
Mr. Riley
Lee Rove
Darling Harbor
Mr. Lee
Holman
Mr. Holmag
Rae
Qulonen
Tae
Tims
Ras
Whit Shotder
Inala Drewn
Erjed Ou
Jadiea
Mr. Rae
Holmen
Mr. Rotman
Mme
Weil
Annandale
Stecton
Cameron
Coben
Caton
Rash
MLC
Mela
Mr. Mataas
Kas
Ater
Angus & Cootse
Watchmakers
Opticians
Vet
Hoyal Arcade
Berometer
Q.V
Marken
Leichhardt Club's
Mark Foy’s
Setuin
Yas Ee
Mater
Aid Ao A
Tan
Win Howe
Avntel ET
Gouin
Hove
Mary
Id. i. Marshall
Wynyard Square
A. Hall and Company
George-Strest
Mick Simmons
Pare Statecroe
Sbivkelm Seewneeral Ai
Repid
Thin Seer
Sn RN
Saint Ly Owe
Fein Pals
Eee Et Rireer
Bert
Eot
Roma
Wemrurk
Pepa Geemeeres
Posey
Drm
Jey Becton
Cong
Tere
Wain
Asa Lee
Owen
Golo Menioa
Terreme
Haymarket
Rowley Sewing Machines
Victoria
Beatet
Cenault
Spencer Nolan
Pitt-Street
London
Davidson &0
Oxford Street
Clarence-St
David Grant & CO
Proemynroina Oc
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