Watering the Thirsty West in Irrigation Efforts
A detailed report from Pasco on irrigation works and water channels at a west coast station. Inspectors led by Samuel NP Canghev review the grand water project, noting irrigation of 59,000 acres, the use of water from Murmiri Wideor, and planned drainage to feed grain and grass lands. The piece highlights government support, agricultural potential, and a future visit to Yanco for continued assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Aon Apts
Santh Pasco
Herrin
Mann
Moren
Voxforsaziy
Aiuriere
Turk
Vacunent
Urea
Atlanta
Witson
Anor Tun
Turin
Tvtma
Samuel Yeangey
Irs
Grasdeun
North
Yanco
Nori Yanco
Pamlog
Yram Thy Aris
Samuel
Mindel Stalinary
Kent
M.stelking
Samuel Haw
Biz Ramuel NP
Canghev
Yanca Horner
Murres
Startling discoveries on fruit pests impact New South Wales grower fight
Report in Monday's Evening News details a startling discovery about fruit fly in native plums. An expert from the Agricultural Department notes the pest appears in the Gosford district and measures are being taken to determine its extent and eradication methods. The issue rises amid debate on the Garden and Fruit Industry Act and its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilberling Pollefman
New South Wales
Othr
Tighi Mineen
Orchard Ols
Alea
Lion
Agrcultural Department
Gosford
Post
Torpedors
Joe Ewightore
Acriroliseal
Miron
Cbase
Contention Over Torpedo and Orchard Policy in Agriculture Debate
A heated discussion centers on torpedo numbers and potential disruption if introduced, with calls for stringent controls and emergency action. The Agricultural Department faces proposals to shift oversight to a fruit district and use traps to curb pests, while farmers abandon orchards and reduce orange production. Authorities defend current efforts and urge decisive steps to protect crops and industry.
Two Giants Liner Show At Melbourne Whirl of Ships
Melbourne observers noted two giant liners docked together at the river last week. The German steamer Groster durturst from Bremen and Southampton, and the White Star liner Afric from Liverpool and South Africa, drew crowds as they berthed side by side. The Afric, the larger vessel, operates mainly in the Atlantic trade when not carrying passengers for Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Inez
Dugsolar
Mort
Gresser Kurturst
Africat Deybresk
Port Melbourne
A Suspicious Swim For Liberty On the Lacreban
A Japanese sailor on the Lacreban made a bid for liberty by climbing to the deck, escaping to a raft, and attempting to swim away. He was recovered by the Gordon launch, exhausted and benumbed, and was taken to Williamstown naval hospital for treatment before being handed to local police. The incident follows prior discipline and ongoing inquiries.
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Wiloe
Gordon
Drighton
W. H Walker
Toureh
Williamstown
Naval Cayol
Williamstown Police
Lavarkans
Trhimumia
Severn Okie Oen
Commonwealth
Fae
Melbourne
Aye Ann
Gorkne
Winson's Bay
Jmmosa
Political Labor League sparks revolt over torpedo bo jm plan
The piece reports on NSW Labour League tensions led by Mrs Flanagen opposing a torpedo boat project and a prophetic drawing of Australia’s first Board of Advice. It notes aggressive criticism of fruit fly controls, inspections, and native fruit threats to orchards, with debates about government inspections and duties of authorities amid broader public interest in agricultural policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Sphere
N.S.W
Political Labor League
Flanagen
Australian Board of Advirsity
Ambulance Work At Vaucluse Organized
Residents of the Municipality of Vaucluse formed a branch of the St John Ambulance Brigade with Superintendent Mr Layton Sergeant Mn Layton Corporal Mr Jones Hon Secretary Mr F P Kelly Hon Treasurer Mr H Sorton and Dr C W Reid the honorary officer. The first drill was held on Monday evening with a good muster of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaucluse
St John Ambulanes Brigade
Mn Layton
Jones
F.P. Kelly
H. Sorton
C. W. Reid
Homn
Ropeworks Picnic at Cabarita Honors Tenth Annual Outing
Australian Rope Works employees enjoyed the tenth annual picnic at Cabarita hosted by A Forsyth and Company Limited. The event featured sports and an afternoon lunch in the pavilion. John Forsyth announced plans for a world trip to study improvements in manufacturing to benefit the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Rope Works
A. Forsyth and Company, Limited
Cabarita
Rming
Fim
John Forsyth
Election of Mayors in Marrickvilina and Canterbur y
A chaotic local election report describes Alderman Henson winning the mayoralty in Marrickvilina after a drawing of lots and a special meeting in Hunter’s HMS. Canterbury Council appointed J E Dreper as temporary mayor and Willoughby elected Alvrmas Baller as mayor amid contested rolls and disputed results.
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Henson
Marrickvilina
Mpeoyn Eloal
Grawig Tota
Hensoo
E. M. Bettewee
Canterbury Counel
J. E Dreper
Aderman McUllard
Willoughbry
Balley
Robey
Alvrmas Baller
Ecaumell
Timber Yard Strike Casts Shadow Over Labor Talks
Reports from Wentworth Park and the joining of casual laborers at Union Box and Packing Case Company Annandale and Austral Timber Pyrmont show widening unrest. A deputation from the casuals was to meet the Employers' Association at the A J S Bank Chambers George Street with possible strike actions if negotiations fail.
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Camal
Hmber
Lkely
Saw Mille Wan
Wentworth Park
Union Box and Packing Case Company
Annandale
Austral Timber Company
Pyrmont
Waila Finzen
Employers’ Association
A.J.S. Bank
George-street
City
Predictions From Mme de Thebes About 1908 Europe
The piece reports a French fortune teller Mme de Thebes predicting 1908 will bring political and natural upheavals in France’s neighbors. It notes expected cracks in the German Empire and discord in Belgium while foreseeing relative English calm and no European war signs.
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France
Mme. de l ‘Tuabes
Germany
de Thebes
Phanton
Belgium
Mma. de ‘Thebes
Engivat
Mme. de Thebes
Export of Sheep and Reconstruction Talks Stir NSW News
The report notes Mesura and Wm Cooper and Nephewslave purchasing a ram that won a grand prize at the NSW Sheepbreeders show for a South American client. The ram was shipped from Sydney by steamship Marama to New Zealand for onward dispatch to South America. Shipbuilders Sir James Laing and Lone claim unpaid funds and eye reconstruction measures. A Hartley Cove public meeting discussed appointing a preacher and shale mine sites while customs officials in Sydney processed reported sums totaling 690.377 with £27K attributed to various accounts and authorities.
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Mesura
Wm. Cooper
James Laing
Lone
Sunderland
Hartley
Gnyuiailon
Ally
Sydney
Agpardl
Mary
Ethority
Sition
Tempoverr
New Utopian Experiments and Failing Colonies Across History
The article surveys historic socialist experiments in communal living from Owen’s New Lanark to Orbiston New Harmony Indiana and Queenwood England. It notes repeated failures due to capital, governance, and social frictions, citing figures like Jeremy Bentham and Upton Sinclair and noting Helicon Hall’s blaze and Paraguay settlement collapse.
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New York
Souk Pole
Toplg
Exaryanan
Wil & South
Repillie
Wil
Jeremy Bentham
Carrners
Owen
Lanark
House of Commons
Orbiston
New Hartony
Indiana
Kirkup
Socratiam
Urial
Biehldeath
New Harmony
Sho Wen
Horace Greeley
Glasgow
Abram Combe
Ralahine
County Clare
Haise
Hnimeelt
Erith
Queenwood
Hansom
Wala
Harmony Hall
Parageay
Australie
King Edward Visits Brighton Amid Incognito Respite
Fragmentary report notes King Edward lingering incognito at the Duke of York residence in Brighton. Vague lines mention a stem pipe burst aboard a French battleship Jeanne d Arc off Rabat on the Moroccan coast, with crew scalding reported. A separate item accuses a railway officer of impeding service by refusing to show a wicket, delaying a train on December 9.
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Edward
Duke of Pte
Brighton
Jeanne d’Arc
Rabat
Mococco
Font
Emery Banat
Penrith
Ted
Wlsernt
Fragmented Mail Schedule Notes From Port City
A jumble of nautical and city transit items lists various destinations like Auckland Pat New Britain and New Guinea along with vessel names and times. The text also references water quality concerns and a water board inquiry about discoloration of water from a main on Daniel Street Leichhardt.
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Mala
G.P.D
Valparaiso
Newcastle
Dew of Maina
Auckland
Eth. NB
Alvert
Mabuka
Pat
Hwauratou
Rarwonga
Tahiti
Manapouri
New Britain
Cirmun New Guinea
Manila
Dapap
Brisbane
Deingoa Bay
Bast London
Eva Capetown
Adelaide
Strahan
Zevhan
Northwest Coast
Tasmania
Selbourne
Water and Everage Board
White
Daniét-street
Leichhardt
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North Yanco
THE
Demonstration Party
Watson/s
Andre Auge
Sydney Harbor
Tabares Company
Orchardiete
Urgrenae
Loe
Alan
Colatly
Agricultural Department
Ste
Anderson
Carnleus
von Chatchest
Alec
Atar
Ropeworks
Iit
Aner
Crown Studios
George ST
Walter Meray
Ragifien Lessee
Tighest
L. I. Flegeltaub
London
Optician
Syuinet
Cropley
I Superior
Grace Kid Lane
Jobnw Cropley « Sons
Cropsey Shoe
Haymariat
Sriney
Underwood
John Sands
George ST. Sydney
RICHD
LIPP
Carl Ronisch
ECKE
Broadwood
Brinsmead
Feurich
Bechstein
Wilmer
ESTEY
Victor
Esdatle
Best Makers
British Piano Depot
Barrack ST
Savings Bank
J. L. Marshall
Wymyare Square
Mark Foy's
Shainie
Geil
Ile Aisin
Stoipere
Air Caynnear
Villally
Bert Stractive Wal Iil
Agnems Eyring
Fulton Lagarereen
Ares
TVRPY
San UY Fuse Wien
TANG
Mennomenen
Fem
Artraman Seeastion
Pitas Cementer
Wroe
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