Forest Afforestation Plans for Western New South Wales
The Royal Commission report on Western Lands warns that timber depletion harms Crown revenue and asks for practical sylviculture. It outlines state forest reserves, town commons planting, private efforts, and leaseholder schemes to establish systematic afforestation in the arid western plains, with irrigation and water conservation as vital supports.
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Ganmain
Royal Commission
Buckhardt
Arabia
New South Wales
Messrs. Chaffey Brothers
Mildura
Victoria
Renmark
South Australia
New England
Monaro
Western Plaina
Darling
Australia
Far West
Forest Department
Western Division
Prince Edward At Lessons
Little Prince Edward of Wales shows sturdy character and dislikes arithmetic. He objects to math, saying multiplication is vexation. He walks from the table toward the corner, saluting the tutor with a soldierly retreat amid the day's lessons.
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Prince Edward
Wales
England
Tiny World Art Sells as Flemish Artist Reveals Smallest Painting
A Flemish artist claims to have produced the smallest painting in the world. The work depicts a miller on stairs bearing a grain sack, near a terrace with a horse, cart, and peasants. The scene, painted on a grey corner of a blackboard, reveals remarkable precision under a microscope.
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London Gazette
Gazette
Home Office
London Underground Arteries and the City’s Deep Foundations
A long discussion on London underground tunnels and the impact of urban tunneling on famous structures. It cites St Pauls, the Bank, Mansion House, and the District Railway, explaining how London clay and silty layers react to tunnels and suggesting depth thresholds to avoid water ingress and settlement. It describes notable tunnels and the Bank Corner subway opened in 1900, linking Central London lines and providing access with lifts at the Royal Exchange area.
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Central London
Two- O'sullivan
London
Brompton
Piccadilly Circus
Charing Cross
Euston
Hampstead
Wren
Alte
Pew
Old London
St Paul's
Bank of England
Mansion House
Smith, Paynes
Smith's Bank
B. Leslie
Sir John Wolfe Barry
Leslie
London County Council
Sydney
St. Paul's
Queen Victoria Street
Blackfriars Bridge
Chatham and Dover
Bubul
Waterloo and
City
Regent Circus
Bank Corner
Royal Exchange
Thieadneedle Street
Cornhill
Nestle's Milk
William-street
Walbrook
Princes-street
South London
Waterloo
Thames
Metropolis
Barking
Crossness
Metropolitan Railway
Paddington
Farringdon Streets
Metropolitan District Railway
Outer Circle
Central London Electric Railway
Prince of Wales
Shepherd's Bush
Uxbridge-road
Oxford-Street
Holborn
Newgaute-street
Cheapaida
Somers Clarke
Dean and Chanter
Underground railways threaten Saint Paul's foundations
A long report reviews how the London underground network and sewers beneath the city threaten the ground upon which Saint Paul’s Cathedral stands. It notes nearby tunnels, railways, and proposed lines within hundreds of feet of the dome, warning of earth movements and water drainage changes.
Free old ring and garnet perfume offer from National Supply Co
A damaged advertisement offers a free solid old ring with a genuine garnet as a bonus gift. The notice promises no duty or charges, shipping paid, and a returnable perfume if not sold. It cites National Supply Co at 738 Pitt St Sydney for response and mentions favorable testimonials.
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Gould
Eepenesee ‘Dept. National Supply CO
Pitt St
Sydney
S.W
Coronation prep at Westminster Abbey activates galleries
Westminster Abbey will begin preparations in early April for the coronation. Seats will be removed and heavy timber galleries raised in the north and south transepts to provide best views. A platform will extend from sanctuary steps for the throne and ceremonial obeisances by nobles in single file.
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Westminster Abbey
Honors At The Coronation Rumors Rise In London
London gossip links Earl Spencer Sir William Harcourt and Lord Salisbury to honors for the Coronation with a possible dukedom for Salisbury and a marquessate for Lord Cadogan on retirement. The Duke of Fife may receive special distinction while a new Order is denied amid royal opposition to many decorations.
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Lkely
London
Birmingham Post
Earl Spencer
Williame Harcourt
Lord Salisbury
Lord Cadogan
Ireland
Duke of Fife
Supply list for Discovery South Pole ship commissariat
The South Pole ship Discovery carried a £5000 supply bundle for the commissariat. It included 6000 lb soup, 7000 lb fish, 18 000 lb roast beef and mutton, 42 000 lb other meats, 4500 lb bacon, 11 500 lb vegetables, 5000 lb concentrated foods, 6000 bottles and 4000 lb dried fruits, 6000 lb cheese, 42 000 lb flour, 40 000 lb biscuits, plus luxuries such as 10 000 bottles of champagne and spirits, 1800 lb tobacco, fresh Devonshire cream, and various urns.
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Commissariat Department
South Pole
Discovery
Four Years Ill Health and Remarkable Recovery Told
Mrs Susan Bastock of 72 Bay Street Glebe Sydney recounts a long illness during which severe headaches sleeplessness and weakness plagued her after a premature confinement She credits Clementa Tonic with restoring her health and energy enabling a return to her duties and daily life She notes improved digestion eyesight strength and sleep and urges others to consider the remedy based on her experience with her large family and health rebound.
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Star
Susan Bastock
Bay Street
Glebe
Sydney
Codl
Clemens
Statutory Declaration Containing Claims About Clements Tonic
Ti Bulan Bastock declares a four paragraph illness and cure account by Clements Tonio. He notes no payment and asserts truth under an New South Wales act. the tonic is not cure all and does not claim miracles.
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Bulan Bastock
Tl Hayntreet
Glabs
Sydney
New South Wales
Clements Tonio
Government
Clements Tonic
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Bank of England Corner
Hammersmith
Islington
King's Road
Piccadilly
Dowsee
Corporation of London
Godliman-street
Waterloo and City
Central London Railway
Bow Church
Mr. Clarke
Thomas Law
Glebs
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