Municipal Rating and Land Use Overcrowding Debate
Mr A D Mule argues that taxing land value rather than improvements could reduce land hoarding and overcrowding. He cites historic rural examples and urges reestablishing a natural order by removing land use restrictions that drive high prices. He notes Sydney’s suburbs hold abundant idle land while Redfern and Randwick show high density per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Mule
Cooper
Berry, Johnson
Botany
Randwick
Ure
Sydney
Redfern
Roodwick
Bes
Clerical changes across several parishes and appointments
Clerical changes list inductees and appointments across Mil mond Torwong Queenecitf Geelong and Townshire Parish. Rev J esrémen to Mil mond by Vicar General this week. Revs Tubman and Williams return to England resuming duties in Mackay and Queenecitf respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Esrémen
Milmond
Cengral
M. Dott
Rome
Torwong
Quewmslaed
F.C. Alderesn
Queenecitf
Pants
Geelong
Cap Ted
Marberten
R.A. Burcett
C. W. ‘Tomkins
Tubman
Ally finds teasats and the rates of the game on lead
The fragment discusses rates and improvements, noting a powerful influx of good housing and the impact of low values. It mentions a person who pulled down stums and rebuilt promptly, while rebuilding deterred for years and worsened unemployment for workers.
Universal Saturday Half Holiday Meeting Calls Suburban Relief
A Newtown Town Hall gathering discusses implementing a twelve real Saturday half-holiday across the metropolitan area. A Detroit merchant, citing Brisbane and Queens, argues against the plan, warning it would hurt suburban wage earners and small shopkeepers while boosting city monopolies and raising power costs.
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Newtown
Tetropolitan
Detriet
Queensians
Teson
Brisbane
Ergu Sh Alt
Stanat
Mining activity enlivens Cooma district prospects
In Cootamundra 188 miners see revival with Florance and Barkotsky claims near Yeo Yeo attracting an American buyer who may purchase their Wilms Provance and maigex. Boom on others boosts employment to around 190 while only a few work now. Boulburn reports Currawang coppering resuming under Captain W. Nags with Rew shaft slated for pumping and promising red slips. Green Swamp notes Robert's upper mine activity but low metal prices hinder pay. Donnybreck Gem shows promising ore and 40 tons ready for Joesl baltary. Major's Creek reef driving continues with well-timbered shafts and ground stoping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulburn
Tee Currawang
Wii- Nags
Green Swamp
Mite
Robert
Donnybreck
Joes
Baltary
Overcrowding and land value taxes reshape suburban growth
A detailed critique argues that taxing land values rather than improvements pressures higher land prices, slows urban expansion, and fosters overcrowding. It links policy to price rises, fewer homes, and a shift toward terraces near cities, warning of job losses and economic decline without municipal reform.
Row in Oyster Saloon Woman Seriously Injured at Leichhardt
At Giebo Police Court Timothy Kerins and Albert Dixon, both 19 laborers, were charged with assaulting Caroline Loaner at Parramatta Street Oyster Saloon in Leichhardt. Eyewitnesses described a bottle being thrown during a drunken quarrel, wounding Loaner. Dixon denied throwing the bottle.
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Leichhardt
Giebo
Timothy Kerins
Albert Dixon
Caroline Loaner
Bat Oyster
Parramatta
Herbert Westaway
Merris
Bottia
Dison
Dixon
Bim
Looney
Aloesith Kerige
Loader
Ces
Hadlett
Training Wild Animals and the Art of Domestication
A fragment from a 19th century column discusses handling young exotic animals and the careful principles required to train them. It cites Mr. Georges Wirth of Wirth Brothers and references local events in Town and at 0. T. Chillin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geores Wirth
Wirth Brothers
Aphid Cowartthes Barn Notification Not Clear
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a failed or unclear notification process involving individuals named Aphid Cowartthes and Weelth with scattered phrases about a setptes and pobuitird for analysis. The legible elements do not form a coherent event or outcome.
Ice Skating Season Opens With Busy Glassarium Tryout
The Ice skating season opened with a large Thursday practice at the Glassarium. Several hundred attendees enjoyed a lively evening as both seasoned amateurs and new skaters tried the smooth ice. The venue featured an excellent door setup, a fine orchestra, updated skates, and a well staffed refreshment room. Season tickets and private passes are already in high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glassarium
Ewumg Sheir Arms
Io Splendid Ariler
T. White
Duptar Poole
Fursacott
Haye Bean
Waterloo tramway extension urged for working girls
Alderman Freckleton urged Waterloo’s Hallway Commissioners to extend the tramway bastion from Waterloo to Ensom Road. He argued the extra penny fare would benefit working girls by shortening a long, lonely walk to work and provide protection. The proposal was to be taken to the Commons for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Freckleton
Ensom Road
Drewcot
Tarmuinus
Eqisom-road
Free Baths for School Children in Balmain Debate
A Balmain Council deputation pressed the Minister for Public Instruction for support to extend and run Elking Park Baths for school children. The Minister refused regular aid but offered possible assistance if conditions were altered. The council referred the matter to its baths committee to set a cap on attending children and ensure adequate swimming and lifesaving teachers at all times. A local book notice accompanied the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmain Council
Wlatrd
Iccam
Bath
Unhealthy Ashfield Drain Prompts Council Action
At an Ashfield meeting concerns were raised over an unhealthy drain running through Infants Howe and surrounding lands. Alderman Brown ordered inspection and grass clearing while authorities coordinate with the Water and Sewerage Board to implement a permanent remedy, with possible blame on blocked house drainage. The council urged accelerating low level sewerage construction in North Ward to relieve residences.
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AuhHeld Cannell
Howe
AmhBeld
Tetr Wap
Lusanne
Alderman Brown
Ieller
Yonivan
Works
Jones
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