Highways and Local Government Department Meetings Held
The article outlines the expansion of the Highways and Local Government Department across the state with over one million pounds sterling in grants for 1928. It recalls 80 percent of councils engaging in major meetings at centers like Peterborough to discuss grant procedures, new forms, and expenditure control, and notes a visit to the Peterborough town hall and chambers built for £19,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberri
Balaklava
Gladstone
Peterborough
Burra
Kapunda
Strathalbyn
Willunga
Gawler
Minlaton
Kadina
Cowell
Narracocrte
Murray Bridge
Davis
Davenport
Jamestown
Carrieton
Coglin
Khuwker
Hammond
Grooroa
Terowle
Woolunga
Yongala
Audit Office
Highways Department
Woolundunga
Corporation of Peterborough
D. Jones
Rainfall data series from 1894 to 1928 with monthly totals
The record presents rainfall figures by year and month, listing annual totals and partial sums for each period. It includes scattered numeric values, years, and month abbreviations, showing fluctuating precipitation without accompanying narrative or context.
Weather Oddities and Local Football Triumph in Georgetown
In Georgetown July brought unusual weather with an aurora, dust clouds and a mid summer brick-fielder that kept housekeepers busy. Jamestown visitors edged Georgetown in a tight football match, with Georgetown finishing ahead by one point at the final bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Georgetown
Northern Dairymen Travel Study Tour to South Australia
Mr J Q Hatter proposes an August study excursion for Northern dairymen and table breeders to inspect leading dairy cattle studs in the Lower North and around Adelaide. The planned visits include Walter Hawker Anaina Fresians Giles Bros Auburn Fresians Piltzner Hampden Jerseys Eckermann Butlands Jerseys Walsh Salisbury Jerseys Nicholla Aires Kilkenny Shorthorns Shillabeer Kilkenny. Participants arrange car pooling and share expenses. inquiries to Jamestown 216.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Hatter
Jamestown
H. B. Barlow
Lower
Adelaide
Agricultural Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Messrs
Walter Hawker
Anaina
Fresians
Giles Bros
Auburn
Albl Piltzner
Hampden
Jerseys
BE. P. Eckermann
Butlands
T. P. Walsh
Salisbury
Nicholla Aires
Kilkenny
H. Shillabeer
Hureau
Hatter
Liberal Federation Annual Meeting At Institute Supper Room
The Liberal Federation held its annual meeting on July 6 with 40 ladies present. Mrs H J Richardson presided, officers were re elected, and the secretary read a favorable year end report showing 106 members and a substantial credit balance. The group raised funds for the Dr Aitken Memorial Maternity Wing and announced a debate on whether higher education should be free at the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Hf. J. Richardson
H. J. Richardson
O. Crouch
A. W. White
W. Symonde
H. K. Moore
J. R. Roste
Mitchell
M. Neale
M. A. Radford
A. &. Hawker
MacRobertson Expedition Reaches Katherine in Northern Australia
The Shell Company representative reports the MacRobertson Expedition has arrived at Katherine after a long trek from Perth. Heavy tracks slowed progress through dense bush so the party rests about a week to overhaul gear before resuming homeward travel via Newcastle Waters and the Eastern States. Since leaving Melbourne the party has covered 7,000 miles in 830 days including stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Company
MacRobertson
Katherine
Australia
Darwin
Perth
Newcastle
Melbourne
Northern Crop Competition District Meeting Action Plan
Delegates from Beetaloo Valley Relatie North Laura Wirrabara Jamestown and others met at Jamestown Institute on July 1 to confirm district boundaries and elect a management committee for the Northern Crop Competition. A. J. Symonds was chosen chairman with A. P. Greig secretary treasurer and entries close October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural Bureau
Jamestown Institute
Beetaloo Valley
A. H. Clage
I. Curtin
Relatie North
A. Db
Tray
W. Cummings
Gladstone
J. R. Potter
B. Mollitt
Laura
W. F. Wurst
W. Walters
North Booborowle
E. A
Bray
Robinson
McCallum
A. P. Greig
Central Minister of Agriculture
Wurst
EB. T. Hollitt
Minister of Agriculture
Clover Hill
Hobinson
North Bundaleer
Canowie Belt
Mt. Remarkable
Murray Town
A. J. Symonds
Messrs. Robinson and
Flinders Range
Mt. Maria
Hol
Woolundunga
Willowhra
Spring Creek
Willowie
S.W
Fullerville
Yongala-Terowie
Terowie
Yarcowie
Razorback Hill
Razorback
Has of Hallett, Anne and
Reynolds
Yanga
Booyoolie
Howe
Napperby
A Splendid Grass Danthonia News from New South Wales
A reader extols Danthonia as a valuable perennial pasture grass grown in the southern state and New Zealand. It yields two sheep per acre, remains palatable and fattening, tolerates drought, and thrives on poor soils, coastal or inland, providing green feed through long dry spells. Messages from B Harrison, Cudgera Park, NSW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Riverina
Do Your Daily Dozen Health Card
A compact column promotes daily exercise and temperance with a catchy verse. It celebrates early 20th century self help, fitness and moral advice, noting benefits of daily routines and skepticism of unsettled claims. The piece jests about doctors and weight and ends with aphorisms on perception and gender.
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H. R. Clark
R. Clark
Gladstone Stores
HOX
H.C. Reaper Thresher
John Deere Tractor
South Australia
Frank R. Burden
Toorak
L. H. Noll
Crystal Brook
W. C. Fuller
Belair
C. Gibbs
W. M. Quinlan
Brinkworth
B. Tonkin
Snowtown
Wheat Pool
Phono Player
Leda
Neurerydyne
FABER
Hoffman and Kuhne
Epworth
Pirie ST
L. W. Brew
Depot
National Library of Australia
Highways and Local Government Department
Liberal Federation
Jamestown Women's Branch
B. Harrison
Cudgera Park
Burringbar
P.O
N.S.W
BUICK
Agai
G. R. Hamilton
Vauxhall
Gulnare
Yacka
Stone Hut
Melrose
Holt
Hamilton‘s
SHELL
PLUME
BUNGE
Proprietary, Limited
Crosby Mann & CO. Ltd
Dalgety& CO. Ltd
John Darling & Son
Louis Dreyfus & CO
Verco Bros. & CO. Ltd
Savings Bank
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Government
Nla.gov
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