German colonist outlines plan to boost immigration to Western Australia
A July 1 1868 letter from W Kohler of Fremantle to Mr M Clark, Toodyay Agricultural Society secretary, argues German immigrants would strengthen Western Australia. He details land grants, frontage incentives, and government roles, praising Germans as hardworking and noting rapid wine industry growth in Melbourne as a model.
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M. Clarkson
Toodyay Agricultural Society
Western
Western Australia
South Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
Luke
Melbourne
Westher
Australia
W. Kohler
Toodyay Hospital Ball Shines At Town Hall
Friday night under ideal weather the Toodyay Hospital Ball drew about one hundred couples who danced to Griffin's Jazz Band until 3 am. Guests enjoyed high class catering, elegant attire, and a well run program that boosted hospital funds by 30, a needed public support boost. In separate notes from Winton Victoria, Mr. R W Nicholas increased land carrying capacity by using superphosphate, boosting herd numbers and pasture yields on 70 acres. Subterranean clover now grows amid weeds, improving pasture quality.
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Aleo
Griffin
Toca
Winton
Victoria
R. W. Nicholas
Nicholas
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