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Wallaroo Times And Mining Journal in Wallaroo, South Australia

09 Oct 1869

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Wallaroo Times And Mining Journal

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Wallaroo, South Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 09, 1869

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Ploughing Match at Hammocks Highlights Drought Struggles

Readable notes describe a ploughing match near the Hammocks amid hard, drought‑parched ground. Farmers compete for prizes as water shortages bite Kadina to Port Wakefield routes. local hospitality and a government water reserve are mentioned alongside community toast and commentary on taxation.

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Kadina Eppair Kilpar Gayder Cumberland Kulpura Green Pisina W. V. Brown Betiléne Uatessigusirnide Port Waketild Brown Crown Lands G. W. Goyder Port Wakefield Gawler Ranges O'Neal Wvollers A. J. Smart W. Bradey P. Daniels Frost Port Wakafield Gia Kemp Lawrence Cousins Jahnowser Prise Lawrence Gounlzs Cox Higei Mosers Ihl Hlacaa, Jun Ella Millatesd Clyde Dunkelley Jude J. Saint Graham Hee Graham Rass Peninsula Mount Barker Daniela Rose Stratton J. Higgins Aunger Wdo Hams MacDonnell Ward Mea Brown
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Weather and wages in colonial notes from the Wallaroo decade

A column summarizes rainfall across seven months at Wallaroo with figures for 1868 and 1869, noting poor rains this year versus last. It reports wage reductions at Blinman copper works and suspension of wood carting as copper prices fall. Other items include Afghan shepherds, Fenian matters, rail prospects to Narracoorte, and local harbor and railway notes.

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Heaton Wallaroo Aso Blinman Nassiber Kenealey Tony South Australian King George's Sound Sydney Gavarner Weld Buren Legislative Council Lvascos Victoris Border Watch Narracoorte Western Australia Ministry
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Moonta Mining Company reports six month profit and assets

The eighth annual Moonta Mining Company report shows a net profit of £95,805 for the six months ended September 20 on ore of 10,426 tons. Production costs averaged £6 89 3d per ton with total working expenses of £266,893, yielding dividends near £32,000 from proceeds of £97,023. Assets exceed liabilities by about £91,577, with buildings and machinery at £77,014 and ore on hand at £36,955. directors discuss capital stock subdivision and call a special meeting.

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Moonta Mining Company Tully England Wallaroo Cipany Hantock Fergusson Prince Alfred Beddome Ite
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Ploughing Match at the Hummoakes

A damaged OCR draft notes a ploughing match near Hummoakes, criticizing poor access and rough roads. It laments remote travel from Kadins and Fort Wakefield, describes a dusty ride, mutilated scrub stumps, and hardship for travelers including the sick, while hinting at government spending and rural neglect.

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Hummoouks Kadins Fort Wakefield Mint Jack Charlee Dickens
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Fragmentary Phrase Highlights Unclear Context

A damaged OCR fragment hints at prior discussion claiming a comparison or prelude. The snippet mentions bullshe preludes and implies a list of related items or ideas, but no clear subjects, actions, dates, or outcomes are readable.

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I. Poday Lewmann Sth Adelaids King Jet 'S Sound Adelade Pinburton Iseimine Elstad We Railway Jim E. Tryo Abe Company Walte Gvorsbly Ua Ue Dso Sopeeaverae
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