Federation debate over Australian capital site tensions 1909
A colonial era discussion argues for federation and a national parliament while criticizing parochial Sydney influence. It promotes Canberra like planning in Victoria and opposes local interests seeking to keep Sydney dominant. The piece cites federation timelines, constitutional rights, and development of a national capital with water and port advantages near Edon. 29 June 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Val Ue Australis
Australia
Thin Ate
Edon
Ahain
Inguntaion
Uni
Wade
Joe Cook
Mr. Wilke
Reid
Sydney
Haya Meither
Victoria
Domene
Wool and wool brokers in Sydney market upturn report
Sohute Hell and Co Ltd and Henry Augaat report on Sydney wool and brokering activity ahead of an early sale. Dealers prepare for rising demand as United States orders affect shipping, with quotes for merino skins hides and beef tallow. market shows strength with some price gains and broad commodities movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohute, Hell and Co., Ltd
Sydnay
Alere
Sydney
United States
Providence
Americas
Winchcombe
Carson
Lamales Sul
Ib Kan
China
Red Rangeroo
Eutub Wallaby
Awatap Wallaby
Rock Wallaby
Bears
Homebush Stock Market Prices Amid Mixed Prime Listings
Prized items show fluctuating bids Monday with prime grades ranging from good to prime. Prices cited include 174 for top goods, 138 for select lots, and 166 for prime offerings, reflecting a cautious market and varied demand across stock categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rta
Primo
Auorino
Wodive Merioo
Fia
Prirde
la Lamba
Historic Market Prices for Cattle and Sheep
Listing of livestock rates in old currency for diverse categories. Prices shown per hundredweight with ranges for prime cattle, bullocks, cows, heifers, stores, and sheep. Includes yard measures and various quality grades, noting units and shop terms.
Sydney Squirbs on Railways and Rural Hard Times
A satirical column by Tam Rockar mocks the government for appointing a Chief Commissioner for Railways while neglecting duplication needs and funds. It weaves in Mr Wilkin Micawber and Tommy Traddlen references, then shifts to warnings about poverty, child fatigue from school, smoking dangers, and calls for Sunday Observance Act enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Settlers’ Conference
Witnea
Surneys
Wilkin Micawber
Tommy
Mioawber
Mivawber
Johnson
Iago
Lord
Bertie
Government House
Sydney
Aluir
Government Howe
Government Hume
Lord Hartie
Wire
Melbourne
Iate
Achool
Saleep
Tobsson
Dick Meagher's Honorable Reinstatement Pageant In Australia
Fragmented reminiscences recount the public reaction to Dick Meagher’s reinstatement on official rolls. The piece notes social and political stir, debates on Hansard printing, and a humorous, satirical tone about late 19th century public affairs in Victoria.
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Meagher
Wort
Bir
Julian Bolomon
Dick Ormans
Darvall
Doniphey
Dalley
Martin
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M. G. Cater
Wellington
Dalgety & € C., Limited
H. Zlehlke
Beaston
Came Annon
H. Ziehless
Clo Mabley-Tarris LO
Maughan Street
Royal Hotel
Mrs. Campbell
H. A. Whittle
Exchange Hotel
Bear Railway Goods Shoda
Roondaplomino
W Waterina Burgeua Gan
T. Forbes-Smith
Ate
Abi
Tink
P. E. Casey
Harley
Wa Maughan
Adaera
Wither Toombiorn
Farliament Fie Australia
Iif
Luont
Democrats
Thie
Democrata
Australis
Syokey
Repo
Homebush
Tam Rockar
Austral
Sonn
Maxon
Daniel
McCormick
Abel Wilkins
S. Maughan Street
Grammar School
J. J. Isherbwood
Lava
Oni
Vic Vaivate Baur Buckingah Estate
Tau Diste
Bedford & Taylor
Ihm Matary
A. Thompson
Wheelwright
Warne Street
BE. Fletcher
Tattersall’s Hotel
Lee Street
Maryvale Coursing Club
Betis Bunnenp
Anne Mp
Alaos
Nor House Hotel
Brant
Bears Wines
Cavarladi Husioene
Maugnan Street
Shaek
J. Arneil
Maughan
Orginal
People's 1
Nanima Crescent
A.M.P. Society
Iam
Rociety
Fort Wake
Beniaty
P. P. Cabr
G. H. Bra
iRbron
Aydney
Aureery Trom
Ojuls Hloune Hotel
Kenyon
Haringbron
Agnory Lop Shmphei) & Son
Bama
J. Chantl
Burrand
Ege
Sunoene
Stuart Town
Co cHawity
Tuart Town
F. Arnold
Pires
J. W. Catts
Ron All
Atvias
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