Looking Backward on Free Selection and Early Australian Landways
The piece recalls John Robertson's Free selection before survey, recounting old methods of land measurement, surveyors on ponies, and the shift from squatters to land reform. It notes quit rents, auction blocks, and widespread pasture with Crown lands, highlighting colonial life, hunger for land, and the heroism of early selectors amid changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robertson
Sydney
Hunter
Wellington
England
Make Your Own Cough Remedy Save Money
An old advertisement promotes a two-shilling bottle of concentrated TEENAC to mix with water, claiming it yields a family supply equal to eight ordinary bottles of ready-made remedies for coughs and colds. It asserts TEENAC and HEENZO are safe for all ages, including babies, and free of poisons.
Winter Cheer With Woods Peppermint Cure Promise
A light ad style verse proclaims a marriage plan and eagerly hopes for a winter remedy. The speaker vows to endure a condition in exchange for Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, tying matrimony to a seasonal wellness pledge.
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Mr. McLeod Ltd
N.S.W
Royal Exchange Assurance
H. C. F. Glover, M.P.S
By Street
Western Freezing Co
Ross
Nanima
C. B. Barton
Neurea
A. E. Fuller
Glenrook
Posen Uid
F. C. Lowe
Balara Station
Goolma
Corby
Senk Wellington
Burrandung Estate
Campbell Bros
Tor Press
Dripsters
N. Altilofer
Dripstone
Gunnegalderia
J. F. Green
Ponto Falls
W. M. Cousins
W. R. Long
Wilkins Motors Ltd
Warne Street
F. Crowe
Costello & Turnbull
Warne Street, Wellington, N.S.W
J. Holloway
Baker, & General Store
Mumbil
E. W. Ball
Percy Street
Telephone
B. Dunkley & Son, Carpenters and Joiners Building Contractors
Arthur Street
F. S. Wilmot
Jeweller
Nanima Crescent
J. AD. Brownehill and
Sona
Wellington Py Tins
W.S
Kingfisher
Goldenia
Lee Street
Harvey Bros
Harvey
Apyee
Harvey Bros. Jewellers and Opticians
Griffiths
H. Bestwick
General Agricultural and Implement Agent
Lucerne & Hay
Ehearer
Windmilla
Maughan ST
Times” Office
WAR Kee & CO
ERS & Fruiterers
Pierrot
W. Theobald
N. W. Mitty
A. E. Rotton
Wellington Times
F. C. Wall
E. L. Wall
T. Lewis
A Gooden
Mrs. Carlin
Swift Street
K. Newell
Maxwell Street
Georie
Western Stores, Ltd
Bovangora J. Robinson
Yeoval L. J. and
B. Treasures
Cumnock
Stuart Town
Mrs. Stone
Thomas
Macquarie Fruit Exchange
Macquarie River Bridge
Kerbside
W. Mow Fann
Murray Bees
Tee & Funeral Directors
Maughan Street
W. Larcombe & Son
Monuments
Masons
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