Wellington Progress Committee Meeting Notes on Local Works
The Wellington Progress Committee held its monthly meeting in the Council Chamber. A plan for Astoutiite alterations to the Pont and Telegraph Office at Wal-Mugtony was approved and referred to the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs. The committee adopted the annual accounts and discussed land, road works, and labor schemes with calls to involve the Minister for Agriculture. The annual public meeting was set for Friday, November 29, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenal
Wellingon Vrag Ven Carensihtee
Onunsil
Ruseo
Collin
Broo Kosaard
Rally
Porter
Wal- Mugtony
Qumnouwealth Department of Home Affairs
H. W. Mt
O'Sullivan
Anlorin Nowingiewe
Copeert Dontino
Hall
Blunden
Ovat
Ionat
Rkinwen
Murlin
Swith
Otbare
Ron
Duraxen
Hrummell
Parkes
Wellington
Bramall
Foreign Irrigation Schemes and the Blue Nile Project
A wartime note reports on proposals to transform arid eastern regions into fertile plains through irrigation. Plans include diverting river waters via sluices to nurture fields near the Blue Nile, with authorities in Egypt and Abyssinia considering the feasibility. An unrelated Central Asia project envisions damming rivers to flood seas and boost arid lands, drawing criticism over potential relocation and environmental impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie
Schemoe
Burs
East Devart
Koatoako
Sousar
Blue Nile
Asyouan
Upper
Egypt
William Gurstie
Ica
Soudanera
Tans
Abyssinia
Munelis
Eme
Isid
Colucel
Harrington
Willian Garotin
Bite
Nowy
New York
Central Asia
Arul
Aral
A Mudgee Funeral and Robbery Surge in Town
A Mudgee funeral for Private Crowne unfolds with a large crowd, military honors, and a procession to St John’s Church. Concurrently, a wave of crime hits the town as gangs loot houses including the Imperial Hotel, with residents urged to aid authorities in halting the brigades’ short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souley Tetm
Croome
Daveb
Molbanewe
Privat Crowne
Ligalitt
Epicus
Hin
Auther
Walliam Genoms
Nuwa
Willie Groone
Minduey
Mc. B. Hishards
M.L.A
Wm. Lynas
Parliament Bane
Bunda
Leth-bha
St John’s Church
W. Hughs
Ibn Pirat
Fusoral College
Ines
Wediber
Manchester
Mfibistar
Bruduse
Marny
Irving
Batburot
Porbon
Lithgow
Welllegion
Micix
Mre
Albert
Abe Mau
Evera
M Tuwily
Dietrick
Mudges
Opratinng
Ball at Euchareena reported with guests and decor
An event at Euchareena featured guests including Mins Schrun, Merdumes P, Brotier, Whitelasd, Bourke, Melagh, Day, Wade, Gumbleton, Curtis, Lloyd and Abr HW Lloyd. The hall was decorated, music played, and seniors assisted in preparations. Supper was served around midnight with keen appreciation as guests departed at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube B.C. Ball
Lddra
Mins Scbrun
Merdumes P
Brotier
Whitelasd
Bourke
Melagh
Day
Ferus
Dy McKay
Mine McKay
Ta Lawaua
M.O
Letter from Stuart Town to John Haynes in Sydney era
Fragmentary 19th century letter discusses political debates in Wellington and Sydney, mentions 56 signatories added to a requisition, references a ministerial visit, and critiques public figures. It recalls social scenes, a planned trip, and a political quarrel over a government bill, with satirical comments on crime, punishment, and social reform. It also notes a Lower Mookorema meeting and a political organizer arriving with a colonial native chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haynes
Wellington
Uleolore
Hom
Bettar
Sam
Grant
Sydney
Toby Barton
Ike
Figare
Bere
Jermand
John
Butler
Johansisburg
Bennett
Lower
Mookorema
Livermote
Litewieg
Braunen
Wigital
Labor
Oodite
Taelink
Yan
Willie Watil
Nun Pleasant Devers
Murderous Assault Shocks Market in Sydney
A violent robbery occurred at Quonn Victoria Markets, Sydney, as a man attacked Goong Tart, a noted trader, with a hammer and iron bar after a dispute with a supposed detective. The attacker looted about £90, then fled. Tart died, while staff alerted authorities and searched for the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Markots
Tutt
Pico
Der
Novorul
Hemand
Wudenyor
Suburban Paper Delivery Woes Report Access Delay
A subscriber in SUR SUBSCHIAERS, NY reports not receiving the paper as expected and fears delays may lead to service suspension or account adjustments. Local carrier and distributor confirm operational hiccups but promise review and resolution.
Sheep and Cattle Prices Report From Houmas Bush Market
Commercial News notes 14 000 sheep traded at Houmas bush on Monday with 500 New Zealand stock. Quality of New South Wales sheep described as median to light with some prime. Lambs varied. quotes listed for murine wathors and crossbred wathors. Over 700 cattle yarded including 200 prime New Zealand. general quality improved. Prime and booty rards sold up to £17 10s with various grades, cattle values detailed. Beets and other stock priced per hundred weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houmas Bush
New Zealand
New South
Land Policies in Morrombidgurie Holdings Overview
The Crown Lands list multiple resum ed areas in Morrombidgurie and surrounding parishes along the Macquarie River including portions 125 and 31 within Warrie and Terramungarvine, and parcels in Lincoln and Lacon near Dubbo. Noted are areas ranging from about 0 to 80 acres with reserved tracts for grazing and camping, descriptions detailing crown boundaries, and references to future nation balancing and pending determinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrombidgurie Halding
Fromale
Linuon
Warric
Macquarie
Worrie
Starrambidperim Holding
Lincot
Macquwrin
Allusient
Torremsagawine Holding
Crowsing
Lacon
Prinkban
Dubbo
Hamiltons
Norchewest
Avorea
Troi Aale
Lincoln
Parieh
Macquarie River
Soah-Castaencotuve
Wustia
Wibia Murrumbidgorie
Ligenin
Wareir
Orrmn
Warrie
Mutrombidgrria Holding
Liosaln
Hocky
Payne's Process for Copper Extraction At Clyde Works
A New South Wales engineer reports Payne's improved copper extraction method tested at Government Metallurgical Works Clyde. Trials from rejected mine dumps show most metal converted to sulfide with low cost, confirming complete removal of copper from low-grade ore and high viability for large deposits. Government metallurgists and experts witnessed the procedure at high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biy Payne
Clyde
Thi
Juin W. Jaffray
Sydney
Aha
Mina
Nar Low Cott
Coppur
Government Metallurziat
Wlepeak
Unclear fragmentary note on suspects and travel
Fragmentary text mentions possible suspects from Gaoalable Guilfoyle hiye, a voyage to Sydney, a ship leaving port, and possible police involvement at Wellington hospital. Details are garbled and names/formats unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilfoyle
Sydney
Port
Smith
Aurigiun
Wollington Hospital
August Church Services in Wellington England
Local notices list multiple church services in Wellington and surrounding areas. Details include times for Methodists, Baptists, and Congregational churches, with several confirmations and special services across August and September, including Sunday and midweek hours and locations.
Australian XI in England fixtures and players
A disrupted OCR fragment hints at an England cricket schedule involving Australian XI in England with names like Kear, Century and several garbled terms. The readable items point to August through September fixtures across venues in England and mentions of players such as Thorstan and Livarponk amidst unclear context.
Tour results and standings from scattered matches
Results of the tour show multiple cricket matches with Australia and England facing various counties and clubs. Notable items include Australia defeating England on several dates, draws and abandoned games, scores and wickets listed for Ackland, Lorden, Birmingham, and other venues, with tallies such as 390 runs, 178, and 243. Numerous matches span May to August with teams like Victoria, Yorkshire, Surrey, and Gloucestershire participating, and overall counts indicating 39 matches played with 12 wins and 12 draws.
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Oryulul Paloony
Lasdlom
Burroy
Loxton
Hines
Thang
Asalvolia
Hosee
Leivenar
Leicentershita
Auerratis
Tale
Orford
Guford
Seupsas Oaford
Aue
Tralia
Sickcote
Joaings Dechiena
Lindley
Boots
BBC
Apatyatia
Wickuve
Birmingham
Hagloot
Atch Arwen
Booros
Cambridge
Lorden
England
Bullburn
Bouth
Bogland
Australia
Buglved
Jno
Ae Derby
Devhyeine
Wes
Anamalla
Kleves
Scotland
Ouryoungp
LOE
Avatealin
Seovloog
OL. Tulp
Stollé
Rogland
Austratin
Bugisud
Italy
Birwingham
Austratmne
Fants
Warconterhire
Govgorel
Boores
Sumorest
Shand
Wss
Avetrulia
Sue -Wickap
Duip
Surrey
Wil
Australis
Yuna
Anahealia
Atc Eugland
Wilt Hire
Ole
Australi
Fay
Bumpuliro
Auguste
Apaloet
Aes
Wagland
O Wickele
Augie
Dore Azul Marriohone
Se Fologe
Etd
Meronee
Escron
Magia
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Euchareena
Stuart Town Letter
Land Matters
Payne
Ria Wellington
THY
Wellington Times
Span
Pelaea
Chorohi
H. Bary Doown
Jwusrid
Suton
Gran
Rey. G. Meum
Wellingtan
Goran
Ourra
Walle
Baptist Chath
Avpant
Welinghon Naang
Wellinghon
Pan Roane
Fa Pee Adiqual
Welington
Minan
Bavinogors
Jaze Lith
Anthony Hordern
Anthony Hordern & Sons
Haymarket
Dayton Twa
Lathwariel
Davies
Lr.o.r
Great
Wavanare
Ceylon
Irland Golan
GE. F
ISE & Co., Ltd
Beitweg
Pa Binns & Wadge
Commonwealth Stein Jonuary Works
Redfern
Robert Sauerzape
Lin
Strial Bolloitd
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