Wellington Falls Show 1908 Trading Decline
The Wellington district reports lower earnings in 1908 with notable falls in key towns. Coonamble shows a 50 percent rise due to stock trucking from Dubbo, while Maryvale and Bares decline sharply. The Dispatch’s glossy gains are questioned, as abnormal conditions inflated comparisons.
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Wellington
Igor
Whaecoane
Rena. Rae
Maryvale
Dubbo
Ben
Colb Rastler
Coonamble
Letina
Dispatch
Sne
Hodangara
Storms Stir the Night with Thunder and Looming Fate
A flowing archaic verse fragment describes two storms and their power over nature and emotion. It contrasts lightning and thunder with wind through pines, emerald plains, and the weather’s pull on life. The speaker reflects on fate, divine order, and human vulnerability within the storm’s ancient churn.
Fallowing and unfallowed lands compared for wheat yields
The article reports on a government inquiry inviting principal farmers to compare yields on fallowed and unfallowed land. Data by district show fallowed land outperforming unfallowed, with Western districts lagging due to new development. It notes increasing use of manure and improved practices boosting wheat production, urging wider adoption of fallowing and crop rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statiot
Hornundar
Paras
Acrex
Winmors
Gunite
Lowan
Korung
Kare Kara
Allen LS
Wale
Rasharooe
Toalora
Hero Lam
Uabower
Gladstone
Igndiga
Rodney
Moira
Wastes
Ripon
Afal
Karkarote
Tatsbors
Mallee
Danterot & Arya
Perne Arm
Pat
Malleo
Arkaroos
Victoria
Farwers
Toms
Wirths Circus Proclaims Australia’s Only Giraffe on Tour
Wirth’s Circus unveils the only living giraffe seen in Australia as a principal attraction in Wellington on Monday night. The Ham burg Zoo import cost 2100 and insurer refused, making it a high risk act. The giraffe, fed six times daily on biscuits milk onions oats hay and chaff, will travel in a special railway truck. New acts include the Sydney Brothers Bumpty Bumpa duo, the Les Crottons, Spaniels, and two French clowns Bato and Paytors, with additional animals and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirth Bron
Australia
Wellington
Wirth
Mosera Wirth
Hamburg
Philip “Wirth
Sydney Brothers
Les Crottons
Trin
Oroata
Bato
Paytors
Europe
Auccem
Oaton
Ket
Paris
Schoolhouse Dream Turns Wild Bush Tale
A fragmented recollection from a rural boyhood narrates a plan to build a schoolhouse in the bush, community chatter, and the awkward first day as children gather in shabby clothes. The memory shifts between comic mischief and the earnest wish for schooling, with local characters and rough humor peppering the scene.
Bob and bees and a curious pond visit
A fragment describes Bob observing water spiders near a pond while others, including Rohooles and Wheat, watch from a loose locality. The scene hints at a rural setting with characters Hilly Keka and Keuifo involved as Bob reacts with laughter and mild curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Wheatie
Width of tyres act provisions regulate vehicle wheels
A historical notice outlines the Width of Tyres Act restricting tyre width to axle ratio, vehicle weights, and traction engine rules. It sets licensing for engine use, brake requirements, and limits on loads and bridge weights, with exemptions for farm use and export permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works
Ann Sy Imam
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Earth
QUE
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Jones
Tuller
OU Jones
Sarah
Iman
Billy Joyce
Jim Sinmervills
Jim
Quita
Jin
Bobby
Teauhor
Erik
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Connells
Bhire
Uruphi
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Schute
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Miss Scott Nanima
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Olona
Stein Wedal
Imperial Federation Crantz
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G. F. Whiteley
Gnuaix
Svery Hay
Gorn
Thie Geo. Whiteley
Rowe
Gator
Sue
W. Mutton
Wolliggion
Rae W. Mutton
Brtocoe
Lee
Wirth Bros
Menames UK
Taghnbrok
Hortook
Wombwell
WIBIM
Sproul Apyrendon
Vuildeoo
Murgun
Lvesteat Living Objectollege
Easton’s Owl
Easton's
Icientite
Ram Materia
Melton
Auohie
Wuntion
Sayers, Allport Prop, Ltd
Princes
Gaal
Alo
W. H. Paling
Gorden
C. Collier
Bemerick
Frank Jackson
Wowbrick
Lee Street
Jackson'y
Co-Operativea
Grace Gibson
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