Bushranger John Vane's early years among Ben Hall's gang
Narrative recounts John Vane’s bushranging days in the 1860s near Forbes and Cowra. He joins Gilbert and O'Meally after meeting them, helps raid Mountain Run and Trunkey store, and participates in Hold up at Stapleton’s pub. Vane recalls evading police, securing horses, and pairing with local jungle outlaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowra
T. West
Glo
Lachlan River
Boshenges
Gardiner
Hall
Gilbert
O’meally
Forbes
Johnny O'Meally
Oberg
Weddin
O'Meally
Milpost Creek
Number One
Trunkey Creek
Ales
Mountain Run
Abercrombie
Anice
Theo
Alec
Achemer
Is Be Ried
Trunkey
Kert
Stapleton
Johnny Vane
Bathurst
Hobby's
Millpoat Creek
Marvelous Progress Under Protection In Australia’s Manufacturing Boom
Prime Minister Andrew Fisher lauded Parliament and Deakin’s protectionist policy at a banquet, noting large gains inQueensland Victoria South Australia and New South Wales with thousands more workers added. He urged fair wages and pledged continued industry growth while stressing national unity and imperial justice. Deakin cited factory output gains across states totaling millions in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Fisher
Federal Council of Chambers of Manufacturers
Manufacturers’ Conference
Mr. Deakin
Deakin
Australia
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Hear
Sir Thomas Carmichael
Chears
Wheat Growing Experiments Report Boost in Russia
An experiment in wheat growing promises large yields and potential perennially productive corn crops. The method, tested in Russia, is described as dramatic in its early results, suggesting substantial gains and lasting impact on agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Perennial Wheat Promises Radical Yield Boost via Pit Sowing
General Levitsky tests a method sown in conical pits with a single grain of wheat. After successive earthing, the plant branches, yielding numerous shoots. a grain reportedly produced 19,643 shoots. The method could revolutionize farming and may render wheat perennial, though confirmation is pending. Prince Kropotkin had earlier predicted intensive tillering could emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Levitsky
Novoe Vremya
Prince Kropotkin
England
Wheat Case Sale Of Part Ordered In Co operative
An order in the Farmers and Settlers Co operative Society case directs sale of wheat stored in sheds including Darling Harbour stocks with reserves to cover non consenting claimants. Proceeds go to a special trust account. Committees and remuneration terms for the official liquidator are outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Settlers’ Co-operative Society, Ltd
Darling Harbour
Bank of Australasia
Temora
Messrs. T
Campbell and Taylor
Messrs
W, G
Lucas
Wm. Taylor
Mosars
Campbell
Taylor
Bank appeals over wheat lien and security in Co-operative Society case
The City Bank of Sydney appeals to the High Court of Australia against an equity court ruling on wheat held by the F and 8 Co-operative Society Ltd in liquidation. The bank seeks a lien or security over the wheat or equivalent stored wheat valued at £44,252 5d, plus interest, and argues the company failed to give valid pledge under the Factors Act 1899. The bank contends the equity judge erred in costing costs and in determining ownership and security rights, amid a complex chain of warrants and account balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos Orry Banx
Hian Covar
City Bank of Sydney
Jule
Co-operative Society, Ltd
Equity
High Court of Australia
8 Co-operative Co
Valuable Bathurst cow feats spark local pride
From Bathurat, W H Webb reports on farm cattle, noting Liver pool credit as record milker with an Alderney giving 2 quarts daily over 3 years. A Shorthorn milking 5 years without rent, fed by hand, once won butter test prizes and fed seven through the term. Bathurst residents recalled Webb's crude of oil for her.
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Bathurat
W. H. Webb
Liverpool
Alderney
Land for lease in Warren and Marthagay shires 1909
Land district of Warren and Marthagay Shire within annual lease No 22030 Gregory county parishes Tongamba and Gradgery offer about 500 acres with annual rent 4d per acre. Original Homestead Relection Mudgee land district 569 acres in 5 blocks parish Bumbarra county Phillip near Mudgee, grazing suitable with rents from £128 10s to £3 10s 6d. Three blocks in Coonamble land district set for settlement leases 3630, 3689, 4116 acres, 32 miles Walgett 40 from Coonamble, improvements valued £148 18s 6d to £502 1s 6d, first term rents £64 5s 8d to £72 17s 10d. Country level with dark clayey loam soil and open forest grazing lands.
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Warren
Marthagay
Gregory
Tongamba
Gradgery
A.o.l
Mudgee
Bumbarra
County Phillip
Coonamble
Walgett
Coolibah
Box
Budtha
Rees
Myall
Homebush Stock Sales Prices Tabled for Sheep Cattle
Thursday market report lists sheep prices by grade from prime shorn merino to medium and inferior with figures for lambs and suckers. Cattle yard rates show prime bullocks, heavy and light bullocks, steers, cows and heifers with per 100 pounds ranges. Best light beef and good beef prices per 100 pounds are also provided.
Sydney Wool Market Buoyant Ahead of Christmas Recess
Sydney wool and produce brokers Behute Bell and Co report a softer tone for medium and faulty wools but no appreciable price decline. Good to superior wools held firm with buoyant demand. London sales show clearances and light bought-in wool. Goldsborough Mort and Co note a firm market. next auction December 7 with about 4000 bales announced.
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Behute, Bell and Co
Wool and Produce Brokera
Sydney
Salea
Cable
London
Goldsborough, Mort and Co, Ltd
Wool market report from London and Australian consignments
Latest advices from London indicate a healthy market tone despite competition from American buyers for wood suitable wool. Catalogues focus on greasy wool with only a few scoured lots. sales include notable names such as Robert P Abbott Blandford Edward H Turner M and W Davin and John Baird with prices ranging from 13d to 144d per pound. Sale scheduled again on 14th December.
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Winchcombe, Carson and Co
Wit
United States
Bourke
Robert P. Abbott
Blandford
Edward H. Turner
Gunning
Edward H Turner
M. and
The Mysterious Yacht and the Holy Ghost sect
A historical sketch traces Plijah Sandford, yacht Coronat owner, as founder of the Holy Ghost and Us sect. It covers his 1890s evangelism, moving from prayer revelations to a Bible school, boat missions to sailors, claimed healings, exorcisms, and evolving belief that he and disciples would spread the doctrine worldwide by yacht. It notes his rise to self‑styled inspiration, suppression of critics, and strict obedience from followers.
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Holy Ghost
Plijah " Sandford
Coronat
Elijah” Sandford
New York
Texas
New Jersey
Bowdoinham
Sandford
Mains
Actaxy
Elijah
Christ
Brooks
A J Shakespeare Furniture Services on Lee Street
A. J. Shakespeare offers household furniture supplies and repairs. Located on Lee Street, the service provides repair, restoration, and replacement parts for home furniture. Contact details not provided.
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A. J. Shakespeare
Lee-street
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Vane
Bushranger
Bushman
Ben Hall
Charles
Ben Hat
Axp O'Muatty
MR. Fisher
George St. Sydney
Homebush Stock Sales
Schute
Bridge
Central Wharf
Circular Quay
SSA
The
Wellington
Co-operative Stores
Mapa
N. Ryan
Ryan
Pitt Street
Mias Ryan
Agements
Dlaooe
Caldwell’s Wines
Caldwell & CO
Wagga
Bedford
A. Taylor
Orange
Brewarrina
Dalgety &C., Ltd
M. G. Cater
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