Prophetic free traders overlook NSWs industrial rise
The author mocks Sydney free traders who warned of ruin under protection. Citing the October Monthly Statistical Bulletin, NSW manufacturing shows growth in establishments, workers, and wages from 1901 to 1907, despite free trade prophecies. The piece argues protection has aided NSW industry and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trsen
Sydney
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Monthly Statistical Bulletin
Frestrade
Eee
New South
Free Traders
Dubbo as chief stumbling block in western railway opinion
The Dubbo Liberal objects to claims that Dubbo blocks unanimity on the western railway line via Werris Creek. It notes widespread western press agreement that Dubbo bears much of the trouble and praises Mr. Barton's parochial-free stance urging issue not be clouded by inter-town rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Werris Creek
Wellington
Barton
Questioning Dubbo's stance on the north to west railway issue
In a heated debate the Dubbo audience challenges the press and public to openly entrust the decision to rightful arbiters. The piece argues locals should judge the national question on its merits rather than via outside influence from Mudgee. It notes mixed reactions to Wellington’s announcement and warns against overzealous advocacy that could distort the regional railway debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montha Rem
Wellin
Dubbo
Mudgee
Wellington
Werria Creek
Experimental farming and green manuring in district trials
The article details experiments by the Agricultural Department on field peas as green manure to restore soil nitrogen after wheat. Four quarter-acre plots tested varieties New Era Black White and Clay-coloured with treatments including soil from Bathurst Farm and superphosphates. It discusses American precedents, promising yields at Towns Bathurst and planned monitoring of effects. It also notes local events and notices including boxing, legal cases, and community announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Towri
Reynolds
Bathurst
America
Local Jottings and Wheat Returns
Local items note ready made skirts and blouses at Mrs Attwood's Imperium with white skirts from 4/6 and children's white dresses from 2/3. Also wheat land on Springdale and Maryvale stripped for returns of five begs per acre and 26 bags respectively. Sir Frederick Darley marks 22nd anniversary in office and retirement rumors arise with Wade named as possible successor. Bedford and Taylor advertise a sale on Tuesday for Mr W Craigie Maryvale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Darley
Frederick
Wade
Messrs
Bedford and
Taylor
W. Craigie
Maryvale
Wellington Items and Auctions Spark Busy Week
Monday sale at F Jackson's store features house furniture nearly new, sulkies and harness. Wellington events include quarterly sessions, district courts in May and November, and jury list revision tomorrow at 11. Notes on health, weather, and local business temper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Croaker
F. Jackson
Leo-streat
Wellington
Dubbo
Lloyd and Collins
Sydney
Royal Hotel
Justices of the Peace
Beskeepers
O. J. Shakepeare
G. H. Taylor
E. Fletcher
Tommy Burne
Burns
Jupiter Pluvius
N.S.W
Commonwealth
Legislative Assembly
Hargraves
Broken Hill
Hong Kong
Australia
Appointment of Sanitary Inspector in Municipal Council
A special council meeting discussed replacing Mr. Podmore with Colin Campbell, formerly sanitary inspector at Rookwood, who was appointed to the position. Aldermen present were Rose, eunard, Brown, Read, M'Leod, and Wail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Podmore
Rose
Eunard
Brown
Read
M‘leod
Wail
Colin Campbell
Rookwood
Macquarie Shire Expenditure by Ridings Noted
A report presented by the shire clerk at the Saturday council meeting shows total road expenditure up to 30 June of £2979 15s 9d, allocated to ridings A B and C. For the period since 30 June the figures are A riding £304 19s 8d B riding £330 11s 0d C riding £703 2s 8d, totaling £1389 3s 8d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macquarie Shire
Sanitation and infection control curb disease spread
The article argues that strict cleanliness and prompt rubbish removal sustain municipal immunity to infectious diseases. It endorses modern sanitation methods as essential to prevent infections like typhoid, even if perceived burdensome to households, to avoid decimation by dirt-origin diseases.
Struggle with a Constable in Leestrest Arrest
Constable Wheeler arrested Frank Viena after a street indecency incident in Leestrest on Tuesday night. Viena resisted, used vile language, and was charged with indecent behaviour, indecent language, and resisting a police officer. He pleaded guilty. magistrate Mr W Buron Smith fined him 10s or seven days for indecent behaviour, £3 or one month for indecent language, and 10s or seven days for resisting the constable. The fines were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Leestrest
Frank Viena
W. Burton Smith
P.M
Convent pupil wins London College medal in music
Pettis Frost, former convent pupil and latest L LC M holder, has been awarded the silver medal of the London College for highest marks in the state, 91, amid strong local music ties. A town band concert at Oddfellows Hall raised funds for instruments, with performances by Mosers, Barnes, Glasier, Howe, Edwards, Greig, Brown, Davidson, Misses Mutton Greig Cock Ottoway, duets by Jones and Cock, cornet solos by Hickey and Sarum, violin by Wythes, and band selections. The mayor thanked all for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisters
Pettis Frost
London College
Oddtallonal Hall
Instrumenta
Mosers
KE. J. Barnes
F. Glasier
P. Howe
A. Edwards
Greig
A. Brown
J. Davidson
P. Mutton
Ottoway
Messrs. T. Jones
Glasier
Hill
Ms Greig
Barsby
Laing
Alderman Rose
Wellington Convent School Prize Winners
Examinations completed at Wellington Convent School with cash prizes of 5 pounds for first and 3 pounds for second. Gerald O By rne of the fifth class won the top prize, while Aggie McDonald of the third class secured the second prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Convent
Gerald O'Byrne
Aggie McDonald
Wuuloman and Wellington Half Holiday 0s at Bell Park
Cricket match at Bell Park yesterday afternoon ended in an easy win for Wuuloman. Key scores include H Johnston 20, M Cox not out 2, and A Kelly 0. Bowling saw Austin 1 for 16 and Barnes 2 for 23. H H G C Fawcett and J Cooney each took multiple wickets as the home side posted a total around 120 with several batsmen out to Cooney and Alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuuloman
Wellington
Bell Park
H Johnston
Austin
J. Cooney
Cullina Va
A. Kelly
Alley
LO T. Cooney
Burt
H Olnuff
T Kelly
E Petrie
Anderson
A. Webster
O Petrie
T. W Kelly
Barnes
M. Cox
H. Horan
Kitching
M. Kelly
C Alley
Fowler
Collings
H.H.G.C. F. Fawcett
T Cooney
W. Anderson
G. Fowler
G. Austin
T. Coone
E. Barnes
Webster
E. Petrie
T. Hart
OU Q
Oere
J. Kiteing
Callins
J. Coompy
Ottoway
Market and political notes from Australia and regions
Market prices for wheat maize flour and other staples are listed. Political and legal updates include Unions at Broken Hill planning an arbitration case, Parliament recess discussions, Murray party manifesto against Bent administration, external affairs inquiries on Chinese immigration, stock and racing notes, and evidence from the Warwick election appeal involving vote buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Hill
House of Representatives
Fisher
Murray
Victoria
Australia
Obio
Cowra-Canowindra
Ils
Warwick
Burns
John Balfesta
Smith
Rosehill Handicap ticket sale arrest under new act
Widespread wire service brief reports arrest of Charles Grisdale for selling Rosehill Handicap tickets. Magistrate orders detention of the defendant until noon. Also noted: a young immigrant woman Ellen Thompson found dead in the harbor after days in water. Other items cover a busy political session, court evidence, royal and military remarks, and weather outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grisdale
Rosehill
Nam Ellen Thompson
London
Frida
Richard Wallace
Freeman
Wallace
Crown Prince
Bervin
Pricsa
Swinton
American Court of Chancery
Mra
Maybrick
Correspondence Note On Independence of Opinion
A correspondence item clarifies that the publication does not necessarily endorse the opinions of its contributors. The note emphasizes editorial independence and invites reader discernment without implying official stance.
Mill whistle nuisance prompts resident poll request
NERVES of Wellington asks if the mill whistle should be stopped amid daily screeching that racks nerves. The letter notes some residents might welcome it to wake them, but the writer favors a resident poll to decide on the nuisance in a 1908 Wellington submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Illegal Fishing Crags-Lines Nets Troubling River Anglers
Letter from Fisneway of Wellington dated December 1908 urges police to curb illegal crags-lines and nets in the river. He notes fish shortages and says anglers would join a local fishermen’s club to protect fishing, calling for leadership and a meeting of fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellinton
Fisneway
Wellington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haynes’ Soda Fountain
Jas. Haynes
Selt Halle
Blackwall
Peach
Macquarie-strest
Arthur Street
A.j.l.stockwell
Johnston's
Perry Street
Wellington Times
Gourie
F.C. B. Smita
Hospita Warne
Moska
H.C. F. Glover, M.P.S. Ation
Percy Street
A. T. Smith
The
Cash Tailor
Lee Street
Foxton W. Hayley
Percy Streett
Visita Georie
Serges
Troussings
J. E. Bray
Tatlofr
Lee-Street
A. Butler
Red Cross Pharmacy
Monquitoes
Prios
John Swan
Angela
B. Graham
Mr. Bowen
Swift Street
Timide
Crowing Field
Jos Higgins
Billy Smith
Alick Dawson
Mookerawa
Shakespeare
Lew-street
William Rowan
J Rutherford
Junr
Drover
W. P Kolly
W. F. WiNonickey
Rowan
Tooraweenah
Wellington-Worris Creek
Reiach
Mullumbimby
Tweed River
A. B. Gage
P. E. Casey
T. Robinson and Co., Ltd
J. McDowell
Blayney
J. Adam
Gunabil
Brookong
Lockhardt
Clear Hills
Mungery
Narromine
Peak Hill
Freeman and Wallace
L. Fitzpatrick
M.L.A
Orange
W. 0. Bennett
Molong
Robert Grimaon
Supreme Court
Bennett
Aypean
George Miller
Ancia Ford
Mullion Creek
Miller
Costa
Narromine Licensed Victualler
F. J. Dunkley
Daniel Joseph Dowd
Thomas Dowd
Stella Wood
Long
Ellen Williamson
T. M. Sherriff
Messra, Kenyon and Robinson
N. Subumann
Tuestle
Muir's
Arthur-street
Allen Taylor
Cricket
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!