Mild Vintage Year With Slow Crops And Strong Wheat Haul
The season’s end sees unusually mild wine conditions with few 100 degree days and low frosts, yet harvests lag. Wheat shipments from the station reached 12 707 sacks with most going to local depots while Bollgy Caen and partners shipped strong volumes. Local residents report health and recovery progress after medical events and a grasshopper outbreak hints at regional agricultural challenges ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolthr
Mewes R
J. Lindl
di Boll'y Caen
WH. Morley
P. Hursley
Willington
Dubbo
Giddings
Georie
Baltimore
Taylor
Eve
Wiswit
Haliday
Dulien
Ubin Aistriet
Gold prospects and local notes from Wellington district
A Wellington syndicate forms to prospect reef gold near the Black Mountain amid renewed talk of possible pay gold in Spring Creek. Local updates cover residents’ health, politics, and a lighthearted note on a boxing roundabout. Businga and district events include youth cricket at Obley and Farnham happenings, with warnings about wildlife near Farnham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connor
Win
Inwood
Colina
Orange
Wellington
Black Mountain
Spring Creek
Fashion's Mount and Mirth in a NSW River Town
A fragmentary rural newspaper piece describes local schooling and a promising pupil, early Butter production returning from home, and Macquarie River fishing with a 14 pound cod. It notes festive visitors from Tuna Walton’s following, a Sydney trip by Gy Francia whose horse mishap caused laughter, and Gerald Herring’s Cheramakay homecoming with lively scenes and jostling crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallehead
Tim Dutfield
Mumbai
Tathuert
Ohy
Bethurat Agricultuess
Gwaraponite
Wallingy
Macquarie River
Tuna Walton
Ted Tanya
Sydney
Gerald Herring
Tin Cherakamay
Uwnga
Bydney
Nod Connos
Nod
Local Property Transfers and Farm News Prompt Holiday
Horace Connor Bournwood dispuestos property to Tom Wyker with portions to B Wykes and others. G B Wykes leaves district after loaning Devon Farm and buying a Wellington home. George Foster suffers a serious accident injuring toes when wheel passes over foot. Harvest underway as stripping finishes and golden gypsum moves to local station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Connor
Hin
Tom Wyker
B. Wykes
the. Wyken
Cosive
Orange
G. B. Wykes
Teaving
Devon Farm
Wellington
Coil
George Foster
Yeoval opens new railway line boosting farmers in district
Wheat cars fill the station as the new line to Molong proves a boon for Yeoval and surrounding districts. A public holiday is proclaimed for Molong district with train runs to Yeoval for ribbon cutting. Children travel free. adults pay a fare. After ceremonies, youths head to Darras Lev for a picnic. A public meeting delayed celebrating the link to Dubbo. Buckinbub bridge repair costly. calls for a wider two-vehicle plus foot passenger span. An accident injures horses working the header. driver unhurt. Mrs. Farr and Mrs. Austin holiday in Sydney. weather cool after recent warmth with rain. A four-year-old suffers scalds from hot tea. Two cricket matches: Yeoval 145 at Yallundry, Yallundry 58. Obley CC visits and wins 168 to?.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiway
Molong
Wellington
Moloruc
Yeoval
Darras Lev
Dubbo
Buckinbub
Will Howley
James Rowley
Mra H. Miller
Yallundry
Rev. I. Bordwan
Yeuval
Ware
Bannl
Obley CC
Bodangora Storms Wreck Crops Ruin Roads and Livestock
A Bodangora report describes last week’s severe winds and floods rupturing fences washing away crops and damaging pastures. Rabbits perished in the flood while road traffic was light with motor cats and wagons moving slowly. local residents note the storm’s heavy water and hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prouida
Hood
Sullivan
Crooky
Mercury
Wellington
Dubbo
Georie
Dublin
Arthur Smilth
Olive Wallis
Daviesville
Bodangers
W. Smith
Ay Vane
Cowell
Howood
Sydney
Bately
Elizabeth Baker
Mulhall
Neweasily
Bhu
Hor
Sistur
Government Mouse
Benntson
Indies
Australia
Baker
Seaved
Red Cross
Governor Macquarie
Mix
Bengt. Smithy
Bodswangora
Macquarie
H. Cumplin
C.J. Shakespeare
J. Johns
H. Morley
Knowles
Tara Wyex
Bodun
Uiat
Chive
Wang Wa
Harvesting Delays Hit Wheat Paddocks And Farm Costs
The report notes widespread unharvested wheat in paddocks causing added costs as farmers store grain in fields until cartage to market begins. It mentions Mikokuri Tiay and Wextaver's State with praise for local experts on wheat growing and the local term Mieckewymulga meaning Seruck by Melitning in the native tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carte Ineb
Hain
Wextaver
Mirkotymulia
Baker
Stuly
Whents
Neurea Baker's Swamp Harvesting and Cricket Report
In a misty agricultural scene Neurea and railway clashes over hay and transport while farmers finish stockpiles. Mr. V Noonan of Condumlinl Public School recovers from fever. Neurea A grade cricket beat Railway and Neurea B faced defeat with both teams short of players and calls for combining grades to form a fuller side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Noonan
Condumlnl
Railway
A. Dittinigs
Spurge
Tault
Fox
Thy
Les Bell
Neures B
Ale Eh
Wuuluman
Newrea
Wheat Truck Shortages Prompt Farmer Strain Near Vila Centre
SunTop farmers face transport woes as bulk trucks are scarce near the village. Grain handling is hampered by the lack of silos and government restrictions on withdrawing bulk trucks. Farmers call for trucks to empty wheat for refilling silos, urging unity and patience as rain looms and seasons await relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vila
Adingy
Tornin
Tox
Fat Sheep and Cattle Auction Highlights Prices and Winners
The sale lists top prices across sheep and cattle with buyers from Gurley Boggabri The Oaks Burraba Lincoln Hilly Tenterfield Glen Tones Start Pine Blandford and more Highlights include 12 bullocks at £18 18s per head and 14 cows at £8 19s 6d The bookings ahead show sheep vans and cattle waggons scheduled for January 19 and 22 with substantial consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graz
Ives
Bhvep
Ernest Cory
Gurley
Wethers
J. Barr
Ganmain
J. Ward
Boggabri
H. N. Pollock
Quire Indi
Simpson
Butindi
Barraba
D. G. Capel
Oaks
Burraba
Mrs. Bonnar
Lincoln
Tenterfield
Hillock
Eatate
A. Martin
Blandford
Saleu
Holiday News From Stuart Town And Nearby
The town locals report post holiday rest and travels for several residents. Mrs. Rachel Sloan, Ill with a wetkear, and James Cameron seek friends in Orange for near medical support. Mr George Row, son of William and Mrs Farn, moves to Farnham to be near advisers. A Victoria border joiner tied the knot during the break, while Mr Hoss’s parents host a honeymoon at Farnham. A meeting at the Australian hotel on Tuesday discussed a 13424 business balance and trustees nominations for the coming three years with a poll set for Autinday 17th at the Railway hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elky
Rachaul Sloane
Sydney
Thos Howell
James Cameron
Orange
George Row
William Rons
Farn
Hhurny
Whipativk
Victoria Horder Hoo
Double Hare Nose
Smas
Hoss’ Parento
Farnham
Mme Sid Lawson
Familly
Rocelve Ud
Railway
Pretty wedding at St Matthews Cumrock marks Denny Thompson nuptials
Nancy Denny of Wyoming Cumnock married Marold Christopher Thompson son of the late Christopher Thompson Condobolin at St Matthews Cumrock. Rev Keith D Norman officiated. Bride wore ivory morocain with pearl and crystal hues. Attendant Gladys Denny. Best man Barney Phillips Condobella. Post ceremony reception at Mechanics Institute Hall followed by celebratory toasts. Couple to honeymoon at Jenolan Caves and Sydney with future home in Condobolin. A linen tea for Nancy Denny Lewry’s Hall hosted 80 guests with music by Cumnock Jaxx band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthews' Church
Cumrock
Keith D. Norman
I.A
Narromine
H. L. Pratt
Camrock
Nancy
James Denny
Babe Roson
Rod Black
Barney Phillips
Condobella
Thompson
Keith Normut
Mechnics Institute
Denny
Harold Thompcom
Key
It. L Pratt
B. Phillips
Jenolan Caves
Sydney
Condobolia
Nancy Denny i Lewry
Cumnock Jaxx Band
Gruen
Auction Sales Resume In Sydney By Goldsbrough Mort
Goldsbrough Mort and Company report that on January 12 in Sydney catalogues for 10 086 bales were submitted with 7 3 4d sales. The sale featured high quality clips from Northern and Southern tablelands with strong competition from Japan Bradford America and Germany. Values were irregular with a general bloom off the market and a notable decline in leading lines. By December 16 sale they had disposed of 6 020 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsbrough, Mort and Company, Limited
Sydney
Japan
Bradford
America
Guemany
Franca
St. Garry
Two Women Claim Letter From The Bush Queensland
An English letter bearing only The Bush Queensland arrived at the Brisbane GPO. A search of directory forms narrowed candidates to dozens of names, and two women from Mount Perry claimed the letter after three inquiries. A severe flood followed by a cloud burst caused extensive damage along Molong River with logs debris and sheep carcasses seen in the floodwaters. Cattle were swept at Gamboola Cabonne and later reached the bank after a struggle as the weir platform was destroyed and lodged by a bridge on Bank Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.P.O
Brisbane
Bush
Queensland
Mount Perry
Molong
Gamboola-Cabonne
Bank Street
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NEWE
Ceurie
THE
Wellington Times
Wellington District News
Ryan
Obleyyie
Dick Stecet
John Ona
Rom
Wieahed
Andy
Bournewood
Bodangora
PONTO
Baker's Swamp
St Simpson's
Stuart Town
Impson—Denny
W. Mercere Rindeen
W. Merceron Hadeen
Miss Denny
Sydney Wool Sales
Wick
Sale
Killarney
Forest Vale
Abel Wilkins & Co
Stock Dept
Wheat and Insurance Department
Wilkins
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