South Seas voyage thrills readers with island dreams
Wellington visitors M. M’Leod and T. H. Cameron toured Fiji Samoa and Tonga aboard the Atua from Sydney May 28. They described Lautoka Suva Levuka and Apia with regattas chapels and a fiery Apia volcano. They noted levity and hospitality in Levuka, observed Chinese labor on plantations, and met Tongans including the prime minister and king’s father aboard. The voyage crossed the 180th meridian reaching Apia on Sunday, then Vavau and Nukualofa before returning to Auckland and Sydney.
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Australia
Union Steamship Co
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M. M‘leod
T. H. Cameron
Wellington
Sydney
Atua
Mr. Cameron
Lautoka
Fiji
Colonial Sugar Refining Co
Masphiy Was
Suva
Bouth Sea Islands
Levuka
Wethe
Samoa
Vii
Apia
Upoly
Apis
M‘leod
Ceremeey
Robert Fouls Stevenson
Cameron
Stevenson
M‘leodan Cameron
Vavau
Wellington Caves
Neiafu
Ting
Haapai
Vayua
Hanpei
Nukulofa
Tonga
Nukualofa
Auckland
Hot Lakes District
Mesars
McLeod
Gaden Reports At Dubbo Porp Board Meeting
RB T B Gaden president reports to the Dubbo P P Board on recent confederation discussions. He notes amendments to place nonleased reserves under board control and to fund weed control from rents. He cites limited support for absorbing boards, ministerial reforms expected, and progress with Danyl microbe and a £3000 rabbit destruction fund.
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RB. T. B. Gaden
P. P
P A
Council of Advice
Tidawell
What price a tax on bachelors in the shop tale
In a debate at the shoemaker’s, a thful Australian argues to tax bachelors would not cure them. The shoemaker notes bachelors are shaped by environment, urges better social conditions, and discusses age related changes, costs of keeping a wife, and women's freedom of choice. The barber and blacksmith add quips as the talk turns to personal finances and marriage ideals.
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Brigham Young
Bhewmaker
Wellington
Obituary and community notices from Yeoval district
A gloom fell over Yeoval as the death of W E Higgins of Ballot Box was announced. He died in Parramatta and was brought home for interment in Yeoval with many attending the wet procession from Wellington. Sympathy goes to the bereaved family. The Yeoval Labour League held another ouchre party in Banwell Hall with good attendance. Prizes were awarded to Miss M Whittaker and Mr C Houaler for ladies and gents respectively, with book prizes to Mr Kerfus and Miss Pontifix. Oswald brings brighter prospects to the district.
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Bons
Onrrvany
W. E. Higgins
Evcure
Yeoval Labor League
Banwell
M. Whittaker
C. Houaler
Kerfus
Suntop News Briefs on Rain and Local Happenings
Our Suntop correspondent reports about half an inch of rain since last issue with wheat crops looking well and prospects of a bountiful harvest. The district records a cold winter and frequent colds among children reducing school attendance. Gus Kearney fell into Mr Barnett's underground tank but escaped unharmed. Barnett’s residence additions proceed with bricklayers finishing soon. O'Brien has woodwork ready. The Bentonville road between miles 14 and 15 has been metalled. Mr Brummell funds two miles of wire netting around his farm. West handles line work and fence repairs.
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Gus Kearney
Mr. Barnett
Local mining shifts and boxing banter near Yeoval
The Goodrich owner appoints a new manager for a large scale mine plan while Beare takes over a nearby gold mine called Freehold near Yeoval. Oswald shows heavy interest. The "Orv Man" remains, the Lady Lizzie ore looks promising. Local syndicate Burns contest hopes spark a street confrontation as Cripps fights the champion. locals boast after the storm.
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Goodrich
Beare
Yeoval
Oswald
Lady Lizzie
Boxino
Burns
Cripps
Mid‑Way Weather Notes And Farming Outlook
From our correspondent, another rain change is hoped for to aid crops. Dapper records 40 points and Goolma 70, showing how distance affects moisture. Late rains have boosted crops and a few light showers could give a strong spring start. many read Mr Lane’s letter on crow poison with interest, likely to see trial. Mr George Lett, while engaged.
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Dapper
Goolma
Main Dividing Range
Lane
George Lett
Foxes Brought Down In Duo’s Evening Chase
A brother pair fired during a fox game at Mr. W. Dorman’s, killing the larger fox. Rumor of a Roman Catholic social at Mr. Ryan’s in Dapper is noted as likely to draw local residents. Farmers plan harrowing wheat, though current dry conditions temper the activity. Dated July 27 1908.
Drilling Greek and Meadow Rain Bring Lively Notes
Our correspondent reports welcome rain last Monday evening lighting the Meadows and sixty points recorded in the wel come fall. The bot fly has killed many horses owners can ill afford. Farewell thoughts note Mr Dawson and Mr Brownhill's writings pleases readers, while Alick departs with a fond farewell and a wish for happy roaming.
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Dawson
Brownhill
Alick
Wellington Dubbo verse lampoons local politics
A verse from a Wellington writer mocks Dubbo politics and the Liberal party. It imagines a future when Dubbo decays, pubs close early, services falter, and residents mourn their failed deputation while recalling a lack of representation like an MLC C.
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Dubbo
Himsalf
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