Burrrendong Dam Essay on Possibilities by a Young Student
A 14 year old Daphne Moncrieff submits a prize essay arguing Burrendong Dam would back water along the Macquarie and Cast into the Burrendong scheme. She envisions irrigation transforming the Macquarie Valley, supporting new towns Wellington and Warren, generating electricity and boosting agriculture across central western districts. The piece frames the project as essential national irrigation and growth, stressing education and regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Daphne Moncriott
Daphne Monorto
Ollus
Speek
New South Wales
Vacquarie
Macquarie
Ils
Macatarie
Burrentong
Bam
Magquarla
Macquarie Valley
Macmuarin
Eryal Jonathaniis
Wellington
Dubbo
Nartomine
Trangie
Warren
Railway Commissioner's Inquiry Into Unstable Track Conditions
A report from the Railway Commissioner notes dangerous track conditions near Gurley site. Engineer Wan explains the failure of a signaling device and a worker, Navrabri, is injured while a recovery operation proceeds. Peter O Lupey is identified as a witness from Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tayogi
Nurpalisi
Olea
Disbylat
Railsways
O'Shea
Bartigan
Noythweeborn
Gurley
Wie
Wan
Aleiowt
Nayralyi
Navrabries
Golf Gossip and Local Notices From Wellington Times
A fragmented page titled Golf Gossip blends humorous notes on players like Win Oates and Gordon with local society items. It mentions Bathurst deaths, weddings in Tamworth and Orange, and engagements, listing names such as Peter, John, Stewart, Laurie Smith, Kenneth Thomas, and Audrey Lewis alongside families in Bathurst and Sydney.
Tragic vehicle crash near Orange claims three lives
At 7 80 a m on Tuesday a lorry carrying gravel from Orange to Carh Gravel collided on the Garge road near Canobolas Shire Council. Driver Viking and owner Langham were inside the cab. Barnes and Langham died at the scene. Two others were injured, one seriously, including Corry Barnes 27 of Casey Street Grange. Clade Wilkins was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thessay
Siic Terry
Ttoo
Wis
Corry
Barnes
Casey
Orange
Clade
Lionel Charles Wilkins
Garge
Canobolas Shire
Viking
Barnes and Langham
Spencer
Ain
Wilkins
Lodger Vote to Remain Amid Government Friction
A fragmented report notes a lodger vote to remain despite ongoing government friction and strong opposition from local party members. The motion to extend the local government franchise appears not to be pursued.
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WLA
Fis
Tillinge
Rabbits Trappers Paid Heavy Wages in Oberon Auction
Four thousand pounds paid to rabbit trappers at Oberon on Saturday. The market reached 7/3 to 7/6 per pound, highest since 1920. A trapper claimed £40 9s for past month but was reportedly not honest. Rabbit numbers are declining as land dries up. legal buyers paid out thousands. Wellington sees rabbits largely controlled, with some areas still dense. Oberon buyers processed 300,000 rabbits valued around 1 shilling each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberon
Chaimad
Wellington
Watlington
Tao
Linns
Ann
NoXious Weeds Debate Over Federal vs State Care
The Tarnworth Munichpal Council resisted delaying action on skeleton weed until new legislation passes. Opinion favored treating weeds as a State issue rather than a Federal responsibility, noting a weed’s harmful status in one state could flourish in another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarnworth
Munichpal Council
Wellington Post Office Mails Schedule Summary
Mails closing times listed by weekday and town for Wellington Post Office service. Arrivals and departures detailed for Sydney and intermediate stations with multiple stopovers such as Arthurville Bodangora Goolma Two Mile Plat and Spicer’s Creek. Daily and weekly slots include 1 p.m. 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. for various routes and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Avihurville
Burra Upesk
Rodangora
Lincoln
Spicor
Two Mile Plat
Mia
Wuulumany
Poms Cavs
Arthurville
Gora Gresky
Pan. Gollan
Hanis Walia
Yeoval
Hursday
Syinay
Mm Dubbo
jGomie
West Dow
Autlinville
Curr Crook
Bodangora
Lincon
Spicer
Splesa's Creek
Gooran
Mit
Spicer's
Creek
Goolma
Mile
Goll
Gurra Creek
Goyas
Postal rates and services in the British Empire era
The document lists postal charges for Australia, New Zealand, and other places, detailing stamped envelopes, registration envelopes, letter cards, and reply rates. It includes rates for postcards, commercial papers, printed matter, small packets, and books or periodicals, with per ounce and per 2 ounce increments and noted maximum weights. It references British Empire and other territories and mentions specific weight thresholds and minimums.
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Syerson
Australia
Ollie
Post Cavda
British Empire
New Zealand
Zalnivniinn
Telephone trunk line charges from Wellington
Wellington trunk line costs are cited in a public notice detailing rate changes for long distance service. The notice outlines expected price adjustments and the agencies involved in implementing the revised charges. The document emphasizes compliance and timing for affected customers.
Memoirs Of Chine MeAlistes Ride Record Curiously Double Claimed
Murdis Hay Simpson writes in Muse Mollbrook-Chroyicle about a ride from Mudgee to Suolilt covering 144 miles in 7 hours and 30 minutes and claims 2800 miles in a longer contest. The account compares this feat with Hastewood's 135 miles in 24 hours noting the disputed correctness. Public interest centers on the extraordinary claim and its verification by western observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chine
MeAlistes
Murdis Hay Simpson
Mollbrook — Chroyicle
Gane
Slat Jeweller
Healy
Lawson
HU Ut Sila
Mudgee
Suolilt
TZ Ywiles
Kawsen
Bes
Hastewood
Petersham
Goulburn
Possible closure of session noted by House members
The text suggests debate over the session ending time and the House's view that the current timing may not occur as planned, indicating uncertainty about the session's conclusion.
Fragmentary Court Transcript Questions Regard Truth of Statement
A damaged courtroom fragment shows a counsel pressing a witness with disjointed questions about the timing and nature of a statement. The dialogue includes garbled phrases and mis-typed names as the inquiry probes credibility and possible falsity.
Marriage notice from Byelney church ceremony
Punned and Mrs Latee Smith of Lorna Lance Orchesten Dubilio celebrate a church wedding at St Stophar's Church Byelney. Miss Jean Murio Marken daughter of Kunneth Muckenvin Bundanon Show Haven and Mrs A T Mackengie Stockleys O'Sulfivah Road, Jose Dy, married to Mr George Copelumt of Wur rah Low Tree, youngest son of Mr and Mrs EL T Copeland Bradley's Meal Row Muxownn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerent Yowatey
Stale Matevonk
George Copelumt
T. Copeland
Bradley's Meal Row
Muxownn
Modern oil station design praised for efficiency and neatness
A supplied photograph by Atlantic Union Oil Co Ltd shows a compact service station with long plain lines and minimal decoration. The design enables quick erection dismantling and easy relocation without damaging the building, reflecting industry trends toward efficiency and orderly appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Union O
Limtad
Uns
Cnat
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Burrendong Dam
Gentrals
ATH Deviceearveyne
Randwick
Peter O'Lupey
Mathar
Stuart Town
Win Oates
Donald
Abd Sadi
Mes
Gordon
Keith
Dick Hill
Pill
Doky Dunn
Ronald Cabot
Ron
Jonker
Mi Percy
Tre
Hye
Will Visio
Wellington Times
Bathurst
Peter
John
Stewart
Mu. B. Peaves
Miy
John O'Leary
Yodolme
Holy Vinhy
Chueh
Grange
Gorle
Barry
Richard King
Mrs. Ring
Porches
Laurie Smithy Eller
Mie
E Wigaue Meul
Winome Halliday
Audrey Lewis
Ross Shun Towig
Gild
Bunny
Wellington Post
Postal Information
Taon
Baker's Swan Baldry
Buthessay
Sasklon
Mt Aimajeurie
Walmer Windeyer Wongarbon
Yarrabin
Abrondank
Buel
Atranger
General Commission Agents
LANZ
Jim Breeze
Percy St
Royal Hotel
Co. S. Browne
Wellington Horticultural Society
IN. G. Bruderlin
GeorGe Paul Stock
Property and General Commission
Commonwealth Institute OF Valuers
Cooper's Sheep Diforient Line
George Paul
Lee Street
Ball & Son
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board
Technical College
E.W. Ball & Son
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