Amendments to Local Government Act outlined by minister
The Government announced sweeping amendments to the Local Government Act in operation since 1908. Changes include broader rating powers, land sales by councils, subdivision controls, and possible urbanization of shires. Provisions cover subsidies based on Crown lands, river boards for water hyacinth, and expanded municipal powers from bakeries to fuel depots. A 35 percent ratepayer poll could block industrial entry. Myrtle Griffith notes many amendments are non contentious.
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Griffith
Hisch
Tao
Email
Joana
T— Pt
Pana
Conti
Copaidors Ae
Wien
Miriffith Anyathet
Old Chap and Dearia in a Storyteller’s Memory
Ada Leonora Harris recalls family nicknames and loves from childhood in a reflective piece. The narrator, known as Story Teller, remembers the affectionate calls from father and relatives, and the promise of a final farewell to “The Batter Land.” The prose focuses on intimate family rhetoric and missing the map toward that imagined place.
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Ada Leonora Harris
Wool market report from Sydney brokers shows firmer prices
Sydney wool and produce brokers Bchute Bell and Co report a very firm market for all good to superior quality wool with prices 5 to 10 percent higher than Brisbane May sales. Strong American and continental competition, solid clearances at the higher rates, but total Sydney offerings expected to be small due to light recent arrivals and many bag offerings being short or oddments.
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Sydney
Bchute, Bell and Co., Ltd
Wool and Produce Brokers
Markkt
Bine
Brisbane
Sydney Produce Report and Homebush Stock Sales
Sydney Produce Report shows Winchcombe Carton Ltd listing week prices for wool and skins with firm demand and higher prices for certain items. kangaroo and rabbit skins quoted with varied values. hides and tallow noted with mixed movements. Homebush stock sales report Monday value and volume with cattle and sheep prices and firmer sheep market.
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Sydney
Winchcombe, Carton, Ltd
Rajort
Pheopakins
Kangsros
Ted
W. Butehors
Boyd
Homebrush
Homebush
Comets and their changing destinies through history
The article traces historic comet beliefs from ancient dread to scientific understanding. It cites Cooke on Halley’s comet and its motion in an elliptical orbit, Encke’s and Brisbanes observatory observations, Holmes', Lexell’s and Biela's comets, noting how predictions disputed superstition and shaped insight.
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Cooke
Halley
Encke
Rumker
Sir Thomas Brisbane
Parramatte
Enche
Vincibla
Autronymera
Holmes
Lexell
Paris
Biela
Comet Reidentification and Noted Varying Returns
The text notes a comet identical to one seen in 1772 and 1806, with predicted return for 1432 but observed again in 1830 and 1845. A late 1845 protuberance was noted, and in January of the following year it appeared to have split. Moorehouse’s comet is mentioned. The lecturer spoke of many remarkable comets and varieties.
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Ageio
Moorehouse
How I Got My Name Bluetongue Rouseabout Narrates Past
A narrator calling himself Bluetongue recalls life as a rouseabout in a grim, humorous rural tale. He describes being sacked at Wily Downs in 1893 for mischief and “going to cheap.” He reflects on local blame, his nomadic days near Mumbil, and memories of Nellie, ending with a warning about a forthcoming reckoning.
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Nell
Parson and Politician Clash Over Boxing Controversy
Dr Murray the Victoria chief batttered by Rev Worrall in a Sunday clash over boxing contests. Murray quoted scripture urging no judgment while questioning Worrall’s stance and urging open debate on school boxing supervised by Mr Baker. Education Minister Livingston defended boxing for children as a beneficial activity amid calls to end Sunday school games and rowdy matches.
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Bacretery
Victoria
Worral
Murry
Mr. Worrall
Australia
Baker
Community gathers amid political clash over school Bible stance
The scene centers on John Murray, Victoria's Chief Secretary and critic of Bible teaching in state schools, pressed by speakers to focus on governance and decorum. Observers condemn violent and brash behavior, urging cleaner conduct and responsible leadership in public life.
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State of
Victoria
Murray
Btate
John Morray
Brutiab Wien
Oddfellows Reform Sick Fund Certificates System
The United Order of Oddfellows raises sick fund per member from 5.12 to 4.72 days in 1972. A new seven day certificate system, issued by lodge doctors, tightens reporting, with fortnightly updates until recovery, aiming to shield genuine cases and curb misuse while protecting lodge funds.
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Oddfellows
Ligand
United Order of Oddfellows
G. H. Saids
Cedar Waggons Bring Vast Log To Bel lingen Market
Four bullock waggons arrive in Bell ingen with cedar logs from the Bel lingen Valley. Logs split for transport. the log measures over a very long length. Market value estimated above £200, owned by Messrs Renwick and Dodds. The Bellin ger Valley cedar stands high quality but rugged access makes logging hard.
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Bellinger
Massra
Renwick
Dodds
Appar
Benex
F G. Maxted
Bocinlint
Milly
Rt Monro Ferguson
Ramale
Bydney
Brisbane
Judge Edmunds
Stanford Merthyr Mineral Lodge
Queensland
Evaleigh Wan
Sydney
Whem Arthur Pattont
Nora Joseph Twiss
Frederict Muler
Ball
Mani
Melbourne
George Eagles l Sbourer
Consciouness
Birthday Honors Elevate Australia’s Leaders in Privy Council
The Prime Minister Joseph Cook is named Privy Councillor and Irvine becomes Knight Commander. Knights Bachelor include Antarctic explorer Mawson and Sydney University professor Anderson Stuart. The Tamworth reception highlighted calls for decentralization to grow the nation.
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Tamworth
Australia
Soeney
Australis
Joseph Cook
Irvine
Dr. Mawson
Professor Anderson Stuart
Sydney University
Australia poised to feed world meat demand warns journalist
An English correspondent reports Australia as a rising meat supplier to Europe and beyond as stock regions in America dwindle. Leaders foresee a global shortage unless Australia expands grazing, with officials noting vast unsettled land and favorable conditions. The piece cites figures on land use, debt, and potential rail links to unlock sheep and cattle production for international markets.
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Australis
Europe
Malcolm Reid
Amarics
Gooding
Idaho
Live
Australia
Bowton
America
Chamber of Commerce
France
Admiral Breuning
Germany
Feeronis Eogland
England
Asscia- Hom
Earl of Errol
Tha Bovril
Fammers
Hon
Glynn
Vanode
Northern Territory
Ody
L. . Amery
M.P
Hoerbart Eason
British Immigration League
Goodisheep
Wyalong
Cuigellice
Alve Adama' Hemi
Mitinna
Dostralia
Sydney expert offers eye surgery to improve sight
Sydney man promotes scientific eye care in New South Wales with a focus on correcting all eye faults. He invites the public to Egya Hotel Wellington on Friday August 11 from 5 am to 6 pm for demonstrations and consultations.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Tata
Baseer
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