Drought unrest and Crick’s land policy in New South Wales
The Walgett protest shows farmers burning Minister Crick in effigy as drought pressure tests the L end departments response. The piece argues policymakers cannot fully satisfy every farmer amid harsh droughts and aims to temper despair with realism about government limits.
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Walgett
W. P
Crick
Lande
Crigk
Lends Department
Eldlae
Sny Jan
Oriol
Land reform praised as Crick steadies troubled office
The new minister of land administration faces a harsh test amid historic inefficiency and protest. He brings practical knowledge and a firm plan, exceeding promises with measurable progress in land available for settlement and allotment, while balancing small holders against big pastoral interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orick
Pol Leos
Crick
Uell
Local Jottings and April Plans Amid War News
A Taoaday Times wire bulletin on Methuen’s disaster spread through town via extra. Local trader notes grape crops and Manitoba wheat requests for April distribution. Police Court fines travel fare nonpayment. Race entries and upcoming meetings stir curiosity. municipal tender talks progress. masquerade ball planned in Genrio to open the new town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Methuen
Taoaday
Times
A. Hubbard
Seatonville
Maryvale
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Bexiiton
Lamon Squaak
Meusrs
J. Collins
A. G. Chiplin
Ja. P
Matthew Mason
Raiways
Cumnock Racer
Silver Ay
Marie Corelli
Valento
D. J. Ryan
Harry Hughes
Irving
Sydney
Haynes
Welington
Do Outaido Falls
Meeting of Modanio Institute Members Tomorrow Night
A general meeting of Modanio's Institute members will be held at the Institute rooms tomorrow night. The note hints at important business and a possible focus on local governance and community matters, reflecting the period's civic concerns and social updates.
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Modanio's Institute
Irving
Bodwelf
Campbell
Wellington
Bell Park
Clarke
Regent
Wellington P.A. and
H. Society
A. Chryuta
Sydney
South Africa
Settlin
Cantree
Beptiat
Bodangora
Georia
Oddfellows Hall
J. McCormick
Sydney Cricket Ground
Glebe Iiat
T. M. Sherriff
W. E. Datfeld
Dripstone
Datfield
Messrs
John Collins
F. H. Kennard
Arthur Olnefeld
Mellie Gyo
Bessie Welton
Welington
E. Mortigan
Yeavs
Analytical Report on Solomon Anesthetic and Local Roads
The undersigned analyst certifies Mr Solomon's Aneisthetic is prepared with care and pure ingredients for painless tooth extraction, warning against after effects seen with other anesthetics. A letter from Sydney and various local notices discuss road conditions at Curra Creek, mining yields at Mount Shorter, railway advocacy, floods on Mitchall Creek, and a commemorative address for Dr. Chas. Rygate displayed at Nanima Creek chemist shop.
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Mr. Solomon
Janca Mays
Sydney
City Council of
Vellow
Chemien! Soviety
London
Roynloscopiet! Soviety
Board of Pharm Iacy
N.B.W
C. Rygate
Chas. Rygate
England
Jax. Haynon
Nanima Creecoot
Arter
Wellington
Sexmundham
Oddfellows' Hall
Methuen Relieved and Captured in Boer War Action
Lord Methuen's command sustained heavy losses after a Boer assault led by Commandant De le Rey near Troebosch and Palmientul. Lord Kitchener reports Methuen captured with major casualties. 39 killed, 72 wounded, 900 missing, and Methuen severely injured. Maribago received the news from 50 mounted men, with reinforcements en route from Veyburg to Leichtenberg to aid Grenfell's 1300 mounted infantry.
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Lord Methuen
de le Rey
Lord Kitchener
Maribago
Marlbogo
Wellington P and A Society under fire for rights
In a heated note filled with sharp wit and political jabs, Clarke v BreezE critiques the Wellington Poultry and Agricultural Associations over defending rights against itinerant showmen. The piece mocks public speech, recalls Reid’s deft retorts, and lampoons local debates on domestic service and authorities.
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Clarke
Breeze
Gomeous
Wall
Wellington P
A. Society
Emao
Swntiment Han
Reid
G. H.uid
P.O
Swonger
Bia
Meeld
Hia
Baya
Liverpool
Bourke
Sydney
Mr. Reid
Jupi
Hiss
Ane
Chow
Tw Bo
Hook Shung
Tomeon
Ox Yongno
China
Confucius
Buddha
Earth
Ebuson
Russell Ud Wraggeo
England
Tealand
Scotland
Wellington
Rditor
Bedin Trust
Enger
Addon
Weather and tariff notes from Sydney and London
Sydney weather largely dry with showers possible while tariff debates in Canberra run long. Reports note plague cases in Sydney and Annandale, a fatal cyanide incident near Southern Cross, and a stabbing at Parramatta Bridge. The Australian XI beat Bendigo by innings. New Zealand Premier comments on Methuen disaster. Boer War items reference De Wot’s cave and ammo shipments. Lady Methuen returns to South Africa.
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House of Representatives
Sydney
Annandil
Southern Crow
Western Australia
Bendigo
Seddon
New Zealand
House of Comm
Methuen
Zaalanders
Prrmont Bridge
Cropp
Thres Wen
Elrisk
Biu Nvenilante
London
de Wot
Wellington Benevolent Society Meeting Report
A Wellington Benevolent Society meeting was held in Council Chambers. President Mrs Lin ton chaired with members Haynes Brown Hendry Bom br e Richards Rose Bul Rallye Etherington Dasaell Cameron and Musers Holden Croush Bombrick present. Haynes elected secretary. Committ e to include Oswor Rutledge with Stolcon as Vice-President. Etherington replaced. Membership reduced to 1058 annually. Funds to be distributed locally and subscriptions pursued through donations. Next gathering set for Wednesday March 26 in Council Chambers.
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Mrs. Linton
Pranidout
Mesdanar Haynes
J. D. Brown
Hendry
Bombre
Richards
Brown
A. Rose
Bul
Rallye
Etherington
Dasaell
Cameron
Sud Marygate
Musers
Holden
Croush
Bombrick
Ars. Haynes
Mosdawes Oswor
Rutledge
Stolcon
Mre
Indies
Taleen
Bathurst Presbytery meeting at Wellington church
The Presbytery of Bathurst met in Wellington yesterday with elders and members present. Committee members were elected at a congregational meeting and confirmed by the Decanatory. Rev Professor Kinrots D.D. nominated as moderator of the General Assembly. Mr McLeod proposed donating land at Windus for a Presbyterian church. The Moderator reproved Mr McLeod for his remarks amid other important business.
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McDonald
Orange
Wellington
North End
Coonabarabran
Curlowie
Bathurst
Ker. JG
Rie Pould
Modernarhve
Main
Crawford
Mer Cook
George Milne
Ales
McLeod
Hitler
Cunmock
Kinrots
Str Andrew's College
Bydory University
Austraiin
Alex. McLeod
Winds
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DE l ' Antuum Streut
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Wil Hewen
Uming du
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BROS
LCP
Lond
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Canterbury
Sealor
Maton
A.J.L. Stockwell
Wise & Co
OH Approvel Securitier
Marshall
Obtainiade
Nanima Crescent
Council Chambers
F.C. B. Smith
Warnest
Church of England
McNamee
Mortentes
Frank McNamee
Sunce Sree
Velacon
S. A. Hood
Hol
Stanley Street
Newtown
Watrall
Spencer
Maughan
Strent
Acvoss
Miss Chandler
Bayley
Jas. Haynes
M.P
Medigal Hall
Chiplin
Hlovg
Joh Chiplin
Suibefnepector
Polion
Wallington
Pettington Times
Carnera
Parkes
Ourra Creek
Suntop
March Teameter
W. Shaw
John O'Brien
C. B. Ford
Georie
Worris Creek
Railway League
Colline
Heroos
Count Wallace
Blue Mountains
Curra Creak
Tly Bala Yond
Judy Haynes
Gola
Mount Shorter
M. Murphy
Free Library
Mitchall
J.J. Ryan
Goolma
Mudgee
Weage
Urrent
Siow
Pune
Thureday
Lugornies
Tay
Butler
Pastouriand
Creanery
Factory
Partry Bo Li
Weatiur
Weagee
Russell
Bitorre St. Batrick
Schippau
Adalaide
Wellington Benevolent Society
Presbytery of
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