Vegetable growing as a money-maker for Wellington district farmers
The author urges landowners in Wellington to consider vegetables as a cash crop amid hard times. He cites hard water enabling high yields of parsnips, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, and peas, with careful irrigation, pest control, and market cooperation. He highlights potential profits, water access, and the need for agricultural support and cooperative farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Glen Mitchell
Bodangora
Tasmania
Sydney
Queensland
Agricultural Bureau
Soldier Memorials and Anzac Day Reflections
The piece recalls Anzac Day 1915 and honors Australian soldiers, urging remembrance and a lasting Temple of Fame. It discusses postwar memorial work in Sydney, noting the Cenotaph in Martin Place and praising a Tuscany-like memorial in Hartsville for its beauty, linking memory to national gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
Sydney
Australia
Martin Place
Hurstville
Imposing memorials mark Goulburn and Albury sites
A traveler recalls the Goulburn hilltop memorial and the Albury Memorial towering over Murray River gardens. He notes the ideal siting and the Albury monument details, including height, dimensions, reflectors, lighting, and a £4000 cost with no debt. The piece also weaves in humorous, rambling anecdotes from Sydney and a Royal Agricultural Show encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn
Albury
Murray River
Flashy moment ends with awkward fall at city show
A spectator on a barricade jostled by a rain umbrella loses balance during a hunters contest. An old countryman confronts him, claims familiarity, and mentions locals from Netley Flat and Barlow. He asks William to report Harry Hayward and test his football kicking skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Rownd
Manly Wharf
Pieeceman
Turtible Sharks
Sydney
William
Henry
Suttor Pavilion
Charlie Webberfield
Netley
Harry Hayward
Barlow
Forthcoming Shows Across Western Districts This Spring
The schedule lists events at Wellington on May 14 with G. L. Williams as secretary and F. E. Row overseeing Dubbo shows on May 21 and 22. Narromine hosts events May 28 and 20 under F Weston as secretary, with Coonamble also on May 28 and 20. Trangie sets June 3 and 4 under J. C. Wilson, secretary. Young Sheep Show at Bec includes July 30 and 31 under F. A. Wayles as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
F. Weston
Coonamble
J. C. Wilson
Trangie
F. A. Wayles
Bec
Young Sheep Show
T. A. Tester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Exchange Assurance
A A. Dobbie
RC. B. Barton
D. H. Barton
Balara Station
CORBY
SENK
Sotice
Fual
W. M. Cousins
Farkes Road
Hong
R. H. Wilson
Whitwell Proor Hill Country
H. E. W Beckett
Peron
N. Althofer
Dripstown
Harry Taylor
Marquarie Stud Farm
UBBER
D. B. Thomson
Macquarie Clambers
W.B. Cot
E. W. Ball
Frcy Street
Telephone
Glover’s Pharmacy
H. C. F. Glover C
McMahon
M.P.S. Chemists
Percy Street
N.S.W
Lee Street
Richardson & Hall
Swift-St
Orange
Forbes
Wilmot Jeweller
Wanima Crescent
Singer Sewing Machine CO
J. J. Ryan
Clive Street
Will Carter
Sons of the Free
Harvey Brothers
Opticians
A. A. Harvey
M.co.a
Optician
Griffiths
H. Bestwick
General Agricultural and Implement Agent
Lucerne & Hay Presses
Shearer
THE
Hollywood
Morrison's
WAR Kee & CO
Nanima Crescent
FAS & Fruiterers
G. L. Williams
Sec. Wellington
F. E. Row
Yee
D. J. Bono
London
Summer Street
Charley Murphy
E. R. Thomas
General Store
Denisa
Ricauersche
Murray Bros
Maughan ST
Royal Hotel
C.T.A. and
N.R.M.A. House
P.O. Box
Mrs. Dempsey
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