Our Sydney Ladies Letter on weddings fashion and society
A lively column from Our Sydney Ladies Letter describes a double wedding at St Johns Darl inghurst with the twin daughters of Mrs McNamara marrying Mosars Krerouse and Mair. It notes Lady Dudley's arrival and mingling with steerage travelers, theatres drawing crowds, and fashion trends from hats to sun shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Darlinghurst
Carrie Moore
Gladys Young
Florence Young
Sydney
Lady Dudley
England
Dudley
Roma Oil Bore History Sparks Major Fire
The Roma oil bore saga tracks a gas and water clash that led to a seven year gas output, a £7000 plant, and a later oil sheen on water. A government subsidy funded a company and a state share was promised, but gas vanished as a conflagration began and attempts to restore supply failed. A nearby bore also ignited and burned for weeks before extinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel
Atrata
Roma
Death of Mr J F Smith A longtime Newtown alderman and leader
James Francia Smith born 1844 in New South Wales died aged 64 after a long public life. He served 37 years on Newtown council, was mayor six times, represented the district in Parliament as a protectionist for four terms, and chaired the Victoria Park Trust. He helped establish Newtown Public School land, led local foresters, and mentored a large family of 13 with 10 surviving. He was vice president of the Local Government Association and active in Friendly Societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Francia Smith
Newtown
Legislative Assembly
Smith
N3.w
Wellington
Sydney
Christ Church School
Stephen Campbell Brown
Busness
Brisbane
George-street
Mr. Smith
Campdown
Btuart-Robertson
Victoria Park Trust
Sydney University
Newtown Lodge
Ancient Order of Foresters
Ones Friendly Societies’ Dispensary
Andes
The
Friendly Societies’ Association of
New Bouth
Donn
Basser Visitation To Wellington For Optical Service
Mr B A Basser, renowned Vicenoee and London Ophthalmic Optician, will visit Wellington on November 6 and 7 and then every three months. He cites credentials from London, New York, Vienna, and Dresden, plus British Optical Association training. Free consultations, glasses tailored for headaches, latest instrument, no traveling agents, sole agent for So Easy rimless glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Basser
London
Wellington
Basser
New York
Vienne Barlio
Dresden
British Optical Association
Baseer
Wool and Produce Market Report from Schute Bell Co
Very satisfactory trading over the past fortnight with Continental buyers dominant and British demand small. Japan has boosted the market with limited purchases, American interest remains cautious awaiting longer and higher quality clips. Next sale set for the 10th inst offering 1500 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schute, Bell and Co
Wool and Produce
Howrae
Japan
Sera
Peratora
New England
United States
A Simple Fumicator for Rabbits
Merrin heard a method from F D McMaster of Dalkeith station to destroy rabbits. A tin with water and drops of bisulphide of carbon and carbide makes acetylene gas to smother burrows. Gas may be exploded with a fuse at the burrow mouth for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. McMaster
Dalkeith
Merrin
McMaster
Wheat prizes at shows debated by government expert
Government wheat experimentalist Geo Sutton criticizes prizes for best bag of wheat at agricultural shows. He argues success depends on harvesting and cleaning machinery, not farming skill, and warns show criteria may favor machinery makers or unprofitable varieties. He urges prizes for best clean crops judged by yield.
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Geo. Sutton
South Australia
The Blue Lark and the Grasshopper War
The article discusses grasshopper abundance and a belief in wholesale destruction of the blue lark due to phosphorus poisoning of rabbits. It notes the lark preys on hoppers and that blue larks are now scarce in the Western district, previously seen in thousands.
Sheep and flies spark note for Triamble sheep men
Mr T Suttor of Triamble Hargraves brought information to this office that should aid sheep men. He stated the ordinary oil used to lubricate heavy machinery was part of a larger concern affecting flock care and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. ©. Suttor
Triamble
Hargraves
Oil dressing for sheep drives off flies claims success
Mr. Sutter praises a simple oil remedy for sheep afflicted with flies noting it works with or without tar. The oil soothes and antiseptic action keeps flies away after application and is cheaper than other methods. He predicts use on lambs after marking and in the shearing shed replacing tar once widely known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutter
Suttor
Mudgee Pont
Ostrich Farm at Coonamble North West Australia
Messrs Onirnes and Sanderson of Nardoo Coonamble established an ostrich farm after South African experience showed promise for the north west. Starting with 12 birds, the flock grew to 120 and this season 150 chicks are expected. They use incubators, rear with ample green feed, and plan to reach 2000 birds with shade paddocks and a bore for 400 acres of lucerne irrigation. The birds mature slowly, are tame, and fetch about £8 per bird annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messra
Onirnes
Sanderson
Nardoo
Coonamble
Gilgandra
Walgett Road
South Australia
Lucerne
Mossra
Gairnes
Beeman to Visit Wellington for Vision Tests
Defective eyesight notice announces J W Beeman of Gibson Beeman Ltd consulting opticians will visit Wellington in November. The renowned night testing expert and H A Barraclough Ltd manager will be available at the Club House Hotel for sight testing and to fit correctly crafted glasses for all eye troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
J. W. Beeman
Gibbson Beeman, Ltd
Hunter Street
Bydney
H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
Beeman
Club House
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M G. Cater
Wenes
Marty
BE. Casey
Boller Ashing
Ding and
Ag Mills
T For T. Robinson & CO
Maughan
O'Malley's
A.M.P. Society
Goulburn
Charles Rogers
F. P. Carr
Sale-street
Orange
G. F. Whiteley
Georie
Dalgety & Co., Lrn
Forum Geo. Whiteley
Wear
M. Rudd
Cnass Beccy Arp
Surrey Maxze Maughan-St
Elgar, Engineer
Phenix Foundry
Lee Street
Wheellington
Mrs. E
Schipp
Wellington and District
Bank & Percy Sts
Austin & Johnston
District
Messrs
Bembrick Brons
Arthur & Maughan
Court House
Livermore
Federal
Ausin & Johnson
Arthur Streets
Ellington
Bembrick Bros
Triumph
Hembrick Bros
Police Station
R. Tait
Tait
Scott Nanima
Weckwear, Belts, &c
MB. Warren
Ladiea
Alf. C. Warren
Maughan & Percy Streets
Miss Ohlo
Merry Widow
Women’s Congress
J. F. Smith
Sydney Wool Report
F. W. Croaker
General Commission
New Street
Bennett and Wood, Ltd
Gee Cycle and Speedwel Motor Depot
Plee Street
McCormick's Grand Hotel
O— Firet-clun Mechanic
W. H. Lobin
Harvard
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