The Dairy Industry.—On Monday night the committee of the Illawarra Farmers' Union met at Brownsville, the chief business being the price of milk for the forthcoming winter. A circular issued ...
Article : 238 wordsUlmarra Butter Factory.—The supply of milk to this factory has now reached to upwards of 300gal per day, while all the butter turned out finds a ready sale locally at good prices. A meeting will be held on ...
Article : 208 wordsA Serious Loss.—The dangers of poisoned water for rabbits were exemplified a few days ago by Mr. George Spry, a well-known carrier in the district, losing no fewer than nine of his best horses through ...
Article : 298 wordsDeath.—I have to announce the death of another well-known and respected resident of this town, namely, Mrs. Hurley, wife of Sergeant John Hurley, which event occurred on Wednesday last. The ...
Article : 77 wordsLecture.—The Rev. C. Bice delivered an interesting and highly instructive lecture on "The Melanesian Islands " last Tuesday evening, to an exceptionally large audience. The rev. gentleman— ...
Article : 122 wordsThe Berry Estate. — The great Shoalhaven Estate, which it was the work of the lives of the brothers Berry to build up, and which for generations past they have dung to so tenaciously, has been ...
Article : 186 wordsMrs. W. Elliott died at her residence, Bombala, recently. The deceased lady was a very old resident, and had been suffering for many years from cancer in the face. ...
Article : 502 wordsLand Agent and C.P.S.—Mr. M'Nevin, who has held the above offices for nearly two years, is about to be transferred to Picton, to the general regret of the great body of selectors who have settled in ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 105 wordsThe Following Was the Business transacted at the local lands office on Thursday, March 31: W. W. R. Holcombe, 73a c.p., county Jamison, parish Weeta Waa; J. H. Dorrington, 200a c.p. and 600a ...
Article : 261 wordsFire.—On Monday last a fire broke out in the Carroboblin Woolshed on Burrawang Station, and despite every effort made to save the building, it was destroyed and with it a lot of valuable machinery. ...
Article : 250 wordsProgress Committee.—The election of eight citizens to form the progress committee for the ensuing term took place on Friday, April 1. Eleven candidates had been nominated, and the following were ...
Article : 95 wordsSenior-Constable Gall, who has been in the service for nearly 30 years, has received his discharge from the police force through a prisoner named Bridge having escaped over the wall of the lockup during ...
Article : 89 wordsMudgee Hospital Ball.—A meeting of a hospital ball committee was held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening. The following ladies were present: Mesdames Heelman, H. Crossing, Southwick, ...
Article : 135 wordsConcert.—The first concert by the Goulburn Choral Society was given in the Academy of Music on March 28. There were 42 singers, 26 females, and 16 males, on the platform, under the direction of Mr. ...
Article : 103 wordsThe Drought.—The prolonged dry weather is doing serious injury here. The grass, where not previously destroyed by bush fires, has dried up for want of moisture, and it is feared now that should rain ...
Article : 75 wordsThe Land Selections at the local lands office for the week were: J. T. Walker, W. H. Walker, and E. O. Smith, 440 acres, c.p., parish Tarban, county Clive. ...
Article : 238 wordsSchool of Arts.—On Friday night last the committee of the School of Arts held a meeting in connection with the enlargement of the stage. It was decided to accept the offer of Elliott Johnson, of ...
Article : 116 wordsThe Season is fast and far advancing without possibility of any agricultural operations. This is the best month for growing wheat usually, but ploughing cannot even be commenced. ...
Article : 166 wordsAn accident of an unusual character occurred on the overland express which left Melbourne on April 1 for Sydney. About eight miles from Benalla a little boy aged 5 years, son of Mr. Kegg, of ...
Article : 138 wordsMunicipal.—The council at its last meeting adopted the report presented by the committee appointed to inquire into the best system of lighting the town. A deal of interesting matter had ...
Article : 171 wordsPresentation.—On Thursday night Mr. H. R. Pigott, manager of the A.J.S. Bank, who has been removed to the head office, was presented with a very handsome gold albert and locket by his numerous ...
Article : 181 wordsMaize.—The present price for maize is pronounced on all sides to be unprofitable, and agriculturists all over this district are turning their attention to other products, which may prove profitable. It cannot be ...
Article : 153 wordsThe body of a man named Pilkington was found dead in the waiting-room at the Iron Cove Bridge. There were two revolver bullet wounds in his head. Deceased lived at Hunter's Hill, and had ...
Article : 101 wordsA Fatal Accident took place this morning, when Mrs. Pastoores and child were drowned. Whilst attempting to cross Baker's Creek the buggy upset, and the occupants were thrown into the stream. The ...
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Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919), Sat 9 Apr 1892, Page 17
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