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A Laidley South man charged after he allegedly assaulted and obstructed police has had his case adjourned for three weeks.
Matthew Hugh McKay, 28, was charged with eight offences - assaulting a police officer, obstructing a police officer, committing public nuisance, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing drug utensils, driving uninsured, driving unregistered and driving without a licence.
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Smart and efficient fence building
The prototype of Hugh McKay’s fully automated ‘Smart Fencer’ (with 50 posts loaded on to it), which could revolutionise the process of installing a fence.
26-year-old Hugh McKay has developed the prototype of an automated trailer system for building farm fences. It is aimed at removing the physical labour and vastly decreasing the time normally required for installation.
Agricultural fencing is essential on all livestock farms, but installing it is a costly, time consuming and labour-intensive process. However, there could soon be a much cheaper and effective solution, thanks to a project that has been undertaken through an AWI-sponsored Science and Innovation Award for Young People in Agriculture.
Sunshine grain harvester that helped set the basic wage is restored to original glory at Quirindi
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The iconic 1907 Sunshine Harvester, before restoration began.
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Volunteers at the Quirindi Rural Heritage Village are resurrecting a machine that represents a revolution in Australia.
Key points:
The Harvester Judgement dates back to 1907, the same year the minimum wage was set
The harvester will be displayed at the Workers Memorial Precinct in Blacktown, Sydney
Not only did the Sunshine Harvester forever change the agriculture industry, but it was at the heart of a test case that set the country s first minimum wage.
The Lucknow United Church has been a landmark in our village for over 135 years – first as Lucknow Methodist Church from the time of its construction in 1885…