Australian industry hopes in petrol and dairy ventures
A Sydney report covers Professor Sir Edgeworth David's prophecy of Australia becoming a petrol producer after Roma bore oil is tested. It notes plans for a dairy byproduct cheese factory in the Shoalhaven district, a nationwide wireless news service, and tariff reforms to require three essential oils in perfumery. It also mentions mining, beet sugar plant funding, flax fibre experiments in Hobart, the steamer British Trade tour, and anti dumping duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgeworth David
Australia
Roma
SLBW
South Comme
Rhealhaven
C. P. Bartholomew
Onensl
Amalgamated Wireless
Mr. Rodgers
Baa
Adelaide
For Trade and Customs
Tariff Board
Primary Producers Council Hears Subscriptions Decision
A special Albany District Council meeting of the Primary Producers' Association was held in the lower Town Hall. Delegates led by President Mr. J. Monforth discussed the conference report on subscriptions, fixing member fees at £1 per year, and agreed to urge the executive to finalize the matter promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Primary Producers’ Association
Lower Town Hall
J. Monforth
Attendanes
Messrs. . Knapp
G. I Hill
Adams
Youngs
A. Burvil
Mlc
P. Buckeridge
Torbay
Wt. Wolfe
Bornholm
Burvill
M-L
A. T. Booth
Barker
Wool Market Updates from Dalgety and Company London Memo
Dalgety and Company report a mixed wool market with price advances on top making wools up to 10 percent higher for merino and crossbred grades while some fine and ordinary lots show varying gains. Large consignments listed include 78 000 free offered and 106 000 Australian lots, with totals across regions approaching 702 100 for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dalgety
Continent
Asmerian
Expert Hatchers Echoes From Humorous Debate
A Meercan visitor recalls a tale about a hen and hatchling mishaps. The Digger compares a mother hen fed on sawdust to a tub footed hen that hatched eleven wooden chicks, while another line laments a missed chance to show a friend a frank sign.
Abolition of Federal Land Tax Sparks Legal Debate
A historical note discusses a proposed move to end the federal land tax and its potential impact on wealth and revenue. The text references constitutional issues, property schemes, and anticipated market reactions amid political tension. The outcome remains uncertain, drawing interest from stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaweret
Nationa Tints
Mor Finetatien
Mor Finetatien, al. Wontar Uo Fraterntity
The Development of Electric Progress and Public Perception
An early 20th century reflection on electricity’s rise across telephony and transport. It notes growing automation, new industries, and the public’s cautious response to electric service despite its advancing reach. It cites Kelvin and the concept of electric drag as a turning point, foreshadowing broad social impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electricis Mportatione
Elec
Rica
Electrica
Kelvin Arab
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ALP) Lad
Hobart
Tasmania
Ines
Tur
Comptroller of Customs
Mr. Whitton
Robert Hadfield
Hadfields (Australian Ltd
America
Amerie
London
New Zealand
South Arica
Egypt
Intercote
New South Wales
Drew Robinson & CO
DERBY
LAIR
Ulauk Oxfords
Meliny Sewin Poleu
Whybrow's
McKay
Alvo
W.A
Hs B Carten
Or, Albany
Post Office
W. H. Cooper
York Street
W. Hyde
Mounchemore
Natroceiene
Southern Union
General Insurance Compan OF Australia, Limited
Georges Terrase
Perth
G. LK
Bowman
Islance
Royal Exchange Assurance
Dregtegis
Fidelity Miles
Merrifield
Standard Bakery
York
W.D. Oldfield
Baer
Yasir Yoook
Wolding
Corvaige
Great Southern
Honisett:& CO
Butchers
Ian Orgagh
Owemns
Commercial Union Buildings
OT. George's Terrace
T. EL Carib
Albany — & W. Tomlingon
Youk Street
Oppusite
John's
Qumreh
Watom, Ou
Aoe and Jewel
Htock
Sungarows
Detokoe
WILEY
BB. Mouchemore
H V. Timowell
Prions
Wonder Corp
Hinham
Viking
Bunbury
Baby
Robert Bell
Wool Markets
London Wool Sales
The
Nations Council of Wool
Astralia
Bydney
Get
Bridbane
Victoria
South Australia
West Australia
Sydney
Brisbane
National Library of Australia
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Jen
Mr Core
SSHW
Derct Srell
Abe
Seerth
Minster Ark
Harber
Hemera Beatn
Milton
Cook Rm
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