New Ways to Market Potatoes in Postwar America
Mr McDonald cites a New York market report showing washed Californian potatoes at 5.28 dollars per 199 lb bag while unwashed Virginians fetch 1.69 dollars per 199 lb bag. US practice includes 100 lb bags and consumer packs with 28 to 140 tubers. Maine leads in small packs. A New York merchant brands top lines in tissue and cartons of 60 to 140 tubers, seeking stronger demand.
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McDonald
New York
United States
Maine
America
Victorian Boy Scouts seek leaders to double growth
An interview with Victorian Boy Scouts Association officers highlights a leadership shortage hindering expansion. Government and army figures urge retired officers and suitable men to volunteer, with about 17,000 current members and long waiting lists in both metro and rural areas. International interest rises ahead of the Pan Pacific Jamborees to be held at Wonna Dark estate.
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Victorian
Boy Scouts Association
Hewitt
Victoria
Gov~ene
Air Winaten Tingen
Hialewunell
Hom
Edmund Herring
Amsorta
Vicploria
Seed testing lab in Victorian agriculture aids certification
The seed testing laboratory in the Victorian Head Office conducts feed sample testing for certification under government schemes. Inspectors select samples from merchants and farmers seeking certification, with preliminary germination checks to reduce on farm testing costs and ensure seed meets minimum standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Chant
Tewlita
Dairy transport rules require sun protection for milk cans
Victorian Dairy Division reports carriers fail to follow a rule under the Milk and Dairy Supervision Act. From September 1 to May no dairy produce shall be transported without an approved cover shielding cans from direct sun. Failures risk noncompliance and need enforcement.
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Milk and Dairy Supervision Act
Dairying Division
Victorian Department of Agriculture
Special Sheep Sale at Mansfield Reported Strong Demand
Buckhiend & Co report their annual off-shears sale at Mansfield on January 1 drew buyers from Urmwal, Tabilk, Beymour, Corowa, Melbourne, Wangaratta, Bendigo and Alexandra. Yarding of about 14 000 sheep offered high range values with many lots sold in advance, including strong prices for young ewes and graded rams. Hah pom timing and full yarding completed, with prices listed for various classes.
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Fo. Buckhiend & Co
Mansfeld
Urmwal
Tabilk
Beymour Corowa
Melbourne
Wangaretta
Ben
Rama
Ifa
Bae R
Bay
ASR
Polwarth
Biore Wethers
Lucerne harvesting and irrigation guidelines in Victoria
The piece discusses lucerne as a key fodder crop and notes quality differences in fields. It cites Victorian Department of Agriculture tests showing 2 feet of irrigation per hour to meet lucerne’s heat needs, suggests timing for early and late cuttings, and advises watering between second and third cuts and after the fourth cut to maintain yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Department of Agriculture
Bethrein
Government seeks wool textile machinery amid shortages
The Minister for Commerce Mr Pollard said Canberra aims to obtain from tape plane specifications and formulas for wool textile machinery. A federal technical committee led by Mr W H L Mather notes Japan has machinery to spare but needs it for itself. Australia faces a serious shortage of wool combing equipment hindering textile production.
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Mr Pollard
Canberra
Pollard
W HL Mather
Japan
America
Mrr
Mather
Australia
Austen Lie
Oe Ae CO
Polar
Altheugh
Timber and wood trades advertise delivery terms
Soggy OCR fragment notes a CWEAP FIREWOOD sawmill and timber merchandising entities listing rates and delivery terms, mentioning TERARETY PTY. LTD. and timber trade references. The readable text provides limited context beyond advertising and business names with delivery pricing.
Australia Tuberculosis in Cattle Sparks Veterinary Efforts
Australia faces tuberculin testing across dairy herds as in some regions cattle remain infected. Authorities warn North Command area shows high carcase condemnations while Sydney Newcastle zones work to protect tuberculin free zones. Thirty two veterinary graduates join the field as private firms recruit new vets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sydney
Newcastle
Munday
Richmond
Minte
Fragmented OCR note with unclear headlines
A damaged OCR passage shows garbled words and names, mentioning headaches fortunes and a Chinese event. Readable bits point to a hazy local item with no clear date place or person. The text remains indecipherable and cannot determine a coherent event or outcome.
SupeRPREADING and Crutching Contracts Notice
Classified OCR fragment shows an advertisement or notice for contracting services by WOODBURY at EGMONT STREET GENALLA with a contact phone. The readable text includes terms like contracting, crutching, shearing, and a attention line. No clear date or complete company name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Egmont Street
Genalla
Opportunity for ex servicemen to eatmb approved
The J. Watkins Company 207 Exhibition Bk Melbourne announces approval of an opportunity for ex servicemen to receive meals, with details on production and independence. The notice emphasizes security and income guidance related to the initiative.
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Watkins
J. Watkins Company
Melbourne
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