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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

13

Calves and Lambs Report From Cannon Hill Sale

The Firabete Fat Stock and Produce Brokers Association released reports from the Cannon Hill sale. Lambs were mostly in good to prime condition with prices showing modest changes, while calves were mainly from farmers with a predominance of lower to mid quality and little change from prior week.

Firabete Fat Stock and Produce Brokers’ Association Cannon Hill Lamme Tiana Roma Valles Gupta Permelent Perkees Rxporiara Driogs Ana Valiien Rene Perth Ventera Galvon

Local potato supply and mixed farm goods noted

A wide range of farm produce and goods is described with prices and availability. Mentions of potatoes, calves, flour and mill items appear alongside references to sales and supplier conditions, indicating a busy rural market segment with variable stock and pricing.

Good Clearances of Grapes and Vegetables Theme

The report notes grape clearances and general produce quality with some focus on beans, peas, and tomatoes. It reports varying ripeness and color, with emphasis on handling and maintenance, mentioning prices and regional references as observed in the local paper.

Poultry and Agricultural Trade Note Reading

Fragmented OCR text references poultry and agriculture, mentions a FIG AND CALF savings value and dates, with unclear phrases about cattle, plants, and a person or place name. The readable portions resemble a damaged news item or column note about farming commodities and prices, containing several garbled terms and numbers.

Water supply boost from bore taps in country centres

Reports from country districts indicate a strengthened water supply as new bores come online. Observers note improved flow in rural centers including Grantham and Murrwillumbak, with officials urging continued maintenance and monitoring to ensure reliability.

Rain Delays Retail Trade in Sydney Market

Market in Sydney experiences slower sales as heavy rainfall dampens customer traffic. Traders report reduced footfall and lingering showers restrain purchases across sectors. Local authorities urge calm as conditions ease and week progresses.

Mystery OCR Fragments From Northern Gazette

Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page shows scattered names places and dates. The readable pieces mention places like Saket and YARRAMAI with unclear dates and numbers. The passage lacks a coherent event or person to summarize into a fuller news item.

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