Impressions Of Broken Hill Visit And Local Life
A travel sketch from late week visit to Broken Hill describing open hotels and gambling at a billiards saloon, three two up schools, and the police turning a blind eye. It notes a lead bonus boosting miners' pay, union influence, and a forecast of town ownership by mining companies. The trip includes a radio operator's scene, Flying Doctor Base work, and a tour of Zinc Corporation Mine with facilities and no strikes since July. The piece observes a predominantly under-40 population and a busy, moneyed Bend.
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Broken Hill
Ecellery
Broken FU
Broken
Silver City
Zinc Corporation
NASA
Comment by Sir Norman Kater on Australian merino article
The Farming Weekly published Sir Norman Kater’s critique of E Noel Robers and a Roberts reply on December 10 1946. The exchange discusses lifting the Australian stud export ban and contrasts Union Merino standards with Australian blood infusion plus concerns over imported jargon affecting South African farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Kater
E. Noel Robers
Australia
Norman Katers
Union Merinoa
Daxiro
Australian animals head to the region amid concerns of relocation
The note quotes fear of a flood of less desirable stock arriving, signaling tension over the influx of animals from Australia and the potential burden on local resources and people. The discussion hints at sourcing difficulties and public unease about the forthcoming shipment.
Wool Prices Compared During 1948 47 Season Australia
Prices for greasy Merino wool in early 1948 47 rose to 153d per lb for chip LYROC from Connerville Tasmania paid by an 8 US buyer. The average price for greasy and scour wool sold in Australia reached 23.58¢ per lb, below the 1924-25 peak of 26.95¢ per lb, when a record price for greasy Merino wool was set at Saad per lb.
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Australia
Connerville
Tasmania
Saad Per Ib
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Adelaide
AWD
RAND
W. E. D. Young
Northern Cafe
Aserg
Prof
Matthews
Matthews EmpOrium
G.B
Market Square
Burra
Telephone
Dairymen
Taylor Bros
Gawler
Eudunda
Auburn
Laubman & Pank
Opticians
Gawler Place
Burra Bus Service
Bou
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