Wool prices and breeding notes from Australian reports
The article reviews wool market trends in 1928/29 with price contrasts in Bradford and Australia, and notes Western Australia’s revenue gains lagging. It discusses US demand, stock levels, and crutchings values. It stresses breeding stock quality, ewe management, and urging better ewe lamb production to support a stronger fat lamb sector. It also warns against crossbred and inferior ewes polluting breeding flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jearson Ltd
Sydney
Bradford
Western Australia
United States
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
South America
Yorkshire
Germany
France
Italy
Belgium
Brisbane
Boorowa Council Holds April Monthly Meeting Convened
The ordinary monthly meeting of Conneil at Boorowe Chambers on April 10 was led by Mayor Ald. J. P. Watson with Aldermen Hancock Cassidy Boucher Dwyer and Ryan present. A wide ranging agenda covered road and gutter maintenance Gunning Road and Brial Street repairs street stalls, parking rules, guttering improvements, stock impounding, and tender reconsiderations for water reservoir contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneil
Boorowe
Ald
J. P Watson
Hancock
Cassidy
Boucher
Dwyer
Ryan
Weaver
Page
Cook
G. Twaspill & Co. Chartered Accountants
Oni
Mum
Ryn
Malin
Rords
Ald Ryat
Cowyn Road
Dept. of
J. Uereward
Hloneach Aml Ryan
Brown
Thyyer
By Gaze
di Preston
Council
Amking
Sts
Cerk
Boorowa
Panton
Market Streets
Railway Dept
Maraden Street
Boorowa-Cunningar- Murrumburrah-Jugiong
Carsidy
Demondrille Shire
Brial Street
A. Bushby
L. Cranston
Marsden Street
Ald. Ryan and Dwyer
R. J. Davis
C.O.R. Oil Co
BR. J. Davis
Briar Street
W. F. Kenney
Ald Boucher
Ald. Boucher
Wool Report From Goldsbrough Mort Sale Highlights Buoyant Trade
The April 15 sale offered 4 938 bales including Bomala district clips and Wagga Come back Crossbred lots. Prices remained firm with all trade sections active, though short stapled and dusty lots were irregular. top price 271d per bale secured for Bombala lot on account L C Kennedy. Since then 6 402 bales sold by auction and private treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
Bombala
Wagga
L. C. Kennedy
Engineer Report Adopted On Alderman Boucher Dwyer Motion
The engineer's report was received and adopted on the motion of Alderman Boucher with Dwyer. The brief record notes the action taken by the council or committee and cites the named officials who moved and seconded the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Boucher
Ryan
Dwyer
Repairs to Park Pavilion and related municipal actions
The inspector's report prompts referral of Park Pavilion repairs to the Works Committee. The mayor will replace dead ornamental trees and curb cyclist hazards on footpaths. Drainage improvement for the laneway between Market and Marsden Streets is referred to the Works Committee. The inspector is to obtain landowner cooperation to prevent and remove unsightly posters. Meeting concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Hancock
Ald
Hancock
Ald. Ryan
Works Committee
Market
Marsden
Ryan
Boucher
Formation of Light Horse Regiments Expands 7th Regiment
The 7th Light Horse will add three sabre troops from Bom bala Burrows and Grenfell to reach thirteen troops including one machine-gun unit. Tarcutta gains a troop led by Mr McKay and a new 21st Riverina Horse is planned with HQ at Waggon. Old 21st known as Mlawarra formed on the South Coast, portions absorbed into 1st and 7th Regiments. CuttA troope shift from Tth to 2st as new regiment forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Horse
Bombala
Burrows and
Grenfell
7Th Light Horse Regiment
Tarcutta
McKay
21St Riverina Horse
Waggon
21St
Mlawarra
1St
7Th Light Horse
Cutta
Tth
2St
Sydney Octopus North Coast Seeks Queensland Secession
A large public meeting at Lismore voiced opposition to New South Wales policy and debated alternatives to secede parts of the Northern Rivers to Queensland. Proposals included reviving a New State, forming provisional councils, or transferring districts, with aims to force harbor and rail improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney First
Lismore
Northern Star
Northern Rivers District
Queensland
New South Wales
Distriet
Backbone of the country hailed in Walbundrie district
A longtime Billabong Creek resident ploughs 200 acres with a four furrow plough each year for 27 years. He has logged about 20,250 miles in that period, akin to England and back, and for 19 years has driven a header over the same land without relief. The man is described as the backbone of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billabong Creek
Walbundrie
England
Orchard proper care of trees wood rot and decay
The article explains how tree bark protects heartwood from fungi but pruning and tools can damage it. It covers preventive painting to block spores and tar to seal surfaces, plus curative removal of diseased wood and filling cavities with tar or sawdust mixtures for large trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renault
Large Cavities Filled With Tar and Mesh to Promote Growth
The cavity is filled with a mix of sawdust and hot tar, packed tightly. For wide openings, lay fine white mesh over the cavity face to prevent loss during filling, then seal with tar or cement facing. Leave surface just below bark to allow cambium to roll over and bury the treated area.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fit Savings Banker
Commonwealth
Fkan
Harwood-Bagshaw
Lawrence and Hodgson
Ryan and Hancock
Charles Hardy Contracting Co
George and Jamieson
Soldiers and Sailors’ League
James Hardie & Co
Durrinjuck Electricity Supply Authority
Ford Street
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Newnes Development League
Gazetal Holliday
George VI
Ald. Cansidy Amu Ryonu
Miani
Smith
Fahey
J. J. Corcoran
T. Preston
J. C. Buttnet
P.S
L. J. O'Neill
Jetter
S.L
Charlies Hardy Contracting Co
Finance Committee
Boucher and
Wool Report
Park Pavilion
The
North Coast
Enaily
Ken
D. Warden
Patterson Bros
Boorowa, Harden and
Young
Borrowa Harden
MAIN
Boorewa
Jugiong Street
C. J. Stuart
Undertaker
Frederick Arnold
Redfern
James Heafey
Coran's
Plains
Ona Corcoran
Trang
Padman Street
D. Norris
Addres
MiLady
Lawrence and
Hodgeon
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