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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1931
Page
8
The Orange sale on Thursday faced heavy weather and low turnout with only about 400 cattle yarded many poor quality stores dominated. Prices fell with fat cattle and stores down 10 to 20 in places. bulls and cows and steers showed declines while store livestock and sheep saw limited demand. Weather reduced consignments but buyers attended and rates held near last week, with meagre prime sheep and varied readings across categories.
The article reports on Wool Week's aims to lift wool commerce within the British Empire. It notes Australia’s wool output, Britain’s large purchases, and calls for unity among dominions to stimulate trade. Health tips mention camphor offerings for colds during the event.
A lengthy discussion covers wheat prices in Britain, U S and Europe, noting low grain values, world parity concerns, and Russia's market stance. It covers farm policy, labor and capital investment, and the Austeutian Manufacturers Development League’s efforts, with instructions on crop varietal selection and experimental planting. It also includes animal husbandry notes on lamb marking and farmyard biosecurity practices.
The Director of Agriculture urges NSW and other Australian growers to participate in the World Grain Exhibition in Regina Canada next year from July 25 to August. The event, sponsored by the Dominion government, promises substantial prize money and aims to showcase Australian white wheats to reviving grain markets worldwide. Details available from Secretary Me AL I Lalilew, GPO.
An archival article outlines lamb marking procedures and yard management for preventing infection. It covers the proper knife design, disinfection, and handling during marking, plus yard preparation, soil removal, lime treatment, and antiseptic measures to reduce infection risk.
The report outlines wartime wool conditions in Sydney and London markets, noting price pressures, demand shifts, and supply constraints. It highlights fall in overall value versus last season, rising production expectations, and ongoing effects from fly infestations on wool arrivals. It also references Russia and Australia’s wool sales, buyers’ activity, and broader economic factors shaping the 1940s wool trade.
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