Al packet of Alsatian dogs blamed for sheep losses
Reports from the Grussars Association to the California Woolcrowers Association detail severe pest damage from Alsatian dogs. Flocks of 900 produced to00 and 700 sheep lost in single incidents, with three flocks attacked in one night. Owners note olive dogs as the main culprits and urge organized hunts and State action. The Minister for Agriculture is urged to restrict or temper dog imports, while sheepmen press for stronger measures.
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Grussars Association
California Woolcrowers' Association
Los
Wool Market Steady With Overall Demand Up
Wool report notes market conditions improved, with prices stabilising and demand rising. Sydney auction activity showed Japanese buyers and Eastern importers active, while France and Germany supported the market. Australian growers eye higher prices as new clip arrives. A sale last Tuesday offered 4030 bales and 4800 bales are expected next week amid strong trade and careful handling tips for storage and preparation.
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Sydney
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Germany
Hialy
Bradford
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Fragmented Australian notional notes on weather and culture
A sprawling passage records weather impacts across regions with references to towns like Tumut and Yass, noting rainfall, temperatures, and farming conditions. It mentions prickly pear control, local gardens, and community places, with scattered lists of dates and local names interwoven in a dense, imperfect OCR texture.
Fat Stock Market Report from Pentngon Thursday
Cattle ran 800 head with buyers active and many cows included. Prices showed cattle about 10 dearer for prime and heavier beasts, with lower grades steady. lambs and wooled sheep mixed values. Hog and mutton figures noted, with full attendance from Melbourne buyers. general market sentiment steady to firmer on prime stock.
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Hai
Pentngon
Aed Wren
Spor
Avery
Tay
Huyera
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Pius
Furious Fox Attacks Two Men at Willer Meadow
An enraged fox attacked two men, Messrs W Gould and Graham, at Willer Meadow after an 18 day provocation. The animal savagely bit and tore, injuring one man seriously while the other escaped with minor wounds. Local reports describe a violent encounter as the fox lunged and fanged at the victims.
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Howrah Paes
Willer Meadow
W. Gould
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Naehvad
Wool sales report from Armidale joint sale in New England region
A wool sale report notes strong demand for superfine long wool at Armidale and New England markets. Prices reached record levels with top lots from Armidale and Rockvale selling for high bids. The auction cleared about 96 percent of the catalogue as buyers from Australia and overseas pursued premier fleece lots.
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Remore
W. Parcival
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ITM
Framer Discusses Future of Strephon in Newmarket Plans
Framer Sam Darling defends Me Sol Greens Strephon amid worries over form. He says no serious flaw detected and favors delaying races until signs of improvement appear. Darling hopes a later step will suit Strephon for strong showings next season.
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Faend Darling
Newmarket
Pumpkins stolen from Kell property at Boreanghang alleged
In Camden Police Court Picone faced charges of stealing ten pumpkins valued at £1 4s maybe. The defendant admitted taking the pumpkins from Me A Kell's Boreanghang property and was attended by Constable Parkes during a passage through Camp Britton. Three companions who were with him at arrest were discharged.
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Frank Picone
Tom Charee
Camden
Iknap
A. Kell
Boreaghang
Parkes
Campbritton
Mighty Watermelon Exhibition at Gloucester Show
A giant watermelon titled Mighty Watermelon by Hin drew crowds at the Gloucester Show. It weighed 182 pounds, provoking debate over whether it surpassed Australian records. Earlier, at Grafton Show, George Crispin displayed a 94 pounder, once thought a record. now 162 pounds questioned as a possible new mark.
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Gloucester
Australis
Grafton
George Crispin
Murrungal Shire Council Meeting Notes and Bridge Plans
The Murrungal Shire Council met on Saturday and discussed main road bridge plans with a request for expedition. The Shire Depot sanitary facilities were completed after the health inspector insisted on them. The Shire Clerk’s report was presented and noted, with committee members Nev ill and Frost handling motions. The record includes garbled text about a cake and oven, not part of official business.
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Mtr
Kenny
Nevill and Frost
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