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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
1
London wool sales dated May 3 and May 4 show active competition with prices well maintained. Catalogued 126 137 bales and gold values listed. figures include piripiri 1210 and other items, with the highest bids noted.
London meat market notes show Canterbury prices for sheep and lambs with bid and sale figures. North Island and New Zealand beef and mutton rates appear alongside Australian stock, with terms like quarterd and various weights and deductions.
The report from the British Board of Trade outlines wheat prices in England and Wales from 1860 to 1910 and bread costs per quarter in London. It notes annual price fluctuations, duty changes, and free import periods, with related data on butter, chutney, honey, and Queensland exports.
The dairy herds numbered 357 005 in 1911 with 237 99T in milk. The State Department of Agriculture and Stock has promoted modern methods and scientific dairying through expert instruction and example. While many adopt new practices, some still resist, but future welfare demands full scientific adoption by all dairymen.
An article exposes a map listing West Australian officials and allies who acquired land along the Trans Australian Railway route. It names Premier Scaddan and several MPs among large blocks near Eucla and Kimberley, with associated firms and a seven-person syndicate. The piece notes high rents and questions government action prior to land openings.
Sixteen members competed in the Cairns Timber Street trophy event with Angisa M'Intyre achieving the day’s top score and strongest performance to date. G Richards and D Dean each posted notable marks at various yardages, with Be Rogers and E Rogers also near the leaders. next week’s fifth shoot counts toward the Pennant series, and the club welcomes new members and offers beginner assistance. Bonnington’s Irish Moss remedy advert appears at the end of the report.
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