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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1927

Page

14

Sheep Industry Boon to Australia Highlighted at Show

Senator Guthrie told the Australian Sheepbreeders Show in Melbourne that Australia produces one third of the world’s wool and over half the global fine wool output. He cited wool exports, value figures for 1924 25, and the sector’s role in settlement and employment, noting record attendance and prominent officials touring the displays.

Austeadia Commonwealth Australia Henuter Cuithrie Ciuthrie Austrata Aritid Senter Guthrie Anabrutia Ald Amon Chervinser Wa Peeelleney Lord Bomers Blazer Cain Agnewlture Tt. Crowe Pens Ty Che

Wool market rises as light yarding boosts prices at Goulburn

A light yarding of sheep and a limited cattle run at Goulburn drew strong demand from buyers from funddhoon Temora Bombala and Greenwich Park. Merino wethers and old-season stock sold to 33/4 and 28/-. Prime cattle and cows also advanced with prices reaching £20/13/- for buttocks and £15/2/6 for single beasts.

W. H. Wheatley Funddhoon Marulun Temora Bombala Toca HH. Odterne HH. Odterne, “Currandooley Merino Wethers W. J. Wood Chile Park Mering Wethers T. S. Young Greenwich Park Attle Cnr B.S. Hall Rotherwood

Wool notes on Australian wool market and drought effects

Australian wool makers report healthy inquiry but tight supplies. Shearing rain boosts maturing flocks in Victoria and Riverina. Expect 200000 sheep to be shorn. heavy lamb mortality and potential price rises due to lower yield and quality. Tick and lice control issues hinder dipping and wool cleanliness.

Hiverina Victoria Coonamble Orcas

Agricultural items and sheep losses prompt show plans

Drought and soil deficiencies blamed for grazing stock difficulties in Queensland. Sheep numbers shrink by about 4,040,000 from the previous year, with wool production forecast around 32,000 bales. A Royal Agricultural Society show is slated Sept 27 to Oct 1 with extensive broadcasting planned.

Queensland Coarown O'Brien Woodlaw Britain England Sinc Wales Saraeine Hhro Sheep Breeders Association CE Nd Wivelidn New South Wales Mouhty William

Leather care and petrol demand in postwar notes

Cleaning leather with white spirit and ammonia helps dirt removal, followed by brushing with a cloth. The piece discusses leather dressings, a linseed oil turpentine mix, and cautions about petrol use. It cites petrol sales tied to weather, traffic, and efficiency, plus forecasts of cracking plant cuts and price trends. It also covers hand cleaning methods using soap and water, oil, and paste, noting grease dissolves with repeated rubbing and rinsing.

Rong Frankaton America Victoria Aenea 9 Am

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