Rubber seeds smuggled from Brazil start British industry
An analysis of early efforts to acquire rubber seeds for Britain highlights Sir Henry Wickham and the Indian Government’s drive to bypass Portuguese monopoly. A daring expedition, illegal seed gathering, and steamship ventures sparked a global rubber boom that transformed economies and created a vast colonial industry, with India and Britain benefiting from the new plantation networks and rising demand.
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Cigwar
Tenry Wieltem
PD Desvour
Cmt
Mieemil
Prdia
Wickham
Amazon
The Guestling Milking Shorthorn Stud prospectus may show gains in pure bred dual purpose cattle
The Guestling Milking Shorthorn Stud promotes grade up through pure bred dual purpose Shorthorns with Department of Agriculture support. It cites champions such as Melba XV and Melba XVEL, noting gains in milk yield and fat, and claims strong saleability of cattle. Details include breeding aims, trial results, and contact at Cupman & Vo, Grestling, Vann Stalin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Vartoga States
Derhalara
Sydner
Plewt
Melba XV
Nerhalara
Timatedo
Derbalara
Austrasia
Cheveroment
Fiat Generation
Crand
Apule Co
Cupman & Vo
Grestling
Vann Stalin
Sheep Breeding in America Reports New Lamb Flock
The article details a new sheep breed developed by the Sheepbreeder of Chicago and colleagues in the United States. Led by J. W. Wilson, the project focuses on careful breeding and hybridization using imports from Alberta. The aim is a finer, stronger breed with similar flesh quality to existing stock.
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Eukota State
Colette
Cweage
U.S. A
Taltire
Tutte
Alberta
FE Hameo
Saaikoltorist
J. WO Wilon
Staron
Amd
Visible Means of Support in Singapore Traffic Control
The article describes short policemen unable to stand for duty and directing traffic, leading to the invention of shoulder-mounted blackboards to aid arm signaling. It discusses the favored trade balance and the reliance on native labor while noting restrictions on women performing certain tasks and referencing various international locations.
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Singapore
Wheat and Meat Conferences Called
The Commonwealth government convenes premiers to discuss meat and wheat issues. A Canberra conference aims to address rising prices, trade expansion, and the proposed Australian exhibit for the Johannesburg South Africa Exhibition to foster friendship and broader markets.
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Canberra
Cne
Paneer
Serviers
Th Venamitress
Muirket
Johannesbars
South Africa
Fragmentary notes on market and aviation terms
Fragmented OCR text mentions market terms and a small plane. Details are unclear, but references include a 12 foot wingspan and a 2 hp two stroke engine. Other words appear garbled with no clear entities or events.
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Yim Gea
Mallee Acroplne
Cala
Loewen
Amy Sc
Teednapte el Peibedeel Yy Chu All Sigmer
Mearl
Ward Birch
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Has. Sankey Fraser
Pigott’s
Pidgott’s
Pigott & CO. Pt
Best Value
Prohoie
Queensland
No. x
W. Healing & CO. Ltd
Ruthven Street
Toowoomba
Bert Fraser
Brazil
Fecen Vietecia
Atlantic
Hares
London
Liverpool
Trediay
Hale Ste Meary
THE
Guestling Milking Shorthorn Stud
Quilpie Boot Hospital
J. Elliott Maneger
America
Lucky Nauru
Ile
Nauru
House of WeTalium
Goldsborough Mort 4 Co. Ltd
Grieb Me
Soboby
Ceemacne
Federal
Het
Walter
Rie
Western Australia
New South Wales
Barling
Pacific
Seetetia
al Ring Sealers
al Stands
Ba Crates
New Zealand
Western Eatin Bank
Perth
Te Bank of New Sowthyalee
Acai
Golden Casket
Bee
G.P.C
Brisbane
Golden
Noble
Builiding
Edward Street
Grithane
Rian Eyes
Ihe
Shell Motor Oil
Shell
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