Geelong wool market report shows firm prices amid keen bidding
Commercial listings detail strong buyer interest across merino and lamb skintypes at Geelong auctions. Prices for green and dry merinos held firm with bids up to 1s 4d per lb, while lambs and hides showed variable but generally steady demand, aided by improved London market signals and high competition among sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong Wool Brokers Assection
Messrs Dennys, Lascelles, Austin
Miers Dalzety and Co
Sormechan, Morrar and Shannes Proprietary. Ltd
Meer Geo. Hague and Coteport
Sheepekins
Nn Wodar
Fil- Jou - Butelers Sreen
Merino
Lincoln
London
Rabbit Sons
Mears Robinson
Burns
Green Kine
Mwenner
Comebaeck
Jred
Bree
Meninees
Megorst
Sid Perth
al Frou Sal
Market report from Melbovase Production Market sales and prices
The Melbotase ProdCcee Market reports varied prices across commodities including wheat, potatoes, onions, and meat. Buyers show good demand for rations and prime cattle while hogs and other items sold at mixed auction and private sale prices, with some decline in wheat deposits and overall market quietness in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aicsign
Pollard
Cape Harley i Jms
Avauchen
Ili
Ferchins
India
Smota
Fat Cattle and Sheep Market Report
Fat cattle sold unevenly with prime and good lots moving, prices 10 to 15 shillings. Calves scarce and fine heifers scarce. fat sheep mainly middling to prime, demand dull and values easing from prior week. Store sheep plentiful, buyers sparse, many unsold. Trade noted as quieter with lower prices overall.
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Leeleouerae
Shipwan
Prace
Ti Gia Ies
Everptinet
Prine Mering Ceibers
Market Demand and Prices Report
A terse market note shows demand weakening with slight price declines. Figures cited include LG at 13.6 and 111 to 12 indicate medium or mid-range values. Limited readable data suggests muted activity and cautious trading.
Ballarat Stock Exchange Mixed Shares and Prices
A condensed list from the Ballarat exchange shows varied stock activity with numerous entries for firms and commodities. Prices are given in shillings and pence, reflecting trades in diverse entities such as United, Berry, Duke United, Jubilee, and Central Pintese, among others, with several sales recorded like 36, 38, and 160 in the sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat Exchange
Oia Kgs
United
Britanne
Siedge
Glenfine
Glenine
Gleni
Hanlon
Jubilee
Last Chance United
Cady Parker
Lischesis
Lischesis Xe
Aid Sij Main Lords
Rhonssrhel
Now Baobkr
North Duke
North Wash
Star-ford-hire Reef
West Herre
T. Woodys
Gordon College Wool Sorting Class Teaches Practical Skill
Gordon College offers a wool sorting and classifying course that quickly equips youths for profitable emolument. Instructor Mr Sages Bord, with long Australian experience, guides pupils through grading merino and coarser wools from dirty to fine, aiming to certify competence for wool sorting work anywhere in the harvest season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technica
Gordon Collete
Coweback
Sages Bord
Australia
Tron
Air Bay
Drought Threat Turns on New Zealand Aid Urge
An Australian news brief discusses drought impact and stock feed shortages. It notes proposed measures including remitting fodder costs from New Zealand, prioritizing fodder carriage over general goods, and suspending Shearers Accommodation rules to aid starving stock. A region near Albany Roona West is mentioned in relation to stock protection efforts.
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Congoholmn
Lawhins
Trier
New Zealand
Iali Abhean
Roona West
Iesik
Condition of the Victims After Accident at Furrier's Hotel
The explosion at Furrier's Hotel left several men badly injured. Tanies Brierkr sustained severe injuries but is stated to be out of danger. Doctors removed a piece of bone from his side, which reportedly toned the line of injury. Young Croxen arrived at Melbourne Hospital with a badly cut face and is feared to lose the sight in one eye. Huster's arm was broken below the elbow. The remaining five patients are progressing satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kortsietera
Theda
Furrie’s
Tanies Brierkr
Srosn
Finnie-Howrd
Young Croxen
Melbourne
Huster
Vinre
Anus
Servant Girls Petition At Hormsharl Draws Demands
Domestic workers at Hormsharl prepared a petition, signed to seek more days off including every second Sunday after dinner and one full Sunday monthly, with additional concessions proposed that would transform domestic service. The document outlines aims and dates, indicating broader labor expectations for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsharl
Hormhau
A Boy Killed in Wagon Accident Near Seaton
On Sunday ten year old Reuben Fenzu som son of Afr John Ferguson of a farmer family died after a wagon wheel crushed his chest while water caning with his brother. The accident occurred as the wagon toppled revealing the fatal crush before the horses could be halted. He died Monday morning in hospital.
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Swax
Hill
Tueedar
Reuben Fenzusom
Afr
John Ferguson
Hevley
Fis
Heepstal
Anms
New Educational Movement Shapes Training Schools in Melbourne
Melbourne correspondent reports a new program to train student teachers in country school methods. A model school near Queen Street Carlton will be staffed for practice, under Traine College supervision, with applications for qualified teachers invited. The Education Department plans tours of inspectors and draws up a new drawing instruction program for primary classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Education Department
Beth Estal Fiesed
Training College
Trinia: College
Gurr
Queenberrisureet
Carlton
Traine College
Tate
Sir Hemihen
Sia
Geelong
Wolo Das Vest
le Will
Bir Carew -Suipthe
Ballarat
Ballamt
Sir Srusth
Drewines
Respection
Moesers Tassel
Deane An Jackson
Cross
Boutliou
Cavanagh
Warrnausbaol
England's agriculture decline blamed on free trade policy
A blunt critique traces English agricultural decline to Parliament and Gladstone era free trade shifts. It argues removal of protections harmed farming, while industrial growth and foreign competition crowded markets. The piece links policy to national welfare and cites Thompson's catechism and Cobden era promises as flawed. It also mentions other era glories and a brief aside on sensational health fads and a tonic cure.
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Eulentries
Anind
Gladstone
Thompson
Cobden
North
South America
Aleo i
England
State politics and the ministry position in dispute
In the Legislative Assembly a move to test the government is unlikely before the session opens. Members fear a fractured, disorganized House will hinder reform, urging a new administration with genuine competency. Opposition voices warn reforms may stall without a stable ministry and cabinet, while dissolution threats loom amid recent parliamentary strain.
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Legislative Assembly
Governoent
Lange
Evers
Clunes
Peaseck
Par- Hanemt
Atero
Siembere
Therfore
Howe
Parliavendt
Uines
Burton
Stawell
Cuitrim Prefers Immediate Liberal Dissolution
In Hartborough on Tuesday Mr Cutrim argues for immediate dissolution amid a disunited Liberal Party and uncertain Parliament. He says only a countrywide mandate could restore reform and reformist action, while noting the opposition’s absence weakens a no confidence bid and urging Peacock to reunite the Liberals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartborough
Sir Cuttrim
Langdon
Stouchton
Lasaros
London
Peacock
Liberal Party
Alr Pescock
Alp Gutteon
Georges Turner
Horse Tamer in Trouble at Port Fairy Court
In Port Fairy on Tuesday Alfred Ashton known as James Bill, a hometamer, faced the Supreme Court before Justice Holroyd. Charged with larceny of a horse valued at £13 owned by Hugh Cameron, he was found guilty on the second count of larceny forgery and sentenced to four months imprisonment. Evidence showed the horse was lent to him and sold in Winchelsea for £6 before capture in Melbourne.
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Port Fairy
Supreme Court
Holroyd
Alfred Ashton
Otherwiss
Iawnes Bill
Hanlee
Huh Cameron
Tera
Ale Garneté
Winchelsea
Melbourne
The British Duties Budget and Global Trade Shifts
The World views Britain's budget as a shift from protection to broader trade aims, enabling exchange with colonies. Liberals fear Free Trade efforts may undermine the Zollverein plan of Chamberlain, with mixed expectations on bread prices and American trade impact. Five million new consuls in New York signal limited allocation, a tool for exchange with England amid ownership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York “World
Zollverein
Yeeday
New York
Wen
England
Coronation Seat Plans stir colonial visitors in London
London correspondents report that demand for Coronation seats from colonial visitors exceeds supply. Applications by agents general total over 3000 with more to come as colonies like New South Wales and Victoria expect about 400 seats each. A Colonial Club in Dover Street is planned for troops, supported by officials including Mr Brodrick and Mr Chamberlain who has donated £500 and joined as vice president.
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London
Argus
Manny
Sydney
Long
Colonial Office
England
New South Wales
Victoria
Dover Street
Brodrick
Chamberlain
Duke of Teck
Earl of Arran
Earl Grey
Earl of Canligan
Sir Henry Trotter
Witness Testimony on Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills
Mrs Th Gant of Annandale testifies after suffering indigestion for years. She credits Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills with relief and full recovery, praising them as a blood purifier and cure for biliousness, indigestion, and female ailments. The ad notes price, bottle sizes, and availability from chemists and storekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. Gant
Youngstreet
Annandale
Dr. Morse
Morse
Colonial Fleets Confront Naval Politics and Imperial Balance
In a brief piece the National Review author cites Admiral James Bruce, arguing against a separate colonial navy. He warns that equating colonial troops with sea power risks shifting sea control away from Britain and endangering the empire’s balance. The Taited Service Gazette is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Review
Iear
Janes Groce
Australia
South Africa
Bruce
Hewell
Taited Service Gazette
Cham berlhip s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Claim
A Mary Haller of Mt Crawford Virginia reports a neighbor gave Cham berlhip s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy to her son during cramps. After three doses, relief was achieved within twenty days. The remedy is advertised for sale by Geo Hooper and Co. Ryriestreet EJ Hooper and Co Moorsboal street Advb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberlhip
Mary Haller
Mt Crawford
USA
GEO. Hooper and CO
Ryriestreet
Recital at St Pauls Church Delights Large audience
The Southland Times reports a large crowd at St Pauls Presbyterian Church for a concert by Mr O C Hearne son of W G Hearne. The performance showcased rich organ and violin blending with a varied program including Intermezzo Les Cloches du Soir An Der Wiege and Triumphal. Branson and Porteous impressed with vocal pieces and Miss Fielding accompanied at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland Times
New Bowland
Geelong
W. G. Hearne
Ryrie-street
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
O. C. Hearne
Imarchies
Offertoiro
Branson
Tavercargill
Throne of Grace
J. Porteous
Doan's Ointment Promises Cure For Itching Piles
An unsolicted testimonial from Dr M J Hoya of Sydney praises Doan's Ointment for curing twenty years of severe itching piles after two pots. The letter claims rapid relief and lasting cure, urging publication and sale through Foster-MacClellan Co. Also noted is a theatre fire scare and an advert for Clarke's Pills and Peppermint Cure typical of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hiya
J.P
Riley-street
Sydney
Dean
Fab
Tsun
Daan
Australia
Foster-MacClellan Co
W.S.W
Doan
Morant and peers on trial for Boer prisoner killings
The Times reports April 17 on court martial evidence from the Bushveldt Carbineers at Pietersburg and Davala. Officers Morant Handcock Wittou and others face charges for ordering executions and not taking prisoners during operations against Boers, with testimonies detailing discipline, orders, and executions including Visser and Von Gerbarl.
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Times
Buebfeldt Carbineers
Soront
Handcock
Wilton
Victor
Blajor Leptima
Pietersburg
Courtmartial
B. H. Morant
P. J. Handcoel
Pielon
Aol Wittaci
Euchfeldt
Demy
Gresther
Copland Way
Ruror Bepg
Tris
Visser
Mejor Thomas
Eouth Wajce
Davila ‘Blosf
Morent
Hoot
Wlisteidt
Hoyt
Pretoria
Hunt
Anl
Binit
Noutins Caplan Hunt
Aforaut
Chem le Lad
Spelanken
Tiskon
Vieene
Hout
Hamilton
Bont
Hawibook
Zant
Wee
Hall
Copter Taylor
Evideren Andeach
Tris of
Moral
Peasons
Wicor Ani
Witton
Reuter
Teuler
Bolton
Caytoc
Elore
Gre
Moran
Taylor
Corer
Resser
Bushveldt Carbhkers
Putlty
Edwards
Mont
Evilinn
Won Hieron
Major Bolton
Robrelxon
von Buread
Ant
Koffirs
Taylor Unt Bandeock
Pandeock
Huished
Lenehan
Sodhe Om
Lalso
Reyort
Cass
Tobertaoo
van Gorend
Chewcester Totter
Taylor Dowed
van Bureu
Robertson
Waver
Pict Chung
Haridcoek
Spoetr
van Burend
Jereparea
Eail Robertson
Crow Forts
Sirenty
Lind
Corms
Dome
Ele
Rulbertson
Choult Lara
Morant
Hiandersek
E Wittow
Ovine
Hluul
Ogresdint
Horst Ord
Relieving Cough Lozenges Widely Recommended
An old notice extols cough lozenges praised by eminent physicians for stopping coughs and easing throat irritation. The ad claims fast relief with a coin the size of a dime, sold everywhere at 134d each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovec
Gare
Pain Ease via Chamberlain Pain Basin Ad
An elderly town resident reports relief from muscular rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Basin, noting two applications improved condition and one bottle completed the cure. Also mentions other local remedies and teething powders advertised in the issue.
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Chamberlain's
Terseyman
Ealom
Mal
U.R.A
Geo. Hooper
Hooper
Col
Moombool-streul
Adet
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