Pooling wheat to guard farmers against price drops
A reader urges farmers to form a strong cooperative to pool all harvested wheat under government control. He critiques Mr Craig's costing for netting rabbit threats and argues pooling would curb leakage, fix prices around £46 per 1000, and protect the 1926 28 crop from steep market declines.
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Ates
Crug
Bashel
Kneinding Sinking Fund
Ariera
Perlinmat
Tay
Crags
Perth
Hin
Comera
Azteca
Overaena
Mt, Mead
Haahel
Roomance
Dog Aristocrats and the Mastiff Milieu in Show Rings
The piece analyzes the rise of a regal mastiff lineage, noting British pedigree trends and the prevalence of a certain show ring type. It discusses judges and breeders shaping the breed through selective lines, with emphasis on temperament, size, and the influence of notable dogs like Saint Bernard and Newfoundland.
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Harding Cox
Daily Mirror
Alanbt
Pioneering Prospect and Cooperative Help for Settlers
The note discusses attracting newcomers by offering immediate benefits and proving better living conditions through settlement. It suggests Watership style openings for settlers, with cooperative land work, to ease labor, improve farm production, and encourage ownership over wage work. References to leadership, English trips, and shared farming aims appear alongside a medicinal ad for Great Peppermint Cure.
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Arene
Wast of Caperie
England
Mantalini
Australia
Wreck of Batavia remembered on Australis coast
An article recalls the 1629 Batavia wreck off the Australas coast near Abrolhos, detailing the Dutch fleet voyage from Texel, the storm that separated the Batavia, its sinking on Monday’s rocks, and dramatic crew actions as fire, anchors, and masts failed.
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Australis
Tumley
Gur _ hited
Batavia
Hawtuen
Indica
Texel
Cape of Good Hope
Austral A
Moutmas
Abrolhus
Peters
Stranded voyageers endure thirst while seeking water near coast
The narrative describes a perilous voyage where a crew seeking mainland land battled rough seas and reefs. They struggled to find drinkable water, surviving by rationed odds, landing in rocky areas and finally obtaining brackish water after days of hardship.
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Hothe
Henke
Saiyims
Darren
Civn
Petaart
Gilluwest
Wharts
Mariner Wis
Ani
Java
Emi
Manuva
Wunter Vetsaurt
Elie Mittie
Mel
Taber Comets
Australia’s Growth Dream Prompts Emigrant Hopeful Talk
A fragmented reminiscence describes a traveler urging Australia to welcome immigrants, praising vast sheep country and emerald landscapes while stressing self-reliance. The speaker imagines a thriving nation built by Australians, warns against complacency, and expresses hope for seeing more of the country.
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A. Plobe-Troter
Melbogran
Benaght
Wanganolina
Mont Brantifal
Australia
Liquor Trade Reform Alternative to Prohibition
In 1925 prohibitionists faced defeat while temperance advocates regroup for another push on liquor policy. The piece argues for trade preservation with better quality legal alcohol, noting spirits and beer are often overpriced and that improvements could align with English brewing standards. It cites English public schools and tradition to support moderation and reform.
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Leiven
Noel
Tim
Homer
Wlivordt
Connie
Pruil
Tam
South Australia
Hotela 1
Melbourne
Syrdney
Voyage Disaster and Aftermath Report in Turbulent Seas
A chaotic shipboard narrative recounts a voyage marred by a fierce gale. Crew faced water scarcity as storms hindered resupply, while passengers suffered fear and distress amid wreckage and dangerous seas. Authorities and ships attempted to reach safety, amid reports of loss and rescue efforts, with later editorial remarks on reform and national sentiment.
Centenary celebrations calendar outlines vast city events
The official Centenary calendar lists a packed metropolitan program including Australian Women’s Hockey Championship, Australian Hockey Championship, interstate carnivals and royal naval and air force visits. Highlights feature a city foundation ceremony pageant, public parades, exhibitions, and cultural festivals across July to November.
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Lacrome Carnivel
Vinit
Vietoris
Peatival
Lake Perko
Asrial
Cincenney
Amstiatarian Boiling Carvienl
Raye Faan
Waterm Australian Industries
Voming
Sean
Gtirling
Perth
Viemiogomeetenloe Beach
Royal Austraties Navy
Royal Australian Air Force
Sehool
Childran's
Ostrich Chase Sparks London Street Scene
In Crawford Street near Exigeware Road an ostrich fled a vehicle and sparked a half hour chase through the street. Dozens of constables helped recapture it after it escaped into a police station. witnesses recalled a chaotic scene with a motor lorry and a splintered packing cane.
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Sirprison
Crawford Street
Exigeware Road
Hind
Lenat
Thare
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