Empire farming tours and dairying links abroad
A column notes imperial farmer exchanges with New Zealand and Australia and discusses marketing schemes in Britain. It highlights the Empire Farms tour from Sydney aboard the Meunganul, led by George Stening, and the P.D.S scholarship at Hawkesbury College. It also covers plans for Empire Dairies Ltd and herd recording progress in New South Wales and New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Great Britain
Canada
South Africa
Sydney
SS. Meunganul
New South Wales
Australian Producers’ Wholesale Co-operative Federation
Australia
Amalgamated Day Ltd
George Stening
P.D.S
P.ds
Gladstone Olen
Cobargo
Hawkesbury College
Agricultural Gazette
L. T. McInnes
J. R. Marrett
Australian Dairy Council
Sydney Calf Market Farmers & Graziers Report
Calf market notes 26th yarding heavier than usual with more prime lots. Prime prices flat, plain and medium cheaper. Choice calves 37/6 to 45/6, good 27/6 to 34/6, fair 21/6 to 26/6, small and plain from 17. Prime weighty calves 4/10 to 5/10, extra good higher, good 2/12/6 to 3/12/6, medium 27/6 to 42/6. Also a separate line mentions the Norwegian whaling industry supplying over half the world’s whale oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Garden notes for early spring plant care and roses
Early spring garden tips urge out working among plants while chrysanthemums, asters, and roses need attention. Watering routines, soil health, and pruning are covered with advice on preventing drought stress, mulching, and applying liquid manures to boost growth and color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asters
Zinnina
Royal Show
Plilie Stud Martie Lacea
Phin
Uweolf
Eypen
Cape Tulip Identification and Eradication Notes
Cape Tulip is a dangerous weed (Homeria colina) with orange red or pink flowers and yellow forms. The Department of Agriculture urges eradication by burning bulbs, spraying with arsenite before flowering, and careful stock control. digging and burning over years can clear infested land, while ploughing aids spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
Department of Agriculture
Untitled stock health note on infestation risks
A snippet describes how four miles of stock afflicted by infestation face high mortality, noting the greatest risk when animals are newly introduced to infested country. It states that sheep raised on infested land quickly resist the weed, and previews the next article titled Buffalo Burr in the series.
Travel Promotion and Development in Northern NSW and Southern Queensland
Following the Kempsey Conference the Travel Promotion and Development Association forms branches across Tunbury Forster Port Macquarie Nambucca Heads Bowraville Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen Grafton Maclean Yamba Macksville Coffs Harbour Warrington and Kendall. The board appeals to local governments associations and individuals for enthusiastic support to advance the scenic region and establish tourism as a leading industry, drawing new capital and boosting agricultural pastoral and industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Queensland
Kempsey
Earle Page
M.hla
Tuncurry
Forster
Port Macquarie
Nambucca Heads
Bowraville
Dorrigo
Urunga
Bellingen
Grafton
Maclean
Yamba
Macksville
Coff's Harbour
Warrington
Kendall
Board of Management
Ald
W. A. Jolly
CMG
Brisbane
A. C. L. Taylor
Erina Shire
Pig Market Slumps at Sydney Tuesday Sales
Sydney pig sales totalled 1050 head with lower values across all classes. Heavy pigs were hit hardest as back fasters averaged 60 to 80 pence per head, bacons 54 to 72 pence, and porkers 22 to 62 pence, with prices down from previous levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Diamonds rise in value and global gems claim
A century of rising diamond values is noted while a white swan is sighted 900 miles offshore. The United States holds gems and jewellery valued at £800,000,000, far more than any other country. British civil servants with six years service gain a marriage allowance equal to one month's salary per year upon resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
mid-Atlantic
United States
Britain
Sheep herders seek money in city paper catalog
Fragmented text shows shepherds seeking funds or a money collection, mentioning cataloging items like plants and ornamental flowers. The fragment references a notice about a country bull collection and packed offerings, with unclear names and dates.
CornWeT Malt Extract A Pleasant Digestive Tonic
CornWeT Malt Extract is described as a pleasant tonic that aids digestion and increases the value of other foods. It is recommended for adults and children, to be eaten on bread or toast, stirred into milk, or taken by spoon after meals.
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Street & Parish Ltd
Crockery
Belgium
Mee
Electric Irons
Gloucester Electric Supply Company Ltd
Church ST. Gloucester
Sherytiing
A. J. Cavanaugh
Gloucester Pharmacy
Gloucester
J. Fenton
London
Dominion
Fenton
Empire Dairies Ltd
Government
Broadway
Borsalino Sovereign
J. Whatson
City Price
Draper
Cape Tulip
Dept. of Agric
Shepherds
Poe Gs Shepert
Gloucester Investments and Agency Cody
Buwdon’s BuilDings
Church Street
R. W. Hall
Thi Ph
Easure
Aerolax
Glowzcaster Rubber
Srille
Osi CIA
Ofry
W. & Dan’s
Moi
W. A. Dan
Tif Haggain Draper & Mercer
Falconer " Restate Carrier
HANN
Majestic Picture Palace
Oah Street
Reliabi
Charlton
Ilding
Tef.oyal Hotel
Lillian Sams
Orange
Royal Hotel
J. Ryan
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