Prickly Pear Doomed in Queensland Says Minister
Brisbane reports that NSW Lands Minister Ball expects prickly pear to be under absolute control in a few years. He cites insect attack by Cactoblastis and reviews with the Prickly Pear Commission and soldier settlement officers. Ball says Queensland’s experiences illuminate NSW issues and will aid in eradication and settlement challenges.
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Brisbane
N.S. Wales
Ball
Queensland
Country Life
Prickly Pear Commission
Agricultural Bank
New South Wales
Rabbit skins price report from Sydney sales
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports Rabbit skins at Wednesday Sydney sale totalled 112 tons with the largest catalogue at 19 tons. Average prices declined from 24 to 3d per lb, with better grades hit hardest. Prices varied across grades from Winters 80d 89d to greases 264 46d and fawns 84d.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Cattle Eat Mountainside Near Pretoria
Johannesburg correspondent reports oxen in Magaliesberg near Pretoria devouring earth from a mountain cave 10ft high and 50ft across. They favor mineral salt in clay from the cave, though human taste finds it nearly tasteless. Samples sent to Johannesburg for analysis.
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Johannesburg
London Metropolitan Post
Magaliesberg
Pretoria
Fair Exchange Back Aids Ailing Back In Old Condition
A Melbourne style advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for chronic back pain and kidney weakness. It claims the pills reach the root cause when plasters fail, cites a local testimonial praising kidney toning and pain relief, and notes the product is sold by chemists and stores with Foster McClellan Co. as proprietors.
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Doan
Dungog
Redman
Hloiza St
Faney ‘Pilla
Deans
Dean
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilton Street
Sydney
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