A Romance of the Dream Separators and Dairy Industry Growth
The text traces the birth of modern dairy separation in 1874 with Gustaf de Laval and the continuous separator. It covers Alfa Laval’s global expansion through Sweden, Germany, and the US, its research herd at Hamra since 1894, and the company’s focus on meeting farmers' needs via production, cooperation, and market insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustaf de Laval
Alta-Laval Company
Stockholm
Sweden
Alfa Layal Company
Germany
Alfa-Laval
Hisers
Hamra
Alfa-Laval Company
Australian New Zealand butters dominate UK imports rise in 1930
Australian and New Zealand butters captivate British taste with strong hold in the south and expanding demand in the Midlands and North. Imports from these countries near two thirds of total, with Denmark far behind. 1930 January imports up 72,850 cwt while other sources fall 40,000 cwt as cold storage stocks shrink.
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New Zealand
England
Samuel Page
Midlands
Great Britain
Denmark
Australia House
Brighter Wool Prospects and Sydney Market Plans
The Secretary Farmers and Graziers Co operative reports on March 3 that wool demand is keen and prices are higher than seen this season. Sydney sales will pause March 5 to 16 for Brisbane sales, with Albury selling on March 12. London sales will occur with two weeks in Sydney before and after. By end of April Sydney stocks are expected cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Coy
Sydney
Brisbane
Albury
London
Heatherdale Association Ends Year With School Progress
At the 1931 Heatherdale P and C Association annual meeting Mr E Westley chaired. Members present included Mesdames Westley and A Davey and Messrs Parish Morbes Farley and more. The president praised work for the school while noting renovations, a 600 gallon tank and several funded items. The association built a tennis court and paddock, donated fencing, a roller, gate hinges and extra netting, with funds supplying tennis gear, a gramophone and records. The balance sheet was read and adopted unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Forbes
C. Wilkins
T. Dare
J. P. White
R. White
M. J. Landers
M. Landers
Messrs Higgins
Parish
Association
Local Association Elects Officers and Reports Finances
Mr Farley alerted to twelve month position as retiring President Westley thanks members for support and congratulates Parley new President. Vice-Presidents J Westley J Hearne, Secretary H Parish, Treasurer E Westley. Committee: Mrs J Forbes, Jas Forbes, M Lan ders, C Wilkins, T K Higgins. Expenditure £52 incl school picnics. Twenty eight members enrolled. Heatherdie Public School exam yields Edith Parish and Thomas Forbes success. Current enrolment thirty pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Westley
White
Parley
Messrs
J. Westley
J. Hearne
H. Parish
E. Westley
Heatherdie Public
Flemington Livestock Market Shows Slight Uptick
Markets for both sheep and cattle improved at Home Bush on March 2. A total of 884 sheep vans and 141 cattle waggons were booked. February yard sales totaled 1940 1981 with a decrease in Sheen figures and cattle sales. Most sheep were sold along with 1729 head of cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Coy
Homebush
Heath
Sheen
Honey extracting utensils care for purity and longevity
The article stresses cleaning and maintaining honey extractors and storage tanks to prevent rust, corrosion, and contamination. It warns against using old, deteriorating parts and suggests re-tinning or galvanising, wax coating, and avoiding painted interiors to prevent chemical transfer to honey. Proper washing and thorough drying when not in use extend life and preserve honey quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Treat
Rescinded Sheepskins Duty in Canberra
The export duty of halfpenny per pound on sheepskins, enacted December 17, is rescinded immediately. Refunds will be issued for all duty paid. Federal Labor Caucus, with few dissentients, reversed a prior decision that triggered violent, bitter scenes in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
House of Representatives
Federal
Labor Caucus
Caucus
A Treacherous Trouble Kidney Diseases Warn of Danger
A dated claim warns kidney disease is silent but deadly and urges early treatment. It promotes Dean's Backache Kidney Pills with a testimonial from W McIntosh of Gloucester praising relief from back pain and kidney trouble. The ad notes the product is sold by Foster-MacClellan Co. and cautions purchasing from licensed chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dean
W. McIntosh
Lves
Gloucester
Foster-MacClellan Co
Hamilton Street
Fytney
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Advanx
Gloucester Rubber Works
Advant
F. B. Livermore Church Street
Near Street & Parish Ltd
Telat
T. Charlton
CPE Et Errr Biet Peer Street & Parish Ltd
the Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
Street & Parish Ltd
Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd
Circular Quay
E. W. Sparke
Limited Auctioneers
Maitland
Campbell’s Hill
Commonwealth
Pittson and Badgery Limited
Pittson & Badgery Ltd
Synmey
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Solomon
Winchcombe
Carson
Bridge Atrest
Byde
Jerk Long
Bavin
Jacke Lang
Jack Lang
Bob
Lang
Mr. Bald- Win
House of Commons
Heatherdale
Thirsman — Tooth
Ager
Flemington Livestock
Bob Johnston Hume
H. Jeans
Smith's Tea Rooms
Kendal
R. Kendall
King ST. Gloucester
M. Thurlow Saddler
ST. Gloucester
Corbett’s
Barrington
L. K. Lawrie
Jeny
Stroet
H. Coote
Church St
Ancester
Cornwell's Malt Extract
Alfa Javal Separator Co.ltd
Sussex Street
Laval
Gloucester Dairy Co, Ltd
A. E. Smith
Ruasell & Smith
Taree
Baker & Paltrycook
Miss. D. Catt
G.B. Nash
General Carrier
G. B. Nash Ravenbnaw
H. Tull
A. E. Tull
G. W. H. Martin
Mill
Stratford
Gloucester Advocate
P.O. Box
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