Sheep on the Coast: expert urges small flocks and paddock rotation
A sheep and wool expert reports on Wingham district farms and recommends small flocks as a profitable sideline on undulating coastland. He warns against rich fat lands, calls for multi paddocks, sheep proof fences, pure bred rams, timely lambing, disease vigilance, and grazing with cattle. A conservative annual return from 50 ewes is outlined, with emphasis on management, fencing, and breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham
A. EL Elliott
Elliott
Manning River
M.R. Times
Australian Gold Prices and London Markets Report
The Commonwealth Bank fixed weekly gold prices for March 1 at about £8 8s 5d per standard ounce, 116.25 percent premium. The fine ounce price rose to £9 3s 3d with a 6s 2d weekly gain, record £9 5s 11d noted in Sydney. Sovereigns sold for up to £2 2s 10d in Australian currency. London market rose by 1s 11 3/4d per ounce. Also mentioned are a grim Newgate prison execution door, Mr L Cura’s menagerie and China’s ban on youths smoking, bomber aeroplane gun-turrets, and England Wales tithe values about £3,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Bank
Melbourne
Australia
Sydney
London
England
Wales
Commercial Homebush stock sales strong demand in cattle and pigs
Sydney reports show cattle prices up 5d to 25/- per 100 lb for good bullocks with yearlings and calves higher. About 293 cattle arrived from Queensland, 1,000 pigs penned with overall prices easing. Rabbit skins dearer at Wednesday auctions with offerings 284 tons and prices advancing 1d to 2d per lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Queensland
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Blicke
Water the life source and elixir of health
The article extols water as essential to life, noting the body’s need for fluids, daily intake guidance, and the value of water, lemon, and orange juice. It claims water weighs fifty pounds in the scales, urges three more pints, and promotes unsweetened citrus drinks for vitamins and vitality.
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Hull
Wealth, Poverty and the Smile of Life
Andrew Carnegie reflects on poverty versus wealth, arguing riches fail to bring happiness and that many millionaires lack laughter. He favors the life of a selfless worker over elite privilege, noting true value lies in ordinary virtues. Advertisement urges readers to buy timepieces from I. Coote, the Practical Jeweller of Gloucester.
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Andrew Carnegie
Angel
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Dan’s
S.W
Lena
Manchester
W. A. Dan
Bargain Arcade
Gloucester & Taree
W. Batger
Church Street
Gloucester
H. Smith
Terson, Easton & CO
Hide & Skin Buyer
Darrying
Snake OF
Winencon
Warson Uta
Porkers
Coote
Jeweller Gloucester
H. J. Channell
Best Brands Tobacco
Redric Mulder
Street & Parish's
Kayser
Bonnie Maid
Bonnie Baby Sox
Georgettes
Milanese Pantettes
Lustre
Lanese
Sovereign
Pyramid
Pelaco
NEL
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