WHEAT WASTAGE IN NEW SOUTH WALES REPORT
Royal Commissioner Mr Justice Pring reported on the New South Wales Wheat Office operations. He found laxity and muddle, with likely unrecoverable losses from the Egyptian four contract and a Customs unit dispute. Mouse plague exposed inefficiencies. estimated 1916-17 losses around 2.5 to 3 million bushels with significant theft and weevil damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Pring
New South Wales State Wheat Office
Hig
Ain
Darling Island
Walker
Gral
Australian Wheat Board
Wheat Office
Advisory Board
Enfield Depot
Tobacco prices eyed as Australia weighs boosting local growth
The Board of Trade explored boosting tobacco farming in Australia after forecasts of higher leaf costs. A 2,000,000 lb annual Australian grown tobacco offer over three years was discussed with obseco companies, with export bounty and expert agricultural input considered. A Sydney conference was planned but postponed by Federal elections. renewal is expected to resume and promote larger scale cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Commonwerd of
Board of Trade
Tbacco
Sydney
Australis
Senate Voting Mystery Beneath Emaciated Stranger
A man of thin, disheveled appearance was found wandering in Queensland claiming amnesia about his identity after walking from Victoria. The city press links him to the recent Senate campaign, suggesting he may be involved in the voting scandal and naming Senator Russell as a target for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mys
Queensland
Victoria
Senate
Russell
Victor G. C. Riveley
Manuel Boilings
Perth
Lessons in Cow Testing at Los Angeles Farm Bureau Show
A recent Los Angeles County Farm Bureau event showcased cow testing with several dairy classes judged. Officials announced cows had one year of official testing and that records would be released later, noting breeds including Grade Jersey Grade Guernsey Grade Friesian and a registered Friesian. The display emphasized that judging by appearance misleads and that actual butterfat and profit determine value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jermney
Guernsey
J.C. Knollin
Farm Bureau
United
Stmes
Jersey
Walter H Willcocks Stocks Baces Cigarettes in Northam
Walter H Willcocks of Northam reports a large stock of wbaces vigare and cigarettes for sale. The item highlights a substantial inventory likely aimed at local buyers and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Willcocks
Northam
Close to Railway Station The Very Best of and SPIRITS
A compact music feature highlights selections near the railway station featuring spirits themed tracks and a curated best of collection. The piece emphasizes regional venues and collectible recordings.
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New South Wales
A. Broom
Shamrock Hotel
Meckering
Commercial Travellers House
F. G. Markwell
Shipping, Insurance, & Mercantile
Fremantle
Geraldton
Albany
Metropolitan
Mullens
Utakarrs
Bs Fumurance Co
R. H. Jensen
M. Lavelle
H. Withnell
Massey Harris
Jack Higgs Han
H. H. Campbell
Gairdner Street
Burnside Avenue
G. N. Knox
Fitzgerald St Northam
Jack Higgs
J. W. Pursione
Fitzgerald
Goomalling
Perth Marble Works
O G H Day & Co
Gordo Street
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