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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
3
An Exchange letter questions the steep cotton prices amid war, citing invoices for 2400 yards of twenty four black cotton showing prices from 57s 4d in 1914 to L179 9d in 1918. It asks if such increases are justified after accounting for raw materials, shipping, and wartime conditions.
A special Board of Agriculture committee reports on a New Zealand Livestock Division ear marking scheme. After visiting Somes Island with department officers, they found marks on eighteen month old sheep clear and distinct. The plan offers many distinct ear marks convenient to breeders, but ownership changes present a major difficulty that needs resolution before wider adoption.
The Southern Grocer argues butter merchants face losses as export traders profit from overseas demand. Citing wartime disruption, it says export cessation shifts costs to local suppliers. It notes railway staffing plans limit army enlistment to keep a viable national transport service with 170 000 workers released to date and growing female replacements, while maintaining efficiency.
A historic advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure to treat bronchial coughs. The copy lists a price of 6d 2s 1d and markets the product as a relief remedy with medicinal claims.
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