Wools sales dominate Horsham market with high clearance
The Horsham Times reports sixth sale of the season with a 96 percent clearance on 3450 bales including Riverina and Darling River clips. Prices drift slightly due to exchange rates while Elphinstone and Violet Town consignments headline strong lots. next sale to close the year features around 4000 bales on December 14.
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Algety and Company L’ Re & Semepeey Ey Sain ‘Bourne
Riverina
Darling
Keen & General
Melbourne
H/ Eilan
Metcalfe
Moorefield
Elphinstone
Ashcombe
Violet Town
Hay
Goldsbrough Mort & Co, Ltd
Fiolisbrough Mort & Company Ltd
Wimmera
South Australia
Caliban Estate
Allanvale Lambs
Merino
Calilan Park
Colin
Tate
Redesdale
Pineview
Horsham
Ribemont
Stawell
Md-Drong Drang
RIK Bernedale
Buren
Sap
Theaden
Kyneton
Coleraine
Donald
Beulah
Wild
Martes
Weather Woes and Slim Harvest Raise District Worries
The district endured a week of oppressive heat and thunderstorms with half inch rain at the post office and similar bursts nearby. Crop prospects look poor with minimal hay and wheat yields around twenty bushels, wet winters and dry springs harming output. Snipe migration favors northern lakes and sportsmen enjoy shooting. The amateur cricket team lost to Conn i werr cup opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prneces
First Flower Show A Success In Town
A Friday flower show, the first of its kind here, drew a large crowd despite late entries missing judging. Secretary Mr McIntyre earned praise for organizing the event, with Mr X McDonald and Mr J Gill assisting. The day included a school picnic at Set Creek under fair weather and a long list of races and activities with many participants and grateful thanks to supporters.
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McIntyre
X. McDonald
Efork
Set Creek
Plessir
DD Hayter
P. Baker
V. Landrigan
N. Landrigan
Clark
Cartoey
PF. Hamilton
H. Young
Sawyer
Lane
M. Hughes
E. Kelly
A. Parish
T. Phinkett
Lo Robertson
FL Baker
Young
S Clark
Hardingham
HL. Hooper
W Hamilton
Vo Landrigan
June Cox
Lark
H Rogers
D. Rogers
W. R. Baker
L. Brown
M. Rogers
D. Plunkett
Vutsten
J. Munkett
A Tribute to Hospital Staff
A poem praising hospital workers including Sisters Eldridge and others. The speaker celebrates matron and medicos, commending their care and urging them to carry on the good work at the base with steady pace.
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Eldridge
Sietor
Government's Narrow Escape
Reporting on the no confidence clash around Prime Minister Sir Stanley Argyle on his birthday. The Country party and Nationalists clashed in the chamber over timing and eavesdropping allegations while Holland’s absence nearly left the government without crucial support.
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Hogan
Stanley Argyle
Uae
Country Party
Allan
Bourke Street
Weaver
Holland
Mr. Holland
First Load of Wheat Reaches Pimpinio as Farmers Strip
Farmers begin stripping after bay carting largely finished. The first load was carted by Mr W Ball to Pimpinio last Monday morning. Warm weather has revived snakes and several have been killed in the neighborhood.
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Me. W. Ball
Pimpinio
Crop Outlook Notes Weaker Hay Crop Predicted
The hay crop is light and near half a ton per acre. A herd consumes a large amount per home. About 0 acres will be cut for hay. Wheat yields expected around 30 bags per acre.
Fisherman Injured by Pot Rope in Bay Accident
Thomas Arkett of South Portland crushed his leg when a rope tangled around his leg while setting crayfish pots in the bay. He returned to harbor where the dredge captain applied splints before hospital transfer.
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Thomas Arkett
South Portland
Harbor
Sethe Timb
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Cidar Amd Tan
Newtorian
Sihura
Beau Monde
Gow
Shales
Rimany
Gunmetal
Cwillghe
Brownles
Carniv
Carnival
S.W
W. Opera
O.S
Carnival Price
Ballarat
Wimmera Wool and Skin
Wimmera Motor Garage
Langlands
H.C. Brown
SFL
Waters &Os
Yourestan
District News
Salt Lakes
Haven
Simon Says
Bora
J. Rogers
J. Hayter
Hamilton
Twre Bemling
TD. Horter
Plunkett
W . Hamilton
Hill
Wheead
L. Cineotti
Ting Tote
Robertson
Hooper
K. Hamilton
Bo Hamilton
Mr V. Hamilton
KB. Rother
Mra
M. and
BE. Baker
R. Agnew
E. Hallam
W. Pearson
Lascelles
Kangawales
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