Rabbit plague spurs fur trade and veterinary research in Australia
The article discusses the rabbit pest as a costly, ongoing problem across Australian pastoral regions. It notes a surge in fur demand boosting hunter profits, and outlines past and ongoing control efforts from poisoning to habitat destruction. It highlights CSR and Sir Charles Martin’s work on a virus-based solution using rabbit mutamatosis tested at Cambridge University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ately
A. J. McLachlan
Australia
Juniny's
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Charles Martin
Charles Mart
England
Sir Charles
Cambridge University
Hot ham Town Council Reports Veterinary and Yard Improvements
At the monthly meeting Inspector Cochrane reports market dues on 9233 sheep from two special sales and 20 horses, plus three more sheep sales and a parading sale. Yard drainage and flooring repairs follow heavy rains. sheep dip operations expand with season, plus stray dogs destroyed and unregistered does under action. Building regs and sustenance relief are discussed as welfare costs rise. council approves inspection and notes increased revenue but delays work due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotham
G. W. Cochrane
Kymac
Iowa
Horsham
R. WC. Bolton
Sale Yards
Barnes
F. Rodda
Bolton
Melbourne cleaner’s honesty tale amid theft confusion
A Melbourne cleaner reportedly returned a forged £50 note and two pearls after receiving a tip from a customer. The manager alerted police about the incident as a seman whey sak she htt con frmnticalis. a later promise of payment was discussed but details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Jewatts
Test article on disease control and landholder guidance
Fragmented text discusses disease management across Australia including domestic and native animals. It notes cautious optimism about disease reducing plague and encourages landholders to use tried methods where practical. Mentions prudence in applying measures and the potential for broader benefit if new vaccines arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Cyclists urged to improve night lighting and visibility
A newspaper column criticizes cyclists for neglecting lighting and road safety. It cites legal requirements for front white and rear red lights, suggests mounting brackets to keep lamps visible, and praises white rear mudguard painting by postal authorities. It urges clubs to educate members and teachers to warn students about lamp placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
Clube
Rita Tucker Labies Raidrressers and Allan's Buildings Ad
Fragmented notice lists a hairdresser service with permanent waving and equipment names, a price line, and a contact phone, all presented in garbled OCR style. It names multiple businesses and locations in a brief local ad format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan's
Copstairs
Pears
Hervham
ABC
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E & A Iss
Ystels SS
Ludo
R. A. Ludbrook, M.P.S
Peacock's Pharmacy
Harp RE
Stir
Horstam
Ermender Kaselli
Vmmetie
Plymouth
Charles Motors
Sesstor
Simep
Lambs
Horsham Factory
Tarriett Street
Urquhart Street
Rita’ Tucker
Labies
Firebrace Street
James Barnes
Alea
McCormick-Deering
McCormick
Fred. J. Sherriff
Pynsent Street
Davey, Davey & CO
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