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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1924
Page
2
Military overcoats shirts flannel and oilskin items priced in shillings and pounds. Boots, leggings, shorts and belts listed with sizes including youth and boys ranges. Mitchell advertisements 134 Bunwell Street Melbourne notes freight added.
The Skin Market reports market firm with good prices for various hides and skins. Green skins show a comeback with light to medium grades from 11d to 15d per lb, crossbreds and merinos varied, lamb skins range 9d to 13d per lb, and all damaged lots sold between 2d and 3d per lb. Tallow prices softer by about 10s per ton for superior quality and 20s for medium to lower grades.
The record lists rainfall figures across multiple stations including Murrayville Wimmera Armand Gionorchy Donald Nelson Dun North Central Marysville Lancefield Gewbrook Warburton Harrietville Gippelan Bruthon Buchan Wilson's Prom Wangan Wodonga and surrounding areas. Amounts range from nil to as high as 78 points in Wodonga with several stations reporting notable totals.
The Dookie Agricultural College reports a single tentage laying competition finished in March. No national scores. however averages improved across the flock. Two hens per pen, Orpingtons used, diet alternates wheat and mash, mid day and evening. Overall health varied with liberty. Highest score from two hens reached 200, lowest 17, averages around 248.5 eggs. Black Diepington pullets scored up to 271, averaging 220. The test ran April to June with feed changes and ranging before penning.
A fragmentary temperance essay praises reformers in Parliament and calls for strong public opinion. It discusses magistrates, drink, and public morals, citing opinions on punishment, social effects, and figures like Mr Goldspink. The piece mentions courts, families, and the impact of alcohol on society.
An old trade listing advertises Kapok quilts for double beds at 22 shillings eight pence each and oak bedroom suites with a dainty wardrobe and large dresser. The text mentions Eure Dean as a maker and our own design options, with a price of £10 10.
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