Winton Rodeo entries show record interest for 1954 event
Entries across multiple events rise sharply from 1953 with 64 in Maiden Campdraft and 82 in Motore Novice Steel Ride. Open Buckjump, Calf Ride, Bareback, and Publicans Wild Bullock Racing draw strong fields, while new events like Wild Cow Milking debut. Overall strong turnout promises spectacular thrills.
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Tattoo Owen Bullock
Fairview
Brooklyn
Biana
Winton
Australia
Parachute Brake Tested on Racing Car System
A new braking parachute system for racing cars was tested above the vehicle to reduce speed dramatically. The device, developed by a company linked to the Min supply sector, aims to halve the car’s speed within a distance of 200 to 300 yards.
Beef Parades Shine at Brisbane Royal Show judges praise
Shorthorns dominated judging with Dalguise Gay Lad and Kaluga Commando offspring among top winners. J T Baig Mon arch by Ulysses claimed 12 gene i class, bought at Sydney Show for 2000 guineas. Langmores lead bulls while Wetherby Snow and Brantford Worthy praised in strong 21 24 months classes.
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Ani
Ea Swift
Tone Een
W. Larsen
Langmore
A. H. Langmore
J.T. Scrymgeour
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Iso
Guy Porap
Lynd Nay
Foes and Ie
Brantford Worthy
Benny Gem
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Britain and America Lead In Global Farm Mechanisation
The article argues population growth presses for more land and higher yields, boosting mechanisation. Britain shows progress with tractors outnumbering horses, while America has shifted 65 million acres from draft to food production. Other regions lag, with limited tractor use and large arable gaps. It notes strip farming, labor shifts, and finance as challenges in expanding farm machinery globally.
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America
Hage
Latin America
Africa
Asia
Far East
Biggest Testimonial to Wool Industry
Unofficial estimates place orders for the new green general duty uniform by the U.S. Army at over 20 million yards of wool for 1957. The complete uniform includes pants and re breasted coats. initial tests used serge start, with approval likely forthcoming.
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United of Sony
Daily News
Saar Sy
An Costa
World wool consumption in 1953 second highest on record
The 1953 world consumption reached 2 600 million lb clean, second only to 1950’s 2 681 million lb. peak. Britain held 600 million lb of the total, a 23 percent share, while 11 major importing countries saw 19 percent higher raw wool imports.
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Commonwealth Economic Committee
London
British Commonwealth
U.S.A
Britain
International Wool Secretariat
Australia
New Zealand
South
World Leader Praises Red Cross Anniversary
A world leader lauds the Red Cross for its 40 year legacy and pivotal regional role. He offers warm ovation and wishes continued success in its important humanitarian work across the globe.
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Red Cross Movement
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Import restrictions eased in 1953 by Africa and Western Germany
Africa and Western Germany relaxed import restrictions in 1953 while several countries including Argentina Brasil Egypt and France remained under limits.
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Germany
Argentina
Brasil
Egypt
France
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