Hours of farm workers debated at Geneva meeting
At Geneva the Permanent Agricultural Committee of the International Labour Office reviewed regulating agricultural wages. 42 experts from 23 countries urged continued study before any agenda placement, while leaders like William Holmes and Manuel Mesa discussed national practices and the feasibility of international rules. A separate Sydney rally turned chaotic as a speaker called for wiping out religious and political groups, ending with blows amid the crowd.
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International Labour Office
Geneva
William Holmes
Triion of Agricultural Workers
Nisios
Ihe A
Sweden
Jandworkex
Lowry Nelson
University of Minnesota
United States
Manuel Mesa
National Agricultural Credit Bank of Mexico
Dudge Rutherford
Sydney
Unconquerable China and the power of its culture
A historical reflection on China's endurance through invasions by Tartars Kitans Mongols and Manchus. The article argues China preserved its civilization via its writing system civil service and a resilient cultural identity, enabling it to resist conquest and maintain national character across centuries. It weighs the role of Chinese philosophy artistry and language in shaping endurance and hints at future tensions with Japan.
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China
Yangtse
Alfred
Wessex
Kitania
William the Conqueror
England
Jenghiz Khan
Asia
European
Russia
Denghiz Khan
Surat
Eynnevar
Manchuria
Europe
Jean
Harder
Chinese Civil Service
Wyperfunded
Wool Report From The Country And London Markets
Wool trade activity cooled by Easter holidays with quiet private treaty inquiries for carbonising types. Bradford top market steady for merino and crossbreds. Sydney wool season to close June 6 with catalogs emphasizing lambs and crutchings. Light rainfall across state but scant where needed. next sale around 4 000 bales. Bell Badgery Lumby ltd expect resumed demand and quality wools to feature as season progresses. Private buying likely as new season opens August 29. inquiries for passed-in wools expected.
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Selline Co, Td
Repinti
Bradford
Sydney
Jane
Adinte Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd
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Drought and Market Strains Limit Livestock Trade
In 2018 drought grips England and northern markets delaying relics and production. Sydney sales report yearling blood stock averaging 222 guineas per head from 444 young stock while owners in city and showground balance carry-over with improved balance expectations. A Mossford sale hints at values around 2800 guineas amid scarce consignments.
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Sydney
England
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J. T. Robertson &, Co
Manilla
Ideal Radio
Interstate
H.M
British Empire
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Reeks
Hla
Desler
H. C. Dengate
Ceresan
BAYER
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Dalgety & Company Ltd
Inc
Boman
J.T. Robertson & Co
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