Exhibits and prizes at farm show with vegetables and birds
The guide lists open classes for horticulture vegetables and poultry with prizes. Entries include lettuce cabbage cauliflower onions beetroot turnips carrots onions greens rhubarb radish and herbs. Birds categories show best canary prizes and record books. Stewards and advisors named. entries must be exhibitor’s property and bonafide Farmers Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hapwood
Andy Wankerste
F. E. Heywood
O Or
Farmers Club
Wool market outlook and auctions report from Bradford and Brisbane
State and area conditions easing after spring rains. wool markets mixed with uncertain prices as openings approach August 20 at Brisbane auctions. National council talks with Australian Woolgrowers’ Council set for August 10 to discuss potential actions. Goldsbrough Mort and Co report rabbit skins down overall with lighter supply, heavy pelts dropping 5d to 9d per lb, Winters and incomings 2d to 3d lower. foxskins show strong demand for best winters while other grades ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Baix
Tourco
Bradford
Brisbane
National Council of Wool Selling Brokers
Australian Woolgrowers’ Council
Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd
Dashing batsmen of York and cricket’s early era
The article recalls old cricket times, noting the rough pace of 19th century batsmen, early training scenes, and notable performances. It mentions pioneers like Morley and Willsher, and contrasts their style with modern slow play, detailing historic matches and the evolution of batting amid early grounds, gear, and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aga
Gia
Morley
Téland
Ance
Pours
Pagan Willsher
Kent
England
All England
Pile
Wenman
Clarke
Flower show entries and prizes list summary
Entries detail a flower show with classes for rose and pansy champions, decorative basket, best decorated float bowl, and two categories for sprays or posies. Prizes include champion dark rose, champion light sweet pea, champion rose, pansy champion, decorative basket and simple entries. No entry required for Champion prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Rose
Sweet Pea
Pansy
Special School Holidays for Sydney Excursion Boys
Young Australia League organises a Sydney excursion during the Prince's visit. Eligible boys aged 12 to 17 may be absent from November 22 to 28 with Department of Education sanction. Activities include the Prince Henry arrival, Anzac Memorial unveiling, and tours of Koala Park Zoo city industries and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Young Australia League
Director of Education
Y.A.L
G.P
Prince Henry
Hyde Park
Umpire Fees Raise Doubts After 1837 University Match
A 1837 match between King's College and London University saw a forfeit of integrity as King's College allegedly paid umpires double fees if they won. The era’s umpiring was frequently questioned amid the long maiden overs and questionable calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
King’s College
London University
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J. Grantham
Birds Open
BR. McDonald
R. Smith
X . C. White
Jur
Messrs
G. H. Wright
R. C. Kelly
A. F. Embury
Australia
Iceland
Orleans
Pol
York
Dow
Sussex
Hite
Akee
Horwood Bagshaw
Imperial
L.A
Payne
Oman
Harves
Tyne
Cooreys
Coorey
Texaco
Texaco Motor
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