Farmers and Gressors Cooperative Day Sale Report
The sale featured 1345 value lots across New South Wales districts with strong demand for stylish well grown lines. Prices eased about 5 percent on last week for poorer wools, while top lines like Dunnon and Cherry Tree Hill reached 164d to 174d per bale with several lots holding firm amid limited Continental buyers. Notable consignors included M T Heffernan and Frank Pearson with top offerings from Yass and Uralla areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperstire
New Land
Yass
Gundagai
Bradford
Japan
Germany
M.T. Heffernan
Frank Pearson
Guyra
Cherry Tree Hill
New England
R. I. Cooper, Bay
Uralla
Cross and touchy wife deemed not fit to live with
An unclear fragment suggests a report about a spouse described as cross and touchy and judged unfit to reside with. It references ads or items from Kenschex site and bottles priced at 2/0, but details are garbled and facts are sparse.
Bulb time and African mine cooling discussed
The piece highlights bulb planting for ornament and fragrance with emphasis on Anemones and Rams, noting soil, drainage, and bone-dust dressing for robust blooms. It also describes Robison Deep mine cooling plans, with air conditioning via ice spray and large fans to temper extreme heat in deep African mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robison
Bie
Oa Sacha
Planting Cauliflowers Too Close Hurts Yields Instructive Note
A gardening note warns that cauliflower yields fail when two plants occupy space for one. Late varieties need 2.5 to 3 feet between plants and rows, with early sorts needing about two feet. Overcrowding and insufficient manure hurt growth. those who planted too closely should remove alternate plants to give remaining ones room.
New Year Set for Winter Garden Flowers Offer
L. C. Shepherd & Bon invites garden lovers to send a 2/6 postal note for the New Year Set containing Primulas Carnation Ranunculus Delphinium and poppies. An extra 1d packet of Sweet Peas is enclosed free. Address to Box 30088 G.P.O Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
L. C. Shepherd
BON 14
G.P
Sydney
Snake venom speeds blood clotting in India’s Russellii case
The London Morning Post and The Lancet report that the venom of an Indian snake, Naja russelli, caused blood from bleeders to clot in 17 seconds versus 36 minutes in spunt clotting. Trials suggest venom can safely stop bleeding after dental extractions, though bleeder patients require caution due to clotting delays.
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London ‘‘Morning Post
London Zoo
Russellii
Wool Market Review Signals Mixed Prices and Trade Shifts
Wool Bales Newco Newesade reports cautious optimism amid earlier gains in the wool market after Christmas sales. Observers note tempers of the market turning due to reduced white goods demand and a potential trade shift with Germany and South Africa. London sales opened January 15 with Merino prices up about five percent. American demand has contracted sharply, suggesting a temporary lull before a possible rebound as global consumption resumes.
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Germany
Bradford
South Africa
London
Lnst
America
Australia
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Saeed Mae
Flewington
Commonwealth
Bath
PrrtSov
Rapgayl
Ousiramonea
Pi Vee Son
SEE
Fit & F. Co, Ld
Corresp
Conmonwealth Savings Bank of
Austratia
Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd
Macquaris Piece
Advics
Finnames
Ams
Kenschex
Coorey’s
Sylee
Indiana
Castle Tedtalens
Tya
Coorey
Victor
Paling
George Street
Newco, Newesade
Ily
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