Longevity of Fish and the Myth of Endless Lifespans
The article surveys claims about fish longevity in captivity and in the wild, noting many tales rival ancient ravens and elephants but lacking solid proof. It cites carp and pike examples, mentions the Rosseel in an aquarium from 1889, and recalls giant catfish introductions at Woburn and Tring, while acknowledging uncertainties about whether old stagers are the same individuals across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Pike
London Zoo
Bath
Ixty
Duke of Bedford
Woburn
Tring
Grand Unio
Canal
Stock Sale Report From Homiebush Hurls Sheep Prices
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd report a midweek yarding of 22875 sheep and lambs in fair condition. Demand for lambs was firm while grown sheep edged higher. Representative prices included loggers 38/10, shorn lambs 34/4, shorn wethers 27/8, shorn ewes 20/4. Industrial dispute delayed cattle sales. A Hawker Devon crash at Melbourne killed two people.
Wool Report on 1937 38 Wool Sale in Sydney
Wool report from Goldsbrough Mort and Co notes the 1937 38 season opened in Sydney with about 13 000 bales added to the tally. Prices rose 25 to 80 percent from August opening and end of June closings. Buyers included Bradford Germany and Amerlux. Japanese participation was minimal. Second catalogue to be offered next Monday with top price of 24 for three brands. Sales totals show 10 078 bales sold since July 1 including Burna Burns and various consignors in New South Wales with numerous lots averaging around 20d per bale. Continuous market strength expected as raw material stocks stay tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
Sydney
Bradford
Germany
Franc
Bellum
Italy
Amerjex
WHS/Clelrose
Staniforth
Sup Co
BUNNA
Wsca
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Washington
United States
United Kingdom
Wool Market and Grazier Co-op Report for 1937 Season
The bulletin notes rising US apparel wool consumption through May 1937, with imports peaking since 1926, and expects limited US wool imports in early 1938 due to domestic stock tightness. UK outlook remains firm with stable to higher prices, while New South Wales prices hold steady as the new selling season opens. Dates show selling days for September with 5,195 and 6,195 bale lots.
Market Report from Flemington Sheep and Lamb Sale
Market overview notes 23 429 sheep and lambs yarded from 22 625 offered at Flemington on August 30. Demand steady to slightly weaker at close, with strong interest in wethers and rams while plain grades softened. Notable lots include A J Mortis Inverell bred lambs to 95/54d and Black Iy Ltd Gravesend ewes at 31/7. Cattle yarding totaled 8 067 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
J. Mortis
Inverell
Black Iy Ltd
Gravesend
W. Halder
Wemmelah
Toni al
Market Cattle Sale Totals and Prices Noted
Listing shows 2052 cattle of which 299 sold across store sections with fair overall quality and a larger share of useful trade cattle plus improving vealers. The sale opened with bright competition. by close activity eased and day sales completed. Notable consignors include Success Pastoral Co Bellata leading with bullocks £13 1 0 cows £10 5 0 M V King Bellata heifers £9 13 0, Gall Gurley venters £12 0 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Success Pastoral Co
Bellata
M. V. King
Gall
N.S.W
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pitt, Son & Badgery
Sevile
Rapcenv
Australia
Communalth Savings Bank of Australiauaranteed
Commonwealth
Aunt Marys
Mary
Tillock & Co. ‘Pty. Ltd
Homiebush Stock Sales
Melbourne
J.W
Burna Burns
Station
Rowena
G. A. ‘Warby
Cenestell
J. and
C. Campbell
Burren
W. L. Winter
Mungingi
P. Wells
W. d. Loekabe Wiileha
Burren Junction
Holcombe
The
Bridge St
Wool Report
Ugar
Market Report
Com
Coty
Deqorce
Ole Hundred
George UL
Bank of
New South Wales
Bank of New South Wales
Eeragiieneo
Titi
Fisk Radiola
E. N.S. Maunder
SCHUTE _BELL
Badgery Lumby Limited
Schute Ball & Co
Faith Badgery
Lumby Limited
Weel
Chatsworth House
Bent Street
G.P.O
Schute Bell
Macquarie Place
Wool& Produce Brokers, Fai & Siore Stock & Station Agents
A. G.P.O
Totanrames Golosar
A. C. Veness & Son
M. Blasland
Uus
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