Sydney Wool Selling Season Opens Strong in Brisbane
Sehute Bell and Co reports the Sydney wool selling season opened yesterday with Brisbane's second week giving encouragement. Buyers showed strong interest and Bradford backed orders, local mills aided activity while Continental competition remained restrained. Prices held firm or rose slightly, best sleeve and skirting lines advancing about 5 percent. First sale is planned for Wednesday September 5 with 1,400 bales offering a varied selection and some new clip lines. Subsequent sales set for September 12 19 and 26.
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Sehute, Bell and Co. Ltd
Sydney
Brisbane
Bradford
Australians excel in eggs and farm methods says expert
An expert piiltry keeper praises Australian farms for their highly scientific production practices and modern efficiency, noting eggs from Australians reach top standards. He compares favorably with British farming and claims there is much Britain could learn from Australia.
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Australia
Souiey
Unscrupulous piano tuners trick settler's wife
A settler's wife refused two men then allowed an inspection of her piano. They claimed the instrument was in bad condition and produced a nest with red felt, while only blue and white felt existed. A genuine tuner was later engaged to repair the damage. The article also notes Japan's year statistics of 43 deaths and a natural population increase of 1,007,969, remarking it as a record in Japan and Russia.
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Japan
Cabinet Bureau of Statistics
Russia
Colorful Tolias and Cal lisopsis plants for gardens
A guide describes Tolias with green leaves and dark maroon veining, noting single or double flower forms in shades from orange rose to white ruby and carmine. It covers sowing now for transplanting, plant height around 18 inches, and fragrant border suggestions, plus cautions on pests and garden care.
Poison bait instructions for pest control notice
The text advises using baits every three or four pounds of bran and keeping dogs and cats away from the poison. It notes that baits should be removed during the daytime if necessary since pests feed at night.
Four Post Free Seed Bargain Packets Offer
Seed parcel advertisement lists No 1 four post free seed bargain with 49 vegetable varieties across five packets priced at 1 shilling 9 pence the lot. Includes pumpkin tomato watermelon cucumber rock melon mix and a colonel tomatoes option. Also offers large packets of mixed flowers and a combined whole three deals for two shillings with simple ordering instructions.
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No. L
Wool sales report from Brisbane and Sydney auctions
Goldsbrough Mort and Co data shows Brisbane auctions from August 20 concluded with wider competition led by Japan and Bradford. Prices rose 5 to 7 percent on good Heece wool and skirtings, with some decline in lower grades. Sydney sales start September 5 with about 5 500 bales from Western districts, delays due to rain and wool receipt.
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Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd
Brisbane
Japan
Bradford
Xord
Sydney
Queensland
Woods' Great Peppeywaint Cure Advert
Fragmentary ad copy claims Woods' Great Peppeywaint Cure cures colds and boosts chances of recovery. Mentions winning and personal luck in leisure time and suggests purchasing the remedy.
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