Tariff Effects on Agricultural Machinery Prices
The article examines tariff impact on farm implements from Massey Harris and Australian makers, noting New Zealand buyers often pay less than Australia and detailing price comparisons across Canada New Zealand Victoria and NSW. It discusses long term price rises due to duties and freight, with examples of reaper, mower, rake, drill, and cultivator costs, and mentions Bradman and McCabe touring the North Coast with 200 schoolboys on a holiday trip to Northern NSW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Australia
Tariff Board
Massey Harris
Canada
Victoria
N.S.W
New New Zealand
Bradman and McCabe
North Coast
Wool sale results from Sehute Bell and Co Ltd
The latest sale featured a large catalogue with many mid western clips and strong interest from Japan, Bradford, and the Continent. Top price achieved for TH BONNIE DOON from Wee Waa at AAAE. Notable bids include Spilsbury Moree 19d AAAE and 194d AAAW, Connell Gulargambone 194d AAAE and 19d AAAW, Bowe Gulargambone 18d AAAE, Mills Elamang multi grade bids, and a 21st instant sale planned with 2900 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehute, Bell and Co. Ltd
Japan
Bradford
Continent
T. Hayne
Wee Waa
C. A. Spilsbury
Moree
L. G Connell
Gulargambone
Bowe
Chas Mills
Bonnie Doon
Hayne
Avoca
V. E. Rowe
Awkiwongan Vale
W. Kav. Pilliga
Strathdoon
J. ¢. Graham
Nubba
Newcastle wool sales set record with strong turnout
The New England North and North West Producers' Co Ltd issued the season’s first catalogue on Thursday 7 featuring 1429 bales from Narrabri Wee Waa Warialda Garah and Inverell. Top price 224d for 11 bales of Come and Come by Change lines sold well. Newcastle market aligned with Sydney for wool types. Nenco October sales scheduled for 5th and 19th with store entries by September 30 eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England North and North West Producers’ Co Ltd
Newco
Narrabri
Wee Waa
Warialda
Garah
Inverell
Box Hill
B BROS/BRIGALOW
Plashett
Ravensworth
Belaringa
Merriwa
MT. Ottley
Kurkajong
Hpa
Guildford
Boomi
Rox Hill
Ncb
Newstead North
Kid
Hazelbrook
Currabubula
SRL
Koorool
Newcastle
Sydney
Nenco
Licensing of motor garages urged by Premier Stevens
The Premier Mr Stevens announced early legislation to make motor garage licensing compulsory and to curb petrol adulteration. He noted some unqualified operators perform repairs and services, and questioned whether licensing would protect the public.
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Stevens
Wool Sales Report From Australian Mercantile Co Ltd
The firm offered 9 623 bales drawn from early New South Wales districts including Moree Pilliga Warren and Trangie with fine soft wools though some South West clips carried dust. Market showed keen competition with strong activity from Japanese Yorkshire and German buyers and overall clearances were very satisfactory. Top prices listed include Keelendi Pilliga Mor ee Moe refrences with many lots from Moree Walgett Garah and other districts. Total sold 9 700 bales with 287 bales privately added from prior catalogues and 428 from a separate private catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian
Mercantile Lang and Finance Co. Ltd
Moree
Brewarrina
Pilliga
Warren
Trangie
South West
Bourke
Laurel Vale
Garah
E. Cork
Leroy
Carinida
J. P. Gleeson
Ulendah
G. Woods
Carinya
Quirindi
G. Warre
Binneguy
Manehee and Sons
Angledool
T. M. Stephens
Opal Downs
Walvelt
FOR THE CHILDREN Sake Piano Offer Sale
A vintage classified ad promotes a Lafargue player-piano at 145 pounds with full guarantee and 18 music rolls and stool included. Mentioned savings from 251 pounds, plus easy terms and cheap pianos from 60 pounds. Deposits from 4 pounds. Includes assurances of sound reliability and long satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planer
Wool Market Firm With Strong Demand Across Regions
Pitt Son and Badgery report wool sales remained firm with strong demand and rising competition from Japan, Germany, and other buyers. About 4,000 bales were offered from Western North-Western and Riverina districts, with prices mainly around 204d to 183d per lb for various lots. Goldsbrough Mort and Co Ltd noted an animated market, a 5 percent advance vs prior sale, and forthcoming Sydney sales of 20,000 bales with top price 21d for 13 bales AAAE from Vickery Bros Mitchell Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundadoo
Girilambone
Bales
Brenda
Goodooga
Bourke
Haddon Rig
Warren
Wghyrimpbanda
Moree
Yetman
Kilgowla
Bellata
Boggabri
Bingara
Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd
Riverina
Far Western
North Western
Mitchell
Queensland
Japan
Bradford
Germany
France
Italy
Belgium
Sydney
Brisbane
Vickery Bros
L A. F. Dent
Walgett
R. G. Harvey
Wee Waa
Jack Groth
Corada
G. RR. Skelton
Inverell
A. J. Stark-Smith
Pilliga
New Grass Discovered in Goondiwindi District
Dr B Hirschfeld identified a previously unknown paspalidium grass in the Goondiwindi district. The plant thrives on winter and summer rains, yields ample grain and leaf, and differs from known paspalidium in C T White’s collections. Hubbard at Kew named it paspalidium caespitosum. White notes paspalidium varieties are rising as important fodders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goondiwindi
B. Hirschfeld
C. T. White
C. Hubbard
Royal Botanical Gardens
Kewennies
Death of famed Australian sprinter Jack Donaldson noted
A New York message reports the death on Friday of Jack Donaldson the renowned Australian professional runner. He set records over 20 years, including 65 yards in 6 seconds in 1910 at Johannesburg and 80 yards in 7.45 seconds the next year in Melbourne. His best 100 yards times were 9.88 seconds at Johannesburg and 9.35 on grass in Melbourne, with a 130 yard armley championship win at Sydney Sports Ground in September 1911.
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New York
Member 3
Jack Donaldson
Johannesburg
Melbourne
Pretoria
Sydney Sports Ground
Charles Holway
Donaldson
Kimberley
Gunnedah Colliery Granted 60,000 Tons Coal Order
The Railway Commissioners ordered 60 000 tons of coal at 12 shillings 6 pence per ton for the Gunnedah Colliery Company, 15 000 tons more than last year, ensuring mine operation through the coming year. Extra workers may be needed to meet railway requirements without delay. In Glen Innes, sewerage expenditure reached £34 755 6s 1d up to July 22, with expected total cost under £76 000 as the scheme progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnedah Colliery Company
Clen Tanes
Glen Innes Examiner
Porpoise Joins Diver in Bridlington Display
A Bridlington porpoise has begun swimming with diver A Gantier during North Pier exhibitions daily at noon. The animal breaks from its shoal to swim beside him, even diving and rolling as he performs. Spectators report the friendly creature’s persistent companionship and warn against collisions underwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Yorkshire Weekly Post
Bridlington
North Pier
A. Gantier
Gautier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grinnell
Pitt, Son and Badgery
The
New England North and North- West Producers’ Company, Limited
P.O. Newcastle
C. Wilshire & Co
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Via
Schute
Manilla
Goldsbrough
Mort
Goldsbrough House
Macquarie Place
Ips
D&m
Barclay Rabbit
Honkrefe
Callums
O. Sydney
D. Veness & Son
Telegrams
Goldsbro
Newcastle Wool Sales
Keelendi Ltd
Sup Co
Milo
Joseph Mooney
Clifton
A. E
H. Gall
L.N. Hill
Ejc
Bradle
E. J. Comerford
Morefield
Namoi
F. L. Moore and Son
Malaraway
Malarawavy
Cwa
Bunnor
C. W. Adams
Gingie
Gingie Past. Co
Ridgelands
G. T. Mooney
Munwonga
W. Marsden
H. Sanderson
Paling
George Street
Lang
Dole
Casino
Adelong
Albion Park
Albury
Alstonville
Armidale
Ballina
Broken Hill
Crawford
Perry
Kelly
Goulburn
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