Bamboo rig drills deep well in Tianjin Terminal project
A six inch diameter bamboo drilled well at Tianjin Terminal of the Texas Company (China) Limited reaches 464 feet. The rig is built almost entirely of bamboo with rattan ties and a bow-like cable of long bamboo strips. Tools are lifted and lowered with minimal energy. The antiquated setup has drilled to a thousand feet historically. The shown well took two and a half months to complete at an estimated cost of £5. Courtesy of the Texas Co Asia Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tientsin
Texas Company (China) Limited
The
Texas Co. (Asia) Ltd
Wool sale report details on 1900 bales amid dust and burr
Wool report from Farmers and Graziers Co op Ltd covers the sale dated September 18. Catalogue listed 2722 bales, mainly from north west and west, with withdrawals leaving about 1900 bales. Buyers were mainly Japan and Bradford, with limited Continental help. demand for better wools remained steady, medium sorts showed irregularity, and London and Sydney markets faced lower prices and heavier withdrawals, while top quotes reached 1544d for a bale from Garah.
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Sydney
Japan
Bradford
H. J. Pitman
Garah
Bkn
Continental
Brisbane
North West
Ria
Fenwicke
Burke
AAA Co
Merawah
Goldsbrough, Mortando, Ltd
Brewarrina
Coonamble
Yarrabandai
Bourke
Willow Tree
Forbes
Queensland
Bate
France
Germany
Wool auction catalog notes and sales figures
Wool prices and sale results from NSW stations including Brewarrina Coonamble Yarrabandai Bourke Willow Tree and Forbes. Details cover bales sold across merino fleece crossbred and special lines with London Melbourne and Perth market reactions and upcoming sales in Brisbane and Sydney. Notable consignors include J H Doyle Estates Co Ltd M Mackay H E Kater & Son and G G Warre.
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Goondiwindi
Boggabilla
J. H. Doyle Estates Co Ltd
Kulkine
Trangie
Mackay
Dubbo
Lila Springs
Bourke
Castlebar
Burten Junction
E. C. Holcombe
Co. BE
Colarenebri
Sinclair Bros
Walgett
H. Sanderson
Mck
Meadow Plain
M. McKenzie
Wyanbah
G Warre
Narromine
E. Cahill
London
Melbourne
Perth
Tome
France
Syadney
Brisbane
Hescott
TT G. Hammond
Werris Creek
TG Hammond
Fi Hale
Pruning Shrubs and Plant Care for Autumn Beds
The article outlines when to prune shrubs after flowering to boost next season growth, warns against pruning flowering varieties too early, and details methods to shape plants. It covers feeding pot plants with Fertales pills, rooting chrysanthemum suckers, and late October transplanting from old stools. The vegetable plot section stresses manure and lime separation, soil preparation, watering, and sowing a variety of vegetables with weekly lettuce plantings for steady harvests.
Bales of Wool Sold Across Several towns
G A Levil Burren Junction 6 bales AAAW 144d and 9 bales AWE 144d. Miss E J Carver Moree 5 bales AAAW E 134d. E N Jones Narrabri 21 bales AAAE 123d. W A Pike Gravesend 7 bales AAAE 124d. E J Halcombe Pilliga 13 bales AAAE W 12d. H W Phelps Rowena 9 bales AAAEE 12d. A BR Ford Somerton 2 bales AAAME 114d. Tom Coulton Gravesend 5 bales AAA W E 114d.
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G. A Levil
Burren Junction
E. J. Carver
Moree
E. N. Jones
Narrabri
W. A. Pike
Gravesend
E. J. Halcombe
Pilliga
H. W. Phelps
Rowena
A. BR. Ford
Somerton
Tom Coulton
W.E
100 Gladioli Offer From Long-Established Firm
Save money by ordering 100 gladioli for 2 shillings 6 pence postpaid from a 107 year old firm. The small bulblets will bloom quickly, with planting instructions included. Readership is invited to send 2/6 and request the advertised collection.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wool Report
Tates Merinns
Schute, Bell & Co Td
Renort
JC/ERRINGTON
Constable
CTE
Evandale
Evans
Bow
L. C. Atkinson
Merrina
Atkinson Bros
Stockdale
A. J. Trindall
Wee Waa
Hawthorn
E. Evans
E. JT
DELOR
H. Taylor
Warren
W. B. Thornton
C. W. Mattiske
Mattiske
Glenisla
Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co. Ltd
L. C. Shepherd & Son Ltd
Aro Meta
Hoon
Pemmasuns
Angie Ling
Peer Ts
Gid Siper
Coorey
Meng
Wno Fay
Obang
Scoobey's
A.G.M
Aunt Mary
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