Scaring the Farmer at the Royal Show in Sydney
Sir Joseph Carruthers urges farmers to boost Australia’s postwar output to meet global demand. He warns against cutting wheat, meat, or wool and argues for a government guaranteed price to sustain farming, noting wool and butter will fetch high values as world shortage continues.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Sydney
Joseph Carruthers
New South Wales
Fuller
Britain
Sir Joseph Carruthers
Europe
America
Rabbits On Unoccupied Land
A local farmer lamented Government inaction on rabbits infesting improved lands. The speaker warned that without targeted extermination or containment around isolated farms, more settlers may abandon land, weakening wheat production and undermining national stability. The critic urged firm government action to support primary producers.
Wanted Thief Proves Elusive Amid Northam Notices
In Northam district a manhunt unfolds as a custodian of the peace traces a wanted person across roads and farms. After chasing by several conveyances the suspect steals a turnout and vanishes. A fresh horse is later found tied, with the fugitive resting after travel. Meanwhile large sales tempt farmers, including a major estate sale and multiple auctions featuring livestock and farming gear. Reports also note London Zoo’s food scarcity, a YMCA secretary’s view on New Zealand rabbits, and their rapid proliferation despite controls.
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Northam
Wilson
YMCA
Perth
New Zealand
Cromwell
Queenstown
Lake
Wakitipu
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W. J. Stewart and Son
Northam Post Office
A. C. McCorry
Nongarit
Messrs Elder
London Zoo
London
Bate
Creer
Whar Rae
Eupe
Ore Buse
the London & Lancashire Insurance
Viking House
William-street
Harrisson
Manger
Persenal
Astidest
Bickna
Fidelity Guaranter
Ber
Public Mick
P. Coffey Merredio
Geo
Jesse Morowa
E. W. Prater
Bruce Kock
J. Higgs
Bassde
H. 8
Wrasse
Benjaberrag
H. A. Lear
Belgart
Wm. Cousins
Bantine
Chas, Robinson
Canderdin
Bartis
Banfield
Palbelling
H. H. Matsuchalli
Alwalinu
Jas. Black
Doodlak Ae
Geo. Wellman Goomalling
Eaton
Rollerberrin
Geo. Gardiner
Kerrelocking
W. G. Lewis
John Purser
Quairading
S. C. Ball
Queslington
S. Gentie
Shackletom
Leedman and Muir
Tootyay
J.A. Wroth
Troysting
W. Annson
York
J. J. Lawlers
Wongan Hills
A. Myers
Carter and
Barr
Mechanics Institute
Fitzgerald St Northam
Northam Hotel
Tomlinson
Horseshoe Coffee
Pier Street
Government Printing Office
Serge Sleonies
Mrs Brawley
Proprietress
Cawh
C. H. Feilding
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