Wheat Wastage Reported in New South Wales
Mr Justice Pring, Royal Commissioner, submitted findings on the New South Wales State Wheat Office describing laxity and muddled accounts. He cites large losses from 1916-17 and 1917-18 due to unpaid mills, halted shipments, and theft, with estimates suggesting up to several million bushels misallocated or spoiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Pring
New South Wales State Wheat Office
Fontad
Darling Island
Walker
Graham
Australian Wheat Board
Advisory Board
Enfield
Tobacco growing push eyed to lift Australia output
The Commonwealth Board of Trade studied boosting local tobacco farming after proposals by Australian tobacco firms to supply 2,000,000 lb annually. The plan included state cooperation, expert rural chemistry guidance, and a conference with State representatives, aiming to expand production significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Board of Trade
Likceo
Fedal
Boat of Trade
Sonlerense
Sydney
Tride
Railway Hotel Meckering closes near station
The Railway Hotel Meckering advertises its proximity to the railway station and a commercial travellers house. It offers superior accommodation at moderate tariffs.
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Meckering
Ipswich Mystery Man Linked to Senate Vote Effort
The Ipswich press reports a distraught man found near the city station claiming amnesia and a long journey from Victoria. The article suggests the man resembles the “irresponsible” figure who started the recent Senate voting campaign and calls for inquiries to Senator Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
Queensland
Victoria
Queensland Police
Senate
Russell
Victor G. C.riveley
Emanuel Buildings
Perth
A Lesson in Testing Cows at Los Angeles Livestock Show
The Los Angeles County Farm Bureau staged a testing demonstration after dairy classes at a Southern California livestock show. Five cows of different breeds were evaluated by official records over a year, revealing Guernsey and Jersey cows’ varying profitability and challenging judgments based on appearance.
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Los Angeles Country Farm Bureau
Los Angeles
California
Hoards
Boresu
United States
Guernsey
Tiwax
Walter HL Witbacks Stocked with Tobacco Goods
Walter HL Witbacks of Northam displays a large stock of tobacco cigars and cigarettes for customers to choose from in a bustling shop setting.
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Walter HL. Witbacks
Northam
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New South Wales
Dbacco
A. Broom
AKERS
G. Markwell
Dalgety & the
The
Stat
Geraldton
Agricultural District
Mullewn
Utakarra
Perth Railway
Penix Assurance
Sponer
al Rah MU Lyell
Curamming
Smiths
Buick Motor Cars
Goomalling
Ails, Dowerin
A. Maisey
R. H. Jensen
M. Lavelle
H. Withnell
Fitzgerald ST. Northam
Harris
O.K
Jack Higgs
H. H. Campbell
Hopox
Gairdner Street
Burnside Avenue
Lee
Northam and
Curtis
G. N. Knox
A . Knight
Fruiterer and Greengrocer
Fitzgerald St Northam
Purslowe
Perth Marble Works
GW Day & Co
Gordon Street
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