Dry spell harms barley in New Zealand and Australia
A prolonged dry period hits barley fields across New Zealand and Australia, crippling yields and stressing growers. Officials urge water conservation as markets note rising prices and supply gaps.
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1910
Page
3
A prolonged dry period hits barley fields across New Zealand and Australia, crippling yields and stressing growers. Officials urge water conservation as markets note rising prices and supply gaps.
Fragmented grocer notes describe produce sales and bids at Sydney market with references to pricing and varieties. The snippet mentions shipments, bids, and vendor activity, noting several names and entities involved in the day’s trading.
NSW executive minutes record numerous senior postings and resignations. Notable items include Stevens named chemical district officer to Singleton. Sirest resigning. Rayos returning to 30 Solltoal district at Glausenter. appointments of Calvin, Carlie, and Mulong, Casino, Goulburn officials. inspectors under the Pure Food Act. railway and engineering appointments. public service clerks and land board staff. and mentions of leave, pensions, and ceremonial retirements.
Fragmentary report from the General Post Office describes Christmas mail volume causing delays. Officials including Deputy Postmaster General and others comment on expected peak, with mentions of orders, processing bottlenecks, and anticipated service impacts across the city.
The Decentralisation Commission visited Wollongong to study a Moss Vale to Port Kembla railway proposal. Winnesans estimated the line would cost £10,000 per mile and could save significant damage costs by avoiding the wanf route, with details debated at the board.
The long-continued dry spell cripples agriculture and staples in the Aberdeen district, with scarce feed affecting farming and related industries. A Dunkirk-bound team from Australian ports has arrived aboard the Pera, while local shipping adjustments involve several companies and captains amid delays and logistical strain.
Labor deputation to the Chief Secretary protests against Sunday shop closures and a proposed suspension of restraints on refreshment outlets. Mr. Macdonell explains the controversy as churches and workers clash over public drinking places and the need for licensing and purity laws. The gathering features Protestant groups and local officials pressing for policy changes while preserving orderly shop hours.
A fragmented early 20th century report describes widespread unrest centered on alcohol and public order. Officials debate strict controls while observers note rising temperance sentiment and sporadic demonstrations.
A garbled notice outlines Metropolitan Water and Sewerage General Workers award terms, indicating shifts in job classifications and appointment rules. It references Board of Water Supply directives, merit-based promotions, and regional adjustments affecting various roles and locations in Australia.
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