Wool Industry’s War Shadow on Sheep and Trade
A historical summary notes how wartime demand and blockades sparked wool price surges and speculative sheep trading, followed by market collapse after wars ended. It cites British-American trade disruptions, large profit bursts, and later efforts by English manufacturers to burn off livestock. It also recalls Napoleon era effects on Rambouillet merino and French Percheron stock, detailing broader impacts on government breeding programs.
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Bendleby
England
America
Napoleon
Rambouillet
Normandy
France
Stade
Their Own Fault Cough Remedy Ad and Wool Scourers’ Woes
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents colds and asserts critics fall into the mucous membrane scare, while two wool-scouring firms in Botany, NSW, closed that week amid the end of export restrictions and debate over expanding employment.
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Botany
N.8.w
Regulations On Poison Laying On Roads And Holdings
The regulations require notices at no more than one mile intervals along roads where poison is laid, stating its presence and length of road. Notices must be displayed until removal, covered by at least a quarter inch of earth, and printed in letters at least two inches high. Holdings also require start notices at gates, with notice given to owners. Violations carry up to twenty five pounds penalty.
Staff perish in Cork Examiner incident and other world news
News in Brief reports a bond explosion at Cork Examiner staff departure killing two and injuring others, a cyclonic storm in Brisbane causing home damage, the P and O liner Benalla refloated for repairs, financial moves and levies affecting Republicans supporters, a murder charge in Melbourne, pillage claims in Sydney and London, and various Allied war updates. It notes a priest struck by lightning in Queensland, 30,000 German troops in Silesia, Western Australian loan plans, Ulster poll preparations, and a warning on a wheat belt pest. Includes a hospital tip about treating a sprained ankle.
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P and O
Benalla
Pevensey Bay
Albert Docks
London
Trish
Father Enright
Beaudesert
Queensland
Silesia
Britain
Rhine
Market Report From London Cables May 1921 Wheat Prices
Dalgety and Co report a quiet market with Australian wheat f.a.q. to BY prime at 79/-, and A grade around 64) per quarter. Local wheat shows little inferior stock, samples 7/- to 7/3, screenings 6 to 6/9. Chaff prices mostly firm with primes near £10 10s to £10 12s 6d, averages about £10.00 per 100, good mediums £9 10s to £9 0d, inferior £7 10s to £8 15d. Light yarding may maintain values. prime chaff 9/7/6 to 9/10/6, some 9/12/6. Oats tight with good foods 3/10 to 3/11s, medium feeds 3/8 to 3/9, short supplies push feeds to 3/5. Merchants eye the East. prices may ease in 3–4 weeks. Baled straw scarce. one truck offered, but clean samples worth £1 15s to £5.
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Messrs
Homemade F Mixture Guide Sparks Throat Health Claim
A curious text promotes a DIY throat remedy claiming quick results and cost savings. It references a mysterious formula labeled HEENZO with instructions to mix for a “superior quality” blend. The piece lacks clear sourcing or verified medical approval and appears promotional in tone.
Wool Burrs Threaten Western Australian Wool Quality
A Mosare letter warns that burrs carried by South Australian and other imported sheep fleeces are contaminating Western Australian wool. The writer urges government action to require burr removal on landing to prevent devaluation and even insolvency of poorer WA wool grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosare
Wowern Aust
Turre
South Australia
W.A
Diarrhoea Remedy on Sea Lames Sold Everywhere
A brief testimonial notes a little forethought saves trouble and asserts that Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy is sold everywhere though the wording is fragmentary. It presents a generic ad-like claim without concrete events or people.
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Chamberlain
The Printers A B C Address Great Southern Herald Katanning
The notice from the Great Southern Herald in Katanning lists a printers’ address ABC for advertising and printing services. It appears as a brief public notice or classified item, with minimal contextual detail.
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Great Southern Herald
Addres Labela
Billheada
Katanning
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Katanning Machine Cake and Bread Factory
A. G. Hesss. Proprietor
Edward Gilbert
Austral Terrace
Medisinsa
Thomson and Meharry
D.L
P.O. Box
F. & C. Piesse
F. W. Main
Aus
Austral ‘Terrace
Sunshine Machinery Agency
J. Fitzmaurice
Agencie
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Company Graziers' Co-Operative Limited
Katanning Hotel
Henry Wills & CO
Albany
Henry Wills and CO
Albany and Katanning
Cork Examiner
Redfill
Brisbane
Frederick William Lohse
George Day
Newport Bove
Melbourne
Sydney
Ulster
Sin Feinn
James Wilson
Veulo
Dutland
National Museum
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Erth and Katanning
State
Fremantle
Perth
Phoenix Assurance Coy., Ltd
British and Foreign Marine Insurance Company Limited
Florida
Mt. Lyell
Quitell
Molesley
Ringo Valley Petr
Wolseley
BUTOK
W. P. Bird
Tailor and Mercer
King George Hostel
Albion
C. Edwards
J. Squiers
Clive Street
AML
Alliance Assurance OU
GH. Day & CO
Monumental Works
Wellington-sirest
P. A. Beeck
Dile Sat Harners
Kataunine
H. Corne
Irwellerk
Optician
Austeal Terrace
Huarauinen
Mouritz Bros
Argent Street
Eaquire
Wamprly
Ile
Benzing
Federal Dairy Katanning
Methuis
Fa Ikation
Whane
James Gauser
Herald
H. Raymond
Carew Street
A. Read
A.B.C
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