38 Pigs Listed for Sale in Rural Auction
A local catalog advertises 38 pigs consisting of 7 large white cross sows and a large white boar with 0 suckers. The listing notes a quantity of 600, though the context is unclear.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1947
Page
2
A local catalog advertises 38 pigs consisting of 7 large white cross sows and a large white boar with 0 suckers. The listing notes a quantity of 600, though the context is unclear.
A wide farm sale lists items from Sunshine Harvester to Massey Harris gear and horse equipment. Catalog includes binders, ploughs, horses reins, collars, bridles, wagons, ox yokes, oil cans, milling tools, and sundry tools. Refreshments provided by Huddleston Community Centre and Tennis Club at the event.
The Adelaide report notes autumn butter shrinkage and weekend heat adverse effects, with expected gradual easing of factory output. Demand remains strong for Blue Valley butter high in vitamin content, prices unchanged. Local egg demand rises while a surplus of eggs for egg pulp and powder persists. no change in board rates for hens and ducks eggs.
ELEY BROTHERS GENERAL BLACKSMITHS AND WHEELWRIGHTS at Gladstone offer all blacksmithing and welding services on premises. Horses shod carefully.
Tenders will be received at the Secretary District Contract Board Bank of N S W Chambers King William Street Adelaide until 2 pm on 14 March 1947 for supply of 5700 lbs white bread 760 lbs butter for 4 A A D Department of Army Gladstone Tender forms and further particulars obtainable at the above address.
The Leesues host their daughter Mrs W Gurney from Adelaide, Mr and Mrs Andy Rankine from Adelaide, and Mr Dick Gurry who is convalescing after hospital treatment in Adelaide. The Parents and Friends Association meets at Gladtone High School on Tuesday March 11 at 2 30 pm to elect officers and enjoy afternoon tea. Members bring a plate. all welcome.
The Director of Rationing Mr J B Cumming warned today that the clothing ration card should be kept even after coupons 1 5 6 may have to be brought into currency later in the year. He urged households to retain cards for potential use of coupons A B D F and large coupon X.
A Georgetown report notes a February 24 sale by Goldsbrough Mort & Co. for Mr. George Ferme with horses cattle and plant sold. prices listed for many blood stock and draughts. The piece also reviews the death of J. J. Browne, long-time Georgetown hotel proprietor, and outlines local swimming club activities, weather and rainfall totals, and a social dance event.
A large working bee at the Gladstone Rifle range, directed by Capt. Bob Coe, prepared three ranges for the club's reopening. Enthusiasm marked the day as plans for the new season move forward, with joining notices directed to Captains Harslett or Coe or Lance Ewens.
Georgetown chased 56 in 1 hour per innings after Gulnare posted 56 for 3. Georgetown finished 68 at stumps with E Lehmann 18, R Peter 18, R Jones 16 retired, while Gulnare's F Smour led with 12 and B Ashby 28.
The first meeting of the Gladstone CWA Branch for 1947 will be held Friday March 14 at 2 30 p m in the Memorial Hall. Plans for the Dolling Group Rally in April will be discussed and it is hoped for strong attendance of members and friends. Afternoon tea will be served.
Mr Hugh Matheson announces his appointment as Appila agent for H V McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd. The firm will supply duplicate parts and he invites inquiries. He now operates a general commission, agent business and offers prompt attention, service and courtesy for the lines he represents.
Last Wednesday supper evenings attracted about 130 people. Music by Miss Arbon of Narridy with assistance from Will Bond and Line Lyons. Receipts topped £10. Secretary Doug Phillis organized the event. School boys visited Gulnare last Saturday for a return cricket match, scoring GS to 46.
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