Christendom on Trial as Basis for World Peace
The author argues Christians and churches cannot lead a global peace movement. He notes Christian history shows Christianity as a warrior religion shaped by the cross, Theodosius and empire, not a simple moral creed. He doubts Vatican, Russian, British or other church elites possess power or will to create a world peace authority.
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Pops
Christ
Theodosius
Europe
Vatican
Saturday Evening Post
Prime Minister outlines Australian wheat deal in Parliament
In parliament on Wednesday Prime Minister Hughes outlined Imperial Government purchase of most of Australia s wheat crop. The price to farmers is 4s 6d per bushel f o b with shipping provided to move about 3 000 000 tons in six months. A new advance of 2s 6d per bushel will be made to farmers. Details on flour transport and 1918 crop announcement followed as information becomes available. The Australian Wheat Board stresses keeping milling vitality and local offal in Australia.
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House of Representatives
Hughes
Foster
Imperial
Australian Wheat Board
Australia
Toodyay Herald subscription renewal offer
The Toodyay Herald announces a renewal notice for three sixpence per quarter including postage, inviting readers to review and renew their subscription.
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Toodyay Herald
Market Reports From Eld er Shenton and Co. Under date
Market note from Eld er Shenton and Co. details cattle sheep and pig sales across the state with large attendances and firm prices for breeding ewes and fattening wethers. Cattle numbers at Copley’s Siding and Midland Junction described with price ranges for bullocks cows and beef, noting dry weather affecting lamb quality and shopper demand varying by stock class. Eld er Shenton sold 106 cattle with other firms selling smaller lots.
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Copley's Siding
Midland Junction
Carnarvon
South West
Fielding's Weekly Report on Livestock Markets
Fielding C H Ltd reports December 14 market activity with firm store sheep prices and high demand for young store ewes. Overlanding cattle inquiries rise though few station lines remain, azure bullocks in demand. Beef firming slightly with low current price outlook. fat sheep and lambs steady to easier. pig market firmer for good quality, stores neglected. Copley's yard saw 254 cattle with 100 head sold. prices quoted per weight categories.
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Messrs
C. H. Fielding
Young
Midland
Copley's
Fat Cattle Market at Copley 8 Siding
The Associated Agents report dated December 12 shows 254 cattle yarded at Copley 8 Siding, with 148 held over from the Kwinana shipment from Port Hedland and the remainder from the Midland line. Metropolitan buyers were present but no country butchers. Prices opened near last week’s levels and held steady, firming slightly at the close. Good medium weight bullocks brought £15 to £16, with some higher prices for top quality cattle.
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Associated Agenta
Kwinana
Port Hedland
Cross Breeding Dairy Cows Rejected by Experience
The New York Farmer argues cross breeding dairy cows to blend Holstein milk quantity with Jersey butter fat fails. Mongrel crosses are larger yet weaker, with neither high milk output nor high fat content, making them inferior and unsuitable for practical farming. The piece cautions farmers against mixing pure breeds and asserts distinct breeds hold unique merits.
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New York
Jersey
Wool Clip Sold to Imperial Government at 1s 34d per lb
The imperial government has acquired the entire wool clip at 1s 34d per pound greasy, with growers paid by appraisal on a basis of 1s 34d per lb. Prices will follow trade customs for a clean secured basis, likely parity with late October prices. 2015-16 exportable production was 1,484,019 bales. 1916-17 may rise by 100,000 to 150,000 bales, leaving about 1,168,600 bales to be taken up by the government.
Dodge Brothers Motor Cars Deliver Balance and Efficiency
The car’s strength adds lightness while balance enhances both, yielding efficiency and economy as standard traits of Dodge Brothers motor cars. The message emphasizes reliable performance and value across their lineup.
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Jell Dodge Brothers
Mud as Building Material in the Surveyor's View
A Surveyor correspondent argues for mud as building material, detailing practical methods to render mud walls durable. He outlines brick-on-edge walls, wooden battens with netting, expanded metal lath, and cement coatings with waterproof powder pudlo. He notes sun-baked mud blocks with straw in Norfolk as warm in winter and cool in summer.
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Norfolk
Steamboat Invention Debate Preceding Fulton
The article traces claims that Blasco de Garay demonstrated a steam boat in Barcelona before 1513, suggesting European efforts by Jourlrey, Patrick Miller, and others, with the Clermont trial in 1808 and Fulton’s fame questioned as belonging to Garay 265 years earlier.
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Fulton
Blasco de Garay
Spain
Barcelona
Charles V
River
Saone
Marquis de Jourlrey
Patrick Miller
Scotland
Robert Fulton
Promptly and Well All Your Retirements in Printing Line
A brief notice highlights retirement in the printing line. The phrase THE TOODYAY- appears as part of the clipped item, signaling a local retirement notice in the publication.
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Toodyay
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Christendom
F.O.B
Elder's Weekly Stock Report
Elfer, Shenton and Co
CC. H. Fielding
Dalgety and Co
Fielding’s
Copley 8
Steamboat
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