Australian citrus aims to grow China trade amid shipping gaps
The Australian Trade Commissioner in Shanghai reports that disrupted Pacific coast services opened room for a competing Californian brand, prompting firms to stock both. He suggests Australia could expand citrus exports to China if transport and marketing improve, noting April to October is peak Shanghai demand and highlighting higher costs and irregular sailings as main barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
W. G Bowden
Shanghai
Bowden
Apert
Australia
China
Tt Tour
Asstadligeste Saalaete
Chen Jong
Pears for London growers seek standard pads adoption
The Agent General Sir Charles McCann noted issues affecting pear growers including bruising to Font and other varieties. Forward buyers will not accept mature fruit packed without the standard Californian pads, sent to South Australia after last season. The carriage and handling problems for Williams and other pears must be fixed, with packers urged to use the same pads top and bottom to stay competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCann
Tom
Williams
Dairy Plans in New Zealand Signal Market Strain
A damaged draft discusses New Zealand dairy plans, noting overseas marketing satisfaction and farmer concerns. The report highlights government price support and its impact on costs, with growing dissatisfaction among farmers over regimentation and control of dairy output.
Frresjam cow Terling Graceful Or sets seven day milk record
The Friesian cow Terling Graceful Or bred and owned by Lord Rayleigh's Farms in Essex produced 918 percent milk in seven days, breaking Weeksens record. Calved five months earlier, the cow surpassed previous leader Capa, a Friesian, whose seven day yield was 9130 mille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rayleigh
Essex
Iadiay
Capa
Remarkable Dairy Production by Belle Vue Jersey Cow
Antimony's Trisie of Belle Vue a seventeen year old pedigree jersey owned by J Moore and Co of Yarram Victoria has produced its fourteenth calf. There are 29 female descendants in the stud register. She shows remarkable fecundity and productive capacity having yielded 479lb fat at age nine in the standard herd test and 420lb fat on the seven year official test average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antimony
Belle Vue
J. Moore and Co
Yarram
Vic
Trixie
Hat Scar
The Sucking Louse Colonie Meet Aims For Even Distribution
Fragmentary note describes a gathering on a topic titled The Sucking Louse and mentions a colony meeting to discuss evenly distributed rides. The readable text hints at technical or agricultural discussions, with reference to lore and minor details about distribution.
Breeding Moderation Emphasized in Red Poll Cattle
The article discusses moderation in breeding focusing on the Rel Poll Red Poll cow. It highlights a moderate dairy beef type aiming for cattle that yield butterfat and good beef, with a breed noted for hornless docility and strong herd performance. It mentions milk with four percent fat and high vitamin A, plus quality meat characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaesdenek
Wally Aitte
Milnes
United States
A BAD WEED Keep Down St Johns Wort and Spread
An article discusses the threat of St Johns Wort as a serious weed in Europe, Asia and especially Australia and the United States. It covers its spread by travel and stock, regional impacts in New South Wales Victoria and South Australia, and eradication efforts. Chemical control deters spread, with sprays and salt noted as effective in some regions.
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Europe
Ant
United States of America
Hasna
South Australia
Io Fae
Toea
Australia
Morno Ewe With Triplets Born in September
A Morno ewe with triplets born in September on Reedy Creek is recorded. The animal, except for a bit of lucerne in the first weeks, is now with the flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedy Creek Staralpanture
Cows in India Seen as Sacred Animals in Dairy Report
An article notes Indian cows are revered and outlines herd improvement efforts led by Meo BLN Joshi, who studied U S breeding methods and the bull index system. The piece also mentions cattle pests, wool trade issues, and Australian grassland statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
USA
Meo Bln. Joshi
Maharajah Saheb
Bhaunager
Joshi
Crop control in USA amid wartime uncertainty
The document notes national agriculture policy under Secretary Meare A Wak ace, stressing the need for government oversight to prevent market chaos as foreign restrictions impact supplies. It discusses anticipated price and distribution pressures and the role of federal action in stabilizing crops and food security.
Soy Sauce and Agricultural Adjustment Challenges
The report notes soy sauce as a liquid from soybeans used in many sauces and stresses U S agriculture has surplus capacity surpassing current markets. It highlights a permanent adjustment problem driven by domestic and foreign conditions and criticizes price fixing and large scale dumping as harmful to agriculture and related welfare groups.
Germany's People Car Plans Start 1939 in Germany
An Australian Motorist report notes Hitler aims to launch the Volkswagen in October 1939 at low cost for widespread ownership. Dr. Ferdinand Porsche leads design, with millions to be produced at Falleraleben, aided by a network of branches rather than direct dealer sales.
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Herr Hitler
Volkswagen
Hitler
Germany
Berlin
H.C. Ferdinand Porsche
Stuttzart
Falleraleben
Volkswagen factory in Germany opens as People’s Car project advances
The Volkswagenworks in Berlin, also named Peoples Car Works, receives initial capital of RM50 million and is inaugurated by the German Labour Front. Directors include Dr. Porsche and Herr Werlin, with production planned around 1940. The plant will house thousands of workers and features tests across diverse routes to showcase performance and reliability of the new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Eatian I
Volkswagen
F Company
Volkswagenwerk Om.bh
People’s Car Works Lea
Arbeitsfront
German Labour Front
Berl
Heinrich Simon
Arteitsttone
Porsche
Lafferent
Herr Werlin
Tnlahst
Munich
H.C. Porsche
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Bartlett
Winter Nelis
Josephine de Malines
Packhar’s
John Brunning & Son
Omerville Nurseries
Victoria
THE
Adelaide Timber 60., Ltd
Wilga
Witchcliffe
Wilma
Pthe
H.b.brady Coy L Ltd
Wembu
Brady
Fremantle
Austalg
Ae Jong
CC Taylor
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Henry Ford
Tharigl
Mr. Ford
Haiti
England
Harwich
London
Ford
Ghelmsford
Unter
Pears For
Westral Stoves
AM Probie
Westral Ieee
Westral Foundry and Mfg. Co
Saunders ST
East Perth
Eee
Lagstone Ree W. Drabble Ltd
Murray Street
Perth
Ascomnt
Mont Meu
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Hay Street
P.O
Box
Dairy Plans
St. John’s
Tadin
Gu Victoric
Eloyer Lois Cormentatis
Grove
Atlas Portland Cement Co
Nsw
New South Wales
J. White
N.S W
Nonwan Johnoton
Winetoy
Bowalbo
Lash Ae
Dalgety & Co, Ltd
U.S.A
United Sates
Meare A Wakace
Jess
Ib Absuld
New York
Alberta
Umtypaign
Thei Volkswagen
Celine
H.C. Poreche
Gesellschaft
Ur Vorbereieung’ Des Neutschen —Volkswagens
Stuttgart
Kempten
Bozeh
Ninerath
Telfs
Innsbruck
Sterzing- Incell
Lafer
Raustadt
Katsclhere
Gmueni
Spittal
Ober-Drauburg
Curtina
Lanach
Boren
Brenner
Kasseh Mountain
Arberg
Aute
Grathard
Groselockner
Jansen Pass
Stilfenjoch
Stavice
Lincoln-Zephyr
New Plymouth
Stadebaker
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