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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
3
The report lists per capita cheese intake in early 20th century nations. United Kingdom and Australia show decline or low levels, Swiss and Dutch populations rank high, with German output noted as leading cheese producer and broad regional variations in per person consumption referenced.
London importers cited by Monthly Marketing Review say overall Granny Smith export quality and volume from Australasia to New Zealand and other markets nearly match 1957 levels and beat 1936. They note some ice-damaged fruit among New South Wales shipments and Australia New Zealand export mixes vary with ship conditions.
Market report notes Denmark fostering revival of sheep farming amid dwindling lamb and mutton consumption. Breeds favored include Unford Lowns Surapsiures Hicheviors and Leicesters. West Jutland conditions expected to attract Danish buyers in the coming years.
Lord Dotrabolgi urges donating surplus Australian wheat after arrival by Dutch airliner at Abescot. The Labour whip in the House of Lords argues America has already sent wheat to Spain and expresses optimism about Europe receiving aid.
Agricultural discussion notes farmers could turn wheat into pork for higher profits amid low wheat prices. Advocates pig farming, citing market demand, Vestey Brothers bacon factory expansion, and Riverstone as preferred pig buyers. Emphasizes grading by quality and payment by results to improve market uniformity.
A farmer discusses pig breeding costs and stock quality while detailing pasture and green manure practices. He notes that pure bred stock is less essential than type and market readiness. Experiments with oats and purple vetches show higher yields and better feed value, with cowpeas and berseem clover proving effective for green manure in sustained farm fertility.
A survey discusses dried apricots peaches nectarines and prunes with price ranges from California markets and packing costs. It notes record 1957 Morium crop reducing prices, large lag in Laboratoran yields, and Europe droughts impacting fresh fruit.
The piece discusses cleaner honey production to meet market demands, and the shift toward cooperative marketing and improved equipment. It covers labor constraints, group operations, hive types, and methods for taking off surplus honey, including crushing risks of brushing and advantages of shaking, with notes on American Foulbrood and safe carbolic acid use.
An analysis notes that even with lower import duties wool may not spur U.S. demand. It argues retail prices for merino garments would remain high, keeping wool in luxury class and unlikely to drive widespread purchases. The piece stresses consumer preference as crucial to expansion.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research reports on pine disease called Needle Fusion found in introduced pine plantations in New South Wales, Tasmania, and Queensland. The study, requested by forestry authorities, notes uncertain extent of tree losses and details early attempts at diagnosis and treatment with phosphates, showing partial recoveries in some cases.
The Wheat Pool Convention at Regina Canada unanimously endorsed the Empire Producers Conference plan for an orderly marketing framework. The conference had met in Sydney in March and April of last year, urging coordinated market measures among producers.
The article outlines the Volkswagen's mechanical layout including lubrication nipples four wheel braking hand brake on all wheels and a 4.50 by 16 inch wheel setup. It notes a 42 degree steering lock and a 32 foot turning circle with 986 cc displacement and 23.7 horsepower.
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