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  2. Floods on the Hawkesbury River

    TREMENDOUS downpours of rain caused an unprecedented rise in the Hawkesbury River. Communication over roads and bridges was entirely suspended for a while, and the flood waters did extensive damage. The two pictures on this page give but slight idea of the extent of the devastation. Many of the outlying places were cut off from Windsor and Richmond. The new Yarra[?]di Bridge was 15 feet under a raging torrent, which was estimated to be travelling down at the rate of 12 miles an hour. The most rapid rise in the history of Richmond took place, when from normal level the water went up 27 feet. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 137 words
  3. The Wool Position — Keep Bawra Out — A Reply to Critics

    The unanimous decision of the executives of the National Council of Wool-selling Brokers and the Australian Wool-growers' Council to suspend all auction sales of wool in Australia until July was justified. Whether business will be resumed in July will depend entirely upon circumstances, and if found necessary the carry-over wools will be held still longer. Whatever moderate orders were on hand were easily met by the decision to permit private sale transactions of passed-in wool for a fortnight, but after this period a complete rest is to be given to the trade. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 2,328 words
  4. Kangaroo Grass

    In Northern Australia three distinct forms of the kangaroo grass occupy large tracts of country, and several years ago they attracted much attention, both from scientists and stock-owners. ...

    Article : 1,188 words
  5. Coming Shows

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 157 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 185 words
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    Advertising : 126 words
  8. Australian Meat at Smithfield

    Mr. J. B. Cramsie writing to the Chairman of the Australian Meat Board from London, states:— "I HAVE visited Smithfield Market on two occasions and am pleased to say that it has greatly improved ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,051 words
  9. The Sheep Show

    PREPARATIONS for the New South Wales sheep show, which opens a[?] Moore Park on July 2 next, are well in hand. Last year's display exceeded all ...

    Article : 137 words
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