Today in News History
On June 30, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1620, English crown bans tobacco growing in England, giving the Virginia Company a monopoly in exchange for tax of one shilling per pound. In 1801, Frédéric Bastiat, French economist and theorist (died 1850) was born. In 1849, John Hunn, American businessman and politician, 51st Governor of Delaware (died 1926) was born. In 1858, George Washington Goethals, American general and engineer, co-designed the Panama Canal (died 1928) was born. In 1922, France grants "one square kilometer" at Vimy Ridge "freely, and for all time, to the Government of Canada, the free use of the land exempt from all taxes". In 1926, Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwaiti ruler, 3rd Emir of Kuwait (died 2006) was born. In 1949, Ann Veneman, American lawyer and politician, 27th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1979, Lowell George, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1945) passed away. In 1981, Luke Branighan, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1987, Vincent van Gogh's painting, the Le Pont de Trinquetaille, is bought for $20.4 million at an auction in London, England. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Millions of hectares of Wheatbelt saltwater could be monetised, says SeaStock owner Tom Puddy
A Fremantle algae company owner says subsurface saltwater is an untapped resource that could be used by Wheatbelt farmers to cultivate methane-reducing seaweed.
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