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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1947
Page
8
A sweeping look at English spivs, described as half a million crooks shaping Britain’s economy through the black market. The piece notes the challenge of defining spiv activity for statutes while detailing their cash dealings and the cultural stereotype from Victorian to modern times.
The W A Wool and Produce Brokers Association reports the first Perth gale of the 1946-47 season delivering far higher prices and strong averages for merino fleece and skirtings. London Melbourne and Brisbane confirm a firm market as private buyers await possible U S demand, while growers are urged to sell by public auction to secure current rates.
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