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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1940
Page
6
Markets yesterday opened the new year above 1939 watering prices on the Sydney and Brisbane exchanges. Reports mention Molbourne and Adelaide reopening today amid waning uncertainty, with investors tracking early gains and notable activity across sectors.
The Sydney and Brisbane markets showed upward movement as trading opened with gains across indices. Banks led advances while traders watched regional sentiment shift from Sydney to Melbourne and Brisbane amid steady buying.
A historic note describes an ore driven tax refund process with registration requirements. The document references the Walkin rein and Melis ae, mentions the Commissionen of Taxation, and cites deadlines such as December 18 130. It outlines who may apply, where to send applications, and the role of Commonwealth agencies in processing refunds.
Market reports indicate fresh supplies of bananas coming into Sydney markets during the week. The Pine Shore district and New South Wales authorities discuss price, stock levels, and distribution, with officials signaling potential adjustments to ensure steady availability. Trade bodies note demand remains steady as buyers explore preferred shipments and timing.
A scrambled OCR fragment reports on potato quality graded by origin and price from Dorrigo and Fate Hill parcels. It mentions dry potatoes, mixing quality differences, and a range of values from £145 a ton for certain lines, plus trader names and locations such as Fenton and Newt, with references to truck shipments and market activity.
Market notes show firm tomato sales and strong fruit prices despite irregularities. Traders report steady demand from Southern Produce Markets and other buyers, while a few stalls struggle with quality claims and transport delays.
The Cannon Hill stock sale opened strong with higher bids and sharper prices for lambs calves ewes and wedding stock. Market observers noted improved demand from producers buyers and brokers as crossbred and prime stock fetched higher quotations amid active bidding and steady competition.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a portable item labeled Empire Portable with a price hint of £12/10 and mentions a winner and board reference. The text is garbled with unclear names and dates, making specifics hard to confirm.
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