Wool market trends show global upward shift in 1925
The article notes a broad rise in wool values in late 1925 across the world with stronger activity from Europe and America. Germany leads as a major buyer, France faces currency headwinds, and despite international turmoil merino prices remain relatively stable while overall demand persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Yorkshire
Japan
America
Germany
France
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Tallow and Skins Prices Fall at Sydney Prime Sorts
Tallow prices across all classes declined by 10 shillings to 16 shillings with other grades down up to 20 shillings. Best mixed tallow ranged £82 to £23 per ton, inferior and broken packages also softer. Peltry rabbit skins slid while hare skins sold to 4s 6d per dozen. Woolled sheepskins declined. full wool merinos and various wool grades showed mixed movements. Hides maintained some firmness with occasional per pound gains. calf skins and yearlings held steady or firm. Large country hides and yearlings traded at several shillings a head and per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Sydney
A.W.U Canberra Branch Annual Meeting on Capitol Hill
Canberra branch of the A.W.U. held its annual meeting on Capitol Hill. K Kelly was elected president for the year. Debates focused on workmen huts rent and charges for tents, with protests over rent for self owned tents without government equipment. A three member deputation was appointed to seek adjustment from the Chief Commissioner. The tribunal decisions were reviewed, noting a basic wage increase for the Territory by 6 1 2d per day and a higher cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
A.W.U
Capitol Hill
K. Kelly
Builney
Improved Pastures Boost Sheep Numbers in Federal Capital Territory
Mr H C Prell at Gundowinga station near the Roaline railway reports pasture movement on a 4000 acre property. Subterranean clover blocks and perennial rye with clover show strong growth, with a hoped £409 to £500 return from a 2b acre block. Prell increased carrying capacity from one to four sheep per acre and applies twice yearly super phosphate. In five years he foresees capacity to run 28 000 sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Capital Territory
H. C. Prell
Gundowinga
Taralga Primary Producers' Union
Prell
Gundowings
Hilo
Removal to Canberra Plans by Menure Grammar School Directors
The Menure Grammar School directors discussed moving the school to Canberra next year. The matter was reviewed recently and will be submitted for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttax
Menure Grammar School
Canberra
Tents to Go Replace Camp Tents with Cubicles at White City
Progress on the White City camp includes nearly twenty cubicle structures finished and more planned. Most tents will be replaced by cubicles, except eastern blocks set for recreation and tennis court use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White City
Large Farm Employs Up To 100 Men On 7000 Acres
A vast agricultural operation on seven thousand acres grows tar, fern t and potato crops with employment for 72 to 100 men.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winchcombe Carson, Ltd
Winchrombe
Carson
Lenis
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Winchcomie Fockege Street
W.E. Oldfield & Son
Monaro Street
Queanbeyan
N.S.W
Farmers & Graziers Co-Op
Northern Assurance CO. Ltd
Griffiths’ Producers Co-Op., Ltd
Rollin
P.O
TOTAL
Royal Company
Federal Territory
Canberra Building and Investment Go Ltd
Dickens
Phoenix
Tae
Charles Dickson
Bite
Bibbs
Evenson
Tisha
Etocr
Weil
Tie
Tien
Phoenix Assurance Co., Ltd
London
Fhomft Gsettlements
MTT & Dido Strelts
Commonwealth
Colonial Mutual Life
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society
Pamrenases
Elizabeth Street
Eatablishe
Ding Architects
Noyes Bros
Clarence Street
Watt Street
New Castle
Universal Distributing Company
de Vora
Standoni
Henry F. Halloran & CO
Sacoreee
Pitt Street
Letchworth
Hope Lawn
Karabar
Kenneth
Jerrabomberra
Carwoola
Environa
Torrens
Crick
Hondereon Road
Railway Station
Municipal Council
Invest
Red Hill
Blandfordia
Eastlake
Ainslie
Manuka
Civic Centre
Woodgers & Calthorpe
Ainslie and
Eastlake Shops
Woodgers & Calthorpe Eastlake
Dulkt
Municipal Council Chambers
Onderoes
J. W. Burn
Paris
Charles Cutter
C. T. Campbell
M.P.S
Bole Aebutora
Weldon Electric Supply Company, Limited
Btreet
SYDN
Lia
the Producers’ Distributing Society, Ltd
Wholesete Distributors of
Ali
Butte
Clifford ST
Goulburn
Ead Fiffiere Awit
Quay
Valentine S Treeta
Aydney
John
Cear
John Cody
Auburn St
Goulbarn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!