Bright future for wool McMahon says global demand will rebound
Mr McMahon argues wool remains popular as an apparel fibre despite a recent consumption dip caused by poor economic conditions. He notes UK and North American demand should improve as deflation ends, encouraging promotion and high quality products. Wool research funding in Australia totals about £1.7 million annually with international promotion rising 10 percent.
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McMahon
Australian Knitting Industries Council
F. G. James
Australia
North America
United Kingdom
Europe
International Wool Secretariat
Victorian Hotels May Observe Day Of Protest
In Melbourne a meeting of the United Licensed Victuallers' Association discussed closing hotels one extra day each week to protest the industry’s economic plight. Attended by 1400 hotel keepers from Melbourne, country towns, Sydney, and Tasmania, the group also urged altered hours from 9 am to 6 pm to 10 am to 7 pm and backed licensing reform similar to Western Australia.
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Melbourne
United Fenced Victuallers’ .Association
Sydney
Tasmania
U.S.A
U.S.V.A
Western Australia
Farmer Reports Shooting Black Panther Bear Near Glen Innes
Sydney police report a station owner told investigators he shot a huge black bear he said terrorised the Glen Innes district. The wounded animal fled into dense bush and was not expected to live more than 48 hours. Police believe the bear was the marauding animal.
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Sydney
Hmimaville
Glen Innes
Emmagille
Doan’s Ointment Promises Three Way Relief for Eczema
An old advertisement touts threefold relief for eczema and itchy skin. It claims Doan’s Ointment soothes pale patches, protects irritated skin, and fights infection while offering quick itching relief and long lasting comfort.
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Doan
Record tote double pays £2232 on 5 shillings stake at Moonee Valley
A Melbourne New Australian may hold one of two tickets for a record tote double won at Moonee Valley. Chicola and Smokelea won their heats in the Melba Handicap, yielding £2232 for a 5 shilling outlay at odds about 8829 to 1. Only one punter has inquired about collecting, with cheque to tote city office on Tuesday.
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Melbourne
Moonee Valley
Chicola
Smokelea
Automatic Totalisators Ltd
A. Raymond
Tote
Raymond
Empire Games Swimmers Arrive Ahead of Cardiff Flight
The Australian Empire Games swimming team reached Sydney from Townville and plan a 82 day flight to Cardiff Wales. Most swimmers are near top form after earlier championships. Three weeks in Cardiff precede events with one week for acclimatisation and two for tapering.
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Sydney
Townville
Cardiff
Wales
Wave Swamps Dinghy Leaves Two Men Missing
In the Maroochy River mouth last night a sudden wave overturned a dinghy. Graham Parry Armstrong 41 Brisbane survived by swimming to shore. Allan Ramsay 37 and Mervyn Reid 38, both of Brisbane, are missing after clinging to the boat. All three worked at the Commonwealth Bank George Street Brisbane.
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Brisbane
Maroochy
Graham Parry Armstrong
Allan Ramsay
Mervyn Reid
Ramsay
Armstrong
Reid
Commonwealth Bank
George Street
Unclaimed State Lottery Prizes Worth 248000
Sydney reports 248000 in unclaimed lottery prizes noted by Director T Tallentire. Three first prizes remain unsettled two be 6000 pounds and one 5000 pounds won in 1940 1950 and 1953. Winners may come forward at any time with winning tickets and identity proof.
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Sydney
Lotteries
T. Tallentire
Tallentire
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McCall Interstate Transport
Moat Street
Braddon, Agt
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A.ct
Alliance Holdings Limited
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Portadown Discounts Limited
Mutual Life and Citizens’ Assurance Company Limited
Alliance Holdings
Canserra
Alliance Acceptance Co
Bailey Building
Cnr
London Circuit
Petria Street
Shell House
Carrington Street
Alliance House
St. Kilda Road
Newcastle
Hunter Street
National Bank of Australasia
Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited
Ernest L. Davis & CO
Sydney Stock Exchange
Spring Street
J.J. Clack & CO
Newcastle Stock Exchange
Bolton Street
D. M. Bennett & CO
Stock Exchange of Melbourne
Collins Street
Ray
Lendon
Petrie Street
Alliance
C.T
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