06 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1937
Page
1
Commercial feature notes that wool buying in Japan has improved with exchange effects and a devalued yen aiding demand for finer wools from Britain and Australia. Prices rose into mid year, while buyers shrink and imports face limits, with Australia and other producers contending for market share amid quotas and competition.
Historical notes describe examination of wool samples with diameters ranging from 19 to 60 microns. The mean diameter across 199 samples is about 225 microns with notable variability, suggesting inconsistent fiber properties and potential impact on textile quality. the report discusses measurement methods and the influence of processing on results.
A crocodile was transported by a plane belonging to N.Q Airways from Normanton on Thursday. The animal, captured by the Typhoon Pressure film company on location, was taken to Fairne ty. Noel Mamba and Foe Wall oversaw the expedition with other entertainers present. The event drew attention to Normanton as a site for such stunts.
In a fragmented report the text suggests Germany and rubber duties will be modified to support new production methods. It mentions a shift toward free trade or reduced tariffs for certain goods and hints at a broader policy change involving United States and other markets.
President Sir J Abbott of the Graziers' Federal Council notes Japan’s demand for Australian ore and meat. He credits potential regular cattle exports to Japan, with iron ore shipments lowering freight to improve profits, offering a market outlet for vast pasture areas and aiding Northern Australia. Calls for thorough study of growing beet trade with Japan.
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