15 Mar 1935
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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1935
Page
1
The article argues Australia relies on the wool industry, which has suffered a prolonged price slump. It cites falling world prices, high costs, and the need for government relief and structural reforms. It calls for organized support for wool growers, lower transport and taxation burdens, and measures to restore profitability to the prewar era.
The report outlines Germany buying wool via Australian brokers, with a focus on expanding supplies to Germany, Britain and Japan amid a broader reorganization of empire trade. It notes shifting exports to Germany, the role of wool brokers and grower associations, and suggests a campaign to support woolgrowers while defending domestic markets and employment. It stresses the need for coordinated action by growers, brokers, and organizations to sustain Australia’s wool industry and empire trade.
The report notes wool prices in Sydney near the end of February average £12/9/3 per bale, vs £20/13/3 a year earlier, with mills facing high costs and unemployment in some regions. It forecasts steadier demand but uncertain market for the coming season, hoping wool will find buyers and a healthier price trend. The commentary cites Winghcombe, Caron, Lid, and Brishene as sources.
A garbled OCR style item mentions Sam Francises and a taunting jury, a postcard to the White House marked by phrases about God and money, and a note about dollars and the 1984 foreign spending figure of over 13,000.80 in various nations. The text is fragmented with misread names and numbers.
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