Wool Sales in Brisbane See Strong Competition at 6561 Bales
The Brisbane wool sales showed firm prices and strong competition with 6561 bales offered. Buyers from Bradford Germany Japan and Italian interests led activity while French and Australian sellers provided support. Top prices reached greasy 10s 50d and scoured 26d as the series closed at week’s high amid drought conditions.
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Brisbane
Bradford
Frame
Talesnn
Nps
Gentral
Federal taxation no reduction next year due to finances
In Canberra the Prime Minister said there is no possibility of lowering federal taxes in the coming financial year because of the serious state of public finances. He expressed hope for a future review of taxation but not in the next financial year. Stud Farm Sold.
Queensland and national measures stir meat and ration policy
Brisbane reports action on meat industry difficulties as the Commerce Minister organises a Melbourne conference after a request from the Graziers Federal Council. Norman Bourke named to represent Queensland in the United Graziers Association. The Queensland Cabliect votes to end travel ration delays affecting about 2100 single men. NSW keeps fruit machine ban. Queensland Labour Government rules out loosening the law and cites a 48 hour week move as an injustice.
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Federal Council of Australia
Melbourne
United Grassers* Association
Norman Bourke
Queensland
Wool industry warned as Australian sheep prices collapse
In a speech in Parliament Chief Judge Netherdiee warned the wool industry faces a crisis with production costs and farm prices creating a risk of collapse. He noted wool costs around five pounds per pound ex works, while May prices averaged 24 pence, risking closure of primary and secondary industries if the downturn continues. The sale of the KiaHa stud near Melbourne to Mr A McGuire of Melbourne is reported, with an emphasis on a walk in walk out deal and the inclusion of notable sires Natural Pride and Monash Valley.
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Aires
I. Gurrio
Avitralia
Intererh
Peemonta
KiaHa
M. Ryan
Baing
A McGuire
Melbourne
Tile
Darling Downs
Rye
Monash Valley
Kiolla
Ryan
Lang Leader Elected at Conference Amid Fatal Fire Loss
Lang was elected leader with Baddeley as deputy after a distressing fire caused nearly 1000 deaths in Charleville and heavy damage to tomato and tobacco crops. Sydney reports Young Stribling arriving from America with a 44 fight record and 492 knockouts. Prices and wool markets show mixed results as officials discuss Northern Railway reinstatements and labour decisions.
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Labor Gaurus
Lang
Baddeley
Writs in Brisbane Defamation Case Seek £410,000 Damages
Two writs issued by the Supreme Court against Smiths Newspaper Ltd. The plaintiffs are David Borie a Greenslopes company director and Reginald Ford a Brisbane company director. They seek damages totaling £410,000 for alleged defamation.
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Supreme Court
Agalnes Smiths Newspaper Ltd
Teoh
David Borie
Greenslopes
Reginald Ford
Brisbane
Railway Matters Signals Reinstatement Townaville Strikers
Commissioner Davidson stated that about 150 railway workers at Townaville will be reinstated. Those previously kept employed or rotated since the strike will likely shift from full time to a half time schedule.
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Raitwaye
Davidson
Townaville
Martial law proclaimed in Chile amid government upheaval
The Socialist Government declares martial law across Chile due to upheaval caused by the former regime. The U.S. Ambassador Culberton formally rejects the Chiltern Government on financial protection concerns to safeguard American lives and property at the Barden Copper Mines.
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Chile
United States
Mr. Culberiaon
Chiltern
Forte
Barden
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