Drought and War Cause Hardship in New South Wales Wool Trade
A historical note reports drought restricting wool growth in New South Wales with rains scarce and shipping shortages hindering wool trade. It mentions government wartime concessions to UK millowners and ongoing efforts to sustain animal husbandry, with hopes of maintaining stock and continued export despite transport and supply constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Uhuin
Nodaert
le Bate
Bargever
Béraue
South Wales
United Kingdom
Australia
Bowth America
Buenos
Aires
Montevideo
Uruguay
Biomen
Sydney
Wittehcombe
Carson
Forbes Sheep Market reports large sale at Forbes
About 3500 fat sheep and 600 store sheep were sold at Forbes on Friday 26 July, totaling around 4100. 2500 penned including lambs hoggets wethers and ewes with newly shorn sheep. quality generally steady to good. Prices quoted for prime heavy woolly, newly shorn lambs, and crossbreds with ranges provided. Overall yarding and demand noted as steady with good prices for prime quality and weaker for plain stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elward Weaver & Co
Forbes
Cruen Co-op
Rom Bydrey
Gamwelinon
Tor
Merina Wellers
Community notices and memorials from local towns
A collection of event prompts and memorial notices. Includes a youth dance with craft display and fundraising details, a town hall sale for the CWA funds, and multiple memorials honoring husbands fathers and daughters with family wishes and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farben Town Hall
C.W.A. Tundser
Heento cough remedy praised as ideal for families
An advertisement extols Heento cough remedy for all ages highlighting four perfect points: quick relief safe for adults and children economical and easy to take. Each bottle costs 1/ and makes a pint when diluted, pitched for coughs colds bronchitis sore throats and similar ailments.
Parkes Police Chief Move Delayed by Government Decision
The member for Ashburnham, Mr BP Dring, reports advice from Premier Mr McKell that a Superintendent will take charge of Western District Police Administration once the Governor provides instructions. A transfer from Parkes to Orange was proposed, pending district determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Ashburnham
BP. Dring
McKell
Western District
Des Instructiona
Orange
Borma
Auction notice for wool workers and station equipment
A fragmented ad from JEMALONG STATION Forbes Plymouth lists labor and equipment related offerings including wool handling, shed hands, and a 1936 model De Luxe sedan in nice condition. Details mention Labor prices, renovation work, and pegged price E28 with viewing at Maiiments Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Maiiments
Red Cross Treasurer Reports Narrow Balance Gap
Forbes Red Cross Mrs J McParlain files a balance sheet showing a balance at bank about £112 39 0. Receipts include subscriptions and events, with detailed totals for garden party sales, street stalls, raffles, and donations. Disbursements cover headquarters funds, war prisoners, advertising, bandages, postage, wreaths, and refunds. After reading, the Mayor commends the group and highlights Meagher’s £294 contribution from male donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McParlain
Teaqurer
Streey
Stalin
Garden Arly
Vouty
Saleyards
C.W.A
Xinog
Meagher
Meagher's Ball
Wirringa Comforts
Ballyhoo
Guremm Red Cros Society
H. Schaeler
Gunning Gap
Gurema Red Cross
Bunkies Ff
Red Crom
Vlad Aay
Bedgerabong
Raffles and Cos
Bedgerabong Sports
Omkiianh
Wrruthe
Fpumd
Coe
Prisoners of War Fund
Amoscorg
Red Cross
A. J Meagher
Bowers Durin
Min L
Clas
Mir OL Wikia
Pepe
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Guardian
Guardian Soap
Clewie
Swaback
Smvall
Lyk
Hugh
N.S.W
Cie
New South Wales
Forbes Sheep Market
Halbarraclough Bty Ltd
Finn's Pharmacies Pty, Ltd
Rankin Street
Wandary
Marist Brothers’ College
Town Hall
Commonwealth Wool and Produce CO. Ltd
Forbes Saleyards
Goldsbrough Mort & Co, Ltd
Inc
Vic
CWA
Tiesisy
Od Richards
Grifith
McCormick-Lecrme
McKay
L. J. Johnson
Eric Pally
Cremiell Street
Wirinya
Anzac
Sidney
Forbes Orchestra
Alminskcy
Finn
P.O.W
Baburday
Keanes
Templar Street
C W.A
H Kendal
Dennis Club
Tew Hall
Aughns Ruinderson
Admisson
Poundkeeper
John Ernest Hocking
Forbes Pound
DP Dempsey
Memoriam
Cimt
Frank
Raaf
Claude
Ella
Phyllis
Wilkinggn
Juma
Willinson
Violet
Ur Nieosa Joyce
Cap
el Willian
Seymour
Tom
Muriel
Kenneth
Judith
W. Breen
Grenfell
Jemalong Station
Por Selegio
Robey Sheam Enne
Beeswax
Armstrong & Co. Pty, Lia
Peters
Liverpool & London& Globe Ins. CO. Ltd
Ine
England
Moore Brooke and CO
de Witt
DeWitts
Isa Teceiver
Elvelon
Ome
Mra
Sweet Ieceberue
Meadames McLcott
Meillon
Walker
Wort
Murphy Kerhecert
Mira
Leslie
EL A. Clarence
Ang
POTA
Green
Mises Mabel Weaver
McFarland Ifr
Messrs
Murphy
Reeve Ard Co
Tas
Tobys
Clifford Love & Co, Ltd
Clarence Street
Spiiney
C. M. Mell
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