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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1949

Page

7

Wool exports and price policy provoke producer concerns

Australis contracts valued in sterling ignite debate over potential devaluation impact. Figures like Mr. Fadden and Mr. Pollard faced questions on currency links and protections for primary producers. A Brisbane Sydney wool sale series begins August 29 with thousands of bales planned, while government trading policies draw criticism for ignoring producer interests.

Padden Pollard United Kingdom Sterlifig Pudden Cantrun Commonwealth Westerling Devaluwtiie Walter Heavy Dechman Overaas Mr. Dedman Atutrilia Britain Ana Australia

Crossbred wool values and international trade trends from Australia

The report notes Tasmanian crossbred and Merino wool yields with price per pound varying by state, highlighting vegetable fault and dust in clips. It discusses Merino and crossbred price differentials, future outlook for sheep staple sales, and the buoyant American market with price cuts in textiles. It lists Australian exports to the United States and the spread of wool purchases across 36 countries led by Britain and the Continent, including notable gains in Russia Poland and Mexico.

Queensland Victoria West Australia New South Wales South Australian Bey Polmt Bradford American Woollen Co United States Poland Mexico Great Britain France Seasor Burney Wirkhcombe Carson

Wool Outlook Favors Growers at Upcoming Auctions

Last week strong demand for fellmongered wool supports growers ahead of the Moray 140 50 wool sale on August 29. On Friday 12th 104 625 skins were auctioned with Merino crossbreds up two to four pence per lb while other descriptions fell two to four pence. US Department of Agriculture estimates 18 million lambs this year, Wall Street Journal notes wool production at 277 million lbs, down from 455 million lbs a year earlier. Auction date set for September 1 by New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Lud.

Lee Moray Bradford Department of Agriculture Wall Street Journal Payn New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Lud

Grenfell Show Advertises Entries for Local Event

Entries are being received for the Grenfell show with inter-town competition hoped for. Schedules are available from the secretary and early entries promise a very successful event. A sheep shearing competition will again be conducted.

Forbes Market Dearer as Sheep and Lambs Rally

The Forbes market notes a varied quality sale with prime sheep and lambs rising about 1 shilling or more amid incomplete attendance from Sydney, Parkes, and local butchers. Prices ranged from about 32 to 67 shillings for new season suckers, with ranges for heavy and shorn sheep and ewes, and several categories showing modest gains and uneven demand.

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Garden Notes on Planting and Care for Spring

Fresh guidance on sowing and maintaining roves, trees, shrubs, climbers, and lawns. Emphasizes timely fertilizing, light dressings, and watering, with advice on bulbs like Scarborough lily, perennials, and weed control. Recommends pruning just after flowering and spraying for scale insects when needed.

Gorden Gladiall Patvin

Shepherds Fruit Tikes and Rose Collections Ad

Shepherds Fru it Tikes Cloris Fruits includes Oranges Munduriin OGropefruit and Levon Geder with early orders. Pears Peaches Apples Apricot and Rose Collections No 1 and No 2 offered at 15 each plus post and packing. Mixed varieties and gladiius choice offered with postage extra by Shepherd & Bon Pty Ltd Box 160 GPO Sydney.

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