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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
12
The 1920s European wool market pivots on demand from York, Japan, and the Continent. Prices fell about 15 percent from first sales, yet bidding remained strong as European buyers increased activity. Australia urges restraint amid shifting German and Italian imports and signals a tentative, uncertian price outlook.
Leading footwear dealers in the district show the newest Dunlop sport and sandshoes. Public interest runs high as buyers seek both comfort and fashion, reflecting radical changes in sport shoe designs over recent years.
Homebush sales by Mort and Co Ltd and partners showed a generally dearer sheep market due to a 34,000 head reduced supply. A 120 Southdown consignments sold to 17s 0d average 14s 9d per head. Cattle also rose, about 16s dearer, with 2060 head yarded amid fair quality.
A flurry of local posts and transfers reshapes districts. WG Lee transfers to Bathurst district as school inspector amid ongoing appointments. Alderman J M Whittaker elected Wellington mayor after serving as deputy. Dr Edwards wins Macquarie Shire presidency by 4–2, with £50 allowance fixed. Teachers' federation farewells, and posts shift to Bowral, Balmain, Trundle, and Orange areas as staff move amid world tour farewells and local club recognitions.
The district honors the late Henry Lawson by naming a park after him and installing a monument at the site showing his birthplace. The area was officially opened last week by the Minister for Lands, Mr Buttenshaw.
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