Higher Wool Values Report From Farmers Co op
The Farmers and Graziers Co op reports strong wool sale results with 7 425 bales offering from about 5 650 owners. Prices rose to levels not seen since the Appraisement Scheme, with major buyers including Yorkshire Continent Japan and American buyers. Merino clips sold up to 1ld per lb and crossbreds to 24d, with many lots in the 26d-30d range. District listings cover Forbes Eugowra Newlands Bedgera Forbes and nearby towns. The season ends with best wishes for a prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Grasiere’ Co-op. Co
Central Western
Tableland
Yorkshire
Continent
Japan
R. E. Rawlins
Forbes
D. J
F. Herbert
Bugowra
W. Jan Black
Shephard
Newlands
Chew
Murray
Bedgerahong
Tearle
Herbert
Eugowra
James Rawathorne
Martin O'Dea
Doris
Wiahibe
Ben Hall Memoir Of The Bush And A Fallen Outlaw
An aged narrator recalls Ben Hall and the bush era from childhood days. He describes shepherding wool, crossing Grawlin, and the harsh frontier life including stock impounds, a burned house, and a toll of legends. The poem ends with a toast to the memory of Ben Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hall
Ben
Hen Hall
R. F
Wamboyne
Auctioneers offer weekly sale at Woods' auction mart
F McGirr and G Adams announce weekly sales at the premises next to J T Woods' auction mart recently occupied by Adam Patterson. They act as auctioneers and general agents buying and selling sulkies carts harness and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. McGirr
G. Adams
J. T. Woods
Adam Patterson
Canvass Goods Advertised by Albert Jones in Sydney
All types of canvas goods including horeend cattle ruga tarpaulins water bags blinds tents and more available from Albert Jones at 27 Market Street Sydney The Famous Birkmyre Coats offer special binder twine lines for sale with favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jones
Market Street
Sydney
Birkmyre
Gruen Health Salts Promising Rheumatism Cure
Claiming to banish backache and rheumatism, Gruen Health Salts are hailed as removing kidney and blood toxins causing rheumatic pain. Advertisement notes easy use in water each morning, stresses relief from pain stiffness and sleep disturbance, and lists retail price and distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruen
Elliott Bros
Aust, Drug Co
Gruen Health
Land Clearing by Gelignite Explosives in Forest Work
An article argues for using explosive gelignite to clear land and remove tree trunks more efficiently. It describes drilling and blasting to sever roots, topple large timber, and convert fallen logs into kindling, reducing labor compared with axes, burning, or mechanical pullers. It notes hazards and environmental concerns from burning debris and unusable wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belignite
Forbes Bowlers Defeat Young In Pennant Match
Forbes bowling team travelled to Young on Wednesday and secured victory in the pennant contest. Scores show Forbes 70 to 68, winning by 12 pins as McMurray Clemens Flannery Broadbent and others contributed. The Grenteil side then beat Parkes by a narrow six-pin margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Young
Grenteil
Parkes
Dodge Brothers Cars Attract Large Crowds
Large crowds visit the salesrooms as Dodge Brothers unveil an improved complete line. The display includes touring, roadster, coupe, two sedans and 9 ton commercials with lengthened and lowered bodies. Refinements aim to boost demand beyond prior levels at Standardised Motors Limited Sydney and local agent F Rath & Co Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers Motor
New South Wales
Standardised Motors Limited
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
F. Rath & Go
Forbes
Parkes Community News From Our Own Correspondent
Dr Whitmill and Dr Richard Job were re elected as president and deputy president of the Goobang Shire Council. Wheat weighing under 21 lbBelow the f a g standard to be stored in silos. A glass case for geological specimens donated by Miss Bollinger was gifted to Parkes Intermediate High School. Parkes Jockey Club plans a special meeting on January 19 1924 to elect trustees and discuss a 1600 mortgage for grandstand and improvements. Bishop Long confirmed 88 at St George s Church and preached eloquent sermons at St Paul s Tichborne and George s Church. A new Parkes church is contemplated. The new theatre brickwork advances rapidly. Parkes High School tennis final won by W Yelland 6 0 5 0 over N Kees. Bollinger trophy supports school tennis. The People s Band faced an insect plague during a Christmas charity concert. 5 collected. Farmers Chauncy and Griffiths lost about 100 acres to fire possibly sparked by a railway engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. FP. Bollinger
Parkes Intermediate
Bollinger
Parkes Jockey Club
Balcombe
St. George's Church of England
Long
Bathurst
St. Paul's
Tichborne
George's
Parkes
H. H. Prichard
Forbes
W. Yelland
N. Kees
A. G. F. Bollinger
People's Band
People’s Band
Masers Chauncy and
Griffiths
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Dooce Brothers
Dodge Brothers
Stanparpisep
Castlereagh Starest
Syd
F. Rath & Co. Forbes
Marsden
Opossume
Cata
Jacky Das
Ooma Station
Jacky
Mount Wheoga
Sandy Creek
Fred Regan
Hall
Plunketts
Jim
Ted
Plunkett
Yeate
Reymond’s Mill
Udodge Brothers
F.rath & CO
Dance Brothers
A. H. Williams & Co
Cross Street
International Harvester Coy
L. J. Johnson
Ghes
Hughes’ Corner
Abbot Street
North Hill
Jack Smith
Junction Street
Prow & Fry Contractors
Lachlan Street
McMurray
Clemens
Flannery Broadbent
Breden
Grogan
Molloy
Buckland
Nelson
Normoyle
Suden
McLennon
Lorod
Edwards
Harris
Dunn
Guymord
Aaa
Leo Ate
LA Coates
Carrie
Wood
Whitmill
Goobang
Richard Job
Parkes F. and §. Association
ager S HOFFNING & CO_LTD
Queensland
K. Chapman
Wireless
Austen & Pratley
Chateau Rouen
Macleay Duff
Ributors Tooth & CO. Ltd
Kent
BRI Swery
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