Unusual Wool Market Trends Across Australia and UK
Wool markets show divergent moves with overseas money exchange widening gaps between Yorkshire top prices and Australian grower returns. Sydney topmaking costs sit near 18d, Bradford tops at 21d, and exchange effects create wide disparities. Adelaide and Sydney bale prices reflect quality spreads, while total Australian bales expected for the season remain uncertain as shipments near June. Sydney sales resume January 27. Brisbane reports keen competition, especially from Japan and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Raport Ae Follawa
Overseas
Bradford
Sydney
Yorkshire
Australia
Tle
Adelaide
Uume
Brisbane
Japan
Germany
Gossip of the Day at Parkes and District Farmers
Swarms of grasshoppers threaten Parkes open country with crop depredations. Notes from Parkes farmers report variable yields, lucerne and wheat trials, and large acreage under cultivation. Local MPs and press men mingle with farm concerns, while motor vehicle registrations lag and second-hand stock trading rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
R. Job
St Elmy' Pepeite
Forbes Distret
Adio
Only A Joke Threat to Shoot Mother in Law
John Frederick Caldwell age 30 faced a riotous behaviour charge at Young. He claimed threatening to shoot his mother in law was a joke after a quarrel in Claete Street. Officers said he possessed a shot gun. he denied intent and was fined £1 and bound over for six months. Caldwell had prior convictions and drink was a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frederick Caldwell
Clive Pickup
J.P
Young
Caldwell
Claete Street
Hergt. Hill
Mr. Whitby
Whitby
Barrier practice at Cowra Jockey Club sparks debate
Amid a Cowra Jockey Club meeting a dispute over barrier starts for Burillus caused tension. Stipendiary Steward Mitchell reported owner Burillia’s expense to bring horses to Cowra and suggested barrier practice. President Mr J Honagan questioned authority, while Mr Whitby warned against repeating the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Cowra
Mitchell
Burillia
Kelly
Lee
Yeo
Jockey Club Committee
Whitby
J. Honagan
Michell
Suspend Awards and Piece-Work Debate for Australia
The piece argues for delaying federal awards and introduces piece-work as a method to reduce production costs. It asserts that government finances must live within income, warn of inflation, and urge labor to accept wage reductions temporarily. It stresses the need to support primary producers and balance budgets to regain creditor confidence and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour
Bia
Bis
Busines
Ita
Australia
Commonwealth
Secullin
Salivo
Thay
Tts
Forbes
New South Wales
Lands Department
Iinelf
Vance
Doctor and lady discuss husband’s mental affliction
A distressed woman tells a doctor her husband suffers a mental illness and seems to ignore conversations for hours. The doctor dismisses the notion as a difficulty rather than a deficiency, while a tense exchange reveals a rumor about a past remark by Dora.
Politicians' visit for Labor party conference at Forbes
Premier J. T. Lang and about 30 parliamentarians will visit Forbes for a country Labor Party conference starting Saturday in Parkes, continuing Monday and Tuesday in Forbes. About 80 country electors attend. the local A.L.P. branch under T. W. Watson organizes the tour with non political aims, as Mayor W. Thomson invites officials and even Labor opponents aid the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
J. T. Lang
Occaasion
State Labor Party
Parkes
A.lt
T. W. Watson
W. Thomson
Thomson
Labor
Fewer Passengers and Revenue Drop at Parkes 1930
Parkes passenger traffic fell in the second half of 1930 with 1396 fewer passengers and revenue down by £1982. Totals for 1930 show overall revenue decline of £?. six month tonnage figures mirror the drop. The report notes long-term depression and lingering low travel demand amid weak freight figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Fockbottom
Graf Printers Announces Conaul Auvests Wedding Program
Graf Printers releases a wedding program for Auvests with dames and program details. The invitation emphasizes traditional ceremony elements and formal attire, inviting guests to join in the celebration at a notable local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
conaul—"Auvests” Graf Printers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wool Report
Brisbane Wool Sales
Wineccambe, Carson Ltd
Briasbane
Garllog
Bank of New South Wales
PLA
Ameorhsithon
J. Quinn
Davin
Coradgery
W. Kent
Sign OF the Times
Lugeane Growing Pays
Messrs
K. R
Hockey
Guoningbland” Wlatton
Gunningbland
Colborn Park
Tottenham
Trida
Yunningbland
Lucerne
Colbale Park
Colbalh Park
Hockey Brothers
Stipe Mitchell
Cowra J.C
Discussio
Pacesna
Bucillis
Starter
Ue Wiaa
Atipe
WDA
AJU
the Sun
C.B
Ufe
Minology
Buch
Europe
America
Cine
England
France
Avatria
Gore
Consdence
the Good Australian Magazine
Dora
Parkes Railway
Ams
Johnny
Whit
Ava
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