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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1947
Page
8
Edgell's variety store employes in Cowra face layoffs as Commonwealth Tinplate Control blocks tinplate release for packing lines. Cannery aims to can tomatoes and beans to keep workers, while total tinplate remains unavailable. Company seeks reassessment to resume shipments and protect employment in the district.
Observations on nylon blend and crossbred wools with very free or fairly free burr content. Prices show a rising trend for finer crossbreds while longer lengths bring weaker demand. Buyers seek carbonized and manufactured goods with strong margins, signaling a widening price gap between quality wool and cheaper substitutes.
In a verbose report, textile markets discuss nylon cotton wool blends and fiber use. Prices for raw materials like wool and nylon items fluctuate, with commentary on futures and production shifts amid demand for artificial fibers.
A monthly Legion gathering at the MSL Koome on Friday night presided over by Mrs KO Ford discussed finances and the laying of ex servicemen and women. The bulletin noted upcoming elections and open offices, with reports of branch activity and plans for sub branch meetings and services amid general organizational talk.
An event titled Senior and Junior Gatherings was held at a location described in the fragmented text. Attendees included Mr Jon Bly and Ma A Bou Se, with references to other individuals and a planned gathering program. The readable fragments mention a preevent and various names, but the overall details are unclear due to the damaged source.
Auctions scheduled in Sydney on June 2 and 19. The Newcastle unit Winchcombe Car Won Ltd conducts the sale. Local buyers and dealers are invited to inspect catalogued lots. Details available at the company offices and public notices.
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