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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
4
The article discusses the 1911 Commonwealth Electoral Bill limiting election reporting. It notes amendments forcing authors to append their names and addresses on reports or comments about candidates or parties. It questions newspaper publishers stance and potential shift to signed paid political addresses.
A London correspondent cites belief that King George visited India against ministers wishes. He and the Queen reportedly dismissed danger of sedition and expected imperial unity. The article notes caution about infrastructure and poultry housing and cites Sydney broker perspectives on agricultural output, eggs, and drought risks affecting Sydney and New South Wales.
Labor Party platform adopted in Hobart calls for white Australia policy retention gentler federation by referendum, nationalization of rail service, Arbitration Act and Navigation Act amendments, Commonwealth ships and passenger steamers, limits on public borrowing, general insurance, and sagration of fineris.
Advertisement guidance discusses adding language to tenders that the lowest bid may not be accepted and that councils are not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. It cites risks of delays and possible legal action after late tender acceptance and notes grievances from unsuccessful bidders.
Mesars John Bridge & Co report a busy week with wool sales resuming on January 15. Prices match the best rates pre recess as buyers, both home and foreign, show strong competition. A full catalogue of over 6,000 bales will be offered on Monday the 22nd, including New England and Southern wools. Hill Clark & Co note steady December rates after a 2,024 bale opening sale, with medium wools dominant and some linen spinning quality. Sheep and lamb demand improves after holidays, with 40,000 head penned and prime sorts in relatively scarce supply.
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