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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
11
Market notes show steady demand for prime cattle with prices rising from £10 to £12 and an overall tight market for extra quality stock. Calves and store cattle were well represented with gifts and selections broadly available, while workers and stockmen reported solid activity though some prices fluctuated.
Railway revenue data ending June 21 shows passenger traffic at £70,076 with a rise over the prior period and livestock and parcels contributing gains. From July 1, 1922 totals include passenger traffic £5,001,722 and parcels £58,054, with broader increases noted across goods and livestock categories, culminating in a total revenue figure near £499,594 in the period beginning July 1.
A meeting of those interested in the woollen trade was held on Saturday last at Mount Gambler. It was announced that a substantial sum of £80,000 in claims would be distributed for registration. Plans included a new mill at Mount Gambler and a separate venture at Wa, with £10,000 pledged by promoters. The effort aims to revive worsted manufacture, supported by industry figures and local officials.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention J. McAuley and Son and a sale at a local market or fair. Details are unclear but indicate an auction or sale event with items to be offered and possible notices of timing. No precise dates, prices, or participants are readable.
Agricultural schedule lists regional shows and fairs with dates in early October. Includes Horsham October 3 4 Hopetoun October 6 Reulab October 9 union October 10 Warrachuabeal October 12 Minyip October 17 Rupinyap October 12 Murton October 23 Nhill October 18 Mimboola October 20 Jeparit October 24 Rainbow May October 26 and nearby events in September and October.
A chaotic Cold Spring sale notice lists calico blouses, silks, wool jumpers, children's caps, corsets, and many flannelette and quilt items. Prices rise and fall across striped flannelette, velvet frocks, gabardine gowns, and various linens with bold reductions to clear stock.
Bargains in a dress department sale featuring heavy tweeds 40 inch wide 2/0 to 5/11 yard and many fabrics for skirts and costumes. Hosiery, gloves, shirts, underwear and footwear offered at reduced prices with many items sold by the yard or pair. Includes men and boys clothing with coats suits and overcoats discounted, plus rugs and carpets for home use.
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