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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1936
Page
5
Raw material conditions favor wool trade as global factors influence prices. Japan and Europe shift demand while Britain’s Yorkshire buys longer wools, Italy and France regain market access aided by currency changes. Industrial slowdowns and wage policy shape raw material prices and supplier orders.
At the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society December meeting it was decided to raise prize money for the milkmaids competition at the 1837 show. Miss Fanny Cumistay of Mycom set an Australian record by milking 167 lb in 2.5 minutes, while Miss Alice Walmsley of Tweed River milked 127 10th lb before her cow cut out after two minutes. Both Miss Campsway and Miss Walmsley reported milking work that would rival many cows in an hour, a feat notable given a man’s average output.
A dense OCR of a late evening radio schedule lists chimes, music, news, markets, weather, and various program titles. Entries repeatedly mention In Town Tonight, Sandman’s Serenade, National Anthem, Dinner Music, and Breakfast Sessions with scattered times, hosts, and show names across multiple days or channels.
Copeton School hosted its annual Christmas tree event with an afternoon of ice cream and cordial stalls, presents for every child, and a dramatic concert. The program featured grotesque animal costumes, Dickens Christmas Carol scenes, and Sheila Sinclair in multiple roles including Marley’s Ghost, with Keith McHugh as Scrooge and Anita Edmunds as a carefree nephew. Prizes were awarded by H Sinclair for top marks, and Father Christmas distributed gifts from a well decorated tree. The event concluded with thanks to organizers and participants.
Peter Little reflects on 1973 flood failings and costly expert liability. He notes moves to adapt the Gwydir scheme and a ready-made reservoir system to reduce risk to town property, mocking ill-fated ideas and a missing, misplaced public monument.
Oakwood FP and C Association held its Christmas tree social with gifts for all children and extensive refreshments. Prizes were announced for upper and lower divisions, woodworking, sewing, and attendance, with Heather Ramsay and Heather Baker among top winners. A cattle judging demo at W Waddell’s dairy farm featured cash prizes. Miss Edrie Gallagher won best garden, Jack Hatcher won poultry prize, and adults’ competition saw Allan Cattell, Ray Palmer, and Harvey Baker as top contenders. News notes include Mrs GO Murray improving after surgery and Mollie Horwood’s progress and return home after eight weeks in hospital.
The text notes demand overtaking supply for raw materials and prices rising faster than manufactured goods. It says the favorable outlook for wool supports world wealth as producers can buy more manufactured goods, with the six month trend likely to continue and minor price fluctuations possible.
Invered Methodist Sunday School marked its annual anniversary with a happy service and high standard music. Boy Scouts Cubs Guides and others paraded. a children’s tea and prize distribution followed under Mrs Winter supervision. Treasurer Miss H Goldman reported. 15 scholars completed 52 Sundays, three had 51 attendances, three had 50. 21 candidates passed state exam with top marks to Barbara Keeling and John Drummond. Annual parade service by Methodist Girls Comrades and the Knights will be held Sunday at 7 30 pm with Rev A J Keeling preaching and musical items from Miss Gilhorne Thorne and others.
The Herald notes expanding world demand for wool as currencies devalue. Prices rise with low old-clip supplies, current production underpins strong market. Crossbreds lift, NZ prices seen steady. Buenos Aires market cleared. UK stocks thinner than in memory. US interest in crossbreds grows, carpet wool import needs rise. America anticipates retail gains after Roosevelt win.
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