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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
2
A Longreach agent reports very little demand for young sheep as transport remains costly and unreliable. Recent sale notes show varied lots including 4200 wethers, 3200 wethers, and 2500 ewes with lambs. roads are drying and many are closed. Forecasters warn that good rains are needed to ease supply.
The Division of Industrial Chemistry reports an improved flotation based method to recover wool wax from scouring liquids. Recoveries of 60 to 10 percent are achievable, far higher than prior methods, reducing costs. The system uses a cell battery with impellers, forming a wax rich froth that is centrifuged after alkaline dispersion. Residual liquors return to scouring bowls for reuse. The final product meets neutral wool wax specifications.
The article outlines sources funding Australian capital projects, noting Bank of New South Wales data that depreciation allowances reserves and life insurance funds provide over a third, with government finance from bonds and taxation. Since the war loan funds cover less than a third. stimulus from overseas demand and exchange controls spurs investment, while private investment remains driven by return prospects and investor confidence.
The Jundan State School hosts a family fair with events for children and parents including races and a Christmas tree with toy distribution. Mr Jarrett runs the sports, Mr Bullen acts as judge, and Miss Betty Watson with Mr Jack Terry arrange the tree and toys for the Parents and Citizens' Association fund.
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