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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
3
Commercial notes from Gunnedah show improved demand across woolly and crossbred stock due to recent rains in the north and northwest. Buyers were active for wethers, ewes in lamb to Lincolns, crossbreds and western lines with late-week cattle and sheep prices showing a rise and fat stock demand steady.
Wool-Marketing notes from J Winchcombe Carson Ltd report Sydney wool market remains firm with small sale of scoured parcels at satisfactory prices. Next week Brisbane auction sales planned but rainfall has delayed supplies. NSW season likely late, shearers held back until price strength. London agents report greasy wool demand up about five percent from prior series.
Mesere Broughton and Berry stock and property salesmen of Tamworth report strong enquiry for all classes of properties. They list grading and farming properties, several leased for a term with purchase option, including a 590 acre wheat farm in the Tamworth district. Last month they sold 28,985 sheep and 275 fat cattle direct and with other agents, with many more inspected.
The Mayor and Aldermen Kennedy Stoddart Bailey Wearne and others met Monday night with apologies for Ald. Mackensie. J Doak resigned from garbage contract amid concerns. The council approved 5 acres 1 rood 9 perches for a rubbish depot, discussed band subsidy, and directed actions on noncompliant residents. The Works Committee reported, garbage receptacles and notices were addressed, and process to hire a new inspector and contractor was outlined. Auditor noted £654 14s 1d outstanding rates. clerk to sue for last year’s arrears and address voting register issues.
The Farmers and Settlers Association of New South Wales opens its nineteenth annual conference at Manchester Unity Hall with 310 delegates representing 375 branches. Discussions focus on political stance, arbitration, and potential Commonwealth organisation, as visiting leaders from Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia attend. Government ministers Bestiz and Trefley are to represent the state. Beeby addressed delegates, with further speeches planned.
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