Wool auction report from 1951 regional sales notes
The Farmers and Graziers Co operative report details a catalogue of 7 934 bales sold on Monday in early September 1951. Regions covered include North west Plains Central West far West and Riverina with Riverina and Merrivee Stud Clip from Barellan highlighted. Market opened in Brisbane 20 25 percent below June closing levels but firmed in Sydney. Demand favored by Continent Great Britain USA and Japan with Japanese buying strong for attractive fleece lines. Merino and broader wools showed mixed demand while skirting demand remained high. Top prices reached 19Md for eight bales from Bourne Delingra with extensive price reports across numerous consignors and stations.
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Farmers & Graziers' Cooperative Grain Insurance and Agency Co. Ltd
North-west Plains
Central West
Far West
Riverina
Bradford
Sydney
Yorkshire
Messrs. K. &L. Bourne
Delingra
Ben W & E
J. A
Crowley
Cobbadah
T. V. Brett
Gulgargambone
W. J. Brett
Gulargambone
T. B. Brodie
J. C. Boyd
Carrathool
P. Teitzel
Moree
Hawthorne Grazing Co
Boomi
Getting Harder Prices Hit Building Materials
The article notes material costs rising with iron in scarce supply and home builders facing higher prices. It also reports that in the first week of work, Rabbit Inspector Mr. Whiteley of the Warialda Pastures Protection Board reviewed properties and six prosecutions were authorised.
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Warialda Pastures Protection Board
Mr. Whiteley
Trespass Notice at Kirkconnel Prohibits Fishing or Interference
A trespass notice warns that any person or group found on Kirkconnel property fishing or interfering with fences or other property without permission will be prosecuted without regard to persons.
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Kirkconnel
Caution Notice Proceeds From Curragundi Wood Sale
Caution notice warns trespassers and those removing wood from Curragundi will be prosecuted. Sale proceeds from estates and accounts including H B Waters, J Michell & Son, Mills Bros, Rowene, North Star, and Byrnes are listed with various bids and realizations. It is anticipated proceeds will be available to go forward on October 1.
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H. B. Waters
Albert
J. Michell & Son
Gulargambone
J. F. Murphy
Rowene
PCS
Messrs. Mills Bros
North Star
C. J. Byrnes
Upper
Manilla
Australia
G.M.A.C
Genem! Motors
Clifton’s Pty. Ltd
Bathurst men return from America on speeding warnings
A Bathurst party reports that in the United States some main highways enforce a 50 mph limit and drivers can be booked for under that speed, hindering traffic. In New South Wales exceeding 50 mph on many highways risks severe ruts and possible neck injuries as road systems modernize.
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Bathurst
America
States
Nsw
Rain prospects end NSW dry spell with sunspot activity
Inigo Jones reports rains starting to relieve a prolonged dry spell across many areas, comparable to the 1880 pattern with mid September showers. Sunspot activity begins with spots observed on August 31, September 1, and September 4, indicating a likely strong group to bring rains and end the drought.
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Nsw
Anyone for New Zealand
A visitor to Sydney reports shortages at home and imagines escape to New Zealand where butter costs 1 shilling 8 pence per pound and chops 1 shilling 14 pence per pound Cauliflower runs about eighteen pence with other vegetables also cheap in price
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New Zealand
Sydney
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Inigo Jones
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Cormack
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R. G. Menzies
Department of Labour and National Service
Sydney Morning Herald
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J. McPhilip
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