14 May 1925
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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Canberra Advocate
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
1
The article discusses the volatile wool market, noting a sharp fall after a prior rise, with buyers unwilling to operate and factories running at low capacity. It cites world demand, rising wool production, and higher costs of woollen goods, concluding the price is not just a local issue but a global balance between supply and demand.
Mr Percy Hollis, candidate for the National party in the Goulburn electorate, has resided in Goulburn for four years and has shown public interest in district issues. He is noted for involvement in musical and dramatic performances and has ties to local schools and shows. The event is at The Protestant Hall on Friday May 22.
At Mr W Gribble's residence on 2 May the Weetangerry Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association held its annual meeting. General Legge (President) led a report noting growing membership, rising funds, and local benefits from the association. Officers re elected, new members welcomed, and next meeting set for 6 June. Also included are rainfall figures for February to April and various local notices, offices, and appointments across the district.
Wanbeyan Tennis Club lists officials including Headmaster James Ridley of Public School and Mother Superior at St Benedicts Convent. Clergy from Church of England, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, and Methodist named. RS & SI League of Australia Queanbeyan Sub-branch appoints Dr Christie and G O'Hanlon as secretary and members.
Federal and local Australian Rules football clubs and Canberra public bodies publish officials. Names include R Brown Molonglo Rovers president C Chaulker jun secretary G Wellington, J Dillon president Westridge, J H Tootell secretary Molonglo, T Saunders president The Gap, L Brill secretary The Gap, J J Dillon president Westridge, J M Orr secretary Acton, J Harrington Molonglo.
Potential buyers invited to join the Argyle Starr-Hawkett Ballot and Sale Society in Goulbern Ballot Loata with loans from £50 to £500 at no interest. Supplemental loans may equal or exceed ballot value, doubling the loan upon ballot success. Applications promise full particulars and avoidance of back subscriptions.
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