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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
15
Fragmented OCR text describes rising commercial activity, fluctuating prices, and irregular market notes. It mentions buyers operating freely, drivers, and price changes with references to weeks, dates, and percentages. The passage also notes a Wednesday market record and mentions several unnamed entities and items without clear specifics.
The sale saw steady buyer turnout from Sydney, Melbourne, and regional towns as wethers and ewes traded at mixed but generally firm values. Prices ranged with heavy wethers from 12/7 to 21/5, and draught horses reached up to 99 pounds. the market reflected strong competition and solid demand across multiple classes.
Sheep and cattle market updates with entries from Wethers and Merino flocks, yarded stock varied in quality. Prime heavy bullocks and heifers commanded top rates while medium and plain cattle softened. lambs and ewes showed mixed demand with some price gains noted.
Tuesday market at Newmarket showed some prime drafts from Riverina but export competition was weak. Fat lambs rose slightly while prime heavy ewes and calves saw varied prices, with the fat lambs up to last week and calves described as dull then steady.
Auctioneers note a strong demand for prime cows and heifers with prices ranging from 7 shillings 10 pence to 15 shillings for prime heavy animals. Yates led bids at ten to fifteen pounds, while other stock sold between five and seven pounds per head. typical store cattle included stale ows and chappers as identified in the sale lot notes.
NSW butter quality conference notes 1930s trends as Professor Walt from Sydney University cites improved production factors and lower prices. He warns the industry’s survival hinges on cost cuts, pasture gains, and new markets while noting export prices fail to cover costs.
Wheat advisory committee aims to restore balance after failed Uruguay Argentina quota. Output in 1945 unlikely before September. two NA crop failures ease statistics but continued average yields needed. US commits to reestablish price controls. exporters reassessing Franco's export stance. Canada and US production prospects discussed. world grains pace set by February forecasts. continued adherence to production quotas urged.
A Royal Commission style inquiry has been appointed to study wheat production in the Hille Rian Lake Quigelligo area and adjacent New South Wales. The committee will hold meetings to explain the scope and assess whether government action can aid farmers facing uneconomic conditions.
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