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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 07, 1865
Page
20
The article notes weekly sales lagging behind earlier levels, with stocks light and potential losses if holders press sales. It expects a beneficial opening year for growers and moderate prices for consumers, decries high rates as oppressive, praises worker pay, and reports slight price and sample improvements despite holidays.
The piece reviews a turbulent year in cotton markets with price highs in mid year and declines in autumn. It cites strong demand, bank rate impacts, speculative activity, and rising stock. It forecasts a somewhat cheerier year ahead but warns of continued supply and peace uncertainties affecting prices. It also covers silk imports from China and a Maori murder case in New Zealand, plus London cold-weather deaths and a Blackheath Tunnel inquest.
An account shows Revenue and other receipts for the quarter ended December 31 1864. It details application of funds and charges on the Consolidated Fund for the quarter with a surplus or deficiency of 19 787 217 pounds to 21 739 057 pounds.
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