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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1925
Page
4
A long piece advising new car owners on proper running in and care. It compares breaking in a new engine to breaking in new shoes and stresses gradual use, careful lubrication, and regular tightening of bearings. It covers running in, changing oil, flushing kerosene, grease points, gearboxes, and chassis lubrication, plus keeping the body clean.
An early Friday obituary lists Mrs Sarah Ann Whatley of Bathvent aged about 70, heart failure. Also noted are the golden wedding of Peter Byrnes and wife at Canowindra, and the death of Ewin Aylmer Cameron of Orange. Probate granted to James Nash of Oakburn valued at £22,705. Lily May Anderson of Hill End dies at 38 after brief hospital stay. Senior constable George Folley of Tronkey Creek dies at 34. Additional notices mention Mudgee auctioneers Crossing and Cox and family details.
Schute Bell and Co reports March wool prices for good quality fibers remained firm with signs of price maintenance after Christmas losses. Brokers expect some fall earlier predicted, while demand was stronger for finer wools and high quality lots amid general competition and extended German presence. Irregularities and weakness persist in broader lines as buying power fluctuates.
Report from Winichcombe and Cursum Ltd notes declines across tallow clustes and hides with weak prices. Linen, hare skins, and wool show limited movement while conditions for rabbit skins and country yearlings vary. overall market activity remains subdued with some reductions in value across several commodity lines.
Winchcymbe and Carson Lid analyze how new supply levels shape wool prices. Demand for liner wools remains strong while broader wool demand fluctuates, aided by abundant 1924 Australian pastures. Skirtings fetch high prices from France and Belgium. locks once tripled prewar rates. Britain exported 164 million sq yards of woollens in 1924, up 14 million from 1923, while worsteds declined. Despite lower coarse merino availability, producers see higher returns per hind and hope for continued strength as patterns shift to lighter cutting types.
The article notes that wool production trends in Australia affect market strength as abundant breeding wools from Commonwealth and other countries compete. It forecasts heavy future lambing, describes price stability despite fluctuations, and outlines Sydney closing on April 20 with Brisbane sales from May 5 to 7 and major Sydney offerings in May and June totaling tens of thousands of bales across several tranches.
Rabbit skins totaled 73 tons with free bidding and an advance to 4d per 1b for some lots while others declined to 1d or 1hd per 1b. Fox skins were mainly offered at last sales with generally poor quality and a price drop of 10 shillings per dozen.
The report notes weak reaction after a decision to limit suppliers and domestic firms, with lower prices across a broad wool center and scant demand. Tokyo, Paris, and Sydney markets show varied activity while Bradford and Germany are quiet. 2950 bales sold at auction from 115 lots, plus 2261 bales privately, totaling 5200 bales since the last report.
Notice describes removal or relocation of Charlesworth Boot Repairer to a premises on Lee Street beside Adlington's Butcher Shop. It claims welcome to old customers and new, with guarantee of the best workmanship. The readable text is fragmentary but indicates a business move and service guarantee.
Caution warning posted forbidding trespass on Nanima Estate. The notice, signed by Barton in clear terms, states that any person found on the property will be prevented from entry without regard to persona.
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