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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1930
Page
4
This column invites public contributions on any readable topic. Readers may express views freely, provided they are written and suitable for publication. Submissions should present clear opinions and be forwarded to the newspaper office.
Readers respond with direct opinions on current issues. The letters reflect diverse viewpoints, concise arguments, and clear stances. Citizens assert concerns, praise, or critique on topics affecting the community.
A reader condemns the local Council for blocking Dick Wilkins from the Mayoral race. The letter praises Wilkins as intelligent, capable, and a strong leader whose past service and character would honor the office, while denouncing the council’s actions as unjust and shortsighted.
A long debate outlines abolition of state governments and federal powers. References Wellington and Sydney figures, Labor Party positions, and proposals affecting Australian constitutional structure.
Secretary reports wool sale conditions with 257 bale lot and 4 large lots offered. Descriptions mixed from fine to upwards, market weaker than previous sale as London market opened. Strong demand from Japan but overall prices below production cost. Next sale set for December 17 with no sales in Sydney from December 18 to January 5, 1991.
The Farmers and Settlers Association urges relief from burdens weighing on wheat and wool producers. It highlights efforts to cut shire rates and rail freight on wheat, seeking general cost reductions as prices remain depressed and the industry faces hardship. The group collaborates with farmers to press authorities for lower carriage and living costs.
E Jean Shakespenza receives rat dowers and wreaths plus a wedding bouquet in Ington street. Local friends deliver flowers and tokens in a simple ceremony.
Land Schute Bell and Co report a wide NSW catalog from Walgett to Forbes with steady demand for superfine and topmaking wools. Japanese and American buyers led demand while Western clips showed tenderness. top price reached 24d for a bright AAAA line from Wallabadah. Sales move Brisbane-ward in December before the Christmas recess.
Sydney chamber lecture outlines tariff effects on individuals and wages. It explains two tariff mechanisms raising import prices and transport costs, with examples like lawn mowers and garden hoses to illustrate higher Sydney prices vs London and Britain. The talk promises further analysis by class and a continuation.
The company will present a catalogue on the fourth instant comprising 60 000 bales in total. The Australian Mercantile and Finance Co Ltd reports two catalogues of 0 801 Daley on the fourth instant, mainly clips from the central division with some from Southern districts and a portion from the high lands. The selection is average with no special fine on offer. The market remains firm at West rates, Japanese section strong. Drought affected lines with excess dust are restricted in sale. We hold 3820 bales at auction, 352 previously catalogued, and 210 privately uncatalogued, totaling 1882 bales.
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