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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1925
Page
4
The Boy Scout Movement has run for seventeen years and now seeks broader public support. It urges volunteers as Scoutmasters and instructors, calls for financial backing, and highlights the training value of Scouting, appealing to men to aid troops, headquarters funds, and campsite space to develop Australia's future generation.
The note directs contacting the secretary of The Boy Scouts Association NSW Section at 42 Margaret Street Sydney or the local Troop Leader for arrangements. The terse instruction implies official channel usage for inquiries or updates related to troop activities or approvals.
Riverina farmers increasingly rely on sheep to boost wheat income, with many entries noting sheep are essential even as pasture estate subdivisions expand. Experts urge careful breeding and selection of robust rams and ewes, emphasizing uniformity, size, constitution, and profitability of meat, wool, and lamb in both domestic and export markets.
E E D outlines autumn flowering bulbs Lycoris Radiata Brunsvigia Pallida Nerines Belladonna Lily Sternbergia Lutes with planting times November to January and soil needs. Notes on Lycoris Radiata, Brunsvigia Pallida, plus sowing advice for Balsam Cosmos Sunflower Nasturtiums Amaranthus Celosia Woolflower and Portulaca. Includes tomato Beauty and other varieties, Burpee Stringless Dwarf Bean, and broad seed caution list for beans and other vegetables.
An old humorous tale recounts Mark Twain hearing a missionary and praising the orator while noting how he finally stopped at a donation moment. He tells how the speaker pressed for generosity, Twain plans a larger gift then falls asleep, and awakens to stealing fifteen cents. The anecdote illustrates timing to close in sales psychology.
The Sydney wool market closes its final sale before a long break through the holidays. Growth and buyers anticipate a fresh start in January as prices hold near December levels, with France’s franc fluctuation noted as the main risk to outlook. Brisbane auctions begin this week while Sydney resumes January 11.
The report notes two thirds of the season's wool clip remains unsold and growers focus on future markets. Values stay moderate with no sharp fluctuations, suggesting demand rests on real consumption rather than speculation. December 1925 contrasts with December 1924, when expectations were abnormal.
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd report the first half of the 1925 26 wool selling season has closed with satisfactory results. After a July restart following a slump a recovery in market conditions is noted aided by French buyers, German demand for skirtings, and steady Japanese purchases. The outlook remains promising with New Year sales expected to hold at a satisfactory level.
Maurette face creams advertised as a scientific discovery by Dr. N. Du Maurier claim to remove superfluous hairs and facial blemishes without the pain of electrolysis. The products are perfumed and preservative free, priced at 10/6 for Maurette and 6/ for large jars, with 6d postage. Selling agents listed in New South Wales and Sydney branches.
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