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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
5
The article analyzes global wool markets, noting rising prices for merinos and crossbreds, driven by strong demand in Japan New Zealand South Australia and the United Kingdom. It highlights limited supply escalation, shifting consumer buying, and price stability amid regional production shifts and broader economic factors.
The Port Office urges early posting and careful addressing of gifts for Christmas delivery. Parcels to Sydney should arrive by Wednesday 28 December. printed cards may be added with envelopes unsealed. Rates apply per ounce. greetings may be written on cards at the postage rate.
A summary of postwar policy shifts detailing Royal Commissions and inquiries across wheat, sugar, dairy, and industry. Government measures included wide tax relief, welfare boosts, and restitution schemes, with debt reductions and empire trade preferences aimed at reviving employment, production, and exports in Australia.
The Postmaster General announces extensive telegraph preparations for Christmas greetings. Additional equipment and stations are ready, with ornamentally formed and popular telegrams available from December 1 to January 6. Messages must be written on standard forms at any post office with no extra charge for greeting telegrams.
A partial, garbled discussion questions whether high eluny wools and Australian clip values translate to English currency and if the quoted price reflects genuine trade. It notes consumer purchasing power and hints at a Sydney sales event in January with uncertain details.
A historical letter reflects on aerial surveys off New South Wales and Tasman Sea revealing rich fishing grounds and vast whaling wealth. It contrasts perceived Australasia wealth with reliance on raw materials and warns against manufacturing neglect, urging balanced development and labor use.
Mise Petersen, famed wublovess, has married and plans a new novel titled Tangle Night under the Livre. She travels to Quormaland and Queenalind Lim boy country collecting material with the Forestry Department, visiting Unteoddon and Herborion Criter, while contending with winding journeys and public attention.
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