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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1925
Page
4
Fragmentary note describes a January sale plan with about 3000 sales on Monday January 10 and another event on January 28. Mentions a government decision to extend the interval between two dates and to adjust Aubarquent rosters, noting an attempt to avoid recurrence of the anomaly.
The report notes unsettled growers as about 15 000 bales of wool were offered in Taumania last week. An earlier, cautious tone returns amid renewed business activity and higher prices. External factors influence industry, with prospects of continued competition into December and potential exchange difficulties delaying full recovery until March.
Wool markets show upward US appetite supports values while Australian and New Zealand sales ease. prices hold firm despite high costs and tentative demand. American mills rebound with low stock levels. prices for fine wools rise. Sydney opens new year with forecasts of stable to slightly higher values amid cautious outlook.
Under New South Trotting Club and Western District Trotting Association rules a horse may not enter trotting races without a Certificate of the Name Approval signed by the club secretary. Names approved before November 1824 are canceled unless the horse has competed in the Metropolitan area, with formal application and fee to be submitted to the club secretary.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports bidding softness earlier, but prices generally rose from Ber months figures. Fall woolmerinos reached 264d per lb, lambs to 198d, peltry to 74d, with tallow prices up 20 to 30 shillings per ton and exceptional lots around £42 6s per ton.
Pi Son and Badgery Ltd resume ceiling wool sales in Sydney on Monday the 12th with about 25 000 bales offered. Prices at Geelong were lower, many lots withdrawn awaiting better levels. New catalogues promise leading wools from the state and strong demand from America Japan and Continental buyers expected to sustain favourable markets into the New Year.
The foundation stone of the soldiers memorial in Vameran Park was laid amid pledges from town and district residents to fund the erection. Since military expenses press, those who have not paid their promised donations are urged to do so at once. Anyone who has already contributed or promised to pay is asked to report. donations may be paid to Mr Blackwell, Union Bank, or to joint secretaries Messrs M McLeod and J he Vraman.
Australia names Tommy Andrews and Jack Ryder in the squad for the third st match at Midaide. Final selection to be announced tomorrow morning after emergencies and fielding form judgments. Gregory and Mailey each took 14 wickets in two tented matches.
The English papers debate whether England can win the last three Ashes tests to regain the series. They note England’s improving form and express cautious hope that Australia’s recent supremacy may not endure, regardless of outcome.
Multiple notices announce auctions and clearing sales. A E Rotton advertises furniture sale for Mr Dolph Rushby at Simpay Street on Wednesday at 2 30 pm with a large maple collection. George Paul and W J Hopper plan a clearing sale for H L Cosier at Bournewood with dates to be advised. Meare Crook and Gilmn promote Mr H A Masonwell’s farming plant and stock sale on Saturday 14 February with full details later. Abel Wilkins and Co advertise a large sheep sale at Goonoo yards on Friday 20 January including merino and mixed flocks from noted studs. A clearing sale for J Porter Kilarnney on Molong Dubbo line on 28 January from 10 30 am with farm machinery, waggons and harness. A genuine clearing sale for Gobolion on Wednesday 21 January at 2 30 pm featuring machinery, harness, horses and cattle in good order.
Racing program for January 27 1926 lists events: The Flying nanvicar Sova and The Welllington Club Handicap with 30 second prize, 6 furlong distances, nomination and acceptance fees, minimum weights, and penalties by judge’s discretion. Nominations close 8 pm Tuesday with required fees and rebates for late submissions.
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