On The Land Better Wool Position
Schute Bell and Co lament a largely unchanged market since the late sales, predicting a slight dip before any recovery. American demand remains crucial for best qualities, while Japanese buyers support prices. Sterling appreciation and talks of a dollar gold standard influence global wool pricing. Next sale plans a 4100 bale run on the 28th, followed by three smaller auctions on February 12, 19, and 26, with the strike easing and brokers’ stocks expected to shrink by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schute, Bell and Co., Ltd
America
London
England
Snanders
Great Britain
Wool market steadies as demand improves worldwide
Stronger wool prices and healthier demand signal a steadier market. Demand from the United States and France grows, with Japan expanding beyond high-grade lines, while buyers pursue more reasonable prices. The firm tone is seen despite past price spikes, and a catalogue of 8000 bales is scheduled for January 27.
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Winehcombe, Carnon Ltd
Wales
Ealing
Woolkhan
Wool report from Galdsbrough Mort and Co Ltd
Wool report notes 6032 bales catalogued mainly from Tablelands with strong, widely grown clip and few fine lines. Crosbreds well represented, woolreds scarce. Competition tepid. Japan and Germany supportive but overall market softer with wide irregularity. Finest merino and crossbreds down 6 to 10 percent. top price 40d for AAAWE bale owned by H T Lanham. 5066 bales sold since last sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galdsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd
Japan
Germany
Aar
London
H. T. Lanham
Gunning
Bates
Furred Skin Report from Vid to February Sales
Goldsbrough Mort and Co Ltd reports on fortnightly sales of rabbit skins totaling about 37 tons with catalogs cleared and gains on advance. Fox skins held firm at prices equal to last quotations. Kangaroo varieties met good demand. goat skins unchanged. Next sale includes rabbit skins fox skins marsupials on 15th February.
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Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd
Poison in Summer Foods and Harms of Preservatives
The article warns that food poisoning rises in heat due to chemical preservatives in many foods. It cites boric acid, borax, sulfuric acid and sodium carbonate as dangerous, notes sausages may contain dubious additives, and mentions copper salts used to color vegetables.
Justice acquittal ends moonlit witness tale
In a Magistrate story a witness said he could identify the accused by moonlight though the night had no moon. The defence argued proof was weak and the prisoner was acquitted. The opposing almanac was printed for the occasion.
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Thin En Almanne
Stock Droving Through Hostile Country Near Tomo 1 Baranda
A pioneer recounts a cattle drive from Tomo 1 Baranda to a distant head station 250 miles NW. The party, six men, faced harsh drought, desertion by natives, and repeated attacks. They repelled a dawn assault with rapid rifle fire, protected the herd, and endured losses before relief riders helped finish the journey.
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Tomo
Baranda
Boaldes
Murprine
Witin
Spuars
Wall
Posible
Berands
Mallows’s Charity Years Mark 1893 Bank Note Record
A historical note recalls the Commercial Bank issuing in 1893 and Mallows living much of life on charity, highlighting the financial fragility surrounding his era and the enduring grip of charitable support on his livelihood.
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David Mallows
Mallows
Fremantle
The
Commercial Bank
Royal Hotel Ad Promotes Room and Pub Stays
An aged advert for the Royal Hotel operated by Georgie Jack Bidgood invites patrons to call for ample room and meals. The copy touts a welcoming pub atmosphere with a playful promise of a good breakfast and plentiful beds for all guests.
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Royal Hotel
Georie
Jack Bidgood
Birds as scavengers Protect crops by insectivorous birds
Insectivorous birds play a key role in reducing pests that damage crops. Quail, magpies, laughing jackdaws, and other birds aid farmers by consuming insects and blowfly larvae. Crow and eagle species provide garden benefits, while night-flying birds help control pests at night. Encourage birds around gardens and farms to benefit from their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atl
Molong Yeoval Line Railway Time Table Fragment
A partial timetable for the Molong Yeoval passenger service shows daily trains from Molong and Yeoval with stops at Larrae Leho Cummock Jessees Yullundey and Dumnock. The timetable notes connections at Molong with Forbes line services, detailing depots and arrival times in a historic railway context.
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Molong-Yeoval
W, Fy, Dunn
Sands
Molong
Yeoval
Larrae Leho
Jessees BO
Yullundey
Arn
War
Yallundry
Dumnock
Larran Lee
Malong
Forbes Nile
Bydiney
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Scaute Belle
United States
France
Wool Report
the Western Stores Ltd
Pullew Vale
Brisbane
Himelf
W. Cloez
Tusewood
Tumbayumba
Mr. Cloge
Dulcie May Goodman
Jon Butheate
Beelbangera
Jack Dunn
Tumut
Bathgate
Dunn
Watkins
Theey
JR Love & Co. Ltd
Bathurst Street
Sydney
Inara
Reiter
E. A. Fulton
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