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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1925
Page
5
The Orange Advocate notes political turmoil in Dublin and shifts toward government changes before elections. It also reports a memorable Australia England cricket match with crowd actions, and discusses Derbyshire style racing and horse breeding prospects in New South Wales Western districts, highlighting Trillion and Open Air Treatment stock trends.
Australia won the third tour by 11 runs and retained the series as crowds packed the stands. Rex Richards top-scored while Richardson made a fine catch off Gillie. The total reached 268 as Olddeld-Mailey provided tight bowling to seal the win.
Harvesting in the Dripstone district lagged due to damp weather with only a small area left to reap and much wheat awaiting delivery at the railway. A heavy patchy thunderstorm dropped over an inch of rain, raising creek flows briefly. Local residents on holidays include Mr and Mrs G Altophet, Mr Ted May, Mr C Blunden, and Mr and Mrs Collett. Constable Pred King is now stationed in Coal City. Keith Collett suffered a severe leg injury from barbed wire after a cow chase. A euchro party and dance at the local Catholic Church is being organized with good weather expected to aid fundraising.
The Sydney Truth notes Harry Taylor of Wellington and J J Leahy dispersed mares from Arcowfield Stud. Taylor secures a full sister to Val Queen and a promising colt by Valais imp from Burlitta with strong limbs and quality. Humbug stock led by a colt from Lone Gull and from Pratty Nell are among promising yearlings expected to attract buyers.
Correspondent argues the Upper House, not elected by the people, can block laws despite strong majorities in the Assembly. He notes the Legislative Council’s 80 members appointed by governments for five year terms, contrasting Britain’s Lords with elected peers and asking where the voice of the people lies.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd report a softer wool market with declines of 1d to 2d on fine wool and pelts easing 1d to 4d. Short wools firm, lambs 11d to 18d, hides and tallow prices uneven but mostly lower, including various grades of crosbrede wool and calves. Demand remains cautious with modest price movements across items and outgoings quoted.
Wool report notes a distinct decline in values across most descriptions at Forti Week auctions. Oversea manufacturers cut buying due to low trade remuneration, with Japan and Germany showing reduced demand while France and Bradford are largely inactive.
Fragmentary OCR describes a wool auction, listing 4,502 bales catalogued and sold by auction and pret, with about 8810 bales last week. Mentions best descriptions not marked, general lower values for other grades, top price 2994, and reference to leading haul from a clan clip.
Department reply clarifies that for Homestead Farms the unimproved capital value of a Crown lease is twenty times rent for the first term and thirty times thereafter. Date of grant deemed as start of term, subject to Crown Lands Act conditions. Objection possible via Valuation Court when rates are served.
A handbook on agriculture sells over 19000 copies and becomes a reference in New South Wales farms. The Warmers' Handbook is praised for practical balance of modern ideas and field practice, with broad appeal in Australia and overseas. Available from the Government, Pirates, or the Department of Agriculture in Sydney 1s post free. Two more departmental publications, Fruit Drying and Proit Preserving, also offered at 10d post free. Contract advertisers are reminded to submit changes by Friday morning for the next week.
A. E. Rotton has received instruction from Mrs W. Gi. O'Brien who is leaving the trinkets to auction at her residence on Swift Street near Royston Church. Public auction announced for the sale.
Wednesday February 4 1925 sale begins at 6 pm sharp featuring farming plant engines Oregon galvanised piping iron cutter 12 stacks lucerne and wheaten hay 21 acres lucerne established land. Friday February 6 1925 10 30 am. J B Weiter Friday February 20 1925 1 pm horses cattle sheep farming lan furniture A J Triplett Esq Wilkins and Co Auctioneers.
To Sheep CATTLE 30 Bullocks aged 3 and 4 years Durhams Cobborah Station bred one brand 34 Durham Cows 1 and 5 years old Cobborah Station bred with calves at foot one brand 120 Durham Steers and Heifers 1 to 2 years Cobborah Station bred and brand Other Vendors 30 Mixed Cattle Buyers urged to attend sale with full yarding expected Sheep to be classed and sold in lots Good drovers in attendance Stock Routes from Dunedoo well grassed and watered Sale commences 2 pm sharp Baker and Campbell Auctioneers Dunedoo.
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