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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1925
Page
4
Analysis notes that supply and demand laws still govern wool prices despite wartime legislation. London sales opening July returns and Sydney activity are key, with America, Japan, and continental buyers shaping trends. Prices in sheepskin markets rise modestly while UK demand remains uncertain.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports that over restricting wool sales in Australia harms markets, while loosening controls may improve global trading. Latest advices indicate that business has been held up as the industry debates measures to balance supply and price.
Goldsborough Mort and Co report Rabbit skins see continued large supplies totaling 185 tons with strong demand absorbing offerings. Autumna and Winters grades fell slightly while other grades rose. fox skins show improved quality and keen competition with prices up 5 to 10 shillings per dozen. Mareupisis Kangaroo wallaroo.
A report from Pitton and Badgery notes a light revival in trade with steady prices for wool and skins. Anticipation builds for the London sale opening on the 9th, and Melbourne auctions set 40 000 bales for this month followed by Brisbane 22 000 and Sydney 42 000. Sydney splits sales into two periods July 20/22 and July 27/30 with detailed catalogues: 1874 bales on the 20th and 8282 bases on the 27th.
A seasoned grazer reports a method to curb blowflies on stations by poisoning dead sheep carcasses. The carcase is opened and filled with arsenic solution to permeate the body, killing flies attracted to it. Since adoption, local flocks show no blowfly attacks and many dead flies are found around poisoned carcasses.
Daily life shows many men reject life and fire insurance, preferring self insurance which rarely saves money when a loss occurs. A Wilkins and Co. promote Mercantile Mutual Insurance and urge readers to bring all insurances to their agency for proper handling and protection.
A brief note clarifies that correspondents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publication. The fragmentary text hints at editorial independence and the practice of separating correspondent viewpoints from official positions.
A letter to the editor rails at political manipulation and PR systems, arguing PR best protects minority voters. It cites 1922 NSW elections, compares PR with single-electorate schemes, notes formal voting rates and informal ballots, and urges adherence to proportional representation over complex alternatives.
An odd OCR fragment reads Fit aid for cousha, colds and flu. Woods, Peppermint Core appear as scattered terms suggesting a product or remedy note. Nature of item unclear. no clear event, date, or named organizations present.
The text argues that personal convenience and vanity should yield to the state's well being, stating elections must reflect electors' wishes rather than party puppets. It warns against undermining just and scientific electoral law and urges citizens to ensure state interests prevail.
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