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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
8
Sporting notes discuss a quiet end to the icing season with Wellington Week boosting interest. Racing and trotting programs are teased for the upcoming annual show as clubs report strong entries and substantial gate takings, while new recruits depart to city stables.
The report covers racing at Moonee Valley with only three of ten favourites prevailing, apprentice jockeys winning six events, and Tra vancara Steeplechase runners carrying lighter weights for the VRG and National Steeplechase. It notes New Zealand successes at Canterbury, and mentions Almore winning a Bathurst Handicap trial and lofty tote odds.
The report details a wool auction week with 3000 to 3800 bales catalogued on the 18th. Prices dipped slightly per pound but overall returns look solid as wool carries more condition. Next Sydney actions planned for mid September amid hopes finance issues will ease. Overseas wheat outlook remains bullish with steady demand in Europe and reduced fears of excess supply. Rabbit skins, marsupial and horsehair trades show varied shifts, while hides and tallow hold steady or rise in select lots.
A compact vintage advertisement outlines Treasure Geode offerings described as freer in style for men. It promotes Avesta for Kodak supplies and Gramophone records, urging readers to visit L. J. & B. Treasure in Yeoval for a trial.
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