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  2. TRADE AND FINANCE

    The report of the expert committee appointed to investigate the proposal of the commonwealth Government that a system for granting loans at low interest ...

    Article : 268 words
  3. FAT STOCK MARKET

    One of the smallest yardings of sheep for some time was offered at yesterday's fat stock sales at Midland Junction. The total at 4,838 was 2,326 below the yarding ...

    Article : 1,030 words
  4. THE GRAIN TRADE.

    Mr. George Broomhall, writing in the "Corn Trade News" states:— "The suggestion has been advanced in Chicago grain circles that, should prospects for ...

    Article : 165 words
  5. Eastern States.

    ADELAIDE. May 4.—Wheat (Adelaide basis). 3/7. Flour. £9/1716. Bran, £5/1216. Pollard £6. Oats, good feed. Algerian, up to 2/7. Barley. No. 1 grade. 3/2; superior. 3/3/; ...

    Article : 382 words
  6. PRODUCE MARKETS.

    There was a good offering of chaff, particularly wheaten, at yesterday's auction sales in the metropolitan railway yards. Most of the offering was of reasonably ...

    Article : 200 words
  7. THE AUSTRALIAN POUND.

    Based on the "on demand" rates quoted yesterday by the Bank of New South Wales, £1 in Perth is worth approximately 15/11¼ in ...

    Article : 63 words
  8. Cattle.

    QUOTATIONS.—Good quality weighty bullocks. £15 to £16; good quality medium weight bullocks. £12/10/ to £13/10/; medium quality bullocks. £10/10/ to £11/10/ ...

    Article : 295 words
  9. DRAIN OF TAXATION.

    At the annual meeting a Wunderlich, Ltd., the chairman, Mr. Alfred Wunderlich, referred to the "insatiable demands" of income tax authorities of the States. ...

    Article : 156 words
  10. Cargoes Offered at Lower Rates.

    LONDON, May 3.— The cargoes market was full today. Offers were liberally made at 3d. a quarter less for Australian and La Plata, and holders of Americans reduced their [?] ...

    Article : 99 words
  11. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

    KALGOORLIE, May 4.— Speaking in the banquet room of the Kalgoorlie Town Hall last week in support of her candidature for the vacancy in the representation ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 546 words
  12. FRUIT.

    Prices for tomatoes were again weak at yesterday's fruit sales at the Metropolitan Markets. Late pears were heavily supplied in some quarters, and values also ...

    Article : 247 words
  13. Futures Markets.

    LONDON. May 3.—Wheat futures closed today as follows:— May, 38/4 s quarter (down 8d.) November, 31/9 (down 4½d.) LIVERPOOL. May 3— Futures closed ...

    Article : 137 words
  14. Pigs.

    QUOTATIONS.— Choppers: A similar supply values being equal to late rate. Heavyweight choppers to £6/10/; odd pigs, higher; medium. 60/ to 90/; light, 55/ to 65/; rough ...

    Article : 1,276 words
  15. CREMATION ATTACKED.

    COLLIE, May 4.— Cremation of the dead was bitterly attacked by Cr. D. James at a meeting of the Collie Municipal Council last night when the finance ...

    Article : 239 words
  16. EMPLOYMENT IN RETAIL STORES

    Dealing with employment in retail stores from February, 1937, to February, 1938, the Commonwealth Statistician (Dr. Roland Wilson) states that employment ...

    Article : 67 words
  17. Metropolitan Auction Sales.

    There was no offering of f.a.q. wheat at yesterday's auction sales in the metropolitan railway yards. Cracked wheat sold for 4/ and a very smutty line for 3/6. Details:—Ex ...

    Article : 40 words
  18. VEGETABLES.

    Prices for celery improved on the purchase of a large quantity for shipment at yesterday's sales at the Metropolitan Markets. Beans were again strong. Prime ...

    Article : 189 words
  19. HANNANS LAND CO.

    Hannans Land Co. last year made a profit of £4,223 as against a loss of £5,774 for the previous year, reducing the debit carried forward to £1,320. The company's ...

    Article : 87 words
  20. Merchants' Prices.

    The price of export wheat was quoted by all firms yesterday at 3/4½ for bagged and 3/4 for bulk on a 4d. freight basis. The previous day, three firms quoted ½d. higher. A year ...

    Article : 48 words
  21. MARKET MOVEMENTS.

    Barriers slightly steadier. Gold shares irregular, quiet. Consols dull an weaker. Investments continue steady. ...

    Article : 24 words
  22. Private Cablegrams.

    The Wheat Pool of Western Australia and Westralian Farmers Ltd., have received the following cablegram from London, dated May 3:— Australian wheat: The value of ...

    Article : 245 words
  23. POULTRY.

    Supplies of all lines of poultry were light for yesterday's sales at the Metropolitan Markets. Prices were firm on last week-end quotes, with ducks and drakes selling ...

    Article : 113 words
  24. LONDON BUTTER PRICES.

    LONDON. May 3.— The butter market is quiet. Choicest salted New Zealand butter is quoted at 128/ a cwt.. and Australian at 127/. Unsalted New Zealand ...

    Article : 35 words
  25. SHIPLOVERS' SOCIETY.

    The following office-bearers of the Ship- lovers' Society were nominated at the society's monthly meeting at the Sailors' Rest, Fremantle, last night:— Patrons, the ...

    Article : 276 words
  26. RUBBER STOCKS.

    LONDON. May 3.—Rubber stocks in London at the end of April amounted to 54,292 tons and in Liverpool to 28,352. ...

    Article : 22 words
  27. THE WOOL TRADE.

    As is usual at the period of the year, the stocks of tops in Prance and Belgium increased in February. The quantity on hand at the principal French centres at ...

    Article : 150 words
  28. COLOMBO TEA SALES.

    COLOMBO. May 3.— Tea sold at today's sales realised the following prices:—Broken Crange Pekoes: Common, 62 to 64 cents a 1b.: medium, 80 to 84 cents; 84 to 85 ...

    Article : 56 words
  29. EGGS.

    Values again rose for all lines of eggs at yesterday's sales at the Metropolitan Markets. Supplies were short to fair, and the demand was very keen. Prices were ...

    Article : 193 words
  30. FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 206 words
  31. SOUTH-WEST PROVINCE.

    Two candidates will contest the South- West province election on Saturday next, when the biennial elections for the Legislative Council will be held. They ...

    Article : 321 words
  32. Third London Series Next Week.

    LONDON, May 3.—The third series of London sales will begin on May 10 and finish on May 20. The catalogue totals 90,800 bales, and includes the following ...

    Article : 58 words
  33. AGENTS' REPORTS.

    Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. sold 448 sheep, 274 lambs and 154 pigs; Elder, Smith and Co. sold 2,579 sheep. 2,164 lambs, 51 cattle and 548 pigs; ...

    Article : 95 words
  34. FISH.

    Mullet and pilchard were plentiful for yesterday's fish sales at the Metropolitan Markets, and prices were lower. There were fair supplies generally, and prices ...

    Article : 116 words
  35. Best Lines Move in Sellers' Favour.

    MELBOURNE, May 4— The most animated competition for the season prevailed at the Geelong wool sales today. Brokers offered 8,549 bales and sold 85 ...

    Article : 172 words
  36. COUNTRY STOCK SALES.

    BABAKIN.— Elder. Smith and Co. report (April 22):— We held a clearing sale here today on account of Mr. T. M. Coyle. Considering that there was only a small amount of ...

    Article : 1,910 words
  37. SYDNEY FILM EXECUTIVES.

    Rarely, if ever, before have the managing directors of two major film organisations been the guests at a Reelers' Club luncheon and so yesterday there was a ...

    Article : 221 words
  38. Direct Perth Rates

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 189 words
  39. Lambs.

    QUOTATIONS.— Spring lambs good quality, 33/4 to 33/7; best quality, heavy weight lambs, 22/6 to 23/6; odd pens. higher, good quality, 19/6 to 21/6; good quality medium weight ...

    Article : 449 words
  40. Firms' Reports.

    Nelson' Meat Market report as follows for yesterday' sales:— Slightly lighter supplies forward in all lines, with the exception of veal. Prices all round remained on a par with late quotes. Values:— ...

    Article : 218 words
  41. CAMPAIGN NOTES.

    Mr. A. N. Bracks, the endorsed Nationalist candidate for the West Province seat in the Legislative Council. will address a public meeting at the North Fremantle Town Hall tonight ...

    Article : 186 words
  42. Sydney Market at Week's Best Point

    SYDNEY, May 4.—There was an average selection at the wool sales here today. There was a strong general competition from all sections, particularly ...

    Article : 82 words
  43. Advertising

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    Advertising : 283 words
  44. HOUSE DAMAGED BY FIRE.

    Prompt action on the part of the occupant of a 5-room wood and asbestos house in Hamilton-street. Bayswater, probably saved it from total destruction by a fire ...

    Article : 130 words
  45. Firms' Reports.

    Dalgety and Co. have received the following cablegram from their London office, dated May 3:— The list of arrivals for the London wool sales on May 10 closed yesterday. The ...

    Article : 374 words
  46. Kalgoorlie.

    KALGOORLIE. May 4.— Producers' Markets Co-operative Ltd.. report as follows for today's sales:- VEGETABLES.—Cabbage scarce and firmer; ...

    Article : 213 words
  47. JOURNALISTS' BALL.

    Under the patronage of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor (Sir James Mitchell) and Lady Mitchell, the West Australian district of the Australian ...

    Article : 86 words
  48. Ewes and Wethers.

    QUOTATIONS.—Ex the Murchison: Best Merino wethers, 24/1: good quality. 20/7 to 22/7: medium. 19/4. Local: Best Merino wethers. 22/6 to 23/6; odd pens to 25/7; good quality. ...

    Article : 531 words
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