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  2. MINES AND METALS

    According to the April bulletin of the International Tin Research and Development Council, world apparent consumption of tin in the first two months of ...

    Article : 382 words
  3. TRADE AND FINANCE

    Commenting on the money market in its latest circular, the National Bank of Australisia, reviewing the banking statistics for the March quarter declares that ...

    Article : 376 words
  4. EGGS.

    There were heavy supplies of eggs forward to a weak demand at yesterday's sales at the Metropolitan Markets. Values were again considerably lower, and a ...

    Article : 198 words
  5. THE GRAIN TRADE.

    In his latest summary of wheat conditions, the Commonwealth Statistician (Dr. Roland Wilson) states that during the eight months ended February, 1938, ...

    Article : 309 words
  6. Reduced British Exports.

    Board of Trade returns covering January-February of this year disclose a reduction in United Kingdom exports. Shipments of tops were 4,923.000lb., being ...

    Article : 179 words
  7. FISH.

    All lines of fish were plentiful, especially snapper and pilchard, at yesterday's sales at the Metropolitan Markets. The demand was weak, and prices showed an ...

    Article : 130 words
  8. PRICE OF GOLD.

    Fine gold was quoted in London yesterday at £7 an ounce. The price the previous day was £7/0/1½. The price of sovereigns quoted ...

    Article : 71 words
  9. Firms' Reports.

    Nelson's meat market report as follows for yesterday's sales:—Good supplies of veal forward, with other lines rather lightly supplied. There was a strong demand in all lines, with ...

    Article : 247 words
  10. South Australian Yield for 1937-38.

    ADELAIDE, May 18.—A yield of 43,403,263 bushels, the third largest in the state's history, resulted from the 1937-38 wheat crop in South Australia. ...

    Article : 96 words
  11. Slipes in Better Demand.

    LONDON, May 17.—The third series of wool sales continued today,. when 8,716 bales were offered and 7,840 bales were sold. The catalogue included the ...

    Article : 111 words
  12. MANUFACTURE OF CARPETS.

    The rise and subsequent fall last year In prices of commodities acted as a brake on the earning power of. a variety of manufacturing companies. Broadly, ...

    Article : 255 words
  13. THE AUSTRALIAN POUND.

    Based on the "on demand" rates quoted yesterday by the Bank of New South Wales, £1 in Perth is worth approximately 15/11 ¼ in ...

    Article : 61 words
  14. COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MEETING.

    That the inauguration of the national health and pensions scheme should lead to a widespread appreciation of the value of life and sickness insurance was expressed by Sir Harry Lawson, who presided over the annual meeting of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  15. Best Sorts Scarce in Melbourne.

    MELBOURNE, May 18.—About 7,000 bales were submitted at today's wool sales. Catalogues continued to contain a very limited number of lines in ...

    Article : 66 words
  16. Kalgoorlie.

    KALGOORLIE. May 18.—Producers' Markets Co-operative, Ltd., report as follows for today's sales:— VEGETABLES.—Prime pumpkin and swedes ...

    Article : 194 words
  17. BRITISH ALUMINIUM, LTD.

    Demand for the products of British Aluminium Co., Ltd., in 1937 remained at a satisfactory level, and both the output of aluminium and the tonnage ...

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  18. CARBINE GOLD MINES, N.L.

    The local attorney at Kalgoorlie for Carbine Gold Mines, N.L. (Mr. L. Hunter) announced yesterday that up to May 17, the company had sold privately ...

    Article : 122 words
  19. MARKET MOVEMENTS.

    Gold group moderately active. Firmer tendency in consols. Investment issues irregular. Barriers little changed. ...

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  20. Australian Cargoes Well Held.

    LONDON, May 17.—The cargoes market was quiet today in sympathy with the setback in yesterday's closing prices and an improvement in European crop prospects. Americans and ...

    Article : 134 words
  21. South African Sales.

    CAPE TOWN, May 17.—The average price for 70's at today's sales was 21id., and for 64's, 21d. France was the principal buyer. ...

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  22. Values Hold Firm in Brisbane.

    BRISBANE, May 18.—At. the wool sales here today 13,067 bales were offered. The selection was a good average one, representing all wool-growing ...

    Article : 155 words
  23. Eastern States.

    ADELAIDE, MAY 18.—Wheat (Adelaide basis), 3/5½. Flour, £9/12/6. Bran. £5/12/6. Pollard. £6. Oats. good feed. Algerian, up to 2/7. Barley, No. 1 grade, ...

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  24. Futures Markets.

    LONDON. May 17.—Wheat futures closed today as follows:—May, 38/0½ a quarter (down 6d.); November. 31/3½ (down 5 ½d.). LIVERPOOL. May 17.—Futures closed ...

    Article : 134 words
  25. STATE BATTERIES.

    The value that State batteries have been to the goldmining industry is well exemplified in the latest returns issued by the Mines Department which reveal ...

    Article : 72 words
  26. COUNTRY STOCK SALES.

    KOJONUP.—Westralian Farmers, Ltd., report (May 12):—At our monthly market here today we yarded and sold 103 sheep. There was only a fair attendance of local buyers ...

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  27. TEA STATISTICS.

    The following table, furnished by the Commonwealth Statistician (Dr. Roland Wilson) shows the imports of tea into Australia during March, compared with ...

    Article : 141 words
  28. PRODUCE MARKETS.

    The price of flour was reduced 5/ yesterday to £11/5/ a ton. There was a poor offering of chaff at yesterday's auction sales in the metropolitan railway ...

    Article : 135 words
  29. PARINGA'S NEW PLANT.

    Full operation by the new plant of Paringa Mining and Exploration Co. Ltd., at Kalgoorlie, is scheduled to commence this month. ...

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  30. Metropolitan Auction Sales.

    There was only one consignment offered at yesterday's auction sales in the metropolitan railway yards. This was a slightly smutty sample (with a trace of gum leaf). ex ...

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  31. Merchants' Prices.

    The price of export wheat declined 1d. yesterday. On a 4d. freight basis, bagged wheat was quoted at 3/3 ½ and bulk 3/3. A rear ago, bagged wheat was worth 4/8 5-8 and bulk ...

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  32. NORTH KALGURLI DIVIDEND.

    Adjustments at the time of settlement on sales of shares in North Kalgurli (1912), Ltd., on the current dividend will be made at the fixed rate of £6/11/4 ...

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  33. Private Cablegrams.

    The Wheat Pool of Western Australia and Westralian Farmers. Ltd. have received the following cablegram from London. dated May 17:—Australian wheat: The value of steamer ...

    Article : 317 words
  34. FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 214 words
  35. WOMAN SHOPPER SUED

    BRIDGETOWN, May 18.—A case of interest to storekeepers was heard by Mr. W. J. Wallwork, R.M., in the Local Court this morning, when R. L. Graham, of ...

    Article : 315 words
  36. A GOOD CRUSHING.

    The proprietors of the Milano Gold Mine, Mt. Monger, report having crushed at the Mt. Monger battery 210 tons of ore for a yield of 1.127oz. 7dwt. The yield ...

    Article : 45 words
  37. FRUIT.

    Half-ripe tomatoes brought improved prices at yesterday's fruit sales at the Metropolitan Markets. Ripe lines were still weak. Apples were well supplied. ...

    Article : 218 words
  38. NORSEMAN ACTIVITIES.

    NORSEMAN, May 16.—During April, the Norseman Gold Mines, N.L., Norseman Developments, N.L., and Central Norseman produced gold to the value ...

    Article : 74 words
  39. HIGHER YIELD IN QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, May. 17.—Queensland's gold yield last month was 11,734 fine oz., valued at £49,843 (standard) or £101,450 In Australian currency. In April. 1937. ...

    Article : 58 words
  40. Direct Perth Rates.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 213 words
  41. THE WOOL TRADE.

    "Sales of wool in Australia now total over 2,400,000 bales, or about 85 per cent of the quantity estimated to be available for the season," state ...

    Article : 520 words
  42. VEGETABLES.

    Except for brown and white onions, both of which were very firm, generally weaker rates ruled at yesterday's vegetable sales at the Metropolitan Markets. ...

    Article : 209 words
  43. Mr. H. B. Jackson's Speech.

    In supporting. Sir Harry Lawson. the chairman of the West Australian board of directors (Mr. H. B. Jackson) said:—"I am indeed pleased to represent the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  44. THE METAL MARKET.

    Following were the official London metal quotations (middle prices) on May 17. as received from the London Metal Exchange:— A Ton. ...

    Article : 162 words
  45. AUSTRALIND MEMORIAL.

    Tenders are being called by the Western Australian Historical Society for the erection at Australind of a memorial to the pioneers of the district. The ...

    Article : 161 words
  46. Advertising

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    Advertising : 118 words
  47. COLOMBO TEA SALES.

    COLOMBO, May 17.—Tea sold at today's sales realised the following prices:—Broken Orange Pekoes: Common. 63 to 64 cents a lb.; medium. 80 to 84 cents fine. 82 to 85 cents. ...

    Article : 59 words
  48. POULTRY.

    Values for ducks and drakes improved on the previous quotation at yesterday's poultry sales at the Metropolitan Markets. Supplies were generally heavier and ...

    Article : 122 words
  49. MANAGERS' REPORTS.

    EDNA MAY AMALGAMATED, fortnight ended May 14:—385ft. level: E. drive off crosscut at 750ft. E. was advanced 42ft. to a total of 182ft.; face at 159ft. assayed 25dwt. over ...

    Article : 119 words
  50. LONDON BUTTER PRICES.

    LONDON, May 17.—The butter market is quiet. Choicest salted Australian is quoted from 129/to 130/ a cwt. and New Zealand at 132/. There is a premium of ...

    Article : 35 words
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