The Railway Wool Rates
Sir,—With reference to the compliant of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce re-respecting Railway Wool Rates. As the matter may seriously affect…
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Farming & the land, 1901
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New Rail Freights on Wool. Proposed Deputation to the Minister. Newcastle's Claims As a Terminal Port. Co-operation by the Workers
The adjourned special meeting convened by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, to consider the new rates on wool, was held at the Chamber's room,…
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It seems extraordinary, but experts say that one reason for the rise in bread is the wheat surplus. It is alleged that the surplus excited the cupidity of the…
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A public meeting was held in the Morpeth School of Arts on Wednesday evening to protest against the new wool rates charged by the Railway Commissioners…
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LONDON, Friday.—The firm of Pearks and Gunston were yesterday fined £15 5s, including costs, at Wandsworth (London) Police Court,…
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During the season up to date there hve been received at Newcastle by the agencies of Messrs. Dalgety and Co. and Gibbs, Bright, and Co., 2324 bales, against 5910…
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The principal alteration during te week was in regard to butter which has receded 1d ner lb all round. The fall was caused by the heavy supplies coming to…
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The show of dairying exhibits was probably the finest ever made. There were cream separators from all countries, shown in work, and with all the latest improvements…
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Sir,—I have had an opportunity of comparing the pamphlets showing the present and former rates for carriage of wool by rail, and fail to see that the former are…
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Sir,—In the matter of the new wool rates. It seems to me, as a Newcastle citizen, that our beloved Railway Commissioners are simply putting the coping stone on the…
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LONDON, Wednesday.—Balma, Barton, and Jacomb report that 11,643 bales were offered, a fair selection. There was a full attendance, and…
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The Railway Commissioners speaking with reference to certain objections ralsed with regard to the Northern wool rates state that the rates on all lines are uniform, and…
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Sir,—I am amused at the Railway Commissioners' assertion with regard to the northern wool rates, and they must not be surprised at my statement to the effect that…
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The season's wool is coming to hand freely, but arrivals have not yet reached last season's standard for the corresponding period. So far this season 5667 bales…
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Mr. Bon Watt, son of Mr. Alex, Watt, of the Grand Hotel, Newcastle, who has just returned from South Africa, has brought with him from…
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Owing to increased supply, and the fact that other States are offering under local prices, there has been a decline of 1d all round in the butter market. Choose…
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LONDON, Saturday.—The wool market is very firm, and in strong demand, especially for scoured…
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Sir,—By way of reply to my letter on this subject, the Railway Commissioners have announced, through the medium of the press, "that the wool…
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At a meeting of the Wee Was a Farmers and Settlers' Association to draw up resolutions for submitance to the Minister for Lands regarding the method of dealing with…
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LONDON, Monday.—A the wool sales this evening, there was spirited competition. Prices for merinos are lending upwards, and medium and low…
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