Red Letter Day for Wool Sales at Guyra in 1936

Above: Cars parked alongside the MUIOOF Hall in Bradley Street. Note Guyra Central school in background November 1936 Below: Wool on display in R. Hall & Sons Ltd (New State Stores Guyra) in their produce shed, near the railway station November 1936

23rd Jul 2024

In March 1936 a comprehensive circular had been sent to the wool growers of the district by Messrs R. Hall and Sons Ltd of Guyra intimating their intention of inaugurating wool sales at Guyra, and that a beginning will be made in October this year, and continued during November and December, on dates that will not conflict with those scheduled in Brisbane, in order to give buyers there an opportunity to attend.
The firm indicates that they have a definite assurance from 25 prominent wool buyers in Sydney that they will attend the sales if the project is put into effect.
From the circular, it was noticed that the promoters are not relying exclusively on the support of growers in the immediate vicinity of Guyra, but hope to get substantial support from the adjoining districts of Inverell, Glen Innes and Armidale.
On 26th November 1936 a
Sydney Newspaper reported:- “Guyra Sale A Success – 650 Bales – Valuations Exceeded.
Guyra celebrated a red-letter day last week, being the first centre north of Newcastle to attract buyers to wool auctions. There were more people in town than at show time. About 650 bales were offered and a complete clearance was made at prices in excess of valuations.
Bradford, Yorkshire, the Continent, and Australian millmen were represented. Before the sales, General Paton of R. Hall and Sons, thanked growers and the public for their co-operation in the sales, which were destined, he said, to make history in northern N.S.W.
The auctioneer was Mr. Theo Lassen, of Sydney, and top price, 25½d (pence), compares favorably with values at Sydney and other sales.
A consignment of 100 bales from the estate of the late Miss Ellen Grills went to 25½d (pence), and 175 bales from Rock Abbey (W.M. Grills) sold to 25¾d (pence), averaging about 22d (pence).
Other good prices realized were: Heagney Bros. 22½d., Schaefer Bros 21¾d., E. Hodder 22¼d., F.S Lockyer 21¼d.
The next sale in December is
expected to receive even stronger support.”
From The Guyra Argus November 1936: “R. Hall and Sons Ltd. have completed arrangements for the opening of the Guyra wool sales to-morrow.
The firm’s big store at the railway station is filled to capacity and the manager, Mr. T Caddy, is confident that his pioneering effort will prove a success.
The sale will commence at 3.30pm M.U.I.O.O.F Hall, the inspections by buyers taking place in the morning.
Well-known local graziers taking part in the sale include: Mr. W.M Grills (175 bales), Grills estate (100 bales), Heagney Bros (45 bales), A. White (45 bales), F. White (35 bales).
The parking area alongslde the M.U.I.O.O.F hall was so packed with cars that before they could be released the outer ring had first to be moved off.” reported Guyra Argus November 1936.

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