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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
6
The Wichita Beacon reports that about 50 percent of Kansas rabbits carry tuberculosis. Government inspectors at the pack house tested rabbits before processing and found that at least half the rabbits in prairie or cornfield habitats show disease signs. One inspector noted as many as seven in ten rabbits examined were infected.
Church of England notices list Rev Canon Banny Brown and Rev F J Dunkley with service times across Wellington Bodangora Ponto Maryvale Gourie Spicer's Creek and nearby towns including Lantern Services Revival Band Evangel Band and Aboriginal missions. Dates span April with multiple morning noon and evening services and midweek prayer meetings led by various pastors and deacons.
Rev J McDowsu leads Wallington April 5 at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Wauloman April 3 at 12 8 pm. Wines April 3 at 3 pm and Wallington 7 30 pm. Rev D B Morris preaches Burrendoog April 19 at 3 pm. Mumbil April 5 and 8 icer's Creek 11 pm. Windora 3 pm and Wallington 7 30 pm. Miss B H W Bacer assistant at Puntop April 5 11 pm. Ourrs Creek 1 pm Inger Post 7 30 pm. April 12 Wellington 11 am and Noursa 3 pm. Dripatooo 7 30 pm. April 19 Wellington 11 pm and 7 30 pm. Ponto April 46 Wellington 11 am Gourie 3 pm.
Local notice invites owners to provide early particulars as Grasse County seeks to arrange sheep cattle and other terms ahead of next actions. Authorities request prompt responses to facilitate planning and potential transfers.
The Dubbo Pastures Protection Board held a Friday meeting in its rooms with R T B Gaden and fellow members present. Decisions included approving wire netting transfers, authorising travel permits for sheep, appointing a call receiver, and maintaining a 1d per head lagestock and 1s per 100 sheep levy, with 3 percent of past year receipts to the Government. Warnings issued to two landholders for rabbit reports. inspectors noted progress against rabbits across Trangie Dandaloo Ewen mar districts.
A contemporary writer notes protectionism is advancing in Sydney and forecast that an early morning daily may soon openly support it. The piece questions which paper, if any, would switch affiliations first, suggesting a radical change is possible but unlikely for the Herald or Telegraph.
Herbert Morgan sued the Railway Commissioners for breach of contract claiming £1000 after a railway inspector at Werria Creek removed him from a train while ill en route to Sydney. Morgan, a const tester, contends the act worsened his condition. the jury awarded £200. The judge denounced the act as barbarous.
The piece laments women's labor, roles, and endurance during a strike, urging charity and self reliance while noting indirect effects on fashion and theatre. It reviews The Prisoner of Zenda and The Power of the Cross, and previews Easter arrangements and RA Show textiles with vivid period tone.
The text describes ball gowns in vivid color, fabric layers, and shimmer, with gold or silver tissue over gauze, plus iridescent bead accents for hair ornaments. It advises bright belts, jeweled combs, and embroidery, and notes a returning broad neck ribbon with a soft bow. It includes sewing tips for a cashmere blouse collar and lacing. The note ends with a quip about Adam and Eve's telephone number.
The Chief Inspector of Stock issues a circular under Section 95 of the P P Act 1902 outlining branding rules for travel stock with the letter T in addition to the owner's brand. It proposes broad exemptions to existing branding requirements for stud or fat sheep moved short distances or to contracted sheds, suggesting endorsements by an Inspector for accompanying sheep travel.
A Dubbo Land Board meeting opened Monday with decisions on land rents appraisals and occupancy. Grants issued to several applicants including O H Krause and R T M and A Scott, with others postponed or denied. Notices cover forfeiture waivers, residency permissions, and transfers among listed holders.
William White a 20 year old was found guilty of violently assaulting Stalla Flauratis Rowles at Wyong on January 4. The Crown outlined the attack after which White, employed by the prosecutrix's husband, was convicted with a strong mercy recommendation due to youth. His Honor Mr Justice Cohen then sentenced him to death, the prisoner unmoved.
A runaway van from Mark Foy's stables in Oxford Street caused two horses to die after colliding with a tram in George Street. Driver John Williams (15) clung to the reins but was tossed to the road and later admitted to Sydney Hospital with cuts and bruises. Two ladies in a carriage escaped serious harm.
The Select Committee of the Legislative Council held another sitting this week with Dr. Creed presiding. G R Cherry of Fire Underwriters’ Association urged urgent legislation to regulate building structure and alterations, flame risk from benzine and volatile oils, and storage rules for dangerous materials. He warned of vapors flowing along the ground and collecting in rooms, urging daylight use and open air for benzine cleaning to avoid deadly accidents.
In a Randwick lecture on Arbitration Mr G H Reid said unionists may refuse to work for employers using non union labor while employers can likewise hire only non unionists. He warned that if either side rigidly adopts this stance it would draw severe criticism and urged recognition of every person's right to live and the discharge of non unionists who had been employed by the shipper.
Fragmented excerpts describe communities reacting to intolerance and injustice. The text alludes to past acts and current reflections on standing against oppression, noting fires and destruction as catalysts for a more valued present. Names and clear details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Betting chatter swirls around Doncaster Handicap with Bright Steel as favorite while Maranui rises after Rosehill win and joins Elevation and Scotland. Other names like Tangaroa The Owl Cady Rylstone and Longchamps Rouvray are also mentioned as entrants. Bathurst Turf Club entries include Show Handicap and furlong races with many contenders listed. A Sydney featherweight title bout ended in Sid Sullivan knocking out Jim Donald in round thirteen after a lively contest at the Gaiety.
A wedding at Two Mile Flat on Wednesday March 25 united Sydney Morley son of William Morley to Miss Lillian Maud O Rush third daughter of George Rush in the presence of many friends. Archdeacon Geer officiated. Bridesmaid Jane Morley wore cream silk, groom’s gift was a gold curb bangle and a gold lace pin for the best man. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple left for Sydney for their honeymoon.
Schute Bell and Co Sydney report March 31 notes weary flat market conditions and no improving London trend. Curtailment of sale planned with no auction until after Easter holidays. Some business transacted in passed-in lots at current low values as owners lose hope for early gains.
Alfred Kirk, the confessed murderer of his wife, hanged himself in his cell after tearing a blanket into strips and securing a noose to a window bar. Earlier he shot a man named J. Knocking, claimed as his wife’s suitor, and later killed his wife by firing through the hiding place under a bed. He had attempted to bleed himself by cutting his arm with tin.
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