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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
12
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases about breath, votes, and various names and places. The readable bits mention a vote, a person named Le Toto, and scattered place names. overall content is too corrupted to determine a coherent news item or summary.
The Wellington Police Court met Tuesday before Mr. Boone. Several defendants faced charges including driving a horse and sulky at speed near Warne Street, causing a near accident, and unlawful assault. One trunk was fined £1 with seven days to pay. another £1 plus costs for similar offenses. A woman, Mary Coe, faced a charge of unlawful ammunition and was bound to keep the peace for twelve months with £10 and other costs. The court heard details of the rabbit poaching trail and related testimonies, with issues over ownership of skins and bait, and no conclusion on certain allegiances.
James Oliver Goodwin pled guilty to a motor vehicle offense committed after sundown. Constable Baynhant presented evidence detailing the offense. He was fined 10 with 8 shillings costs.
In a hearing, Fabar ae ae- Wabur faced two coat theft charges. Witness Aubrey A. Pascoe, a returned soldier, identified the clothing as his and noted the 16th (Q.) battalion markings. The defence argued no proof of possession. the magistrate found no evidence tying the accused to the goods and dismissed the case.
Novy Fabar and Richaya Martin faced charges of stealing rabbits valued at £8 9s 5d. Police testified that on the 24th a camp near Parkes Cand held a bag of rabbit skins and about 28 skins on wires. Witnesses described poisoning rabbits and burning some, with 87 rabbits seen and 201 skins found in a bag. Both defendants pleaded not guilty. Kelly appeared for both.
A second hand dealer’s license was granted to T. T. Bimpoon by the Licensing Court. A booth license was granted to W. A. Powell for the Wellington Trot Hing Club’s meeting.
Mining Warden court records William Easeard Cullan applying for a deed Tease at Gabollon with Stockwell for the applicant and Kully for the owner. Deed granted under conditions, affecting prior grants to Dan McConnell. Authority to enter granted to the Wallington Syndicate to search for gold at Wuulusnas.
Rev. Pather Curran at Bt. Patrick’s Church on Paseion Sunday spoke on human existence through Christ's teaching. He warned fog of life and asked what humans live for, urging that religion must answer life’s fundamental questions and that Christ’s message defines purpose, faith, and duty.
The fragment voices a clash over Christian faith and influence on civic life. It argues against neutral Christianity, cites Christ's Gospel as a guide, and reflects on Augustine and the tension between divine aid and human action. The text hints at convicting some preachers as frauds and questions spiritual certainty.
A compiled list of upcoming horse shows and club meetings across towns such as Cobar, Canowindra, Bathurst, Dubbo, Bourke, Parkes, Nyngan, Warren, and others. Entries include dates, venues, and event names like J C shows, PRC and Turf Club fixtures, with notes on weekly cycles and show days in July.
Arrivals list for Wellington with daily times from Sydney Western towns and local stops. Closing times show departures to Sydney and nearby towns and note one hour before ordinary time for registered mails.
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