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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
2
In a rambling Sydney column, readers glimpse labor unrest, strikes, aging workers, and political rhetoric amid sharp social commentary. The piece folds in anecdotes of old residents, inheritance tales, and Easter season fashions, noting public shows, races, and gala attire alongside critiques of government policy and wartime loyalties.
A letter to the editor criticizes Sydney press bias on the Federal Prime Minister's reception in Melbourne and discusses Mr Donkin's defence policy. It covers a planned Australian defence expansion with 200,000 men, 14 ships, and training largely within Australia, criticizing opposition engineers and stressing national self-reliance and economic implications.
Fragmentary Sydney letter laments pessimism and social criticism, praising climate and beaches while questioning restraint. It critiques modern age, urges appreciation of seaside life, and hints at cultural tensions amid a bustling, uncertain society.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions dogs, people, and a boat. It hints at a voyage or occupation with reference to a mister and a scriptural bay dew but provides no clear events, places, dates, or identifiable names. The readable content centers on stray phrases about eating, boats, and a contrast between man and canine roles.
A lengthy, uncertain defense policy debate cites conscription, national unity, and the need for readiness. It remarks on party differences, praises Prime Ministerial guidance, and urges support from New South Wales voters for a unified national defense effort as the country prepares for potential future threats.
Tulgambah Estate lies one mile from Gunnedah and 14 miles from Maimtla, spanning 26 000 acres in the North Woutorti slopan of New South Waloa. Government returns show a varied yield with barley and dairying plans. The Nawai River and Tulcumbah Creek run through. blocks range 20 to 2500 acres with easy terms. Auction set for 11th June. lithographs and full details available from Dalgety and Go Ltd Sydney and Lewcouk Broughton and King Tamworth Suonedal.
The advertisement lauds Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a permanent cure for kidney trouble and backache. Patient testimonials from Dubbo claim dramatic relief after a few doses, urging readers to buy at 2/9 per box or 15/3 for six, with Meuter-McCollan Co in Pitt Street Sydney handling delivery.
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