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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
3
A mayoral address argues residents should spend money locally to strengthen Wallington and prevent population decline. It warns that buying externally shifts jobs away, harming both immediate and long term prosperity and urging patriotic, community minded spending to build a thriving town.
Weather has been dry with mild days and cold nights. growth in grass is hindered. The district public school reopened after a short shutdown due to a suspected whooping cough outbreak. several pupils and wives of two residents are ill. Early in the week Mrs F O’Connell left for Sydney to tend a ill brother. Reports of sleeper cutting and timber activity near Oudge Wogong and Spring Ridge. Foxes and fowl are increasing as winter nears. a local teacher reports a fine specimen of a female species observed.
The Yooral Program Association meeting in Banwalls drew a large crowd. After fiery exchanges the crowd dispersed with passions cooled, while reports on Buckinbah wheat, Teoval mine progress, and local boxing show at Peggy Hall are noted.
In Stuart Town a pair of two tennis matches were played over the weekend. The Silver Tale team lost to Muckerawn while Alt and Bun defeated Arthur and the mountain team. Desertion and strong play affected results as Bun and partner both showed solid form despite tense moments.
Fragmented report notes Mary Duteld of Stoak yard Crook death visitation by Dr. Charles Bygate and relatives, a large funeral service, and a dredge accident involving W. Toboaston. Also covered are cricket results Burren vs Mumbil by 40 runs and a Mount Cricket Club boxing mention of Jak Chantler with forthcoming details.
Sydney wool brokers report on April 14 noting auction sales resume in the centre in the second week of May with broker rosters to be fixed later. The Bradford market outlook shows little prospect of immediate improvement and no strong motive to raise prices. Brisbane sales are planned later this month for a clearer market signal. A moderate quantity remains in holders hands with buyers not willing to bid above recent auction levels.
The Wellington Presbyterian choir held a farewell at the Manse for Mr B a longtime member. Mr Morwen and Mr McDowell spoke of his valued service and the choir presented a gift, a pair of sleeve links engraved for Mr B to mark their esteem and best wishes for the future.
A dated correspondence from Mureumbidgurie Progren on April 4, 1108 raises concerns about school closets and sanitary conditions. The author criticizes local council handling, references parent inquiries, and threatens to take the matter to the Medical Board if unsatisfied with responses.
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