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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
5
District report describes a break in dry spell as Friday’s rain eased heat and dust. It notes shooting and social events at Gourie and Wallington, with a rifle match, concerts, and a hotel update. Mention of local officials, volunteers, and performance groups highlights community efforts and hospitality in Wellington area.
Bodangora defeated Maryvale by 29 runs as A Morley led Maryvale with 44. Gibbedd Gibbard Carver and Caysnagh were among Bodangora players not out. A busy weekend followed with social events, church fair planning, and community incidents including a broken arm after a horse rout and mine injury, plus a rainy spell improving countryside.
The report notes steady rain on Bod Frida bringing good rain to crops, described as a favorable total so far. The writer mentions a prior reference to a significant development with the School of Architecture that has since occurred.
A shaky report outlines two separate derailments near Warria Creat within days. A District Court inquiry will investigate the rail failures and related management concerns amid speculation of unsafe practices and boy labor labor issues at the factories feeding the line.
A fragmentary page lists rifle shooting notes, cricket results, and various notices. It mentions a cricket match where Noble’s team defeated Orange 164 to 161 in the first inning and names players such as Noble Tromper Armetsong and Cotter. It also contains random ads and notices about printing, stores, and a procurement tender for earthwork at Commonwealth mine with dates and contact hints.
Community items recount Wellington showing local industry sentiment at the Goolma races, cricket scores Goolma 181 Dobbora 43 for 9 wickets, and a charity ball at Sandy Creek. Plans announced for a medical aid drive at Li Plains station on May 25, with requests for further correspondence from Drill Creek and surrounding districts.
A scrambled report notes Wersawozon defeating Foust in a local event at Wellington. The piece mentions farm improvements, names Artie Kimpeon Zouch Warne and others, plus references to shops, residence, and several place names and figures such as Monteflores and Norwich. The article lacks coherent structure but preserves event and some participants.
Terrible railway disaster reports say 1043 dead and 139 injured near Hutahine Melbourne. Subshinn Tarvester works nearby saved township. several named workers among the killed. Train collision at Musrurundi on Good Friday leaves many injured. details fragmentary and uncertain.
The final for the Singer Trophy opened with Dubbo taking an early lead, Wellington trailing 14 to 7 at the sixteenth end. Wellington then adjusted, but Dubbo extended the advantage as the match progressed. Key players listed include Pak Green Cada Wik Paton Holly Daan Walloon Beale Irvin and Adama, with scores and positions noted throughout the early play.
Aalah io the Nua W. Bhirld hosted the location competition with Satha Wiernoca as a key participant and three Wellington entrants vying for top honors.
Notice from the Macquarie hire Council at Washington asking for bids by noon on the last day of May 1908 for works on roads and bridges. The Globe Office, Warne Krewan, will supply the engineer. Bricks found at the site during digging and a paper or Cobbe method referenced.
Vague election notice details voting eligibility for the Pastures Protection Board and qualification to vote. It outlines roll preparation, required applications by a Friday date, and ownership thresholds for eligibility tied to agricultural land, sheep, or stakes, with a chaotic, OCR-like presentation.
Nomination and election notice for four directors of the Pastures Protection Board in Molong district. Nominations open May 12 1908 with details of eligibility and required nomination form contents for candidates and nominators.
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