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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
3
A brief note dated Thursday August 1, 1907 records an event at Wellington imes NEC TEMERKE wERO TIMIDE. The snippet lists the date and location with no further contextual details available.
A critical study of the “waster” in Australia describes the chronic loafers who prefer home to work, mock authority, and drift on city streets. It argues environment versus heredity, laments lost potential, and notes attitudes of society, policing, and reform efforts with satirical asides.
The School of Arts weekly meeting on Monday night overflowed with humor and fellowship. The previous president spoke with fluency, praising many before veering to the annual ball, teased by J. Quirk who warned it might reveal too much.
The Wellington School of Arts held its annual meeting with Mr J H Quirk chairing. The report showed assets surpassing liabilities by £658 after depreciation, and 266 books added to the library. Debating Society membership grew. concerns about damaged books prompted calls for stricter library control and compensation.
On motion of Mr A G Chiplin seconded by Mr J H Quirk Cameron and Barry re elected auditory and a vote of thanks accorded for past services M McLeod grateful for unopposed presidential chair says will foster School of Arts He praised Mr Ryan as secretary and noted new books from England expected The Invercargill Ministers Association praised no license for moral social and economic progress and urged wider adoption Rob Ferguson and M A Srean sign off
The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney reveals its strength and progress in its report and balance sheet. The piece honors Diamond Jubilee of general manager A Dibbs, tracing his career from junior clerk in 1858 to head of the bank for forty years, noting growth from £2,334,000 in 1867 to £145,950,000 today.
A correspondence note states that the newspaper does not necessarily endorse the opinions of its contributors. It emphasizes that reader viewpoints are welcome but not functions endorsement, marking the piece as opinion from correspondents rather than official editorial stance.
A Southland Press summary of Invercargill celebrating one year without license liquor shows advocates claim property values rose, rates increased modestly, and hotel profits shifted to owners with homes improved. Speakers praise reduced alcohol and commend the police, noting fewer temptations and greater family stability.
A rambling verse reveals a drunken rival tale where the narrator believes he killed a tiger in a tent but wakes to find he only pummeled a large cat. He confesses the glare of grog misled him, ending with remorse for burying a stray kitten by the river.
Wellington land district notices list multiple cases to be heard at the Court House on August 13 and 14 starting 9.30 pm. Items include arrangements, forfeiture actions, inquiries, examinations, and reserve/leasing deals involving individuals such as John Sloane William Read Edward Windus and many Goninan and Martin family members with acres ranging from 10 to 900.
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