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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1932
Page
1
Milling firms report top market price for good milling wheat delivered to mills under silo terms. Buyers bid based on quality and quantity with payment and delivery terms aligned to silo storage facilities.
The Western District Rand Association moved from a tentative status to a definite body after a long Wellington meeting. Delegates from Orange Dubbo Coonamble Wellington and Bathurst discussed constitution rules radius limits for player eligibility and elected officers including C R Elton as president and W C R Hall as secretary. The association will start functioning immediately with plans to organize contests and raise band standings in the district.
Wellington reports a double tragedy as William Morrin fifty is found dead with his son in bed sheets room after a Saturday night incident. The father lived apart from his wife and son who visited weekends. Police are investigating the deaths and the circumstances surrounding the family.
Wellington N Z Waterside Worker Union votes by secret ballot to reject the shipowners new log proposal. The current award expires in about a month, raising the likelihood of serious developments if no settlement is reached.
Sydney on Monday report states a Manly doctor refused to issue a death certificate for a nine month old girl. Police investigation led to the mother being removed to a reversion house.
A seventh body was recovered near the Casino steamer wreck in Sydney on Monday. Three more people are still missing, with rescue efforts continuing nearby.
A surprise party for Miss Elsie Conn marked her 21st birthday at Avondale Dapper the residence of Mr and Mrs J A Conn over thirty friends attended from Gollan and Dapper. She was welcomed with violets and a silver key as guests spoke kindly of her spirit. The hosts thanked everyone and hoped she remains a good sport, with presents including a substantial cheque from her parents. Games dancing and late night singing closed a joyful evening.
The Mudgee and Wellington Lad'ers hockey teams met at Rykate Park yesterday and played to a close draw with two goals each. Wellington led until late when Joan Howe scored twice for the visitors to level the match. The outing was enjoyed by players and guests, with post match entertainment at the Golden Key.
Canberra reports the federal budget plan to cut spending in all departments under treasury oversight. The budget foresees a salary decrease for ministers and senior officials, with proportional reductions in allowances and maternity benefits tied to unemployment conditions. A marriage ceremony is described with Rev. H Mills and Mr J Cousemacker as witnesses amid the budget talk.
A 11 year old boy allegedly wounded another boy by firing a single barrel shotgun through a hedge from his home front verandah. Rey Woodman was treated for pellet injuries to arm, mouth and face. Police arrested and charged another boy with attempted murder.
Sensational action as eleven leading jockeys are refused licenses by the Victorian Racing Club. The list includes W Brady H Bastian R A Evans J Howton T E Lewis H Morris N Percival W Scanlon J S Scarlett P Teban and R K Wilson. Apprentice P A Egan also loses his permit to ride in races.
Trials by the Department of Agriculture on Welling ton farm of W Cole harvested April 26 1932 produced yields from 4 to 11 tons lewt. Porto Rico and Nancy Hall topped the list with 11 and 10 tons lewt respectively. Varieties showed wide climatic and soil adaptability in Richmond Dee Why Hunter River Singeon and Dubbo districts. Commonwealth talks push for internal price supports 154d per lb wool and 4/8 per bushel wheat with railway freight cuts for wheat at the NSW Skate conference.
Police halted an anti imperialist march in Railway Square after permission was denied. About five thousand people gathered as police seized a communist banner and pamphlets. Three men were arrested for offensive behaviour amid a scuffle.
Harvey Brothers Wellington advertises services for jewelry and optics with A Al Harvey MLOA listed, indicating a professional designation and shop offerings in Wellington.
Police arrested a 22 year old married woman, her mother, and two men this morning. They faced charges of conspiring to perform an illegal operation. Officers intervened at the house just in time to prevent the act.
The Commissioner of Police plans to recommend a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who murdered Hilda White in Centennial Park last Wednesday morning. Printed for J. D. Brownhill & Sons at the Wellington Times Office, Wellington.
The Homebush market shows cattle yarded with a firm trend. Bullocks bring 8 to 11 pounds, cows 4 to 9, beef cattle around 80 shillings, inferior stock 20 shillings. Sheep total 23,700 penned with unchanged market. Ewes 6 to 14 shillings and lambs about 1 shilling per pound.
Tasmanian price table lists potatoes from 8/8 to 7/8, epee 1/2 up to 1 151/10, cheese 9d to OAd, maize 4/9 to 6/3, oats 1/4 to 2/6, onions 28/- to 24/-, chaff 2/6 to 4/3, lucerne 2/0 to 6/, wheat 3/ to 3/8, reflecting shifts across several staples and feeds.
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