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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
3
An OCR laden page blends a mock diary with references to Samuel Pepys and the Restoration era, detailing judges, sheriffs, and political maneuvering. It cites Sir William Wharton, Field, and Tony lines about justice, appointments, and the duties of Justices of the Peace amid a London setting with legal intrigues and public notices.
A letter from Rev. Joseph Hocking discusses Catholic convent life versus Protestant clergy morals. It cites Catholic sources on Carmelite nuns, critiques Protestant scandal narratives, and weighs public reaction to alleged clergy immorality. The piece questions how Protestant leaders should respond to such accusations.
A garish Windora ball fragment recounts a couture parade with gowns and accessories from Crown silk to guipure trim, listing numerous named fabrics and outfits. The event features a lavish display, with attendants and guests, and notes a festive supper and elaborate decor. Local attendees include Mrs. Singday and Mr. Nurwan, among others, amid a long parade of fabrics and fashion pieces on display.
A garbled OCR passage references names and places with partial words. It mentions a person possibly Tam Luana, a Beowmvam PROPS item, and Léiwermgan's father, all in ambiguous context. No coherent events or dates are readable to confirm facts.
The forecast describes periods of unsettled and showery weather across most of the state with moderate rainfall expected. The text mentions improving conditions in some areas and references shipping or navigation notes amid changing winds and meteorological signals.
A bustling Sydney performance mixes drama and song with principal Meredith Meredith as Prin and Ruth Faneola as Cinderella. Florence Young in a leading lady role impresses less, while the company delivers a coarse yet entertaining show. The audience applauds the ensemble and the curtain rises on further performances.
A lively social at Suntop featured a Moon phase talk, a fern decorated hall led by Mrs. Dantelly and Mission Moku Gouley Bolton, and a choral gathering around a pillar. Guests including Mowera, Bortwick, Cobling, Kearney, I. O'Bewn, and Finan Bivins enjoyed music by J. Bestwick and violinist Mr. Giddings as the evening concluded with refreshments and dancing.
A Wellington Labour League gathering debated the universal half holiday and chose Saturday as the preferred day after a vote by a significant margin. Speakers included Mosnes, Witoell, Luniler, O'Rhanamey, Clayton, and Henin, with A. W. A. and others slated to address future meetings. The secretary announced plans to notify both Federal and State electoral authorities. The meeting also discussed continuing to encourage attendance at the forthcoming unilhiry meeting.
A Walmer Branch F and S Association meeting was held at the residence of Mr It Fob on 2 July. Attendees included Mr E H Joh president Mr Murray W Bishop Clerk Finck Ho Fink Bishop and Ar Kick. Resolutions agreed include support for the Mullchat Association and a plan for the president to sign Mr Valown and return an unsigned item.
A fragmented report describes a land boundary dispute involving the Minister for Lands and local authorities. It mentions sending a letter to the War Department and Mac ward Shire council, referencing a boundary area near Wellings and a forthcoming meeting at Mr W Mishupau’s rear lane.
A skating carnival at Washington rink drew numerous entrants across divisions on Wednesday and Thursday. Notables included Superstition, Sir Joseph Porter, Mine Brown, Jockey Gilloe, Robin Hurd, and many others, with performers from Miane Mayall to Sir Joseph Porter among the celebrated attendees.
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