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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1934
Page
1
Special news announces a promotional offer for new trousers labeled Wonder Twist. It guarantees strong fit at full size and comfort. The sale touts a large stock of 76 pairs and claims availability of 1205 pair total.
Notice from N J Green warning that anyone trespassing on the Neures estate named Gunnegarderie will be prosecuted without respect to persons. The notice cites 10/1988 and lists A W Fuller Neures and N J Green as signatories.
Dorothy Lodge a 19 year old girl was struck from behind as she walked home from a dance in Ashfield on Saturday night. She screamed and kicked the attacker in the stomach forcing him to flee. Police searched the area but could not locate the assailant. inquiries continue.
About 50,000 spectators attended the Empire Games opening in England last Saturday. Australia collected two firsts and three seconds though several stars are not yet at peak. Yates placed third in the 100 yards semi final won by Sweeney of England. O'Reilly was second in 440 yards hurdles, Metcalfe set an Empire Games record in the hop, step and jump, Ryan and Pirie traded bronze and silver in distance freestyle, Higginson claimed third in 200 yards breaststroke, Dennis won the 200 yards breaststroke British record, Clarke took third in the 100 backstroke, while E MacReady won diving for England and Thompson was second for Australia.
Printing details for J. D. Brownhill and Sons at the Wellington Times Office Percy Street Wellington by J. D. Brownhill Warnest. Printing information appears as a formal notice of production in the Wellington publication.
Prime Minister Lyons, after interviews across states, voiced strong confidence in the coming election. He said Australians appreciate Commonwealth Government efforts, noting debt reduction, restored confidence, tax relief, partial restoration of salaries, and an industry friendly atmosphere despite remaining challenges. He warned that a change at this vital stage could undo progress and risk a return to Depression-era conditions.
At the Homebush sale the wattle market remained firm with 2200 head guided. Bullocks sold £5 to £10 10s, cows £4 to £9, best beef 42s, medium 28s, inferior 21s. Potatoes 7/8 to 10/-, eggs new laid 1s 1d, wethers 15s to £8 4d, butter 14s 2 6d, ewes 14s to 24s, lambs 12s 8d to 14s 8d, onions 8s 6d to 26d, shorn sheep 10s to 19s, wheaten 2s 9d to 5s, lucerne 2s 9d to 5s 9d, wheat 4s to 6s 0d.
In Sydney on Monday unofficial chatter says the State Parliament may adjourn this week to aid the Federal election campaign. Government and Opposition members are keen to participate, but major business like the Hospitals Bill may prevent an early adjournment. Efforts may be made to finish urgent matters so MPs can help in the campaign.
In a Randwick Presbyterian service the Rev W J Grant denounced women offering white feathers as cowardice tokens and urged Christians to unite to outlaw war. He warned Europe teeters on conflict as nations arm, urging sane people to forsake violence and prevent further bloodshed.
Edward McIntyre, a night watchman in Greenknowe Avenue Elizabeth Bay, was bound and gagged in his Onslow garage. He said two masked armed men entered after supper and demanded money, tying his wrists before leaving.
Weather notes report showers developing in central and north coastal districts with fogs in southern and eastern areas and frosts inland. Southwest to east winds are forecast as fresh and squally on parts of the coast. In a separate incident a man was assaulted, restrained, and robbed. the till contained about 35 shillings in cash.
Day baking officials and Breadcasters Union leaders met yesterday to oppose any alteration to the Day Baking Act. They argue that night baking would not improve public bread quality or employment and doubt any change will be made.
William Wilson a 48 year old engineer was swept from Kiama rocks by a large retreating wave while fishing. He was carried out to sea and pronounced dead after his body was recovered. A previous drowning nearby prompted calls for warnings despite the area's popularity as a fishing spot.
Sydney reports wool exports valued at £57,000,000 for the season ended with the United Kingdom Japan Germany Belgium France and Italy as top buyers. Woolmen note an obscure outlook but see no strong price decline. Australia’s prosperity hinges on securing a reasonable price for this season’s clip. Last year’s figures were satisfactory and hopes rise that this year will match or exceed them.
C B Bennett of Dungog son of the late Walter Bennett has been chosen to contest the Gloucester by election. The Bennett family is well regarded in the district, which is considered a safe Labour seat.
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