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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
5
Mr B Stephenson’s GighBeld meet at Plumpton featured several coursing prize events. Spot Owl and Noray Bob led a £5 wager, Nosey Bob and Spot Cash contended, Goldwing and Baylor with Goldmine and Bugler also ran, while the day highlighted training, conditioning, and the crowd’s favored dogs amid mixed performances.
District News recounts the death of Mary Jones at Yeoval and summaries weather notes from Obley and Wandong. It notes a coroner's decision, interment, and local church services. Community minutes from Glencardie Branch Farmers and Settlers Association discuss school staff delays and plans to convert an old building into a play space. A proposed railway line from Wellington to Yeoval is urged to improve access to fertile lands. Next meeting set for Brummell's on 18 October.
Hodangora notices record Mrs J J Rowles leaving the M C Mino office after years of service. Bishop of Barhiorot will visit Bodangora next Sunday with candidates, benediction planned. Local sympathy for Mount Kembla disaster victims. Mining wage debates and strife referenced, with notable names W Smith and Enya involved. House and business notes include Major McGabe and A Hubbard, plus a Weymouth-era mine sale and Commonwealth Mine acquisition by Linglish 10.
In a forthcoming report the firm declares readiness to negotiate with reputable mining operators to purchase rich ore in the Sinte region. The venture aims to exploit 20 notes and extensive gold deposits, promising employment for many workers if the project proceeds. Dick and party anticipate progress in the near future as washing efforts near completion.
Store Creek reports a mix of indications with a damp start giving way to clearer skies, milder days, and threatened clouds. Frosts have halted growth yet wheat germination remains fair though slowed by frost and parched ground. rabbits flourish but poisoning concerns limit harvest safety. A railway residence project nears completion amid a quiet village mood and a reorganization of the Tanua Club.
A Goolma note describes boisterous wind and light rain with little crop damage and mentions plans to form a Bermary Sattlers Association branch. It notes Mr Biddis on leave, a rugby-like match between Goolma and Spicer’s Creek, a charity appeal for Men W. Liew’s family, and Mrs Ryan and local shop activity.
A Mount Kembla mining disaster leaves 96 dead with three missing as the town slowly recovers. Sydney hosts a fundraising meeting to support a Bulli fund appeal with plans for a £10,000 target and broad assistance. Ventilation at the Mount Kembla mine limited fatalities. several damped shafts yielded bodies and some men risked life to find exits after the explosion.
A temperance society meeting was held on Tuesday August st with about 20 gentlemen in attendance. A member spoke on temperance urging cooperation to aid already affected, defend those in need, and support effective work for the cause.
A local gathering led by Mr W M Palley and Mrs G T Brown moved to form a Grand Lodge in Wellington. Key officers were elected including Templar Marsden and Secretary J P Dock, with a committee to seek regalia and requisites from the Grand Lodge. The meeting adjourned to reconvene on a later date.
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