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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
5
A garbled kitchen and fabric care guide describes salt rubbing, washing, and black fabric care. It mentions baking powder, eggs, sugar, and flour in a bake recipe, with unclear steps and measurements. The text resembles a domestic tip sheet with miscible instructions and faded typos.
A diverse dialogue in a shoemaker shop weighs political progress and reform. The group debates Sir William Lyne, social change, and the role of leaders who act despite failures. They argue for practical effort to improve conditions, rather than idle opposition, highlighting the need to transform ideals into reality.
A Wellington district report notes community farming activity with stock, sheep, and cattle, plus a female rider injury near Stuart Town after a horse accident. Mrs Bloise sustained facial injury but is expected to recover. A fundraising concert for the Stuart Town School of Art building is planned, aided by Mr Kennard’s cost estimate. A fire destroyed a dwelling below the police station adjoining Mr Crick’s property, with no suspected arson.
In Stuart Town a meeting at Spears refreshment rooms aimed to form an athletic club. The local jockey club plans a rare meeting soon and a committee meeting is due in a fortnights time. The Enterprise dredge will undergo repairs and a shareholder was in town Monday for inspection. Mr Thornberry adds to his bakery and hopes completion will come in due course. The new Church of England is nearly completed and to be opened by Bishop Leong on 20th August. Tennis is the prevailing epidemic locally with enthusiastic players in a recent tourney on the Wellington council courts. A dress has been issued for prerecord play and a new club invites customers with decent discounts. Some believe locals are budding careers, not that Diels Have will be needed for Australia. The Mattin Matrimony affair is noted with a solemn affidavit before a J P regarding appearances, with future publication planned. New station-ministers in Mumbai stay long enough to hear locals labeled popular. Miss Mally Bates, daughter of Mr Traten, is holidaying in Sedner for her health.
A reader asks about training coursing dogs using a bicycle as a lure. The procedure involves guiding the bike to simulate prey, controlling speed and direction to teach the dogs pursuit. Cautions include safety for rider and dogs, gradual distance buildup, and consistent commands.
Fragments mention dogs, two boys, a ride, and a publican. note ill health of Mr McDonald and plans to recover. Text praises recent extensive improvements at Club Home Hotel enhancing appearance.
Marge Mick reports chaotic scenes in Sturt Town as trains run late after a faulty wake up system. The Rabbiters Union president jokes about extreme methods to rouse heavy sleepers, provoking both amusement and caution among readers.
The account describes a breeder named Silas Legengiet on the North Coast near Hyeon May who faces a brutal problem with a brindle cow. After weeks of attempts to break her to bite, the animal fatally injures a family member and is shot and dragged to a shaft, ending in the cow's death and a harsh scene of retribution.
A terse notice indicates Mr Anderson plans to meet nearby residents at the adjacent premises toward the M'vormick's Epothi area, inviting old acquaintances and one moderate attendee to attend.
A guidance piece on how a man’s gait reveals personality and reliability. Steady square footfalls imply dependable, hardworking traits. jerky, uneven steps suggest nerves or lack of self control. long loose strides hint at easygoing energy but low drive. Concludes with caution about judging men by movement.
Mr Willis attacked the Liberal administration during a no confidence debate, calling Mr Wade a usurper and claiming Liberals coerce Labour’s planks while funding via major institutions. He criticized press influence and asserted Labour-Liberal tensions amid calls to withdraw remarks. Jock Donaldson won 300 yards at Manchester, breaking the world record.
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