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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
8
Debates on smallpox vaccination spread across Sydney and Melbourne with talk of government measures and public fear. The piece argues vaccination perception, provincial differences, and the role of education in societal progress, praising civic efforts while urging balanced policy and broader cultural development.
Correspondents discuss the Hoyil Commission report on food supply in Sydney. The commission finds wage rises for slaughtermen and distribution costs only partly explain higher prices, noting the overall cost of carrying the business and distribution impact the consumer price. The inquiry cautions that wage increases do not fully account for the rise in meat and staple goods prices.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a political note to the editor. It references London Bridge, a court, and a former chancellor title with garbled names and unclear details. The readable portion hints at a historical or formal declaration but lacks concrete facts or dates.
A long text argues that many politicians claim socialist labels in name, with Liberals Conservatives and Laborites watching the Labour Party grow. It notes 43 new Labour candidates, questions whether socialism will dominate, and discusses social reforms debated by parties in Britain and New South Wales.
The State Cabinet debates Abr Paver's report on wheat storage and the erection of four modern grain elevators. Pending railway completion, measures aim to ensure grain storage and export facilities, with proposed legislation to Parliament and a focus on rapid railway progress.
Report on industrial disruption with thousands out of work at a foundry and widespread unionist tension. Mentions Liberal League activity in Willoughby, several candidates dropping out, and political rhetoric from Mr. Vale and Mr. Rendleman. Also references health ads for Bonnington’s Irish Moss.
Warne Street hosts a meeting on Wellington relations with A. O. Christian of Parkes Street Wallington and local supporters. The discussion centers on regional ties, property values, and future collaborations.
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