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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
4
Drought period observations discuss rainfall, cattle and sheep losses, and community hardship. Mentions Wellinston, 1877 8 8 1902, with vague figures and comparisons to earlier years. Notes on emigration, agricultural impact, and enduring spirit despite shortages.
The issue notes midwinter weather discussions, railway commission tidbits, and Wellington matters. It reports appointments and public notices, including a lease advertisement for block 423 in Goulet Division, roadworks, and local church and school events. A town price and crop summary, band performances, and forthcoming property tenders are listed along with health and social updates.
A transcribed Wellington area page reports on hospital matters, local appointments, and council notes. It mentions the Monpital Commission, Mr. B. T. Gaden’s appointment as chairman, and upcoming public notices. The Forbes Show prize winners and new printing machine for The Wallington Times are described, along with death of William Jasper and local events in Wellington.
The local club yesterday staged a set of mixed doubles and singles matches with tight play across the board. Notable pairs included Willooke and Gardince, G Koobald with Miss Walla, and Willooks with Miss Ward, producing several close scores and a crowded, lively scene.
A large blaze at Suntop Wharf destroyed the whaling facility and several residences. Mr Damon Teidy’s shore property and Reidy’s furwaiuy were heavily damaged with total loss of many sundried belongings. Only one valuable article survived and the family retreat suffered extensive harm as fire crews battled the flames.
A crowded Showground witnessed The Pigeon Match with favorable weather and strong interest. Birds trained by noted handlers competed under sporting fair conditions, with many nominations named including The Bay and Tore Tack Lowley. Referee Mr. Dulhunty oversaw a tight contest, and prize results listed a long roster of entrants and placements.
A man named Davie was charged by suspicion of murder after evidence by Joseph Lynch. Dayle, a groom, observed strange behavior at night and reported sounds from Davie’s room. Davie allegedly opened a locked door amid a struggle, with claims of supernatural communications and a long holding period for eight days under observation.
A mishmash of late 19th century items covers Bendigo crime with a punished mother, Victoria politics on railway and ironworks, and a Mount Drysdale mine closure. It notes court opinions on a murder case, a woman sentenced for abandoning a child, and sport updates with Australian cricket and local games.
A coroner's jury found the fire at Neurea in Ingivel started the night of the 2% incident, with witnesses including Mr. Ry Portar JP and Mr. Faward Tronain. They described workers lighting a large lamp in a shed, a blaze spreading to the stable and yard, with horses moved and houses burned. No identifiable cause was proven. property loss attributed to the blaze.
A damaged OCR note mentions CML TG and vihiores at eight about d mocks henge with Waters space and a wave motif. It presents no clear names places or dates and lacks a coherent event description.
The ceremony of Lovina Beard and Elizabeth Munro took place on Tuesday at St Marys Church Brederick. officiated by Rev. Dr. Munro and attended by numerous relatives and friends. Bridesmaids wore coral gowns and the bride wore ivory satin with a court train and orange blossom wreath. Best man was Mr. Twhon of Byeds England.
Cooney Kelly announces the marriage of their daughter to a son of the late Me N Cnotoy. The couple plans a celebration in Washington with friends and relatives, seeking happiness and prosperous married life.
Fragmentary report describes a lodge gathering with names and titles such as Grand Master and Grand Secretary, lists several officers and initiates, and references vows and a ritual ledger. Text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable segments, but portrays ceremonial leadership and member names.
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