17 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
1
Vague notices warn trespassers at Sainton and nearby properties to refrain and face prosecution. References appear to name Pudner and Barton, with unclear local schools and residents mentioned. The fragmented text signals a public notice about restricted access and potential legal action.
C W A Little River Branch hosted a Saturday visit by the President of the Country Association, with luncheon at Mr and Mrs Lib Weston’s home. Afternoon entertainment in Arthurville hall featured Mrs Sawyer’s address to members, citizens, and visitors praising the Association’s work. The event closed with a pledge, floral tributes, and a vote of thanks to Mrs Sawyer, highlighting active local membership and community spirit.
Fong Lee and Company advertises double sided items including Sister Shearing duplicates, combs, and cutters, alongside Cooper brand combs and cutters. The listing emphasizes a variety of grooming tools available for purchase.
A clipped OCR fragment notes names and places including Wellington, Percy Stret, Bruwnbill and Warmest. It reads like a small local notice or dedication card with uncertain origin. The readable bits identify J D Trownbill and Wellington area references with scattered surnames.
Wellington branch of the Agricultural Bureau held a monthly meeting noting low member activity despite valuable information from the department. Members urged subscription growth to reach 100, with benefits including access to agricultural topics and an upcoming program featuring tomato and carnation talks.
Extraordinary success marks Caldwell's Wines Ltd at the National Exhibit in Brisbane where 16 wines were submitted and awarded prizes by Australian wine experts. The company earned two top honours, including a first prize for a Sale and the grand champion accolade, underscoring its quality among all producers and merchants.
A Wellington Local Lani Bowrl session will be held at the Cow Moose in Wellington on Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. The agenda includes August 1043 cases, conflicting letters for Wellington Police Paddock town, and recommendations with various applications and rent, road purchases, and unauthorized reads noted. The noisy, garbled text lists numerous names and parcel references, indicating a broad set of land and rental matters for review.
Officials gathered for an informal session concluding with remarks from those present. The event, described as a brief, focused gathering, covered key local concerns and outlined subsequent actions to be taken by participants.
A six year old boy identified as TF McMahon from Orange was admitted unconscious to Melbourne Hospital with part of his scalp torn away. Police are unsure if the injury resulted from an attack or an accident and cannot question him due to critical condition.
Sydney market prices for produce cited today include Tasmanian potatoes at 4/0 to 7/-, Victorian potatoes 5/4 to 6/8, new eggs up to 1/5 per dozen, butter 187/10, cheese and honey rates, onions 10/4/0, wheaten 4/- to 5/3, lucerne 2/1 to 5/8, wheat 2/2 to 9/0. Delicate OCR yields several garbled items but the range reflects multiple dairy, grain, and produce quotes.
A body was found in the Murrumbidgen river near Wagen Sydney on Thursday. John Dempsey, aged years, was said to have fallen into the water at Wai res Tais and drowned after being precipitated into the river.
A Melbourne visitor, Mrs Edith Mary Briscow from Victoria, collapsed during a pleasure flight in an aeroplane in Sydney on Thursday. She was landed at a hospital after a cerebral haemorrhage diagnosed by doctors as excessive exertion rather than an existing illness. Authorities may investigate the peculiar incident further.
A cattle sale at Homebush held 1513 head yarded with prices mostly down. Bulls sold from 7 to 9 pounds, cows 5 to 9, best sheep 40s, good 30s, medium 27s, inferior 28s. Sheep total 96,000 penned, overall weaker 6d to 1 shilling loss. ewes 7s to 20s, lambs 8s to 22s, with sheep shorn 8s to 8s.
Attendance was strong at services in Wellington and nearby towns. Rev J Hunter led at Dripatone and preached on lilies at Wellington with Mr F Nunn as soloist. Mrs Nunn previously active in Manly church work. Ridley evangelists arrive for a Wellington campaign, with Bournewood and Wellington preparing for anniversaries. Subscriptions and capitation fees are due. hymn books purchased. delegates to Sydney assembly named. joy at birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Simmons.
Filward Jackson aged 1 years was thrown from a horse and badly injured. He crawled a mile overnight using bark splints fashioned from tree scraps and a trouser leg as a bandage, then built a fire nearby before dawn when found by his brother. Water conservation springs debated in the West.
Representatives call the State Ministry compensation proposals outrageous and obnoxious. A cable to the King protests the terms and seeks royal intervention to prevent this abominable betrayal.
It is understood the House will not reassemble before September 27. The delay offers the Minister an advantage in knowing the financial result of the last quarter of the financial year as Parliament meets. Forecasts mention scattered showers and a mild day with a cold night and some frosts in the region.
Sydney promoter pays Bobby Delaney his gate share for the Bly match while a doctor notes Delaney may have wrist injury affecting use of the hand. The investigation into Delaney’s condition continues with medical opinion on impairment.
Minister for Customs Mr White said accusations of breach of faith over Ottawa agreement were politically biased. He insisted Australia acted fully in accord with the spirit and letter of Ottawa, defending government policy amid the dispute.
Catalog style advertisement lists lightweight cotton tweeds crepe de chine spun crepe silk and onduline crepe with clearance prices. Mentions ladies hats half price and multiple color shades. Each item is described with yardage and discount cues. Strong entities include Tracy check design and Onduline Crepe Silk.
The notice advertises deep discounts on honeycomb quilts in white and coloured patterns, double bed sizes and towels. It highlights special prices on ladies cardigans and pullovers, urging customers to clear remaining stock at throw-out prices from 6/11.
Six new members join a meeting as a vividly decorated venue awaits. Promises of strong support and praise for the host group signal a hopeful outcome for the initiative and community engagement.
Sale notes half price offers on boys and mens knit pull overs knickers and pyjamas. Includes ceylonette pyjamas cashmere hose silk scarves sports suits and cream knitted pullovers with stocktaking and throw out pricing. Many items in all sizes with usual prices shown and special low prices.
Special on all wool ladies wear in non vest styles with 3/4 and cashmere hosiery. Discounts on ready made sheets double bed unbleached 80 by 90. Envelopes and toilet soap on sale with various bargain prices. Sweet specials include chocolates mixed jellies boiled lollies puff paste and fruit cake. Prices quoted in old currency with inexact fractions.
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