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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
3
Australian workers vow to roam the land in labor songs praising the wallaby track. They claim readiness for any trade from fencing to thatching, seeking work and shy of city life as they plan to return with cheer and money. Bodangora, 11/8/1901, Haupy Cove.
The town records a string of funerals with ages including John Kirby aged 73 and Mrs. Morrow aged 78. Hospital funds from an event total £85 16s 6d plus £16 in linen. The 1870 year in Mudgee is noted as exceptionally humid with monthly rainfall around 8 inches. Rev C W Willis preached farewell in St Pauls Church, leaving Mudgee with a strong sense of loss. Archdeacon Bentzan promotion and constable transfers are also mentioned amid local notices.
The first division of the mil from Sydney will run to Bathurst then Orange, leaving Sydney about Bolack and arriving Orange around 4 30 pm. Parke mail departs after its arrival. Provisional Orange butter factory directors held their second meeting, with decisions printed. A new branch of the Independent Order of Foresters formed in Orange named Caublae. Tollavora pneumonia and old age pension refusals were noted amid local concerns.
Local notes report Jim Ryan buying from Hennesey and collecting gold dust from dirt at Wyndra while most mines in the area run on pay. Influenza hits Goolma as drought lingers and rains arrive. Mentions orchard planting, hare drive at Snowy Mount, Bodangora versus Wellington Juniors, and land policy debates.
A letter from Stuart T criticizes John Magnus Alder man for political stance and wealth tied to electoral offers. The author denounces conservative influence, warns of public opinion shifting, and expresses disappointment at potential parliamentary ambition and private motives.
Wellington prepares for a close match against Mudgee next Saturday with discussions over venue. Mudgee brings a strong side including Galgong players while Wellington lists mainly the lineup that defeated Dubbo last week. Proceeds from a park show would aid the hospital, and Orange trip plans, future games, and gate challenges loom as the season advances.
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