24 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1933
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text mentions childhood health, growth, dental care, and well being with scattered names and terms. Key entities and items are unclear due to garbled content, but focus appears on healthy development and parenting guidance.
Sydney prices list items with unclear entries. Notable mentions include oats, wheat, onion, honey, and barley with varied yields and unit indicators, reflecting market volatility and inconsistent OCR transcription.
Sydney reports that 54 year old Auckland businessman Clause Meredith Fenwick tried to shoot himself but found his gun defective after repairs, leading to his death by his own action. He reportedly discharged and died, with details describing the incident as deliberate self harm.
A man was killed when a tree fell during cutting work near Sanity Creek. Witnesses report the victim was identified as Hy wax fouls by his wit who wate tal be Haniel bi Hitt. The incident ends in tragedy with preliminary details incomplete.
Forecast indicates southerly winds and coastal showers with occasional inland backing from northerly breezes. Expect variable conditions across coastal areas with mild temperatures and layered cloud cover.
The minister for defence George Pearce announces government plans to bolster Commonwealth defences this year. A federal alert network is to upgrade coastal monitoring and prepare for potential threats from Japan and the United States. The call comes amid depleted war resources and delays in armament imports.
Fragmentary market brief reports erratic cattle trade data and prices with many garbled terms. It mentions numbers that resemble bids or quantities and reference to types of livestock and trading activity, but the text is largely unintelligible and unreadable for precise facts.
Union football fans will gather at Bell Park on Saturday afternoon to watch the traditional trophy match against Wellington. Wellington aims to defend the cup as local players and supporters pack the grounds in anticipation.
The Wellington league squad lists Lehrmonth Haynes McConnall Sid McLaughlin Wawtan Kiveh Reilly Huy Lovett Mualorsion Ruverl with Ye followilye players. They travel to Motung on Sunday to face Redoval Hane at AAS shen Any player unite te.
A suspect named Refaviuitors Jush Your was arrested in Melbourne within an hour of police headquarters. He had eluded efforts for nearly twelve months, but was recaptured yesterday. authorities say he faced a jaunt from the nuclear facility in the area.
Report details a deadly accident in New Zealand where two schoolgirls aged 11 and 10, Gertrude and Eume, were fatally injured after plunging 200 feet. Authorities describe the scene as terribly mutilated. The names Hunter and others appear in association with the incident.
Archibald John McDonald aged 68 of HeeouNuN was remanded on a charge of forging and passing a forged bill for £1100. The proceedings claim the defendant altered an account while employed by Broadhead at Barkham, Rovers.
Crookwell Police Court yesterday fined Ivan Ambro ve McDonald £261 after illegal poaching and possession of opossum skins found with goods. Court noted open trading in illegal pelts and goods related to poaching.
West delegates gather in Dubbo to push the Bur Rendong Dam project on the Macquarie River. Meeting aims to prepare evidence for the visiting committee and secure Western support across towns, urging residents to contribute any usable information.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions a Sunday event and a botched phrase. Readable items reference a person and a venue, but many names and specifics are illegible. The snippet hints at a social or cultural gathering but no concrete actions or outcomes are established.
The article discusses hopes for unity among party members and supporters amid broad calls to end bickering and work for the nation's good. It notes Try Earle Page's anticipated presence at Parliament resumption and speculation on leadership and policy shifts within the Country Party and the government.
Harvey Brothers, a Wellington based firm, offers jewelry and optical services with an emphasis on eyewear expertise and retail items. The notice highlights the business name and location, reflecting a local trades advertisement or directory entry for a family-owned shop.
The High Court today refused the application for leave to appeal in the case of Paul Grierson. The proceeding concerns a life sentence following a conviction for an attack in which corrosive fluid was thrown, with allegations of misdirections claimed by the appellant. The court noted potential errors in the trial but dismissed the appeal.
Sydney reports a gelignite blast at Bell Creek in the Hraidwoor native area where 22 plugs blew out a miners hut. Johannes Reinvich, 81, and his son Rudolf, 22, were hurled into the air. both suffered serious injuries with burns and cuts as the hut was wrecked and the blast heard eight miles away.
In Victoria engineers at the Maribyrnong resin works face pressure to resume operations or grant a large layoff. News says up to 100 more workers may be sacked unless talks yield work. Already some men have received notices, and officials say funds cannot sustain payroll without work. Once terms are agreed, workers can return. The plant remains idle.
In Equity Court Mr Piddington, leading counsel, plans to seek an injunction to declare the Upper House Referendum Act invalid. His prior application was dented. Meanwhile the Government advances reform of the Upper House and its forthcoming elections.
A readout of post sale discounts on fabrics and garments includes Fuji Silk, Wool Crepe, sheets, curtain nets, pillow cases, towels, baby cot blankets, cashmere hose, silk full fashion hose, middy coats, scarves, girls ribbed hose and children’s socks. Prices quoted per yard or pair with diverse colors and sizes.
Special offers run Saturday with ladies and children Basque berets, gent’s handkerchiefs in white and colored sets, boys wool knickers, medicated toilet soap, shaving cream, taped pillow cases, and kitchen sweets like boiled lollies chocolates mixed jellies puff paste and fruit cake. Morocain and lemon sponge listed with dates 1/11 and 1/30.
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