24 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
1
The notice warns trespassers on Naninaw Estate will be prosecuted without regard to persistence. Names A McConouhie and R C B Baru appear in the notice alongside cautionary language about enforcement.
Canberra reports that Senator Fell outlines immediate steps to implement the alien register. The aim is to monitor movements and activities of aliens now in Australia and to check those who might come in the future. He notes most arrivals are decent and law abiding, appreciating Australia’s freedoms.
Despite heavy rain the hospital ball drew more than 200 couples, with 12 points of rain run and an extra 50 added by insurance. The event raised about £125, benefiting the committee and Ladies Auxiliary. The night featured 26 dances, a strong program by Lyric Orchestra, and finals in One Step and Old-Time Waltz, judged by D Fahy, J P Dowd, and J F McKinnon.
Trade balance statistics show Australia’s favorable position with the Empire shrinking in the last financial year due to improved foreign markets. The balance with Britain fell by £12,600,000 compared with 1937-38, while 1947-38 figures show a smaller decline of £7,000,000. Adjustments include £10,600,000 worth of wheat shipped for...
A community notices page lists services across Wellington parishes including Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterians and United Aborigines Mission. It highlights Trinity and Georie parish times, Sunday services, holy communion, and a juvenile ball with the McCormack Shield, plus a report on a recent hospital board event and a festive evening with a confetti battle.
Sydney report states State Treasurer Mr Richardson introduced two new tax funds in the Legislative Assembly. One for unemployment and food relief and social services, with operating increases from September 1. Expected extra revenue around £200,000. Those with wives or children earning under £4/4 weekly free from wager tax. single adult males without dependents to pay weekly tax. Government cites income shrinkage and ongoing unemployment relief as justification.
The report records a total favourable balance of Australia’s overseas trade for 1938-39 of £9,300,000, rising from £11,800,000 in the previous year. An adverse balance with Germany amounts to nearly £2,000,000, about three times the shortage in 1937-38.
Drama and romance in a young Dr Kildare tale plays tonight and tomorrow at the Macquarie Theatre. Also showing The Adventures of Robin Hood in Tech nicolor starring Errol Flynn with support Disbanded. Tenacious, a horse from Sydney, will be featured with general season details to follow.
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