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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
4
The account describes a hospital demonstration planned for a coming Saturday and Sunday aimed at raising funds and support. It notes weather impacts, route details, and expected attendance, with estimates of receipts and a breakdown of contributions and expenses.
At Homebush on Monday buyers attended but 790 cattle remained unsold. Prices moved up and down with prime cattle and sheep showing higher values. Prime bullocks and media weights commanded several pounds, various lots firmed to notable levels, while overall demand met mixed responses amid fluctuating quotes.
On Saturday a wool auction event plans to sell Mrs Bourle's furniture at Central owning hon amid mixed lots. Dealers expect a large turnout with items including blood mares and household goods, plus a later sale in north Wollington on account of Mr P Glowon.
A chaotic Wellington gathering saw numerous horses named with quirky titles and a dramatic finale led by Mine Manning's Movi Narvity Vont Mins Bionhungon's Spider. Spidar boat Hairdresser Final and other races attracted crowd chatter as results proved inconsistent amid a windy day.
A letter requests action against disruptive churchgoers in Bodangora from late 19th or early 20th century. The writer urges church committees to report misbehaving individuals to authorities, to prevent disturbances during services and ensure proper pulpit occupancy. The tone seeks editorial help and thanks the recipient for publishing the note.
A long reader letter challenges Mr. Crouch over religious quarrels and observance topics, citing the old faith versus new, grievances about authority and church practices, and a broad critique of civility, theology, and public debate within the community.
A long, error-filled report recounts local events including livestock poisoning, a sulky wagon incident in Digkaleaot, a death and funeral at the hospital, and community notices. It notes railway agitation, Ballot outcomes at Dubbo, and Sunday School anniversary planning with musical performances and finances.
The readable fragments describe a wool sale with various lots and weights, listing names and references such as Taylor and Bimble. Mentions of dates, quantities, and locations appear in archaic spellings, indicating a ledger-like marketplace entry from a prior era.
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