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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1929
Page
3
A garbled report discusses tariff impacts on industry including steel and automotive sectors. It references wage effects, production costs, and potential price shifts, mentioning figures like 200 and 7 percent, and notes concerns over national industry balance and foreign competition.
The TRE regular monthly meeting of the Wellington Agricultural Bureau was held in the Council Chambers on Friday with a keen turnout. Presidant Mr. Wi T Everett chaired as Mr. T. H. Fromt read a paper on Soil Drainage and Moeticulture, followed by A. M. Arthur of the Department of Agriculture delivering an address on Wheat Troubles and fag smut. Discussions, toasts, and refreshments concluded, noting the bureau’s aim to collect and share horticultural and agricultural knowledge via the Department of Agriculture.
The Western District Trotting Association reviews handicapping by Norman Cook and reverts to allowing each club to appoint its own handicapper. Reports from Canter bury and Bathurst note racing results, including Fortsill winning in the Flying division and Redmond defeating Durgin, plus injuries to Billy Duncan and a 9–6 score by Swinton over Kansaroe on rain soaked ground.
A letter from Hey Paul Creyne argues new tariffs will keep 150 to 200 workers employed by various trades, boost domestic wool and wood processing, and protect Australian farmers from overseas competition. The article contends Australian wool will be made domestically, benefiting wool scouring and top industries, tailors, and distributors, with broader job prospects ahead.
An exhibition of work by Wellington Convent of Mercy primary and secondary pupils showcased broad skills. Cardboard models, sewing, aprons, linen bags, painted curtains, copper name plates, cane chairs, and needlework highlighted careful tuition and student artistry, drawing high praise from attendees.
The MCC faced Queensland with MCC 171 and 6 for 163 in flat scoring, Queensland replying with 248. Hubberd of Queensland took time to score 37. Paddington’s KH Bettington made 230 in a Saturay effort. Riverview beat St Joseph’s to win the great public schools championship, Parsonage 177 not out. Eumungerie cup results and Macquarie’s three point win over Newton noted. Wallington win at Kennard Park and other Sunday games reported amid scorebook delays.
Double and single rooms with guaranteed cuisine and best service. Proprieter Mrs K Marshall promises civility and attentive care for patrons with meals and room options available. Contact Phon e 217 for reservations.
Wellington residents enjoyed the debut of talking pictures including Lucky in Love and Mother n Boy at the Alexander Theatre. The audience praised the Irish tenor performances and Morton Downey songs, with large crowds filling seats and extra arrangements needed for capacity.
Ted Poole set a new Sydney to Bourke record on Wednesday November 27 in a Ford Sports Roadster, finishing Bourke at 2.50 pm after 10 hours 60 minutes for 512 miles at an average 46.8 mph. He used Plume petrol and Gargoyle mobil fuel lubricants for the run.
Limited spots offered by Mr. Boys for a course of treatment. The notice promises free second courses if a cure isn’t reached, touts remarkable recoveries and total restoration through Mr. Boys’s methods, urging immediate enrollment to secure genuine care and renewed vitality.
A patient reports cure after following Mr Boys treatment for rheumatism and nasal catarrh after years of suffering from multiple Army and specialist therapies. The letter praises Mr Boys and urges others with rheumatic conditions or nasal catarrh to seek his remedy.
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