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Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1931

Page

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WARDEN'S COURT extends entries on land and dredging lease

Alfred Thomas Hunter gains a six month extension of entry authority in the warden's court. Herbert Park gets three months of labour condition authority on multiple entries. Two King entry requests for gold are withdrawn and more Park extensions adjourned. Edward Ryan's dredging lease inquiry proceeds with Sydney solicitor, while conditions note land on the Macquarie River with rent and minimal compensation. Leasing terms include 18 pounds total for Stephen and Cashel, no compensation to neighbors, and a survey pending with area reductions near Cashel land.

Alfred Thomas Hunter Herbert Park E Wuer Percy Robert King Edward Gerald Ryan Wr. Ryan Sydney W. P. Bassett Harvey Mossie G Cashel Warren Foun Actess Edmund G. Harvey E.G. Harvey Georgina Sarah Harvey Macquarie River Ty Stephen George Cashel Ieate Dems Hnes George Stephen Cashel

Municipal elections postponed to January in metropolitan area

Sydney observers report a ministerial directive under the Local Government Act delaying the Municipal and Shire elections in the metropolitan area from December to January 2. The Local Government Association secretary said consultation with a leading King's Counsel was planned and any loopholes would be tested.

Sydney McGirr Local Government Association Bluett

Flinders Electorate Sparks Surprise Nominations

In Melbourne on Monday the Flinders Council of the United Country Party decided to oppose Mr. Brace by substituting Mr. T. C. Whiteside, a move seen as surprising since the Electorate Council, under the Country Party System, holds sole authority to decide if the seat is contested.

Melbourne Flinders Council United Country Party T. C. Whiteside Brace Country Party

First Test Match Rained Out In Brisbane

A morning inspection on the wicket at Brisbane decided no play before 2 o clock. The delay followed wet conditions as the first Test match was affected by rain.

Brisbane Thurmlay En Lning

Boiler Inspection Bill Faces Narrow Legislative Setback

In Sydney the Government suffered another setback in the Legislative Council last night with a 43 to 42 vote. The chamber again insisted on its amendments to the Boiler Section Bill, delaying progress on the measure.

Sydney Legislative Council

Lyons Speech Urges Electors to Choose Honest Finance

Sydney on Thursday reports Mr Lyons leader of the United Australian Party delivering a policy speech at Byenoy Town Minit last night. He warned electors to decide between sound finances and Labour's fanatical monetary system producing unreal money, urging Britain as a cautionary example.

Sydney Byenoy Town Minit Laader United Australian Party Lyons Labour Britain Great Britain

Stock Market Brief from Sydney Market Report

The market was mixed with cattle and sheep trading. best beef reached 28 shillings, mid quality 25, and inferior 20. Sheen sells 27,000 penned, best mutton 6d to 1d better, wethers 6 to 12 shillings, lambs 0 to 14 shillings, shorn sheep 0 to 10 shillings.

Sydney Mattie Sheen

Government Savings Bank merger signed in NSW

The amalgamation of the Commonwealth Bank and the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales has been signed and will receive legislative passage today. Depositors over 1,000,000 will receive a 10 percent payout of 10 pounds or more, by December 14 or 15, ending a long wait since the bank closure on April 22.

Sydney Thurslay Commonwealth Bank Government Savings Bank of New South Wales Inet Mo.tang Commonwealth Bank Board Savings Bank Commissioners New South Wales

Commercial Produce Prices

Sydney prices for Tasmanian potatoes 0/6 to 0/-, Victorian 5/6 to 5/-, new 1/2. Butter 142/6, cheese Tid to 8d, honey hd to 4d. Maize 2/10 to 8/8, onions 11/- to 13/, chaff wheaten 8/3 to 4/3, lucerne 3/6 to B/, hay 3/ to 6/3, Jurerne 2/6 to 4/03, wheat 2/ to wa.

Sydney Tasmanian Victorian Jurerne

New Zealand Election Returns Coalition Government

Wellington reports the general election outcome with the Coalition Government led by Massry Canter and Forbes securing a strong majority. Latest figures show the government holding a substantial lead over the opposition, with seats widening beyond previous counts.

Wellington N.Z New Zealand Massry Canter Forbes

Government Defeated Over Six-Week Postponement Vote

Sydney noted a Legislative Council defeat as the government agreed to postpone debate on the amended Conciliation and Arbitration Bill for six weeks on a motion moved by Mr Boyce, signaling a setback for government reforms.

Sydney Legislative Council Boyce

Unsettled Forecast With Rain Thunderstorms

A forecast warns of unsettled weather with more rain and thunderstorms. Heavy northern rain is possible, followed by a cooling change. Temperature around 75 degrees with variable winds and westward conditions.

Kingsford Smith Takes Off From Darwin for Mail Run

Flight Commander Kingsford Smith departed Darwin early this morning en route to Alor Star to collect the English Xmas mails from a wrecked aeroplane. Engineer Hewitt repaired the damaged wing and motor cylinder, fitted the propeller, and Smithy praised the rapid repairs. He aims to reach Koopang tonight and Alor Star on Saturday.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Darwin Alor Star Hewitt Smithy Koopang

Weather shift brings heavy soaking rain across region

A sequence of boisterous weather yields a cool change and light rain spreading through the area. Yesterday's rain continued with near constant downpours, soaking ground after a long dry spell. While good for crops, it may delay harvests and could bleach wheat if unsettled conditions persist. Rainfall totals reach over two inches in Arthurville and nearby centers, with more heavy showers forecast. Local officials urge caution as wetter weather continues.

Arthurville

Exchange Rate Reduction Aims to Stabilize Trade

Melbourne reports Sir Robert Gibson announced a five pound cut in Australia England exchange rates. Mr Gitwon said the Commonwealth Bank must act in the interests of all to prevent business disruption and harm to primary producers. The move could bring about about 1.8 million pounds to the Government to meet overseas commitments.

Melbourne Robert Gibson Australia England Gitwon Commonwealth Bank Nvereas

Government to seek more appointments after council remarks

Sydney reports that after a statement by Mr Robwon, Mr Concannon warned numbers would be overwhelming against the government before the session begins. The exchange suggests the government will request additional appointments.

Sydney Robwon Number Concannon Thiein

Help the Police on Tyre Theft Rampant in Centers

Police urge greater police activity as car theft declines but tyre theft, especially spare wheels, remains widespread in many centres. Without distinctive marks, tracing a tyre to its recipient is nearly impossible for motorists to aid police.

Tyre theft crackdown urged stay record numbers on tyres

Police urge motorists to record tyre serial numbers on covers to aid theft investigations. The guide shows where numbers are stamped on new tyres across makes, noting no two tires share the same number. Garages and distributors can reinforce the campaign by informing owners to keep records of serials.

Obituary for Mrs Janet Chalmers of Wellington

Mrs Janet Chalmers wife of Archibald Chalmers of Falls Road Wellington died suddenly on Tuesday. Born in O Halloran Hill South Australia she was 69. She lived in the Wellington district most of her life and farmed at Dickerton Creek before retiring five or six years ago. Survived by husband four children two daughters and several sisters and a brother. The funeral was at Wellington Presbyterian Cemetery with Rev H B Grassick officiating.

Janet Chalmers Archibald Chalmer Falls Road Wellington Mrs Chalmers Chalmers O'Halloran Hill South Australia Archibald Chalmers Dubbo Dickerton Creek J. G. Chalmer Allen Chalmers Curra Creek Education Department Missex Annie Gerteuile Chalmers George Arthur Sunny McRitchie Adelaide S A. Parsons Koorelocking W.A Knox Tamworth James McGregor Kintoomba Wellington Cemetery H. BR. Grassick J. Thompson and Son

Moratorium Bill Amendment Carried in Parliament

The Premier claimed the amendment would fix the Council’s changes to the Moratorium Bill as the Legislative Assembly agreed yesterday. The amended clause voids mortgage covenants deterring repayments while extending rights of mortgagers to exercise all or any remedies against mortgaged property.

Sydney Legislative Council Council Lang

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Fragmentary OCR notes show a brief entry referencing Perey Servet and a propriety matter. The readable items are names and partial phrases without clear dates or actions. This card preserves the limited facts available.

Perey

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