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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
4
A flood of scattered items from Wellington and nearby districts covers politics, court lists, road works, auctions, weather effects, social notes, and upcoming events. Reports mention a jury list in court, road and bridge plans near St Johns, local sales, fittings and preparations for Christmas, sports and club happenings, illnesses, and weather-related damages with varied local names and places.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a maritime incident near Wellington with boats in a northerly direction and several named vessels including Bodnagoen and Spioar as participants. It mentions rain, trumps and lights, with unclear local actions and no clear outcome.
The Hove Assimuaay of Dabbor returns to support the Hote Minsion Wand of the Methodiat Chuvett in Wellington. Choirs render music at Mp Halliday Avunal and Homo Niasiow Heroines in Wellington Sunday. Rev J Word Hoerleon preaches in Dabba Sunday and Monday with lectures at McPhail Aa Spek piaelm Thshiag. Rev D C Hunter of Nerromive will lead Horpleon's appointments at Soudoy Doo on December 14.
The report chronciles a mix of small town happenings. A church choir rehearsed, a motion to purchase new fixtures was approved, and a library amalgamation debate was discussed. The Royal Agricultural Society held a harvest trial at Smithfield with competitors including Critterbuale Brothers and the Union machine placing high.
Public notes criticize Wellington committee for delaying a proposed purchase and warn that local governance suffers from factional influence. The writer urges better public cooperation, condemns cliques, and argues for a constructive, unpolitical approach to municipal decisions.
Local weather bulletin predicts heavy thundershowers in western regions with cooler, sultry conditions in the east and gusty winds. In political news, discussions consider suspending fodder duties. potential shifts in federal stance are reported. Rail commissions debate fodder freight rates amid transport capacity changes and livestock supply concerns.
The text reports Wallington’s municipal population figures for 8400 and 1801, noting 2988 residents in 1001 with an increase to 212 over twenty months, and 1503 residents in 1801, comparing trends with nearby towns Muigec and Dyhiu.
A successful operation was conducted on Mr. D. Harrison by Dra Os and A. M. Ilyyale on Tuesday after long illness. A rib fragment was removed, a large abscess drained near the lungs, and recovery is now progressing, though earlier risks were high. Deputation plans and ministerial matters are noted in the surrounding civic reports.
In Wellington Police Court the accused faced charges for buying found property and unlawful use, with alleged theft of poultry valued at 10 shillings from U. K. Morley at Gourio. Accused was remanded for three days to produce evidence in court.
The fragmentary report describes a rifle match held near Wellington with unclear outcomes. It mentions participants linked to Wuuhenu Lueatinge Wobliatots and clubs, with references to pacing, a controversial finish, and a result tied to ongoing events.
Rain in Queensland and heavy thunderstorm activity disrupted conditions yesterday. Reports describe injuries to several individuals during a night of storms, with a damaged crosshead and dangerous weather circulating. Officials promise action on climate and taxation debates as Parliament and councils grapple with bills. Survivors from the Australian steamer Yvir reach North Gascoyne after a wreck at Point Canton. Wool market remains firm with strong prices reported at Wool Wiles, Winelwambo, Carnarvon, and Queensland auctions.
Wool market steady with strong demand for best quality groovy wool. Catalogue offered 4200 bales including northern wools. several Queensland clips reported high prices with prominent suppliers listed among leading buyers and brokers.
A benefit concert for pupil of Mr B J Phillips will be held at Proteuss Hall on Tuesday next. The program features twenty six items of piano organ flute and mandolin with vocal pieces. performers include Bernard Mine Kurward Avons Houdry Mivanboe Bluvpa N Butlou Stesto IC Seadoo Mavera B B Solomon Sharpe Duok J S Bray 3 8 Peiso T Nash M Maradou Aovar TH Bolles J Crotatia Clifton Giorke and accompanying Miss Magonbes and Miss Shurpa with Mr Hi P Solow as the performers.
Local officials, aldermen and representatives met to push government approval for extending water mains in Wellington. Speakers urged rapid action to relieve distress, noting workers' job shortages and the need for local employment through new works and reclamation projects. A council resolution pressed immediate expansion, with ministers urged to fund and commence the proposed reservoir and auxiliary schemes.
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