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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
8
The Wellington club plans a major carnival featuring women swimmers from Wellington and nearby towns. Highlights include the Nanima Cup, 100 and 200 yard events, and a New Year’s Eve break before a return on January 2.
Swimmers from Blues and Hawks prepare for a Sunday clash for the Water Polo Cup. The meet included men and girls events with Frank McCormick and L Lay posting fast times. McCormick led the 400 yard race with a 4 6 400 result, while Lay and Read also placed high as teams contest relay and sprint heats.
The notice proclaims Xmas month discounts of 15 percent on all articles at Wilkins Motors Ltd with special prices on vehicles and engines. A 1 percent cash discount is offered, and warm season's greetings accompany the sale to clients and the public.
In the house Mr Gibbons urges immediate government action to aid New South Wales wheat growers facing mortgage and debt pressures. He cites 8,500 of 17,000 growers already selling or forced to plow under crops, and warns of widespread evictions without credit relief and a bank moratorium.
The Commonwealth Conversion and Redemption Loan shows strong weekly progress with high subscription volume and broad national support. Prominent insurers and mutual societies pledge substantial sums, while the offer features flexible terms from two to twenty years and tax-free interest, encouraging small subscribers to participate.
A strong southerly breeze helped flames destroy the refreshment room parcels and station master's office at Gilgandra Railway Station shortly after 2 am on Tuesday. Estimated damage about £1500. A guest from the Railway Hotel reported the fire. firemen battled the blaze with hoses but only part of the building was saved. Cause is unknown. Gilgandra police are investigating.
A fragment discusses indigestion as a cause of constipation and impaired digestion. It promotes Indigenion Root Pile as a remedy, claiming it cleanses the stomach and intestines and gently nourishes the body. The text emphasizes proper digestion over food quantity.
The article notes large debts owed by the country and Rural Industries Board, with farmers urged to provide necessities for next season. It cites little land fallow and reduced tilling, predicting lower yields. Parliament may need to authorize government provisions to help harvest and support growers.
Readers are invited to plan holidays around the Shoalhaven district, praised as the Garden of New South Wales. From Kangaroo Valley to Nowra and Jervis Bay, routes via the Illawarra and Bulli offer surf, beaches, golf, and camping. Nowra serves as district hub with ample accommodation. contact local tourism officials for details.
A fishing party near Oberon faced a near disaster when two sisters, residents of the district, entered the Duckmatel River for a paddle and were pulled under by the current. Maurien Grady, a party member, disappeared and was presumed dead until Burgess brothers and others rescued him after extensive efforts. Grady and Hage Lawrence were rushed to Oberon for treatment by Dr. Perkinn.
Fragmentary text questions wheat routing and delivery at a court or railway, referencing Mr. Gibbous and a construction policy. Content is unreadable and lacks coherent facts to form a full report.
Yeoval Blacks defeat Chevrolet at Myemto Park last Sunday with strong batting by Ran, 72 not out, and Strahorn 4 for 48. Miller 44 and Lax Ball 24 not out supported Yeoval’s strong total as Cooper and Strahorn shone with the ball, with Yeoval losing only one match in ten as they press their ambi tional lead.
Wongarbon cricketers faced Old Dubbo on Sunday and suffered another defeat. Scores show Wongarbon 1st Innings with W Maupray and others, while Old Dubbo posted multiple wickets including Lacey and Morley. The match details include numerous outs and partnerships, ending with Sundries listed for the Old Dubbo innings.
Queensland posted 104 in the first innings and followed with a massive total of 407, with Thompson delivering a superb 276 not out. New South Wales were bowled out for 168 in the second effort, leaving Queensland victorious by 121 runs on the first innings.
The Railways Commissionary report for the year ended June 30 shows a net loss of 2,768,374 with actual earnings of 7,826,002 and working expenses 14,002,424 leaving a balance of 2,804,269. Interest charges totalled 6,620,048 and government contributions toward development are noted.
A comprehensive survey on Australia's primary producers calls for a conference of banking, finance and farming interests to assess primary and secondary industries. The report warns wheat farmers face ruin while wool costs fall, with taxation rising sharply and overall financial distress across rural sectors.
A tense session in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday morning ended seven minutes after the hour when the preacher Mr Lang moved to adjourn until 14 a.m. The government reportedly sought 40 new members, with Senate policy debates continuing in the Upper House. The Governor indicated he could not concede under the constitution until such additions are secured. Financial figures show a £400,000 pump line and quarterly declines in income and expenditure, with freight and passenger figures also falling and working expenses rising to 43.0 per cent of earnings.
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