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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
5
A garbled page lists scattered items from Sydney to New Zealand and Britain. It references parliamentary bills, railway developments, wage talks, and a global news roundup with vague mentions of disasters, arbitration, and political figures. The legible entries include railway debates, wage minimums, and a criminally distorted world summary.
Readable fragments describe a Sunday pond incident near Mitchell's Chateau involving J Magwy and two companions, plus a church event and weather notes. Others mention Mrs Mugen's recovery delay, Mrs Ryynte's care, and preparations for public works and telegraph. The text also notes a fall causing injury and local social updates, with distant references to Wellington and district affairs.
Two brief police court entries describe defendants charged with unspecified offences on the 80th ult and 2nd instant. Dates, names, and precise charges are obscured by garble but indicate trials before magistrates with remarks on hearings and verdict potential.
An account from Sydney describes a formal presentation by Victoria Crow to Captain Lowne of Orsanne, honoring his service. The ceremony featured praise from officials and a royal acknowledgement. The text shows era language and ceremonial tone, reflecting honors bestowed by royal authority.
Local notice reports an 8 year old boy named Adely WOT UAB last seen with a bald head and wearing a distinctive outfit. Police urge any information from the public and offer a reward of £1 to assist in locating the missing child.
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