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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1902
Page
2
The Balmain election is clouded by opposition discontent with the Labor Party leadership led by Mr Law. Analysts warn of voter fatigue and possible swing against the government as debate over civics and governance intensifies.
Village updates from Wellington describe drought relief plans, market chatter, a lightning incident near a shop, and local social events. Mentions of council actions, hospital plans found in a safe, and upcoming sheep sale at the Wellington yard. Also notes gardeners’ observations and a few town incidents.
Readable notices report an Anourl concert by the papily and friende of Mr. As dh Phillie at a Protestant hall, an auction of furniture and effects on Maughan Street, and a road works meeting in Wellington. The page also notes political meetings, labour party talks, and local weather, with scattered scores and community events across the district.
Sydney news reports Labor splits and near victory for the solidarity faction at Balmain on August 8. McGowen weighs in while observers note defections and the party faces a crisis ahead of further policy moves. Meanwhile, a fatal boating accident near Galguby and a cathedral service at St Binty’s are documented along with storms and rain lashing Victoria and Queensland. A Chinese gambling den raid on Werford Street leads to 28 arrests and railway workers face mass dismissals after the 24th instant.
In Tasmania the most devastating bush fire tore through Queenstown, destroying thirty five homes and leaving inmates with nothing. Public works push for new projects, water shortages hinder protection efforts, and new railway lines are planned. The government contemplates federal aid while unemployment and travel costs strain relief. Victorian wages cited at nineteen pence daily amid funding debates.
A 14 year old boy, Jame Michael McCormick, drowned in the Macquarie River near Wellington. Rescue efforts failed, body recovered downstream and taken to hospital. Coroner’s inquest returns verdict of accidental drowning. Burial in Catholic cemetery.
A Wellington deputation was appointed to push a new slate of municipal drainage and road projects. The Minister for Works promised funding of 1000 pounds, with 1100 pounds to Ball River works, and a start date set for early in the week. authorities will revisit after the Appropriation Bill passage.
In Parliament a Travelling Stock Bill was introduced to regulate reserves drift routes and the management of travelling stock. It provides rules on supervision by an inspector, crown land restrictions, drift protection, and penalties for improper stock movement to ensure preservation and safe travel.
Fragmented OCR notes list rainfall totals and dates with numbers and months, noting totals per year and comparisons to prior records. It references February through October figures, with multiple point tallies and month labels, though many items are garbled.
An old market page lists prices for hay fether wool and grain per ton and per bushel. It covers pork beef poultry fowls ducks and eggs with varied rates across items and weights. The document features multiple items from archer’s ants to oxen and potatoes with unit prices in old currency and measurements.
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