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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
3
A deranged, dreamlike dialogue in a shoemaker shop ponders machinery. The youths debate the future of printing, the linotype, and the social impact of automation, arguing machines raise production and wages while prompting moral and philosophical reflections on civilization.
The Johnson Jeffries fight saga collapses over promoter Rickard withdrawal and a mix up in connections. Jack Gleason steps in as substitute while tensions grow over terms and conduct. Malta press reports tension in Albany hotel talks and interjections from Australian observers amid a chaotic buildup.
A Sydney page laments stalled aviation progress amid strikes and gas curtailment while praising theater figures Nellie Stewart and Phil May. It surveys performances, plans for future concerts, and fashion notes, praising Nellie Stewart’s stage presence and noting the rise of Calvo and Guaparri in upcoming shows.
At the Oddfellows Hall on 8 January amid congestion and strike talk Roy Barsinon quoted lines by Minx Nowbit hor Legwoe of Litn. The verse laments debt of all we are to those who toiled, pledging to repay what they nourished in friends and soil and to strive for communal benefit.
George Paul announces his saddle making business with numerous new customers and mentions a special horse collar order. An advertisement by Mr A Beene showcases his work at Tomhep's Brewery area with photos by A Beene and references to John Emane and Myrmotte style.
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