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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1909

Page

5

Wires From Ottawa On Council Bills And Steamer Cargo Debate

The dispatch reports Council amendments to the Closer 1 Bill and the Defamation Bill advancing through committee. The Federal Parliament finished session business and will be tied today. A remand to New tuate followed a police request, and a tram accident sparked debate over labor handling cargo on the steamer Marmors amid strike talks and bunkering practices.

Antate Dusiedoo Village Tate Taralge Iasus

Double Tragedy at Bondi as Milk Boy Finds Bodies

A milk boy at Bondi discovers a man and a woman dead in bushes. Police report a pistol wound to the temple and a revolver in the man’s hand. both deaths appear instantaneous. Names and exact identities remain unclear.

Cook H Willocks Anguin Wellington Hulangers A. Davie Wallington-Parkra Bondi Rounda

Strike Deepens as Sydney Coal Labor Dispute Mounts

Sydney reports a mass strike with 14 500 workers idle and 12 000 out of work as unionists vow to expel naval and military members. Talks and mediation efforts continue while government contemplates large foreign coal imports and railways face supply strain.

Sydney Hughes Mears West Walloon Isederabip Labotére Eteiken Moby Wooth Newcastle Mosara Dowling Brennan Burne Wade Acollisry Proprivior Ivan Frea Bor Wna Datore de Wort

District News Buoyancy Boosts Local Mood and Events

District news reports a thriving hamlet with rising business optimism and farmers prospering as new crops come in. Social clubs shut down activities for hard graft, bands and sports teams fade, a New Year dance is planned, and local committees prepare to collect wheat for shared hospital support amid transport disruptions.

Huey Dewe Walt Georie Sosial and Recreation Clube Ralweta Tania Club Newcastle Royal Battalion Walts Schottimbo Elin Vale Guo America Bhirs Council The Indien Bes Macoubie Gourit Wellington Connie Turnbull Miss Thorby Thorby Othei Voucher Auch Dubbo

Weather and local disruption sweep through Decamber area

Fragmented OCR text describes erratic weather with cool nights and warm days, mentions rain, harvest work, and a local incident involving a man named Hainsworth and others. The passage is garbled but conveys unsettled conditions and community impact.

Thompson to Leave Bodan Fora Plant After Long Service

Mr. Thompson, who has overseen the Bodan Fora plant machinery for many years, retires with best wishes from the community. A farewell concert and fête are planned for Friday the 10th to honor his decades of work and the Lamington Mule project connected to his tenure.

J. ‘Thompson Whiaf Angiower Derry Dain Beliene Gowtherland Von Thompson P. Davia Lamington Thontpaen Weil Trainicy

Weather and harvest fret in local district report

The piece notes heavy weather causing delays and travel issues while crops face mixed progress. Wheat and grain are in various stages with farmers rushing harvests but market prices hinder sale. an elderly resident of the community is mentioned in relation to a peaceful passing.

Sud Rafraahing Waaring Ams

Harvest yields rise in district with strong bags per acre

Harvesting is in full swing across the district with wheat yields described as very good. Reports cite 10 to 19 bags per acre, including a patch yielding 14 to 18 bags, the highest heard of. Also notes a Yooval Progress Association meeting in M's Hall with a plan to form a Bush Fire Brigade and joiners urged to send names to AG. Morley or A. H. Howard.

AG. Morley A. H. Howard Hos Beso Johnson Bros Chapman Pia Labour League

Boring Day Sparsely Noted In Town Matchup

A garbled report records a planned contest between Stuart Town and Burrendong with limited readable details. It mentions training aid usage and a weather note suggesting favorable conditions, with partial names and phrases intan gible to readers.

Stuart Town Burrendong

Glorious harvesters report in from unknown glow

A garbled message from a correspondent mentions a grand harvest scene with cheerful tones and bustling activity, praising warmth and delightful effort though many words are unreadable.

Harvesting Progress Amid Poor Weather and Mixed Yields

The report notes ongoing harvesting operations with monthly disruption and uncertain results. Beehive crops show some areas yielding about fifteen bushels, while other fields remain stalled due to wind and conditions. Local figures mention John Hunt and residents of Morrombidgerie affected by the harvest, reflecting a tense rural season amid weather challenges.

Ita Girat Morrombidgerie Ain Messinese

Wool and trade update from Sedurn and partners in Sydney

Sedurn Hall nod Co reports a mixed but active wool market with good clearances near prior price levels. Buyers, especially Americans and Continent and Yorkshire buyers, show strong demand for superfine spinning wool while inferior lots struggle, and warnings grow of possible suspensions amid strike uncertainty affecting shipments.

Sedurn Hall Nod Co, Ltd Sydney Aafon Tate Raily Ad Ab Ad Ab To the Bearing of Strike Devslop * Fuente Winchcombe, Carson and Co, Ltd Continent Yorkshire Asserion Russia Lowe

Wheat Market Notes and Tendered Bids Amid Turmoil

Market reports show Harrison, Jones and Devlin amid shifting bids as traders underline tendered offers. Amid uncertain demand figures, some buyers push for clearer carriage terms while others warn of price volatility.

Government Action Stirs Industrial Conflict Across Newcastle

Debates over government measures escalate amid coal mining tensions. Officials discuss inviting mine owners to talks, potential factory and mine actions, and maintaining order as miners threaten strikes. Police powers are cited to curb disturbances while preparation for possible mine closures remains under review.

Svacy Brenden Wren Newcastle Mative Weely Co Bothaiden Clark Low Secratary Wood Inspector General Police Maitland Gould Newtown Blaf Prosott

Correspondence on Sabbath observance and harvesting delays

A late 19th or early 20th century letter discusses farmers harvesting on Sunday, cites biblical and colonial rules about Sabbath work, and notes community concern over delays and hunger. It mentions penalties for smoking to meetings and advertises local mechanical and motor goods.

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