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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
3
A discussion in a shop about Christian principles and Sunday labor. The Shoemaker argues that true Christian sacrifice requires balancing faith with action, condemning Sabbath double standards and urging reform at gas works. The Barber and others debate.
A reader correspondence piece discusses coincidence and wit, referencing Watt Shakespeare and Saxon figures, then shifts to a notice about Haroldstein meetings and a diary of S A Barner the Viennese optician visiting Wellington. It notes Barner’s world tour, credentials, and free sight testing, with glasses offered.
Gibb and Beeman of Sydney will return to Wellington on Wednesday January 6 at the Club House Hotel from 10 am to 6 pm. Known as sight testing experts, they will offer consultations on defective eyesight and correctly adapted glasses for all ages, inviting Wellington to attend the next visit.
Hon. H Willis of Macquarie urged the Labor Government to spend more on advertising Australia in the old world to attract immigrants. He argued for a proactive, work‑driven immigration policy and criticized low spending, urging the government to favor migrants willing to work and invest time to learn the country, not just those with money. He warned that a guarded approach could cost them office, and praised the ex‑Treasurer for backing vigorous promotion.
The Dredges report ongoing repairs with two engineers Mott and Wade refitting gear and engine on the first dredge. hull scraped and water depth not exceeding eighteen feet. Dredge No 2 sank, delaying salvage and risking a heavy loss as it had yielded 50 to 60 ounces weekly. river rises halted work but operations to resume when conditions improve. The Enterprise dredge under Mr Chisholny continues steady with 30 to 40 ounces weekly, in good repair with long lease and ample river to mine.
Winchcombe Carson and Co report week ending December 5 with a firm land market. Prices rise across sheep skins kangaroo hides bears rabbit and opossum skins. hare and fox steady, weevil and kitten grades mixed. Tallow and beef quotations ease slightly. total sales included 85 casks and 107 tins.
A dated Australian style ad extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and back pain. Testimonies claim seven years of backache ended after using the remedy, with appeals to purchase via Foster-McClellan Co. and local chemists.
An infringement action was settled by consent before Mr Justice a'Beckett in Melbourne's Practice Court on Wednesday November 25. Plaintiffs Adelpho Wolfe Co., proprietors of Wolfe's Schnapps of New York, pursued the case.
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