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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1933
Page
3
Fragmentary notice describes postal service ideas and greetings from the Wellington Post Office. It mentions telephones at home and abroad and a scheme to send cards or gifts via the post office area carrier, with warnings about delays and timing.
A reader letter discusses tariffs and protectionism, arguing tariffs raise prices for butter, bacon, ham, and other goods by protecting domestic producers. It cites British and European practices, compares costs with foreign products, and questions duties on galvanised iron and machinery. The writer suggests tariff policy can influence home prices and industry viability.
The piece discusses calls for expanded automatic telephone service in rural areas and mentions Mr Brown and state authorities planning to operate and allocate funds. It notes Wellington’s support and anticipated moves by the legislature and towns to push the program forward.
The unval monthly meeting of the Agricultural Bureau featured a lecture on Chrysanthemum growing by A V Brown. The talk covered bed preparation, shallow bed methods, feeding, thinning, and ongoing care, with practical tips for successful autumn blooms at Wellington shows and beyond.
A Christmas fete at Warne Street drew large crowds during opening nights. Stalls across the grounds offered houses, sweets, and crafts, with strong committee support from ladies and gentlemen to run attractions. Rain affected Friday, but Saturday’s big crowd boosted takings as the event neared closing. prizes were awarded in cooking and home crafts contests.
Pre election counts place C E Martin ahead of J Lamara in Fedora Cook electorate with 285 to 266. South Sydney reports former member C E Mar Unix leading Lang candidate J tamara. Aldermen Garden and Mulcahy lead in their districts with figures: Garden 428 Joyce 67 Sheehan 171. Mulcahy 208 Buckley 100 Connor 108 Noblanche 44 Croat 41.
An OCR fragment notes the life of Frederick Conrab, aged 78, described as the State’s old time commercial traveller. The garbled text indicates his recognition or record in state records, with unclear phrasing about his later years and death.
The fragment discusses pest and disease notes for plants. Advice includes removing and burning affected leaves on rat night, applying sulphur, and considerations for protecting blooms with light framing or coverings. It mentions aphids and suggestions for encouraging bloom health and member engagement in a gardening club.
Voters hear questions on sewerage costs during mayoral race in Wellington as Alderman J P Walker frames concerns about water supply, stray stock, street trees, and power capacity. Residents seek assurances that sub stations can handle loads and that the new mayor will pursue investigations into utilities and public amenities.
Wuuluman forward Phil Fletcher scored a rapid century as the home side dominated with aggressive stroke play at the crease. Beoree Wuuluman contributed solidly in the early overs while Corby Conteh and other teammates posted useful runs. Dutton, Tye, and Quin supported the middle order as Cronin and Daley provided late resistance. Sundtles, Hughen, and McConnell helped close the innings with steady fielding and tight bowling.
A garbled mix of political satire and social commentary references a senator, fashion, and humorous verse. It blends notes on Australian stock conversions, a Victorian railway defeat, and local cricket details with fragmented lines about cycling women and older public figures.
A chaotic sequence unfolds as a bull named Poddy charges through a station, striking a man in the eye with a horn. The narrator, shaken yet sober, flees toward Dublin after a brief struggle in a hotel vestibule, while a bystander vows revenge through a neighbor’s husband.
Alleged assault case stems from an incident on a train between Wellington and Stuart Town. Defendants T. J. Em tarde and CC, Clay, J's P., Daniel ley faced common assault charges regarding Lavina Branley. Court imposed a fine or short imprisonment, with 10 pounds of 20 days.
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