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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
1
The headmaster stresses youths must accept responsibility, noting parents overindulgence harms readiness. He praises school policy of offering roles such as captains and prefects to build leadership while advocating broader social and cultural training to ease transition after leaving school.
Market notes show prices firm for cattle and sheep with no quotable changes from the fortnight prior. Cattle included bulls, steers, heifers, cows and vealers with values ranging up to £29/18 and totals for cows and calves around £20 to £21. Merino wethers and ewes also sold with notable figures, while the report from Messrs Pith, Gon and Badgery notes cattle and sheep sales to EBL JA and MT limits, with specific prices per category.
A recent wind storm stripped ripening fruit from Gael yard trees as boisterous winds and dust swept the area. The Sydney Weather Bureau warned Central West residents of colder conditions and continued strong winds for two or three days, threatening further fruit loss.
Roll harvesting reports show wheat averaging high weights and strong quality. At Welllamton silos manager J Warren notes 44 loads in one day, total receipts near 100000 bushels, with best samples around 66 pounds per bushel. McLeod's Mill reports 83000 bushels and best 66 lb samples. Millers note 65 lb averages and mixed consignments from Campbell and Syree Creek amid brisk activity across facilities.
Wellington Silos will replace the temporary unloading shute tomorrow with a specially constructed platform, per Silos manager Mr Warren. Cartiers and farmers had complained about the tiny shute, made of small covered planks on two petal drims, and the carpenter is to finish the platform so it should be in service tomorrow.
Trust delegates argued over placing concrete lined holes for portable rodeo yards at the showground. Concerns included interference with cricket and football grounds, stock damage, and safety of concrete covers. A Sunday on-site meeting was proposed to decide the plan.
Minister Graham announced that his department will prosecute several stock food manufacturers for breaches of the Stock Foods and Medicines Act. He said some products contain protein levels under the stated content, with actions also aimed at poultry foods sold with inadequate protein content.
Mrs. Hawke of Nancarrow Lane recalls a brown snake slithering into her Wellington home kitchen last week. The sight left her shaken, requiring medical attention and days of recovery. Neighbour Mrs. Pascoe helped by lifting the snake with a shade.
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