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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
4
Fragmented OCR lists numerous church gatherings across Wellington area for December and November, naming parishes Presbyterian and Baptist in Wallington and Welington, with times ranging from early morning to evening and various speakers and pastors. Dense with garbled names, places, and times, but centers on scheduled services and event notes across multiple churches.
A Sydney dominated analysis argues Melbourne should not host a changing capital as New South Wales holds permanent residency of executive leaders while Victoria risks losing influence. The piece condemns fiscal policies that favor internal state needs over the country, urging stronger national protection to lift Sydney’s regional burdens and preserve a robust provincial spirit.
Mr. Husist, Government Analyst, and Mr. Prideha tested the town water supply on Tuesday with the town stewards and a vigil patrol. They found no fault in purity. congestion blamed on rush of flow from main. Water deemed safe, though some bursting pipes noted as contributing to complaints.
A partial OCR fragment discusses a water tariff dispute and council costs. It mentions Mr. Ha Notavia and a collection of articles in a publication named Vitawn. The piece notes the water may be something and that residents returned to Sydney without additional cost to the Council.
Local Jottings report social events, charity sales, auctions, and notices from Wellington and surrounds. Mentions of court and property matters, community gatherings, lectures, sewing exhibitions, and charity drives. Includes tidbits on racing events, fishing and shooting clubs, and local business notices.
A chaotic mix of local entertainment gossip, sheep and wool trading results, and community notices. Mentions include buyers, clip results, and plans for an upcoming social event. Several names appear with scattered figures, dates, and locations.
This fragment reports the death of Dosth of De and Walwr Tibbits of Dabbo after an illness in Wroadoy. It notes a 68 year old man and mentions a copy of Buling's Annual and performances by Mike Maid Fite and Nellie Stewart. Mrs. Gardiner remains seriously ill at St Hilda Hospital with doctors hopeful for recovery after consultations.
A chaotic incident with reported heavy losses and widespread panic disrupted a local event. Eyewitnesses describe confusion involving owners and bystanders as flames and smoke spread through the grounds. Authorities report several injuries and a high toll among livestock, with search efforts continuing through the night.
An agitated man fired at Mr S Howard, proprietor of the Ibagal Hotel, after a gold mining dispute at Tarpsis Mine. He then killed himself. Mr Byword suffered serious injuries in the incident described as a violent shooting yesterday afternoon at a local gathering.
Fragmentary OCR passage recounts an alleged assault involving a woman and a man. Text is highly garbled with misspellings and nonstandard names, making exact identities and dates unclear. Context suggests a court or police report with mentions of witnesses and a verdict or reaction.
Proprietor Wellington Timpy concedes local firms’ grants were needed but not promptly executed. Critics say insufficient local work spurred the decision to bring in outside printing. The firm promises to launch a new printing operation and outcompete rivals in New Bern with lower prices and faster service, urging customers to place orders now.
Sydney dated report details cotton and wheat market prices, weather outlook with hot, humid and squally conditions, and a sensational incident involving a miners' steamer. It covers federal parliament actions on the Post and Telegraph bill, stock licenses, and troop deployments to South Africa, plus a notable wool sale summary and a heat wave record.
The report covers farm progress in large sheds, windings and pipe extensions at L inge. It notes infant death in the Tobin family, church attendance, and community notices. Agricultural sections discuss crops, rains, soil, ploughing, and wages, with emphasis on fair pay. The piece also references education, local events, and notable regional individuals.
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