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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
10
Fragmentary passage discusses women and household duties and mentions Mirpil as a remedy. The text notes effects on hands and roughness and suggests regular application to maintain smoothness and whiteness. Details are incomplete but imply a promotional style for a cosmetic or health product.
A compact historical sketch traces early exploration in the Wellington Valley region. It covers Oxley and Sturt explorations, river identifications, and later visits by governors Ginps and Pusey, highlighting the pattern of exploration, settlement, and the shaping of the valley's historical significance. The piece emphasizes the evolving understanding of the Macquarie and Lachlan river systems and the region's place in colonial narratives.
The Waulaman innings built from Ditton and Corby as Corby hit 81 and Pletcher anchored the later runs. Qualn and Cronin aided the bowlers, with War catching the last wicket as Waulaman posted 2511. B Rillen led scoring with 7 while Queensland and NSW colts set December fixtures in Sydney.
A historical account describes New Guinea's gold fields as remote and perilous yet promising vast riches. It details Guinea Airways and Bulolo Gold Dredging Company efforts transporting dredges, equipment, and workers by air to support placer mining, building aerodromes, rail, and cranes to lift heavy loads, and transforming the jungle frontier into a transport hub with multiple airstrips, culminating in improved freight routes and a rapid shift from primitive to organized mining operations.
A late 19th century tale recalls the Macquarie River crossing at Wellington and the Fo rt Falls, detailing how a makeshift temporary bridge and a locomotive named Weetward Ho were used to move iron and logs before the official railway bridge. The anecdote highlights local initiative during drought, the 1880s push to Dubbo, and community reminiscence of a daring river crossing.
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