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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1936
Page
5
Five days after a Chicago motorist’s car theft, police tracked it and returned it to the owner. The vehicle had been fitted with a new ignition rack new floorboards and new brake rods. The report also covers South African road plans America’s accident toll and evolving motoring tech.
Wool buyers gathered as 2207 lots were catalogued with 2101 sold. New England and Queensland lots showed steady demand while Brisbane and English market tensions weighed on prices. Yorkshire and French sections faced weakness. overall, conditions remained cautious with signs of buoyant activity in selective grades and regions.
Fragmented notice recounts a mayoral council session where Ald G Pte Hi dominated discussions. Education Director Mr. BR Thomas notes no reforms to examinations in 1937, while obituaries and engagements punctuate the page. An unrelated wedding in Lithgow highlights local social notes and community ties.
In a rugged scene, George Johnstone and Grainger confront dangers over a belligerent plan. Beth, tied to a storm of fate, remains a distant beacon as talk of loyalty tests and impending conflict swirls amid unsettled market currents and looming violence.
An industry catalog summarizes wool prices and trends from New Zealand based agents. It notes declines in several grades, with best fleece lines easing five percent, and mixed, irregular values across drifting lots. Bradford remains active with inquiries from major buyers and consignors.
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia urges motorists to prepare for camping holidays by checking ignition systems and spark plugs, and learning basic first aid for emergencies. It warns against blind driving and distractions, advising drivers to move away from oncoming traffic and seek safety if dazed or impaired.
Pensions due for payment at the Wellington Post Office on Thursday December 1 1096 will be paid Tuesday December 20 and Wednesday December 30. War pensions due on December 24 1996 will be paid Tuesday December 22 1036.
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