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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
4
Fragmented report details racing and athletic events at Victoria Park and nearby venues. Mentions Horse races, trainers, and outcomes, plus discussions of carnival arrangements, conference plans, and potential champions amid uncertain OCR text.
Readers discuss railway fare policies and the impact of public works on travel expenses. The letter cites bids, projected savings, and questions government handling of tolls versus traffic, referencing Wellington station and indicative price figures, with emphasis on transparency.
A St John’s Sunday School report describes a lively prize distribution with students named and praised for mission funds and teachers. The event featured games, gifts, and a Toy parade, followed by a list of attendees and prize recipients, including missionary money and rector gifts.
An opinion argues for using a state loan to fund public works, boost wheat production, and stabilize the economy after hard years. It stresses the need for investment despite high interest, warns against stagnation, and calls for timely support to improve inland districts and employment.
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