17 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
1
Mr Spooner told West Wyalung that his department arranged 199 full time employment schemes with councils in the past year and most works will operate early next year. He cited unemployment improvements over five years, noting progress amid cautious optimism.
A current swept Wola McRae aged 30 and Mary Margaret Handy aged 22 out to sea at Southport while bathing. Norman Bentley made an original but unsuccessful attempt to reach them and was later brought ashore unconscious.
In Auckland the New Zealand House of Representatives heard Mr Barnard, a Labour supporter, press for an immigration policy to secure economic stability. He warned that population decline could threaten growth, noting projections that by 1910 the population would shrink unless action is taken.
In Sydney on Thursday Mr Baddeley urged immediate government action to counter malnutrition and its impact on schoolchildren. He pressed for higher land allowances for unemployed Parquis and a milk distribution system for children up to age three. The debate was adjourned.
Sydney reports the search for patrol party leader Evan Champion is advancing in two directions. Worries persist that the group may have met trouble in the limestone country mapped last year by Jack Hires.
Rowlands of Werribee Wassgools arrived in Sydney after England and the Convent trip and condemned NSW’s London display as inferior to other Australian states. He noted a bookshop and tobacconist with a 26 shilling frontage and described fruit and wool on display in a show window.
A Catholic church opened and was blessed in Uint district amid late attendance and many visitors from Wellington and Orange. The ceremony was led by Bishop Norton with visiting clergy. A public meeting followed, expressing congratulations on the church’s completion and small remaining debt, highlighted by a house party hosted by Mr and Mrs G Patey.
A boy named Talhal Me Leod died after his head was caught between a lift door and the entrance at a city hall dining area in Melbourne. Two workers from Bal Jaral Litho and Printing Co were en route to their work when the accident occurred. Moe Pherson fell from the lift but survived the initial incident, later aiding Mel Mourne in trying to escape.
Language garbled text from a historic Labor Rally notes new directors J A Boustig J Culbert MLC and J Bell. Announcement planned for Christmas Week as factional changes reshape the party’s leadership amid internal shifts.
Notes describe dust rally results with players Breen RT Byoch Tkwan and Hetow, plus Jack’s impressive OB. Tack wins 25048. Next night Pe Kelly faced Angello as scores rise and form fluctuates. Stalker Cup advances to semifinals with Hollies beating Monk 100 to 50.
A report notes divisions within the Upper House over a bill to restore local government franchise and shire council rights. Several members favor abolition of the local vote, with council franchise changes unlikely before the current government ends.
A notice identifies a Wellington address at One Purey Street as printed IT and Wrawnnilt Sans. attributed to J. T. Brownhill of Warnest Wellington. The item presents a street level reference to a namesake listing in the city.
Forecaster reports squally and generally unsettled conditions ending with rain and thunder storms. Wind shifts toward the northwest to northeast with fresher gusts noted across the western portion, while squalls and rugged seas affect coastal areas.
Budiley Thursday stock market report notes 8020 head of cattle yarded with firmer tone. Bullocks sold £5 to £22, cows £40 to £0 10, heifers about £33, marts £27, inferior £25. Sheep about 27 200 penned, market a shade dearer. ewes £28, lambs £47 to £80.
A fragmented price list for Sydney markets shows produce items including potatoes onions cheese honey and various grains with prices in shillings and pence. Wheat at Alexanderin today is recorded as 5 shillings 3 pence.
Francis Messthur was fined 26 shillings for using indecent language in Macquarie Street after creating a disturbance at Parliament last night. The police prosecutor stated the defendant had been causing disruption during proceedings and was charged accordingly.
Marie Joan Kemp aged 16 was shot dead through a window at her uncle Ralph Wilson’s Sackville North home after returning from a Christmas tree party near Windsor. Alin Johnston aged 16 was found fatally wounded nearby, while Kemp had been an orphan living with her aunt and uncle. Police audit suggests threats prior to the attack and a suspect fled toward the hospital.
After a 21 hour 20 minute session the assembly adjourned for Christmas until March 31. The roll included 19 notices of motion touching hotels saloons tobacco and coal mining, and a motion to form a 9 member committee to study the Sandy Hollows Maryvale railway was defeated 47 to 9.
Sydney on Thursday, President of One Employers Federation M T Sill argued that immigration is essential to developing the colony. He claimed any migration plan must be strictly controlled and guarantee migrants a job or farming prospects.
Thirty planes engage in Briglaye-Adelante wake up race launching at Mascol. Pilot P. Mutholludd, a 40 year old veteran, joined the contest and forced a wavering turn near Maneol after takeoff. The event continues toward Melbourne this afternoon.
The weekly swimming meet featured junior and senior contests with several wins. Smith led the juniors by winning the 50 and 100 yard events, while W Reid topped the 100 yard handicap. Seniors saw strong performances from Ve Smith, Vida Wall, and B Pruston in the 80 yard and 190 yard events, with Monty night noting Stensalt winning from La Lay and Reis McCarmot.
A garbled report notes the bill was defeated on the casting vote of the president. It says the minister awaits a recommitment from the government, while mass passage through the Upper House seems unlikely.
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