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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
9
A fragmented 1960s style reminiscence notes a Christmas cord by J O Horeldy and the King’s household, detailing the card’s design, the festive home scenes, charitable traditions, and the Dutch royal Christmas practices involving Queen Wilhelmina. It discusses doll trends, toys, and a lavish Christmas dinner with specified dishes and evolving consumer culture.
The Wellington Progress Committee held its regular meeting in the Council Chambers chaired by President A. J. Porter. Members present included J. Guilin, GB Brown, I. Kelly, A. W. Parkins, J. Oroitel, and others. Cor resented letters urged the council to appoint delegates for a conference in Sydney, and addressed road safety and railway gate issues. A request to approach the Highway Commissioners about the Gobolion-sbrent subway and the bad road from Dickerton Creek to Wellington was discussed. a visit to the site was planned and actions to inspect and address road conditions were approved. The council was asked to push improvements and the meeting adjourned after two major motions were laid over for the next session.
Commercial News covers Homerush Fat Stock Sales with mixed quality cattle and sheep, heavy supply, and firm wool markets. Prices show cattle down to 50s per 100 pounds with prime wholesale rings, and lambs scarce yet sought after. wool offers steady to lower amid weak wheat prices and grain exports.
A garbled missive laments political and social grievances tied to local governance. The writer cites inspectors, wages, industrial disputes, and alleged corruption, touching on public works, rail costs, and worker hardships. Names and places blur, but the piece conveys frustration with authority and economic strain across the community.
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