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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
1
Canberra officials issued a statement noting Australia's improved standing abroad as U.S. investors report confidence in Australia's economic stability. In New York, Australian 9 percent stocks have more than doubled in three years though prices vary by issue.
Sydney source reports a special Labour conference likely on February 4 to restore party unity ahead of state elections. The gathering aims to align Labour factions across states amid the electoral buildup.
Sydney detectives have arrested ten men suspected of railway robberies. By last night police had recovered booty valued over £1000, including a large amount of wool.
Market reports show 55 000 sheep penned with the market unchanged. Wethers sold 1 to 23 shillings, ewes 8 to 17 shillings, lambs up to 24 shillings. Cattle generally opened unaltered with bullocks 6 to 11 pounds and cows 4 to 8 pounds. best beef to 31 shillings. Prime sheep a touch firmer, families firmer overall.
The Wellington post office announces holiday hours for Christmas Boxing and New Year. On Christmas Eve country mails dispatch closes 6.45 p m. Boxing Day office opens 9 a m to 1 10 p m for most business, with delivery by postmen and Sydney mail closing at 1 a m. Country mails close as usual. street boxes cleared after 10 a m. New Year’s Day office opens 9 a m to 10 a m. no delivery. Sydney mail closes at 10 a m. Country mails close. street boxes cleared after 9 80 a m.
An imprint line shows J D Brownhill and Son at Percy Street Wellington produced the Wellington Times printing run by J D Brownhill Warneat Wellington indicating local newspaper production details.
In a reserved decision the Full Court allowed Tufe Naylor's appeal and dismissed the AWC appeal, granting Naylor the right to enter Randwick racecourse from the first day of next term. Sir John Harvey dissented, questioning Naylor's exclusion.
The Birmingham Small Arms Company announces 15 models for 1935 with two entirely new bikes. The range includes 2.49 cc O F L V and 3.48 cc O F V engines, replacing two older models. All models feature electric lighting electric horn twist grip throttle and magneto with upgrades across the lineup.
A Melbourne era article highlights the shift to pneumatic loads on horse drawn vehicles in Australia. Pneumatic tyres reduce load strain by up to sixty percent, enable heavier carries, extend miles per day, and improve speed while lowering road damage and maintenance. They offer smoother progression on potholed and muddy roads, riding on air and avoiding lengthy fitting delays.
The Roman Catholic Archbishop Downey says he would banish divorce if the moral canker of the current view of marriage spreads. He rejects sterilisation and birth control, warning birth control will lead to one million lost children in thirteen years and that humanity is becoming a vanishing race.
Mr. Kisch compared Sydney slums to Whitechapel in an address last night. He warned the anti war movement was growing and that war would begin within months with Japan at the center, then Poland and Germany, with France likely siding with the Soviet Union.
Prime Minister Lyons expressed surprise at his Davenport Tasmania home that Britain and other Dominions had agreed to limit meat exports for the January March quarter next year. He planned to seek the latest information from Mr Bruce and likely convene a special Cabinet meeting.
Commercial Sydney market prices list assorted goods from potatoes and eggs to butter cheese honey maize oats onions and hay. Quotations show ranges for each item with units and regional references, reflecting a bustling Thursday trading scene.
The High Court quashed Kisch's conviction and His Honor struck out the appeal in Parramatta Quarter Sessions. No costs order was made.
The Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool Dr Downey declares in an interview his opposition to abolishing the death penalty. He urges punishment by the cat o nine tails for personal view renewals to others and calls for mercy to be withheld from those who assault women or children. He would tax out of existence the leisured slave and require able men to do work for society. He advocates conferences between employers and employees and a spirit of mutual understanding.
The forecast calls for further thunderstorms in northeast districts and scattered spots along the coast with otherwise fine, warm and sultry conditions. Winds shift from south-west to south-east, mainly fresh on the coast, turning inland toward the east to north. Temperature reached 89 degrees locally at 2.40 pm.
The season’s Sydney wool sales record was equalled yesterday when a Yorkshire buyer paid 20d for a Yass clip. Demand was keen and general, with firm rates. The High Court decision returns Exon Risch to freedom, allowing entry to the Commonwealth after his sentiment toward war was cited in the government’s earlier denial.
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