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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
1
Sydney workers from the Master Muilders Association discuss a plan to standardize wages and working conditions for carpenters plasterers bricklayers plumbers and painters at a Thursday meeting. The talk centers on consistency across trades and potential impacts on bargaining power and project timelines.
Final acceptances list for a Sydney race meeting includes Pentheus Tigh Disdain Waugoola Havaspat Pavilion Marnetic Gold Digger Trene lle Gay Ballerina New King Alien or Kivhuaka Sucre Sly Uuets Mise Nottawa for the Summer Cup on Monday Prete Agincourt Salvaidor Milantheon Gold Digger Lovely Balloon Laving ton Speldon Stonebrook Australian Bee Maurice Bede Gopeland Miss Nutava Never Despair First Balloon
A list of rough price ranges for Tasmanian potatoes and assorted groceries including onions, butter, cheese, honey, and wheat. Entries show varied unit costs and fluctuating rates across commodities such as oats, lucerne, oats and hay with notes on quality and packaging. The fragmentary itemization indicates market mood with modest moves in staple goods.
Sidney court records show William Croft and Timothy Ryan convicted of breaking into a warehouse with intent to commit a felony. Each received three year terms, with Arthur Ellard jailed for two years. Croft labeled by police as a highly dangerous criminal active in Sydney and Newcastle areas over six months, with prior seven year term for robbery under arms.
Minister for Justice Mr Martin said the government would review and modernise the jury system following comments by the Chief daily. He noted that current technicalities were cumbersome and need updating.
Alice Riley a 48 year old widow was fined at Central Police Court today for stealing from two drapery emporiums. Police said she had 15 pounds in cash and a bank book showing 140 pounds credit in her possession.
Senator Mardy rejected claims that the Riverina Movement had been absorbed by the Country Party. He asserted that the Riverina Western and Northern Movements were not part of the Country Party.
A fierce storm swept Ilfracombe Queensland causing widespread damage to homes and buildings with many roofs ripped off and telegraph and telephone lines severed. No injuries were reported.
Four Crown Crystal Glass Works employees were attacked while leaving work, sustaining bruises. Police treat as likely linked to the recent glass works strike, with investigations ongoing into suspects and motives.
The final Presbyterian meeting was held in the Sunday School hall on Tuesday night. Members reported the recent fete raised £24 clear. They decided to donate to Foreign and Home Missions and to Youth Welfare, with a couple of necessities also to receive attention. Rev. H. R. Grassick received a presentation for his work since the Order of the Covenant formed. He thanked the members, then the gathering enjoyed music and games and a supper. The Order recesses until late February.
Cattle yarded 1 750 with market 10s per head higher. Bulls £6 to £10 10s, cows £4 to £8, best beef 40s, good 25s, medium 22s, inferior 20s. Sheep 46,000 penned, prime sorts firm, others weaker. Wethers 9s to 1lls, ewes 9d to 19s, lambs 5s to 14s, shorn sheep 4s to 0s.
Boxes of chocolates donated by W Mow Fann and F Creecy are displayed in Wellington shops. Each two by three foot box holds ninety modis of fine sweets and funds from ticket sales support the Wellington District Public Hospital. Tickets cost 6d each with draws at the February carnival.
Large attendance at the M A 1 0 C F Society lodge on Monday night to bid farewell to two members, W Johnson and L Reeves, who are leaving the district. Johnson, a past grand, received a silver ash tray and a gold mounted fountain pen from the Past Grand Lodge secretary T Dennis. Reeves received a kept gift. Speakers praised the brothers' sterling qualities as citizens and lodge members, wishing them success in their new spheres.
Christmas Day services list across Wellington Stuart Town Cumnock and Yeoval with multiple masses and evensong timings. Catholic and Anglican rites noted at Wellington Stuart Town Bodangora New Year observances listed with rector Rev. Keith L L Norman and Rev. W Le G Peaty among others.
Major Rignold of the Bathurst division visited Wellington on Monday night and spoke at the Army Citadel to a large audience. He praised the message of Christ, noted local absences and the passing of Pioneer Brother Newby, and commended Wellington’s Jubilee Fair efforts. Adjutant and Mrs. Unicomb will stay on, with plans for further Army progress in the year ahead.
An imprint note records printing and publishing details for the Wellington Times, specifying J. D. Brownhill as printer at Warne Street Wellington and Brownhill's firm as the publisher.
A crowded church notices list of Methodist and Baptist Christmas and New Year services across Wellington and neighboring towns. Details include times, locations, and names of ministers and organizers such as Rev S. G. Cowled Rev J. Hunter and Mr Luke Mullock, with reminders for Young People's Meetings and a Thanksgiving collection.
The report notes normal relief work this year but criticizes government terms as too severe. It states few councils could repay under the suggested conditions, as many already carry heavy burdens and face financial strain.
Harvey Brothers, jewellers and opticians in Wellington, run by A. A. Harvey and Optometric J.
At Ingham police court yesterday three Italians were committed for trial on a charge arising from the alleged abduction of Elizabeth Rosati.
Sydney reports that the Attorney-General has decided to appoint a Royal Commission to investigate the operations of the Milk Board. The move signals a formal, wide ranging review of board practices and governance. The appointment aims to uncover irregularities and recommend reforms.
Sydney report states Minister for Interior Mr Perkins says Commonwealth Railways have operated at a heavy loss over the past three years. He comments that a threatened strike is unlikely as thousands of workers nationwide remain unemployed.
A Thursday fire in Innisfail Queensland caused damage estimated in the thousands of pounds. The blaze destroyed the Shire Hall and Neville's buildings, which housed many offices.
A group pursuing an aboriginal suspect in an alleged murder faced severe privations. They drank foul water from native wells and seawater to stay alive. Horses went lame and several black helpers were injured. The wanted man remains at large.
At a large Melbourne meeting the Lawn Tennis Association debated challenging for the Davis Cup next year. The proposal was favourably considered but pending Crawford's availability. Norman Brooks to interview Crawford and other leading players. Don Bradman medically cleared.
Glover's Pharmacy established 1904 in Wellington at 73 Percy Street, managed by C C McMahon M P S and associated with chemists services. The listing includes phone 60 and references Glover and McMahon in a Wellington district.
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