Record Car Breaks Sydney Bourke Time in Stock Model T
Our Own Correspondent reports a stock Model T set a Sydney to Bourke record, finishing after ten hours forty minutes. A boy, Frank Poyle, aged five, was found injured on a rock near Nambour after a fall from a cliff. he sustained a fractured thigh and bruises but survived.Authorities investigate other accidents including a fatal car crash near Tea Tree Gully and Modbury in South Australia. Police in Maitland probe arson at Greta Station. Mr Scullin cautions Parliament on coal mine dispute and military use. Police also report seizures of gelignite in Kurri Kurri homes amid suspected unrest.
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Sydney
Frank Poyle
Maleton Falls
Nambour
Queensland
Ave O'Cluck
Poisoned Lovers Tragedy Shocks Annandale Resident
Ida Smith who had argued with her young man returned home to Annandale last night and shortly after declared he had taken poison. She was rushed to hospital but died a few hours later. The report also notes the Federal Chief Justice announcing a High Court Full Bench date for January 6 in Melbourne to hear an application by coal owners challenging Beeby's award and related preliminary evidence in Sydney.
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Sydney
Ida Smith
Annandale
High Court
Thhe High Court
Dodge Beeby
Melbourne
Body Recovered of Melbourne Man After Leap
Melbourne police recovered the body of Benjamin O Rourke a dealer from the Yarra River area He was married to a woman in Melbourne Hospital suffering hysteria and is believed to be the man seen on Princess Bridge Earlier reports said he took his son with him but inquiries show all children were safe at refuges and institutions
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Melbourne
Benjamin O'Rourke
Yarra Rive
Princess Bridge
Kwaz
Dinghy Wreckage Washed Ashore at Woy Woy
Damaged report states a dinghy washed ashore at Ocean Beach Woy Woy with life belts nearby. Early details suggested a yacht or vessel wreck, but later confirmation indicated the dinghy had separated from the West Caprice after heavy seas and strong winds.
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Sydney
Ocean
McTiernan Opposes Lang Coal Mine Proposal
Sydney on Monday Mr McTiernan M P rejected Mr Langs idea that the Commonwealth Government should run coal mines saying such showmanship would bring ridicule to the government and be of little use in solving the problem
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McTiernan
Sydney
Mr. McTiernan
M.P
Lang
Commonwealth
Market Prices Produce Prices
Market price list shows produce including potatoes and eggs newly laid at various rates. Items such as maize oats onions lucerne hay and wheat are given with multiple price points and ranges reflecting market fluctuations.
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Sydney
Clarence River
Market Report From the Livestock Sale and Local Notices
Cattle yarded 2 200 with market unaltered. Bullocks to £9, cows £7 to £14, 27,000 penned. Merket firm for wethers 10s to 2s, lambs 4d to 4s, Shown sheep 7d to 10d. Living wage declared for workers MM/2/0 weekly. full-time adult £2 4s 0d. Pineapple stock arrives at Golden, weighing 9 to 12 lbs each, with cooking offered free. Wellington address and ring details noted.
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Sydney
Wellington
Wellington P A and H Society Revises Show Schedule
A Wellington PA and UH Society meeting at Council Chambers on Friday night revised sections for the annual show. Poultry and school sections updated. new classes added. entries for axemen and horse, cattle, sheep, grain, and miscellaneous produce outlined. future protests to RA.S. discussed. schedule to be finalized at next general meeting.
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Executive Council
Wellington Poultry Club
P. B. Cox
H. W. Johnston
E. den
Messra W
N. H. Hubbard
Wongarbon
Dublio Society
Alen
Wellington Society
B.A.S
Hubbard
R.A.S
Central Slopes
W. Everett
McLeod
RAS
A.T. Smith
Weertern Group of Agriculltral Societies’ Association
Orange
Grand Council
Associated Groups
Sydney
Axemen's Association of
N.S.W
A. L. Stockwell
Bruce Campbell
W. Johnson
A. L. Fuller
H. Ivery
Wellington
A. T Smith
H. 5. Johnston
Messrs Stockwell and Everett
Frank Moore
W. Oates
W. Short
Oscar Wilkins
Mudgee
P. Shea
T. Palmer
Dubbo
Mills
Wrenford Matthews
George Mack
Poultry Club
W. G. Wiley
W. Blackwell
E. Schneider
H. C. Lord
A. W. Bunting
Presentation of Honorary Life Membership Medal to Mr A T Smith
The Wellington P A and IL Society honored A T Smith with an honorary life membership medal for 30 years of service, noting his leadership during hard times in 1815 and his long commitment to the show. Speakers—Mr Fuller and Mr Stockwell—lauded his work and dedication, while Smith expressed pride and duty to advance the society and town showcase.
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A. T. Smith
Smith
Killen
Society
A.E. Fuller
Fuller
A. J. L. Stockwell
Mr. Smith
Stockwell
Ty A. T. Smith
Wellington
Martes
Moe” Orrow
A.ee
P and A. Society
P. and A. Society
Hyeronimus
E. J. Matthews
Part A. Society
Farewell to Wellington district agent T Whalebone Senr
On Saturday afternoon farmers gathered at the Club House Hotel to bid farewell to T Whalebone Senr longtime International Harvester agent in Wellington. Speakers praised his honesty and service while presenting a engraved gel watch as tribute.
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Wellington
Club House
T. Whalebone
International Harvester Company
Whalebone
S. J. Sullivan
Steve Cashe
Sydney
Mr. C. Ross
Mr. Whalebone
K. Spargo
J. Munro
Gosper
Mr. C. Cox
Wellngton
T. Whalebone Senr
T. Whalehone
Ume
the International
Mrr. Matthews
Picnic Cricket Match II at Glenwood Impresses Players and Guests
An all day cricket outing at Glenwood saw Pearce’s and Smith’s teams contest a lively, friendly match. Hosts Mr and Mrs N H Smith entertained over fifty for lunch and more than sixty for tea as bets and banter flavored the event. Final scores show Pearce’s team 71 with Smith’s team close behind, amid spirited captaincy and strong fielding.
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Glenwood
M. Pearce
L. Smith
N. H. Smith
Pearce
Smith
Wellington Fails At Dubbo In Western Stores Cup
The Wellington team traveled to Dubbo for the Western Stores Cup clash but fell in the first innings. Cowan’s 104 not out in the second innings could not save the match. Wellington 157. DUBBO 120. Boxing Day Yeoval match deferred to New Year’s Day. Sunday competition time off extended to Jan 12. Edward Patison, street-clearing worker, died after a falling tree at Coona barabran District Hospital. leaves widow and five children.
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Wellington
Dubbo
O.F
Cowan
R. Dickerson
Hull
Kesay
Sullivan
Kessey
Pateup
A. Spratt
M. Cowan
King
T. Fletcher
Ardledge
J. D. Read
L. Patten
Cudden
Lees Hull
A. Kelly
Lhow
W. Cock
A. Oe
I. Patten
Mundin
V. Dickerson
Bullivan
Spratt
J. Read
Wheeler
Dubro
Bow
Sutton
J. Keasey
Button
H. Mundin
Bateup
Suttons
D. Hull Low
Sutton W
Wa Ee
Long
Hee
M. Wheeler
V. Lees
Rum
Yeoval
F. C. Wall
Edward Patison
Coonabarabran
Coolamon
Wellington District Sees Mixed Year Ends on Hopeful Note
A retrospective from Ay Retrospect notes a tough year in New South Wales and a drought harming wheat and rabbit industries. Yet Wellington remains economically resilient with building growth and praise for the district’s natural agricultural wealth, ending with optimism for a brighter new year. The Hollywood for Ice Cream, Cool Drinks and Special Sundaes.
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Yptomist
New South Wales
Wellington
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