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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
4
Christmas Day reflections express gratitude for the birth of Jesus and the Savior. The piece notes joyful family gatherings, reconciliations, and renewed hopes for the New Year despite daily struggles. It closes with holiday well wishes to all readers.
Local notes note large reductions on various items and tease an upcoming event at Wellington, mentioning names and a Monday schedule. The text is garbled but hints at a post office notice and a sale at a local shop location in Wellington with generic references to dates and offerings.
Advertisement and notices from Me John Urving A J Poleon and Mr J Simon relate to a grand subdivision case in town allotments dated January 10. Delays in sales of timber and land are noted along with local business hours, Christmas preparations, a shooting accident involving a mother and daughter near Longworry, and various community notices about church services, school awards, and town races at Stuart Town.
The calendar notes for 1968 discuss end of ent subveribera and local delivery limits, with information on rousing Laine and artial Avioh. It highlights a printing effort intended to be useful for locals, urging recognition of employment opportunities and matching work rates to the Sydney job market.
A corrected program announces a morning into evening concert at Oddfellows Hall led by conductor A de Humeilh. Over thirty votes of music including Boond, Cain, Christinas, Adonis Pidolos and Walten's Good Night will be performed with solos, duets, quartets, and vocal pieces by twenty five selections. Doors open 7 15 pm and overture at 8 00 pm.
The article notes the next Governor Generalite position for Lord Milner and a move to Bogland in April for a four month term. It mentions lamp lighting outside the Post Office and public irritation with the current arrangement. It also reports on local affairs including Wallington Volunteer Rifle Club meetings and boxing day snovel matches plans.
In Wellington at the police court before Meydass Colling, Gavin Sloane faced charges of fraudulently appropriating funds from David Williamson of Boonies near Molony. The accused claimed a different name and confessed to misusing about £18, with Williamson asserting he paid £20 for work. Gavin was remanded to custody for further inquiry.
A Dubbo gathering for the Macquarie Picnic Race in the week was reported. Mr. Muck proposed suspending a second meeting, and a plan to award a 90 pound trophy to winners was considered. Mr. Lancemith urged retiring the cup, while Mr. Ruledge suggested delegations be appointed to set season dates for Bligh Wellington Bathurst Condubane and Dubbo to avoid conflicts. The secretary was empowered to arrange dates and cancel conflicts. Lebo Dispatch reports a death of Ab Pow aged about seventy in nearby Os, with asthma noted as a contributing factor.
The latest report blends global weather outlooks with political and social updates. Weather features low barometers and unsettled conditions across southern Italy and northern regions, while political items cover New Zealand court decisions, Victorian council actions, and union activity. The piece also notes a drought prayer day, a tragic discovery in New Zealand, and retirements in Victoria.
Mr Arilne Byrie of Weamabah was killed Monday night in a shooting at Trangie. Police searched for suspects while authorities investigate possible motives or errors. The victim had long illness. plans were made to visit relatives for Christmas.
The Dubbo Land Board met to confirm and adjourn multiple Crown land awards.Appointees including Bon Prettaisant Thvesricatroy and Waava Speeckley face acre allotments from 24 to 360 acres with Crown improvements varying. several entries postponed or confirmed with specific acreages and survey directives.
A scrambled 19th century column discusses public works, unemployment, and municipal needs. It references Sir Juba Lee, Premier Se o, and debates over Sunday shop openings in Sydney suburbs. The text also notes a press tone critiquing political figures like Spinlowe and Jorkine and mentions postal office additions and government expenditures. The piece blends civic analysis with social commentary and a long digressive verse about Saint Patrick.
Bodangora district updates include church notes, festive preparations, and a report on social and charity events. Revd L Ward Hapriaon led prayers at the Boffo Chase ceremony while residents anticipate a peaceful season and continued church activity.
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