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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1934
Page
4
A letter from George W. Althofer criticizes relief schemes and disdain for increasing production without purchasing power gains. He argues against exploiting unemployed workers as a panacea and references Dr Hewlett Johnson, the Marquis of Tavistock, and other figures, dated 0/12/34.
Letter from Herbert Park C.E. argues Wellington Council mishandled the town water project. He cites failed shafts and filters, proposes cheaper local shaft and drive plus gravitation access to clean water, notes Dubbo adopted his 1922 plan but later backtracked, and urges private engineering evaluation before costly schemes.
Weather during the week proved stormy with heavy dike runoff and a dusty cleanup. Despite confusion from a dust storm at Wellington, conditions cooled and became more pleasant for the holidays. Yearly rainfall reached around 80 inches, well above average, marking one of the best seasons in memory.
Week end match at Rygal Park sees Colts win by 3 wickets and 4 runs against The Mount. Key scorers include Gonninan and Downey for the Colts with notable bowling by House and Lee. Montefioreds defeat Maryvale in the other reported match with high scoring and decisive runs.
The Wellington Horticultural Society held its usual monthly meeting in Bureau rooms with strong attendance and new members welcomed by the vice president. They discussed revising the flower section, advertising space for the Autumn Show, donation of hose from Hardie Rubber Co, and Mr Murdoch McLeod’s offer to donate a trophy, with plans to display blooms in the next painting show.
Stalker Snooker Cup details unfold with players McCarthy Corby White and others, plus notes on Montpelores Innings and Open order prizes. Monty and Sutton feature in matches with Payne and Mostyn, while DC. players Wilson and Murray appear in club reporting. The Bundries tourney offers three-time victory trophy prospects as boxing day approaches with Hy Dawoon and others listed for Dubl. Wellington.
Church notices list Christmas Eve and Day Masses and morning services across Wellington and nearby towns. Dates include December 24 25 and 30 with multiple parishes and ministers named for Cumnock Stuart Town Yeoval Yeovil and surrounding areas.
Notes from a one night two game snooker event at the School of Arts. Clyde Ryan topped with 196, J Mower and N Tanns won, Frank Brown and C Ryan runners up. Whodore style potting noted, Coogan edged to final win by three points. Semis set after rounds with J Schuback byes and J Mower and N James advancing. Championships for 1994 billiards and snooker moving toward January 1935 completion with further matches to come.
An old garden guide describes seed sowing in shallow boxes with drainage layers, water-filled tins to deter pests, and sheltered positions. It outlines transplant timing, bed layout four feet wide, and soil preparation with manure lime and minimal disturbance. It lists winter flowering plants and cabbage varieties suited for cool months, praising specific cultivars and growers.
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