29 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
1
In harsh drought conditions, pastoralists report dwindling forage and water for livestock as pastures fail to recover. Authorities warn of mounting stress on herds and livelihoods amid ongoing arid weather and heat. Local groups urge conservation and timely aid despite limited official data.
In Hobart on Thursday, a five mile scratch race at the Westbury Carnival ended in a severe crash. Ten riders were involved as they sprinted to the final round, with three men seriously injured and machines thrown about.
More than 2600 young men aged between 15 and 25 who were previously unemployed began work as apprentices this year under the Governments subsidised training scheme. The program's success exceeds all hopes and reflects the drive in Sydney Thursday.
Commercial Sydney reports the wheat market with prices advancing to 2/84 per bushel and new lots quoted. Supplies show butter at 161/32, cheese 104d to Id, maize 4/4 to 4/8, onions 1Ay to 20/, lucerne 4/6 to 7/6, hay and chaff listed, with various ranges for millet, oats, and other grains.
Mervin Augustus Lewery, 24, laborer, was remanded until January 4 at Mackay Police Court on charges of wilful murder of Dorothy Alice Duncan. The young woman was found with stab wounds and a broken knife embedded in her body near Seaforth 45 miles from Mackay. Her parents were away at camp when attacked. A male companion heard cries and found her, but she died shortly after admission to hospital. Police questioned a young man found walking five miles from Seaforth.
A child from Fora Street named the Kings daughter was found unconscious in her parents yard after a scooter fall and taken to Wellington District Hospital with concussion. A head on collision at Christmas Eve around 5 30 p m between a toward Wellington utility truck and a car bound for Orange caused severe damage. One elderly person named Bert Hyde suffered burns and was admitted last Monday. details unclear.
Melbourne dispatch reports Minister for Civil Aviation Mr. Thorby will not grant daily press interviews. He was away at Drummoyne and later said inquiries may be sent in writing. His decision follows fallout from remarks about the Federal Opposition leader Mr. Curtin. The suspension sparked nationwide comment. At Red Cliffs Police Court Henry Bray, 42, a horticulturist, was charged with...
Scores reported from a Tasmanian cricketers versus Wellington Districts match up to 3 o clock. Players J Cudden Kureem Ney Butterworth Ryan Hayes Go R Smith Leow Wilson and others feature with Wilson unbeaten on 67 and an undetermined 44 not out.
Sydney market notes from Nomebush sales show firm demand for good cattle with bullocks 6 to 14 pounds and cows 4 to 9 pounds. Sheep volume around 48,000 with prices ranging from 1 to 17 shillings for ewes and lambs about 7 to 25 shillings. overall market a shade better.
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