This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
2
The piece surveys the upcoming year with optimism for 1938, noting prior progress in 1937, renewed industrial strength, wage adjustments, and increased consumer spending. It argues that cautious confidence and continued global activity, led by the British Empire, can avert war while boosting industry and employment.
London optometrist and opticician D. J. Bono will nest visit Summers Street consulting rooms at the Royal Hotel in Orange on Thursday 20 January. Appointments may be arranged with Murphy's Mrs Moe Brore or Griffiths.
A playful bush-themed piece recalls garden boots polished at home and the rugged life of country folk. It contrasts rural thrift with city manners, then shifts to hearty bush humor about loud talk, working life, and the beloved waterbag in parching heat near the Fish River.
The Wellington Club rode a strong showing at the Mudgee carnival with Arty Blanchard and L Barber leading dives while J Preston topped the 100 yards in 64 1/5 secs. Dubbo and Narromine events drew robust contests as Wellington eyes Anniversary Day meets and a Narromine squad selection.
A Cookery Expert from The Australian Journal explains proper gelatine use to avoid curdling. Dissolve gelatine in hot water before adding to cold milk, or heat with milk only off the flame. Raw pineapple hinders jellying and should be cooked briefly. jellied fruits preserve vitamins, and ways to avoid milkiness include quince preparations or adding cream.
New records in rail travel between Sydney and the country were set over five days from Christmas to Boxing Day with at least 300 trains operating. They carried about 36 000 passengers, topping last year by 14 407. Country station figures still awaited, with a likely citybound record anticipated.
Rubber stamps price list and particulars are provided upon request to the Tames Office. Details cover sizes, styles, and engraving options for official seals and standard rubber stamp products. Contact the office for ordering procedures and pricing.
Bradman hammered 246 for South Australia against Queensland to lift his side to 429 for 8 at stumps, chasing Queensland's 93 as the great batsman moved past Kippax and Vieil Richardson totals. Robinson and Waite supported with useful scores, while Victoria led NSW with Rigg Lee Gregory Hassett among the scorers.
The December heat wave swelled into a severe spell with temperatures rising to 100 degrees on the 27th. Humidity was high and storms were brief or non existent as the state endured persistent heat far into the fortnight. Readings from post offices show daily maximums from December 14 through 27, with Sundays excluded from collection.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.