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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
3
The XMASH Post Office system is criticized for failing to handle Christmas mail rush with delays in Wellington. The piece argues understaffing and under equipment, noting telegrams blocked and private box sorting slow, while Sydney ads are used to boast capacity. It condemns public advertising while service falters.
A reader reports relief from rheumatism after using Kruschen Salts. She endured two months of pain in her back arms and legs and could not lift her arms before trying the product. After more than a year without the slightest return she credits improved elimination of uric acid crystals for the cure.
A fragmentary exchange recalls an explosion on a street. Movey mentions the blast and recalls tearing up a side street in response. The brief dialogue shows characters reflecting on actions taken after the incident.
The Wellington region faced significant telegraphic delays and weak line support during the Christmas period, not due to the local post office but the Department's equipment. Metropolitan papers claimed a smooth PMG rush, yet Wellington suffered major inconveniences and loan requirements. Improved telegraphic communications are urged after this Christmas hold up.
The Old Goldfields recounts Tamberroora christening lore and the birth of Tambaroora Todd amid the bustling early mining towns. It details rugged life, lawlessness, religious efforts, and the rise of St Saviour’s church with a new resident clergy, set against Hawkins Hill’s gold rush.
An old style Beauty ad features a couple in a flirtatious exchange. The woman boasts how Charmosan face powder rejuvenates her appearance and mood, claiming it makes her look decades younger and boosts confidence during lunch with a beau named Rupert. The dialogue emphasizes youth and appeal.
An old style advertisement touts Charmosan face powder as long lasting and romantic, with mentions of Suntan tone, a big double size box priced at 2 shillings 6 pence, and sales everywhere. It also promotes Charmo Cold Cream to massage away wrinkles and crows feet and notes Boudoir products at 2 shillings 8 pence for tubes and a bold re label.
A card announcing W Smith a registered veterinary surgeon with RY.5 designation and Ring Phons 3B contact details for professional veterinary services.
Prospects for wool prices in 1938 are less promising than 1937 as market factors shift. Japan's renewed buying and reduced Japanese and American competition until late 1938 affect prices, with China continuing to source from Australia. In Yorkshire activity revived in early December and demand rose, though raw wool values fell earlier, causing mill turnover declines. UK imports in 1938 fell versus 1936, but the market is not oversupplied and may rise in the first half of the year despite cautious retailers and thinner fashion demand.
Nearly 300 square miles of Scotland were offered to English buyers and Americans as demand for Hebridean and Orkney islands surged. Prices ranged from £2000 to £20,000 per island with over £90,000 expected for the five listed holdings Cave and Swane in Orkneys and Lismore Val Jay and Cairna in Inner Hebrides.
Arthur Greinke of Coal Creek near Eek Queensland suffered drought losses and a hailstorm last week. On Sunday six of his seven draught horses were found dead, struck by lightning near a wire fence. Each horse valued at £20.
A fragmentary note references a product F U A Rheumetic Rectiy sold by Western Stores with a money back guarantee. It praises wool and cotton livelihoods and hints at price trends and world market pressures from 1937.
R. B. Payna, owner of the Wellington Cordial Factory, announces the appointment of a fully qualified cordial maker. The new expert operates from the Warne Street factory above Kiesbell's, contact phone 321.
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