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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
7
A fragment recounts a court sentencing discussing harsh colonial justice for bushrangers. The speaker condemns violence, argues for lawful reform, and cites a judge's order to hang each conspirator at a public execution while urging mercy within law. The tone reflects historical outrage over law and order in a penal colony.
The lengthy proceedings describe Gardiner Bordyea and others linked to a gold robbery in the Weddin Mountains. Witnesses, juries, and judges debated evidence, with verdicts of guilty for Fordyce Bow and Henry Sonne, and not guilty for John McGuire. The judge sentenced the three to wrap up the case amid cautions on criminal conduct.
Letter from Sydney reader Geo R Davis describes eight years of hydatide pain and a lump in the side after an operation. He reports relief after starting Vitadatio, saying the lump disappeared and health improved after four bottles and a final course, praising the remedy and urging others to try it. He notes cab proprietor Mr McNalty is frequently available at King William Street.
NSW authorities list drought relief water conservation projects with 28 works across regions including Springdale Tank Young and Conarge Weir near Daviliquin. Total cost about 813,000 pounds. 14 more projects to proceed where conservation not needed, aiding some 35 districts affected by drought.
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