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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1937
Page
1
Rumors say sailors aboard destroyers near Sydney protested harsh treatment before sailing at dusk toward Jervis Bay. Large crowds and packed warships escorted the crew, with tensions linked to prior Gallipoli era memories.
Notice warns that trespassers on the Neurea Estate will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Names RG Barton AWE Fuller and NH Barton appear in the fragmented notice with guidance against unauthorized entry and potential legal action.
N. W. Smith warns that anyone caught trespassing on Glenrock TM property will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law and will face legal action.
Germany faces rising military spending amid economic strain as defense costs surge. Officials warn budget gaps threaten social programs while security commitments and arms procurement push through despite public concern.
The Banker argues economic strain stems from arming costs and public extravagance, noting ongoing propaganda against Germany. From an Investor view, Germany is in a bottomless pit as leaders gamble with livelihoods and lives of the people.
Thirty seven men were arrested after a raid on a shop on Palley Street in Orange on Saturday afternoon. The establishment was alleged to be contravening gaming and betting laws. Police report they recovered items during the operation and detained the men for questioning.
Flood reports say the Ohio River breached levees five miles north of Cairo. Memphis flood control notes a cresting river, with 61 feet expected, flooding 181,000 acres north of Cairo. Evacuations reached Little Fayot. 15,000 men fortified dykes, 14 Memphis schools closed, 600 refugees ill. Water leaped toward Cumberland overflow, prompting aid talks and extensive damage estimates across Tennessee and Arkansas.
A curtailed New Year honors list was announced last night after delays for King George VI’s accession and the coronation period. No New South Wales knights were created, but three new federal appointments included CMG, OBE, and CBE honors for notable public servants, medical workers, and a renowned author.
The accident occurred at a private hospital where three children Brenda Pearl, Percy Boyes, and Das ving Constatiee died from poisoning. Their mother remains hospitalized but is expected to recover. The family is linked to Mr. and Mia.
Sydney on Monday reports Keight winh the tenor led the band contest on Saturday at the Sportsground with 94 points. William Scott, Wollongong, and Thomas Mauser tied for second place.
Percy Br Brown is identified with Wallington in a historical notice. The fragment notes a person associated with Wallington and an apparent title or descriptor, suggesting a formal notice or obituary snippet from a local newspaper. The text is incomplete but preserves the named individual and place.
In Tasmania at the Blowhole entrance Eagle Hawk Neck two women washed from rocks by a heavy sea and drowned. The victims were Mixx Minnie Murfet, 32, and Phoebe Kathleen Sharp, 20. The accident occurred on the ledge as a surge broke over the rocks.
Mrs. Fon Newlands 45 and her infant son Donglan died when a car driven by Roy Newlands plunged over a 50 foot drop on the Richmond Range near Mallanganee on Friday afternoon. Roy Newlands 41 and several children and relatives were injured. five children and a niece had injuries. The party were bound for Yamba for a holiday when the car went off the road and rolled twice. Doulas Newlands died at the scene. ambulance men attended. Mrs Newlands was sister of Sister Skinner of Bindawalla private hospital.
In Sydney on Monday two policemen, wearing heavy uniforms, swam the Richmond River. The incident was noted in a brief report.
Sydney and Mt Vasious debated resuming migration at the summer school of political science. Speakers urged full inquiry before any scheme, with Philip Goldfinch noting population could grow via primary production and secondary industries. Professor Wadim argued against broad fund influx but supported limited entry to those willing to stay.
At the Labour Councy Conference held at Geulong on Saturday the meeting unanimously approved support for the referendum proposals. The vote backed submitting the question to electors in accordance with Labour policy.
Fragmentary report notes Countess Haig arriving in Sydney on Monday with mentions of Darwin. The text references health, a possible reception or aide, and a journey through Australia. Details are garbled but indicate a public interest in the countess’s movements and potential station stopovers.
A fragment mentions a Saturday event and a suspect questioned about robberies. A Black Blacker figure was later found hiding along the riverbank.
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