04 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1937
Page
1
A Labour movement in Sydney and Kempsey reports negotiate for control of a wireless station near Tammily. The goal is to secure a chain of wireless establishments throughout the state as part of a broader mobilization by Labour organizers.
A fragmented report notes a trade balance shift with Germany and Australia, suggesting tariff effects on last year’s figures and implying a longer trend. The notice warns trespassers on the Neurea Estate and Mt Nanima properties will be prosecuted, naming Barton and Neurea.
Notice warns trespassers at Glenrock TM that unauthorized entry will be prosecuted with full force of the law. Signed by N H Smith.
A town meeting discussed boosting pastoral wages to address rising costs. The architec tural plan and concerns over living expenses were raised by delegates led by Mr Re Graymilers. The vote backed the proposal amid cautious support.
The Council of the Chamber of Manufactures has issued a referendum to address market relations. If the proposal is moved to the end, the government will influence farming production and the pace of town development.
A chronicle of a ceremony at Stodoh Church of England Wellington on January 27th joining Phyllis Fthel gouneest laushter of Mr and Mrs 4H Whitlock Windoraly to Denne Abernethy of Welling ton. The bride wore georgette and silver thread with floral adornments. reception followed at the Ma tne Hall with guests, gifts, and a honeymoon in Sydney and Goulburn.
The inquest opened into the deaths of John William Wess and his family at Woodrow Park on December 8. Police found John, his wife Kathlorn Wendle, and their three children ages 7, 4, and 11 months, all killed by an axe. Dr Solomons testified the father and some victims could not have killed themselves, noting mental state concerns and depressions before the tragedy.
Sydney reports that The Australian High Commissioner in London told the CommonweaIth that a loan in London now would harm a large stock of Australian securities due forIssue within the year. The move follows a recent failure of two previous issues and is seen as validating the year’s debt reduction policy.
A fragmented OCR note lists prices for various produce items in Sydney, including onions, honey, butter, and wheat products. It mentions terms like butter 1/6 and 1/2, and notes fluctuating or firmer wholesale values with references to wholesalers and market conditions.
Arthur Maxwell Tatham aged 23 of Duntroon Street Hurlstone Park and Alma May Milh aged 24, residents of Clyde, were found dead in Parramatta Park near the old Government House gardens. A small revolver lay beneath Tatham’s head, both shot through the temple. Police guard and detectives investigated whether a joint death pact or a homicide followed by suicide occurred. Family statements indicate marital estrangement. Milh’s husband and three children were not located to be informed.
Rainfall reports show some areas like Wallington and Orange receiving scattered showers while others such as Condobatin and Mudgee recorded modest totals. The data lists multiple locations with varied amounts from 1 to 65 units, reflecting uneven precipitation across the region.
Market prices remained steady as cattle and sheep faced varied values. Prices for Hondo cattle and Tammbs noted softness amid mixed beef and wool demand, with several lots trading at reduced levels.
A notice directed to residents of Brownhilly area printed for J. D. Brownhi at Wellington Street addresses. The partial line suggests a local filing or advertisement notice, with limited legible details about the recipient or action.
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