09 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
1
Auckland and Thurnbay report that the New Zealand Parliament adopts customs regulations proposing a five percent sales tax and an additional petrol tax. The move aims to broaden revenue as government seeks fiscal stability amid trade measures and cost pressures across regions.
Sydney reports a Cathay voyage leaving today carrying one million pounds of gold destined for London. This marks the third and final shipment in a fortlantd series of transfers, underscoring strategic bullion movements amid overseas finance.
A fragmentary market notice lists varied produce prices with many garbled terms. Items include potatoes, indeterminate cheese and honey, oats, hay, and floury products. Several prices appear misprinted or cryptic, hindering precise interpretation.
The market was unchanged with cattle yarded at 2490. Bullocks ranged 7 to 12 pounds, cows 4 to 6 pounds, hogget 10 shillings, quality 26 shillings, inferior 20, wholesale prices firm for prints. Wethers showed slight weakness. ewes 5 to 14 shillings 4d, lambs 6 to 17 shillings, cheep lambs 10 shillings 2d.
John Numan a 42 year old postal worker left his Rowe Bay home Tuesday morning aiming for work and has not been heard from since. Authorities express fears for his safety as search efforts begin.
The Australian Board of Control replies to Melbourne stating they do not doubt the team sportsmanship. They say the issue was the leg-theory howling raised by the M. EC and that it is not a matter of heat, but a concern over conduct during the incident.
Wellington A Harvey, optometrist associated with Harvey Brothers, jewellers and opticians in Wellington.
A gang of five men assaulted John Northam in Hyde Park last night. They demanded money, broke his nose, and left him on the ground. They also stole a gold ring from his finger.
The Narromine journal details a Wellington cave tour describing Cathedral Dome a fifty foot high limestone formation with bridal veil window and steps. It notes a pulpit rock, a concert room natural stage and ghost and kissing rooms, plus Gaden Cave Turkish Tower Frozen Waterfall and antlered streams showing ancient animal remains.
About sixty friends gathered at the Mackay home in Suntop to fete Ronald Mackay on the eve of his nuptials. Speakers praised his character and neighborly conduct while a warm reception featured gifts, toasts, and dancing with tunes by local musicians into the early hours.
A letter from the Unemployment Relief Council to Geo. Wilson MdlA notes that the Dairy Promotion Scheme now requires farmers to fund 20 percent of improvements, reduced from 33 1/3 percent. The reduction may be met in cash or cash and kind, with Dairy Promotion Board adhering to this decision.
In Melbourne on Thursday a delegate criticised body-line bowling. The presenter urged they not escalate motions that would harm cricket’s interests, warning that men's tactics risked injuring the game’s reputation.
Spectators turned out for the Austin Cup on Wellington green where three rinks played due to one rink being top dressed. William Willocks and William Pulbrooks teams couldn't play but will meet next Wednesday. J. H. Truman defeated F. Batho, A. T. Smith beat T. N. Ayling, and H. Ziehlke overcame Hi. Lord.
A farmer laments family and labor strains as harvest nears. He notes workers idle when he is away, questions who has Wyatt and Satellite, and recalls buying a machine cheaply. The scene captures tense rural life with crops, prices, and community pressure rising as cricket games begin.
Charred melted and rusted components of a microplane washed up at Jervis Bay are being examined in Sydney. Experts say the pieces do not belong to the Southern Cloud.
Detectives claim they have booked no less than 50 gunmen this year including five desperates who have long sentences for carrying firearms and have been convicted under the Con sorting Act.
Forecast predicts cloudy conditions along the coast and table land areas with scattered showers. Overall fine with moderate to warm temperatures and southeast winds fresh in parts. Thermometer reads 96 degrees at 2:30 today.
Florence Biden, 19, drowned while swimming at the first Wagga beach yesterday. Roy Carter, a local high school pupil, attempted a rescue but exhausted himself and failed to reach the victim.
At the Crookwell Hospital committee meeting it was stated that Mr. Weaver's chemo requiring orders to ten Sydney houses for monthly groceries was impracticable. Directors warned the policy would boost city businesses at country traders' expense, who loyally support the institutions.
Advertisement notice printed for J. D. Brownhill and partners at the Wellington Times offices Percy Street Wellington and by 3 D Brownhill Warne Street Wellington for distribution and publication purposes.
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