13 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
1
James Gunn a 33 year old fireman was fined £10 for assaulting George Mackie a volunteer fireman. Evidence showed Mackie and two others were surrounded and knocked about by a group objecting to his volunteering. The magistrate commended the crowd for restraining the attackers.
Zane Grey says he will leave Australia and its waters if the controversy over big game fishing and alleged cruelty to nonedible fish continues. The dispute arose after the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Dumb Animals questioned the practice as cruel.
Canberra reports the Federal Government is considering lifting the moratorium on principal and interest payments due on expropriated properties in the Mandated Territory of New Guinea. The move would end a policy delaying compensation as of Thursday.
A line noting printing by 4. D. Brownhill & Sons at the Wellington Times office on Perry Street Wellington. The imprint mentions J. D. Brownhill and Warnese Wellington.
During a tropical and extreme thunder storm in the Goulburn district, Kenneth White a 10 year old boy vanished after he appeared to stumble and fall from an umbrella during the downpour and flood. A search along the swollen stream lower down from the last sighting continues in hopes of recovering the body as damage abates in the district.
Arsenic found in a brown paper package on the floor of Pamelas stable at Toowoomba reveals a deliberate attempt to poison the prominent Queensland racehorse. The intruder reportedly fled after being interrupted, prompting heightened precautions at the stable to guard against intruders.
After the Prime Minister announced the Shale Investigation Committee’s finding that shale cannot yield oil cheaply, the government was unlikely to assist. Attention shifts to hydrogenation at Newnes and renewed exploration for new oil, especially Gippsland.
Beasley accuses the Lyons Government of anti Australian motives as the Prime Minister declares abandoning shale and oil resource development. He cites expert figures showing Newnes petrol could be cheaper than imports, creating 400 direct jobs and many indirect ones, with a potential annual excise loss near £160,000.
North Corriga mechanic Honey W Haydon, 26, offers to the Defense Department a bullet claim to penetrate steel plates and other substances beyond any existing rounds. He says it would double range of ordinary bullets and suit various calibres, with penetration even at 45 degrees due to its propellant and shell design.
Deputy Premier M F Braxier told a deputation from Illawarra business social religious and municipal groups that government help is needed for a settlement at Paulo Kembla. He warned that ignoring the court system would darken prospects and urged workers to return to work while arbitration proceeds.
A Gypsy Moth flown by Rex Nicholl and owned by Kingsford Smith Air Services overturned near Mascot aerodrome, bursting into flames. Passenger P. Hoskins escaped with minor injuries after instructor Ben Goodsen freed him from a collapsing cockpit. Nicholls was thrown clear and unharmed. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as the aircraft was wrecked.
Forecast shows sultry unsettled conditions with rain extending to the north east. Isolated heavy falls may cause local flooding. Expect thunderstorms squalls and morning coastal fogs, with northeast to southeast winds fresh to squally at times.
John McDonald Harconbn, 42, a former New South Wales police member, was sentenced to 48 months’ imprisonment at the Quarter Sessions on charges of shop breaking warehouse breaking and attempted warehouse breaking. He operated from Hurstville, using keys and tools to open premises. His defense noted a tragic case with prior punishment and loss of police service and civil rights.
Probable cause discussed for yesterday's Mascot aerodrome plane crash. Pilot Rex Nicholls and a passenger escaped with injuries after the aircraft dived from an altitude around 800 feet when the wing went dark and the pilot lost consciousness. The aircraft then struck the ground.
The Superintendent of Civil Aviation warned R W R Hall of legal action for flying a monoplane from Mascot to Queensland without certification. He stated the aircraft was not airworthy and such unlicensed flights endanger public safety, signaling a strong warning to deter further violations.
Norman Hyown aged 42 pleaded guilty to assaulting Walter Maynavil 73, caretaker of Mayville School, on Marrickville Street. Judge Thomson noted the rescue by three youths who held Brown until police arrived and sentenced Hyown to eight months in jail.
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Pithoya sizes 6 to 14 and Bispering quality usually 12/6 now 7/6. Boys striped poplin pajamas for hot weather offered at special price. Stock includes smart striped fabrics in hot weather selections.
The Rev T E Rose president of the New South Wales Conference of the Church of Christ said since 1910 federal and state taxes had risen 610 percent The taxes imposed by a new who did not realise the harmful effects of the legislation they introduced New South Wales taxes were higher than in any other part of the world Austin Kane described a long suffering crowd who believed they would lift the burden but saw no relief as speeches failed to enact change
Minister for Defence Mr R A Parkhill told Cabinet yesterday he placed a concrete proposal before them for establishing in Australia a complete shawatt manufacturing industry. He expressed hope for progress.
A definite scheme would shortly be announced, with officials signaling planned actions and forthcoming statements. The wording suggests formal plans and official timing, though specifics are not yet disclosed.
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