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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 13, 1939

Page

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Tragedy on Jetty as Collapse Throws Crowd Into Water

Fifteen people including two babies were swept into twelve feet of water when a jetty collapsed at Sars William Pallister of Besley and Richard Hutchinson of Campsie aided the survivors. The crowd waited to board a launch as a rope caused the deck to give way. Pallister and Hutchinson helped women and children, with some treated for immersion.

Ram Sars William Pallister Besley Richard Hutchinson Campsie Pallister Hutkinson Pallisder Swat Hutchinson

River Tragedy Sparks Police Hunt For Suspect

Detectives search weekend for Fabian Foresty after bodies of Gwendoline Murray and Edna Dixon found on Macdonald River bank near Conghomestead. Foresty, 18, was charged at Congi Station with murder and remanded until February. Officers removed bodies to Walteria Hospital morgue for examination.

Hese Mo Scher Wwe Sls Tees Koby Murray Af Bendemerr Edna Dizem Macdonald River Mr. Matthews Carauer Bom Docier Waleria Hexital Fabian Tamworth Congi Station Wool Brook Gwendoline Ruby Murray Edna Muriel Dixon Servet J. Whiteley Conghomestead Fogarty

Tennis Toplgin 1M final and upcoming events

The club outlines the men’s final draw and upcoming matches with Spreit v Everett and Potts v Rutherford. It notes courts drawing tonight, potential juniors’ matches nearby, and a plan for a party night by February 28 after a busy week of doubles events and club nights on Wednesday and Thursday.

Toplgin Arthur Spearpyioes Dad Chemis Bee Ban Brown Ap Hothders Fic Tam Nm Pubiimi Hersey Read Spreit v. Everett Potts Y Rutherford Kelly I. Aethods

Fractured skull in Surry Hills assault

Frederick Williams aged 65 was admitted to Sydney Hospital after a heavy iron bar attack in a Commonwealth Street Surry Hills house. He suffered a fractured skull and head injuries as a result of the quarrel involved.

Sydney Frederick Williams Sydney Hospital Commonwealth Street Surry Hills

Commercial Produce Prices Sydney Market Report

The Sydney wheat market opened with bulk new season parcels at 2/54 and 2/8 per bushel for bulk red. Prices for potatoes, butter, cheese, and maize varied. onions, millet, chaff, hay, and lucerne showed ranges from 1/8 to 7/4 per unit. Pricing reflects a mixed session across vegetables and grains with several commodity quotes in shillings and pence.

Sydney Oaten Lucerne Hay Oaton

Stock Market Sydney Market Unchanged as Cattle and Sheep Yarded

At Homebush sales 2600 head of cattle yarded with prices steady. Bullocks from £6 to £14, cows £6 to £8, assortment varied. Sheep 26,009 penned with wethers 8 to 10s 19d, rams and lambs range up to 26s. Market unchanged overall.

Sydney Homebush

Train Driver Fights Through Bleeding On Melbourne Express

On Saturday Mel bourne express driver Mathes guided the train for 33 miles after a shard of glass burst from a promore gouge slashing his throat. He pleaded to stay aboard and drove toward Sydney despite a severed artery and severe wounds.

Sydney Mathes Melbourne Express

Not Soft With Prisoners Says Minister In Parliament

The minister denied a report that he favored leniency for prisoners and argued that each case is considered individually. He noted unemployment leads to issues, and if employment is offered he is willing to give a chance if circumstances warrant it. He dismissed a claim of a standard reduction from 20 to 6 pounds for first offenders, saying the practice has persisted for 20 years.

Justine Martin Steve Cab Ft le Ani Teres Martin Seid

Fishermen Missing Thought to Be Drowned Near Wellington

Four men including Themes Hagerty Jesmine Peppenhagen Frank Mask and Harley Hagarty were feared drowned after a sudden gale drove their fishing boat from its launch near Wellington New Zealand. Only the dinghy anchor and wreckage remained as searchers scoured the coast at dawn.

Wellington N.Z Hagerty Jesmine Peppenhagen Frank Mask Harley Hagarty Ballownd

Heat wave grips state with 100 degree readings

Data from this morning show the state at the tip of another heat wave with practically all western division Riverina central west and south west stations reporting temperatures over 100 degrees. The Assistant State Meteorologist said the heat wave would likely continue for two more days across most of the state with a few scattered thunderstorms possible in the north east quarter.

Riverina Central West South West North East

German Sailors Allowed to Stay in Australia

Two German sailors who deserted from the German ship Altona will be permitted to remain in Australia if guarantees are given that they will not be a charge on the State.

Sydney Altona Australia

Auckland man dies in fire at holiday home

Gordon Robert Mackay aged 49 from Sydney died in a blaze that destroyed a holiday house at Pihu, where he and a companion had taken a brief break. The tragedy occurred after they arrived for a holiday from Australia.

Auckland Gordon Robert Mackay Tait Preserver Sydney Pihu

Fatal road crash near Shark Crogk bridge injures many

Frank Robine and Gordon Ray were killed and 14 other men injured in a lorry crash near Shark Crogk bridge. A trailing large tractor plunged down the bank. An unidentifed man was found unconscious at York Street and admitted to hospital in a critical condition with a fractured leg and head injuries.

Sydney Frank Robine Gordon Ray Siemers Shark Crogk Bridge Uni Amalgamated Wireless York Street

Smart thief snatches £180 then vanishes in tram chase

Sydney Monday report from Argyle Street notes Mrs Phyllis Elson, wife of the Lemsea of the Lord Nel Wie Hotel, had £180 stolen when a man leaped from a moving car, grabbed her bag, and reentered a fleeing vehicle run by a confederate. Despite her cries, the thieves disappeared.

Sydney Phyllis Elson Lemsea Lord Nel Wie Argyle Street Sptney Thes Min Elson Abs

State Lottery Draw Announces Winners in Sydney

The 547th State lottery was drawn today with first prize No. 559 awarded to Westmead. Second prize No. 16 818 went to Sydney, followed by third prize No. 25 682 to Sydney and fourth prize No. 430 also to Sydney. The next draw is scheduled for Tuesday night.

Westmead Sydney

Exploration Ship Ayattearp Arrives in Sydney to Aid Antarctic Charting

Officers say the exploration ship Ayattearp arrived in Sydney from Hobart after being acquired by the Commonwealth Government to assist in charting Australia’s Antarctic possessions. Government asserts they have one of the best sea boats in the world and that no sea is big enough to sink her.

Workers' Compensation Court in Wellington presided by Judge Perdriau

His Honor Judge Perdriau will preside at the Workers' Compensation Court to be held in Wellington on Weineway next, commencing 1:5 at Gam. Three matters for determination include Edith Lauren McLeod versus Atta Vials Ltd, Christian Byvertsen versus Clifton Crean, and John Arthur Harchett and Joseph Fredrick Green and others trading as 15, F, Green and Sons.

Perdriau Wellington Weineway Gam Edith Lauren McLeod Atta Vials, Ltd Christian Byvertsen Clifton ‘Crean

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