14 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
1
Sydney speaker urges UAP and UCP to cooperate to secure a victory in the next election or risk the fall of the Stevens-Bruxner government. The address highlights the ongoing state contest and calls for unity between rival parties to stabilize governance.
A 12 year old, Roni Gardner, drowned when pulled into the Hooded Cook’s river at Enfield while his brother watched driftwood. They had attempted a swim to recover items as the flood waters carried them downstream. Local divers searched the river after the incident last night.
A detailed report outlines a country toys camp and a tour for boys aged around 17. It describes events, celebrity appearances, and educational visits in Sydney. Invitations extend to figures like Minister for Education and Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.
The notice credits J D Brownhill and Sd and lists the Wellington Times and Wellington as locations. It mentions Om Petey Stres and Warnes, with Brownhill as printer in Wallington. The fragment appears to be a publisher’s imprint or promotional line from a Wellington publication.
Mr 7.0 Menkes, a prominent Sydney businessman, has just returned from a visit and says there is propaganda claiming Australia is hurt by the tariff. He notes that sentiment in England and Sydney reflects concern over the levy and its impact on trade and industry.
Hy Al Bowen Fletcher reports on post, air mail routes and new services across Australia. Notes include flights via Narromine, Darwin greetings to Ray Mayer, upcoming links from Sydney to Perth and Townsville to Adelaide, and plans for further cross country air networks. Mention of QANTAS founder figures Kennedy and Madson Fysh with aviation history context.
In the Divorce Court today Sydney. Jos tph Francis Dechan petitions for divorce from Essie Esme Dechan formerly Bawsett. Desertion proved. restitution order complied. A sulenist granted. Mr W J MacLean solicitor represented petitioner.
Cobboran Shire President Murdoch McLeod plans to wed with Miss Mary Webster as Dunedoo horses feature in local lore. Council finances loom large with comparisons to England’s banks while ratepayers face January payments and £19,040 spent on public works.
In a break with the prior federal system, the Communist Party of Victoria instructs supporters to direct their second preference votes to Labour candidates in electorates where Communists are contesting in the upcoming state elections.
The Alice Springs case in which Mo B. Webb solicitor faced alleged contempt of court and charges of attempting to influence a witness in a gold stealing case was heard and dismissed yesterday by the Deputy Administrator.
Weather remains unsettled with showers in the Jeamst and ranges and northern warmth. Elsewhere for a time warm to hot and sultry, shifting to unsettled in the west and southwest with variable winds and possible thunder. Winds mainly southeast to northwest. today’s temperature around 20 degrees.
William White, president of the Bakers’ Association, argued that from a health perspective regulations should require bakers to return unsold bread to shops. The Bread Commission discussed proposed measures to curb waste and improve sanitary handling.
The Minister for Juition Mr Martin condemns Mr Line in a proposal to cut capital sums lent on mart wines. He warns a 25 percent debt reduction would destroy credit and ruin employment and savings banks.
A tornado tore through a small Coogee section this morning causing extensive property damage. Residents were alarmed by the sudden visitation as chimneys were wrecked and a garage beam shed bolts, with heavy iron sheets lifted high. No injuries reported.
In the assembly Mr Dunningham promised a detailed statement on how funds raised by the unemployment relief tax were spent. The minister noted £5000 was given to Schrieber of the Furniture Trades Union, described by Baddeley as the greatest union secretary the state had, with no provision on how the money was to be used.
Sydney Thuradi reports cattle yarding at Homebush with 4800 head. Prices show little change across categories with beet and inferior quality trades noted. Weaned stock around 58,000, wethers and other types listed with modest shifts in value.
A fragmentary ledger style list shows prices for potatoes Paxman and Victor items, eggs, butter, cheese, honey, millet, onions, wheaten, oats, hay hay lucerne, and wheat with varied shillings and pence values. The garbled OCR lacks clear dates or locations but preserves item names and quoted unit prices.
Sydney report of Thome Walmeley a 35 year old plumber who fell from a ladder onto an awning at a city hotel on George Street. He was admitted to hospital in critical condition after losing balance while portion of the stake work gave way.
Unemployed Sydney reports that Minister of Labour Industry Mfr Dunningham rejected overtime work policy after deputation from the Chemployed Club. The minister stated his department would oppose overtime extensions to the fullest extent.
An old classified style notice advertises pure linen tea towels and table damask with colored borders, plus remnants at half price. It promotes ladies linen skirts in special low prices and mentions cashmere items and other textiles with marked reductions.
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