20 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1939
Page
1
A terse warning states that any person found trespassing on the Nanima Estate will be prose euled without respect to persons. The notice is signed by EC. B. Gatos.
Henry Frederick Faulkner a 33 year old resident of Males Street Dolls Point was killed on Saturday in the Alexandria railway goods yard while assisting to load tractors. He belonged to the miitia attached to the 2nd Divisional Signals Moore Park. A tractor ran against a truck pinning him and he died at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital despite ambulance efforts.
A fragment notes racehorse lease forms located at The Limes Officer building. Details are scarce but indicate property and agreement documents related to horse leasing were present. Further readable items are not provided.
Sydney leader Mandy Sydney delivers scathing statements accusing a rival of brutal ambition and recounts a Russia meeting where the Soviet Foreign Minister allegedly warned of Melbourne and Sydney destruction. Ogilvie claims Labor Party unity on defence but denies conscription support.
In Sydney on Monday a 58 year old man, believed to be Frederick Joseph McMahon, jumped in front of a moving engine at Mortdale station. The engine and portion of the first carriage passed over him, causing fatal injuries and a mangled body as bystanders watched in horror.
Sir Robert Murray, the Lieutenant-Governor of Papua, arrived in Sydney on a three months leave of absence and voiced the view that New Guinea could become a vital oil reservoir for defense. He noted American investments flooding the country in the hunt for oil, driving prosperity and employment, while the rubber industry was booming.
Sydney reports relaxation of fasting laws for Catholics across Australia. Lent rules now allow meat on most days except Fridays, with Wednesdays no longer days of abstinence. The concessions were issued by the late Pope to suit Australian conditions.
A fire ripped through several shops in Blackburn, destroying cooling stores and causing an estimated £25,000 in damage. An explosion preceded the outbreak, with reports saying it occurred about three miles away before the flames reached the premises.
Sydney reports cooler temperatures across New South Wales as the back of the heat wave is broken. Assistant State opset Mr Newman notes tropical activity in Queensland may bring rain to the northern state, with districts seeing potential showers this week.
Mr. Clive Evatt KC accepts invitation from the Heffron Labor Party to stand in the Hurstville Yate election caused by Dr. Webb’s death. Heffron expects rival campaigns led by Mr Lang and Mr Hefton.
A car with two men became stuck in the Gulf region. One man left the vehicle to seek help while the other stayed inside, later writing a farewell note to his wife as he faced thirst and possible death.
A ship carried about 100 alien migrants and refugees from six European countries to Sydney. Most of the passengers left at Fremantle and Melbourne, totaling nearly 200. English speaking travelers praised the group as of fine type and said Australia should have no fears about them.
The 5690 State Lottery draw today awarded first prize to Punchbowl with number R460, second prize to Woollahra with 85862, third prize to Paddington with B6707, and fourth prize to West Kempsey with 21563. The next lottery drawing is scheduled for Wednesday night.
Reginald J. Wiles allegedly rammed 27 cars during a deadly spree ending at Cape Schanck where a rockfall caused a cliff collapse injuring a party member. A subsequent collision with a second vehicle occurred as rocks struck another bystander.
A shoeing party halted at a motor car service station in Auckland to refuel when a shotgun discharged through the vehicle’s doorway striking 11 year old Miss Phyllis Mary Hugh, who died instantly from a chest wound.
The Sydney wheat market showed subdued activity with new season parcels at 2 53 and new lots at 2 per bushel. Prices for other grains and produce varied, including potatoes Tas 12 to 38, oats 1 9 to 1 5, butter 81/2d, cheese 10 1d to 11d, maize 4/6, onions 12 to 23, millet 45, and lucerne 4/6 to 1/6.
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