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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
3
A festive New Year message emphasizes brightness happiness and good cheer. It notes brave hearts to face life's battles and full pockets to aid in the community's strife. The tone urges fresh resolutions a new leaf and goodwill while highlighting the value of economical quality purchases.
A wandering narrator in Wellington recounts a dry season outpost visit in Australia. He debates how humans and brains interact with nature, asks why God allows droughts, and notes farmers adapting with irrigation, planting, and livestock care. He meets Mr Pursgrove, praises his energy, and ends with a punctured bike tire and a wry remark.
A fragmentary reminiscence follows a traveler to Maryvale seeking Mary. The narrator learns Mary has married and settled, while the vale remains unchanged. Vague observations of locals and odd phrases abound, with stray garbled names, tools, and a blown fly anecdote.
A massive blaze destroyed the David Uchoo and Company warehouse in Newcastle early Monday, with walls collapsing onto Shortland Street hotel and Boott Street, halting railway and tram services. Four men were injured, including a City Brigade member shocked by an electric wire. Fire losses reach £28,000 for the warehouse and £100,000 for stock, with a potential sale planned amid damage to nearby buildings and a school.
A Wellington gathering of Aborigines and church leaders discussed spiritual and intellectual advancement, with Rev J Majo well, Rev F J Sant and Captain Wray leading. Funds raised included £28 from MLA Kncrawali Varton, donations requested for a mission house costing about £40, and printed forms to record contributions.
A laboratory proposal by Ernest Gillman outlines a latent electrochemical method to induce rain by charging water vesicles in clouds. The theory suggests Hertzian waves or high frequency currents could mirror lightning effects, but practical demonstration and feasibility remain unproven. Professor Pollock cautions against public funding before laboratory results, noting electrical energy risks and uncertain outcomes.
A fragmented notice describes a land sale at Waver, with details on beams and stock. It mentions cattle and horses expected to fetch prices from £10 to £16 for horses and £1 10s to £22 10s for cattle, and notes dairy profitability considerations for year round income.
Fragmentary notes suggest wool sales will reopen with market activity resuming after a period of inactivity. Analysts foresee limited demand for fine wools while broader trade conditions, including banking certificates and charter activities, influence prices and shipments.
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