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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
6
A South Australian conference reveals split views on controlling the rabbit plague. Districts debate poisoning versus trapping, the value of a frozen rabbit trade, and the idea of export-driven destruction. A proposed state visit of a freezing steamer and virus testing are weighed amid contrasting expert opinions.
The piece notes a growing anthrax problem across Australia with deaths in country towns over the last year. It cites cattle losses, bone dust and feed practices, and underreporting by farmers and traveling stockmen. Experts warn that carcass burial and lax prevention spread the disease.
Premier Wade announced cabinet changes prompted by the new Department of Agriculture. J Perry becomes Minister in charge of Agriculture, Wood becomes Minister for Mines, Hogue takes Labor and Industry, with Anderson named Acting Under-Secretary of Agriculture after a Public Service career including director of the NSW Intelligence Department.
By the decease of Mrs Ann Kennedy wife of Mr James Kennedy of Gipps street Dubbo the town mourns. A native of Cavan Ireland she came to Australia in childhood and after Bathurst Hill End and Dubbo resided here for 52 years. She leaves two children P J Kennedy and Mrs M J Reid both of Dubbo. Dr Brophy and Rev Father Cooney attended. Remains moved to Hathurst for interment beside Curry family members.
A terse verse fragment laments failed rhyme while musing on heat and thirst. The speaker longs for simple comforts a man desires when camped away from shelter, namely a steady drink and warmth, ending with a humorous note about beer as the preferred joy.
A Sydney ad invites readers to visit H A Barraclough at 385 George Street for a scientific eye examination. The service promises careful assessment and custom glasses if needed, aimed at preserving sight and comfort, with details of timing and location.
The Police Magistrate Mr W G Burton Smith presides at Wellington every Friday except Good Friday. Court days listed for Stvast Towns and Stuart Town with dates through November. Debts Courts meet first and third Fridays at Wellington and other towns. holidays shift to next legal day. Licensing business at Wellington on specified January to December dates. Jury revision and superior court dates set for Wellington and Dubbo with various months.
A major sale at Anthony Hordern and Sons runs 20 days from January 24 to February 19 offering hundreds of thousands of bargains. The Blue Book catalogue touts genuine reductions with prices shown beside sale prices, alongside free copies on request. Also noted is Mr S A Bassar the Viennese ophthalmic optician visiting Wellington quarterly with consultations free and no travel agents.
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