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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
6
Fragmentary church services schedule listing dates times and locations across Wellington with names and local venues. It includes references to Church of England events and various named persons, but legibility is limited and many details are uncertain.
Busy July at Presbyterian Church with services listed for Wellington Wallington and Patna areas. Times include 730 pm July 5 11 am July 19 3 pm and 7 30 pm reminders with readings and prayers scheduled through July.
Hudchurch notes list July gatherings across Bay Gullannan Wellington and surrounding districts. Preachers include Pastor WP Phillipe and Pastor Dunkley with evening services and weekday prayer meetings.
In a fragmented July timetable, Wellington and nearby towns show numerous event mentions including Army inn notes, Wellington addresses, times and scores. Entries reference MIT Orono, My Dara, and several local names with partial dates and locations.
Riverton and the Broken Hill line area near Riverton show a surge in farming with closer settlement and scientific manuring driving yields. Farmers report crops rising from 9 to 96 bushels, large hay districts, pig production, and rising land values as land opens at Hallett and Mount Bryan drawing new buyers and boosting wheat prospects.
The Macquarie dredges No 1 and No 2, damaged in a flood and stranded for two months, are set for a fresh start after rain, with repairs underway. Water levels are rising, crews work on damming the river, and salvage efforts include the dredging companion ship and a 21 ton anchor gear. The venture hinges on securing water and repairing key machinery before operations resume.
A fragment from Our Sydney Ladies Letter voices winter fashion, social intrigues, and local plans. It sketches a festive Norland Home display, gossip about dukes and mistresses, and a grand riverside boarding house project with imagined gondolas and garden roofs. The piece blends humor with social commentary and urban spectacle.
Fragments depict a late 19th century street scene with domestic roles, Admiralty House vicinity, and a market display of Bandola crafts. The piece mentions hardship in building, transportation and a strong focus on women’s work and handcraft exhibitions, with scenes of everyday life and social dynamics.
Selvite Dall and Co report strong wool sale results with Continental buyers enjoying freer trade. Prices for high quality and long‑stapled wools rose, while declines were limited to some mid grades. Overall, market tone improved and prospects for the next sale look favorable amidst hopeful rumblings about new supply and demand dynamics.
A fragmentary report notes New Year events and August activities, mentioning optical colleges in Vienna and Tork, a Ravin sod Breede context, and a world summit with various qualifications. It references Mr. Basset and a scribe to Rasy, hinting at instruments and roles, with unclear details about performances or selections.
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