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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
8
A fragmented report from Wellington describes aldermen clashing over park maintenance, public works funding, and ratepayer burdens. It criticizes neglect of uninhabitable houses, back yards, and fever risks, urging a town cleanup before a Local Government conference.
The Wellington Times rebuts a false claim circulating in Dubbo that Wellington houses vacated by railway men would lose population. An May 18 Times extract praised departing railway employees as good citizens, countering the slander and urging readers to dismiss the accusation.
Bowls players in Wellington show steady interest with daily sessions. President Mr Jones features as a leading contender, winning heat 25 17 against Mr Zielihe and set to face Mr A T Smith in a final requiring two wins. Recent matches saw tight scores 21 19 and 25 22 before Jones surged to 29 with late heads.
A letter from HCY. Thorby MLA to the Minister for Works urges urgent parliamentary action on a proposed Sandy Hollow to Maryvale railway via Gulgone. The missive notes coal and whale resources near the survey and asks for a bill authorizing construction and funding to begin in the current year.
A reader correspondence reflects diverse views on recent events, offering concise opinions and reactions. The letter discusses community impact, civic responsibilities, and calls for measured responses from authorities and residents alike.
T. J. Collier of Wellington argues that Genesis 1 27 shows man created in God’s image and likeness, with soul and spirit, distinct from animals. He asserts humans, including the male, bear the divine likeness and that species do not change, touching on God’s law to reproduce within each kind and humanity’s unique spiritual status.
New Zealand champion Gloaming arrived in New South Wales with a large crowd gathering to greet the old plugger ashore. Parker Jockey Club offers 4800 for their show meeting with the Cup worth £260 and the Town Plate £150. Final acceptances for Torhove recon are due August 1. Other clubs may follow Parkes in setting dates for big handicaps. Welkin at Canowindra noted as deceased in Victoria, with stock such as Wedge Boitring Greenstead and Parsons. Races at Canowindhey yesterday included Maiden Tuidicap and Trin Handicap with several winners and odds noted.
Mum bai and AIL teams selected for weekend matches at Bell Park and Junction Park. Names include Cashell Gough Hughes Aughes Offner Lee Jutton Castell Cashell Lee Morgan with Cray Cowan Bennett White Whittaker Dowton Dowd Nistt Simpson Hinte Lynch and others. Junior All Blacks and Ware teams also listed with multiple forwards and backs in key fixtures.
A Santa Barbara report notes three more violent shocks after nightly tremors. Workers and police were injured as Hollywood studios aided search with a powerful spotlight. Entry to ruined areas is restricted to rescue teams guarded by soldiers. The exodus grows as families flee and roads choke under quake damage estimated between 3 and 4 million pounds.
Mev J T Lay State Premier faced concerns over government methods to enforce a 44 hour work week and widow pensions. In 1821 the 44 hour week saw factory output rise to 137,841,986 pounds, up 84,000,000 from the prior year under 48 hours, with 20,000 more employed. Pension costs were uncertain, possibly reaching 3,000,000 pounds, while industrial activity was cited to counter opposition to the policy.
Sevan Paeanger Fischen targets Hiles with Darcy Walker as key contact while state issues a phone directive.
A private wheat agent in Sydney reports a message from Livers Pool about West Australian loading at 10/8. Victorian wheat afloat valued at 54/0. America reports winter yields poor. red sorts short. Buyers cautious as Northern Continent imports rise. Canada and Europe show crop strength. large interstate capital flows noted. A tenth of ten million charrters anticipated.
Australia expected to harvest a record wheat crop across western and southwestern New South Wales and other belts. New South Wales leads with about 100,000,000 bushels, Victoria 47,000,000, and Western Australia 22,000,000 as the nation rivals the United States and Canada in output. The season shows high average yields about 154 bushels per acre, aided by modern machinery and lower gathering costs.
A damaged story from New South Wales recounts a discarded billiard table found among a barren plain near Gomville. The object, described as a grotesque landmark, sparked speculation among locals including Mr. Tawnie Vaughan of Golds aromeh Mort and Company Limited, who advised leaving it.
Ex Chief Justice Prank H Norcrom declares in a New York Law report that universal contempt for law grows as Prohibition persists. He says the nation lives under a national code that politicians push, while many believe moderate alcohol use is harmful and reject enforced ideology.
Flood waters from Dandaloo reached Nyngan on Sunday with the river running higher than in 20 years. The water surrounded the little bridge and held up traffic. Residents near the river had to evacuate. One river levee failed but caused no significant damage in town.
The Public Trustee directs a public auction for the effects of the late Fattee Khan on Saturday July 11 at 2 40 p m. Further details will appear in next Thursday's issue.
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