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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses distributing a wondy among the people and its effects, mentioning Jani and a vow associated with Jno in Hay. The readable content is vague and lacks clear facts or identifiable entities.
A large crowd attended the Orange Lodge celebration at Peotan Tant Hall on Tuesday night. Speakers defended Protestant rights, warned against Catholic influence, and urged unity in the face of sectarian tension amid a broader call for open worship and religious liberty.
In a crowded shop scene the barber and townsfolk debate vacant allotments and a proposed tax shift. Speakers warn higher rates threaten wages, housing, and local commerce while urging fair use of land to benefit the whole community.
An Eight Hour Association committee meeting was held with members including Moore, Ivory, J A Wart, Jominga, Walon, Uilden, Shhaw, Fletcher, Tapaby and Clayton. They approved a protest note, added new members A McDonald and Jus O Malley, elected Fletcher as treasurer, and planned a 200 yard and 100 yard novelty race plus ambulance and hospital displays in a procession. Tender ranks to be called separately.
Sydney wool market report notes expected 0-10 percent advance in prices and improved Antwerp parity. Upcoming auctions in Sydney on the 20th and 22nd will catalog about 1400 lots including Morille, Bonathorne, Cowildl, L.E., Liavaden, TH/Stoney Crossing.
Market continues with wool sales and price discussions. Figures appear in Sydney catalogues as buyers seek offers, with limited late season activity and ongoing inventory adjustments.
In Dubbo a Special Licensing Court sat to hear alcohol license cases. Judge Docker presided with Mr. L. A. McDougall registrar. Evidence covered Royal Hotel Wellington Grand Central Railway Hotel and others with details on rooms, trade, and conduct. Witnesses described premises quality, profits, and licensing needs while cross-examining licensees and noting district liquor laws.
Witnesses described hotel operations in Wallington and North Wellington including Commercial Hotel and Commonwealth Hotel. Evidence covered rents weekly takings room counts and boarders and plans to rebuild if licensed. The case touched laborers accommodation and licensing terms for four years with several witnesses supporting different proprietors.
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