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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1936
Page
6
Wellington council discusses power station maintenance and output losses due to valve issues and cylinder work. It notes costs for generation and depreciation, plus ongoing water, gas, and road projects, with council meetings and personnel changes referenced.
Jane Coonear, noted American radio artist Sweneys, signed by Warner Bros for films. Her dark hair hazel eyes and beauty are touted to spark a sensation. promissory notes on her Bren Nika release. Discusses skin cream Creme Chamnorin as world leading for complexion and youth, plus beauty tips against wind and sun.
Mr Thorby as Acting Minister for Commerce spoke on a bill to levy wool shorn in Australia to fund a worldwide publicity drive and further research. The plan would create a Wool Publicity Board with government and industry representatives, financed by a levy on wool exports.
GON attendees fill the gate at the Cudal Jockey Club first meeting in two years as banlmakers report on track events. The Cudal Cup over furlongs goes to Lady Callaral, Wellington trained and owned, slight favorite. Mudgee Cob also features with a mixed field and a decision to abandon the second day’s racing after deliberation.
Debates at Australia House discussed problems facing the British Empire wool industry. South African representatives noted a prior levy fund and proposed cooperation with Australia and New Zealand for a broad publicity campaign. New Zealand pledged to urge Dominion government support for similar action. Australia pressed for a levy to fund a lasting campaign, aiming to empower wool growers and benefit the primary industry and wider community.
The "Cannonball Baker" trip across the United States established a fuel economy record of 27.40 miles per gallon and a total distance of 1278 miles per gallon equivalent. Harsh weather and frigid temps accompanied the journey, challenging the driver as he pressed toward a historic auto mileage feat.
On the land Sydney poultry market heavy trade and contending buyers dominated the scene with strong competition for limited stock. Prices showed notable gains for musk ducks, goose lines and hen offerings with ranges from 2/0 to 7/8 for Teghorn cockers to 11/6 for Nene and 16/ to 88/6 for buskey gobbles among assorted breeds and maturities.
A garbled record from Sydney Wool reporting suggests a price inquiry and market chatter about Riverina wool, with mentions of Savill proposal and regulatory impact on farming powers, but unreadable names and numbers obscure specifics. the piece hints at a money flow and selling actions beginning in mid month and extending over time.
J G Wilson, who for 25 years served as secretary to the important hospital, has resigned. The move ends a long tenure with the institution and follows other administrative changes in the organization.
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