03 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
1
Fragmentary notice warns that trespassers on the Neurea Estate Harrell Vale and Lindfeil properties face prosecution. Names include Ade Fuller and N. Agthoffer. Wording is garbled but conveys enforcement and penalties for trespassing.
A confused OCR report notes a pistol taken from carpenter George Gardiner in Rédfett. The incident mentions a crowd, alleged possession of a firearm, and investigations at a Central Court, with unclear dates and names due to transcription errors.
Sydney reports two possible election dates October 0 and November 6, but the final schedule awaits the return of Mr Lyons and other ministers. The article notes the date will be fixed after discussions and approvals.
Rymney MP accused the federal Labour cabinet of traveling abroad at the country's expense during the current election period. He cited four Labour ministers and two federal MPs, including Mr Maloney and Mr Makin, as examples. He noted overseas trips by the Queensland Premier and the premiers of New Zealand and Western Australia, all from Labour governments, in the past three years.
Produce prices listed for the local scheme market show varied prices for different items. Maize, wheat, lucerne, and honey prices appear with figures in pence or local units, reflecting a wide market for assorted crops and goods.
Professor Martin, who says he earned a Doctor of Philosophy from Columbia University and later pursued psychology, testified as a psychology lecturer at Sydney University before the 5.P. Rogal Commission. He described a habit of influencing others and showed a highly nervous state, suggesting pressure may impair memory. He denied deliberate wrongdoing and noted memory lapses can occur under stress.
A dramatic Pitt Street fire at the Lyceum Building trapped inmates as smoke filled floors. Fire Chief Officer Beare and a senior fire crew rescued ten workers, with five girls on the fourth-floor landing saved from the smoke by rapid action.
NSW branch of the Royal Lifesaving Society plans a lifeguard corps with aim for attendance of lifeguards at every NSW resort before the next bathing season. Membership of at least 1000 is being sought to ensure wide coverage and safety.
Word from Auckland states that the pair Dao Leen and Rebel Masi, buried in a gravel quarry for seventy hours, had been recovered. Most had been unaware that the air had taken place.
A message from Rabaul notes volcanoes remain active but weakened and the town has been cleaned up. Officials consider abandoning Rabaul as capital and moving Admiralty headquarters to the mainland, ideally Madang, due to shipping routes and central administration.
Reports say Rose Bay Sydney will be chosen as the Australian terminus for the Empire air mail boat. Local residents had protested. authorities state silencers for engines will be installed to reduce noise.
Sydney reports a statewide push to cut the federal petrol tax. The campaign, launched by the National Association for Rural Motoring, aims to ease fuel costs nationwide.
After a Federal Cabinet meeting, Acting Prime Minister Dr Earle Payot announced that Mrs Mariel Maieda Freer would be allowed to land in Australia. The decision followed a New Zealand residency and a letter from her solicitor in Wellington calling the exclusion unjust. Lieutenant Dewa commented on the cabinet’s decision and his own transfer to Western Australia, noting he would remain there despite a monthly fare.
Two men entered the Cheltenham post office on a Wednesday night and bound junior porter Ronald Martin, stealing about £20. Martin, alone on duty, was threatened with a gun and tied as the robbers escaped, warning him not to call for help.
Sydney reports a government decision allowing Mrs Freer to seek residence in Australia, with officials saying the move corrects a grave injustice and upholds vital principles. The tone praises the ruling as timely and justified.
Mrs Freer spoke in Wellington about her future, saying she intended to live with her son in Sydney for a while after leaving Australia. She credited her solicitor Mr Barnet for the legal triumph, while Mr Burnell condemned the ban as unfounded and Mr Paterson, the Minister for the Interior, declined to retire or comment on the Cabinet’s decision.
The case of Ernest Harry Brown’s murder is heard at Central Court today with Hare, old Thomas Mullin, and Conor Queensland remanded to await further action. No further details were provided.
Forecast predicts mostly fine weather in the eastern border area with possible showers toward the southeast. Expect cooler, unsettled conditions later with intermittent rain in southern districts and potential gusts along coastal areas, followed by renewed warmth in eastern sectors.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a stock market listing with prices and names. The readable items mention cattle, dearness, and entries like Wal locke and Brim Wethire, but details are incomplete. The snippet hints at trading figures, consignments, and vendor notes without coherent structure or full names.
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