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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss prohibition era tensions between labor and capital. It cites alleged graft and bootlegging as profitable under prohibition, arguing workers face wage pressure while implying bias against enforcement and citing distrust of ruling classes.
A long letter from an old friend reflects on past journeys, Dusty Bob’s Dubbo hotel, Yaleoguin station, and a misread doorway message about the dirtiness of Dusty Hole of Yaleogin. The writer notes shared age, health, and a hope that both remain active in the press as they near their 77th years.
A terse note from Leeds mentions Albert in a curious exchange dated with the figures 3 and 9, reflecting a brief, informal message preserved in local notices.
The Coonamble mail train was diverted onto a new line from Orange to Dubbo via Molong and Yeoval. Fare policy remains unchanged, with no extra charges for the longer route. Passenger service via Malone is limited to a consumable mail, while Wain and Bourke lines run via Wellington. The inland line features automatic signals and aims to cut operating costs, with Yeoval as the head centre. The 81 mile Molong to Dubbo segment is expected to spur growth in sheep and wheat regions, notably Cuml o o k and Yeoval districts.
The article rails at a giant capitalist push into Australia promising to buy raw materials up to £190,000 yearly while praising the rise of Australian manufacturers. It highlights New South Wales leading wages, the shift from passive to proactive industrial self reliance, and the Captain Cook metaphor for industrial leadership. It notes the push for an Australian goods for Australians policy and mentions the piano brand Bowle Auste lian with a 25 year guarantee as a symbol of durable confidence.
A reader from Bodangoru laments the drift toward sectarian politics in elections. The writer argues religion must not enter political life, condemns ads that inflame sectarian hatred, and defends loyalty of Labor supporters while noting wartime comradeship across sects. Calls for dropping misleading loyalty claims and upholding electoral fairness.
A inmate group from the male ward thanks Rex Porter for weekly Sunday hospital shaves and generosity. The letter acknowledges his forethought and public spirit and expresses deep appreciation for his acts.
Arrivals from Sydney and Western towns listed with daily times. Monday to Saturday service includes Arthurville Bodangora Yorks. Losing for Sydney and Western towns with morning times. Registered mails noted as one hour earlier. Seven Passenger Hudson for Hire Darcy Walker phone 43.
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