04 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item notes a confrontation between two subjects labeled Ine and Me. The readable portion lacks clear dates places or organizations. No actionable outcomes or broader context are present in the legible text.
A malformed report claims 80 percent of factory accidents are avoidable. Sydony and Thavellay de Ministre discuss labom and Ene quity with Mr. Dunvingham asserting expert authorities back the view. The piece cites a year long study showing most accidents in the past 12 months were avoidable.
Public notice from Wellington regarding trespassing. Warns violators will be prosecuted. Contact Wellington Times Office for details.
A touring motor car crossed the tram path near the University of Sydney last night, tore away metal supports, felled the tram shed, and caused six passengers to suffer injuries.
The Minister for Education Mr Drummond told the Sydney Technical College Advisory Council that a pending overseas trip would help inform permanent heads of departments and ministers alike. He warned that uninformed leaders could hamper the work of capable colleagues.
A powerful blast at Mr. McKinnon’s Arthur Street garage shattered the building and sent a steel air compressor through walls and ceiling. Onlookers and workers, including Charles Keane, narrowly escaped injury as debris struck nearby items and people.
The market was unaltered with sales across livestock. Bulls sold around £419 for top quality, cows around 30s for good specimens, and inferior at 23s. Sheep totaled 20000 penned with wethers 12s to 27s, ewes 10s to 22s, and lambs 14s to 26s.
Sydney Thursday Thomas Edward Croft aged 30 a baker was charged at the Central Criminal Court with wounding with intent to murder and with intent to avoid arrest. Crown prosecutors allege the victim George Augustus Onkmming was robbed near Oxfoil Street by a man who blinded him before being pursued, then jumped into a running car. The bullet struck the thigh as the assailant fled. the accused pleads alibi.
Sydney North Sydney early morning alarmed Ald Forsyth Mayay awoke to a thief fleeing downstairs pursued by Forsyth. They tumbled down stairs in a struggle until the intruder gained the upper hand. A later check showed Forsyth’s pockets empty, his money possibly taken.
Figures show public debt per head at 184/17/8 and total debt of the Common Weal and State Governments around 1.5 billion pounds. Interest payable stands at 45,172,000. Rumors tease possible postage changes, but no definite decision until cabinet briefing next month.
A fragmented list shows commodity prices for produce including potatoes, cheese, honey, oats, onions, wheat, lucerne hay and related items. Wheat at Alexandria quoted at 5/8 with other items ranging broadly. values vary by grade and lot.
An aeroplane passed over the town at a very low height causing a scare among local business people. The loud engine roar sent shoppers and merchants rushing outside thinking a collision had occurred, with misfired show windows and people fleeing to Lee Street before the plane disappeared toward the west.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr A D Reid states that afforestation near county chanceries would give schools a definite policy of co forestry, instill in children an interest in trees, and promote preservation. Moe emphasizes the forest planting would be a valuable asset for the future.
Prime Minister Mr Lyons states the Cabinet will improve maternity allowances. This Canberra report notes anticipated enhancements to support mothers and families.
The Victorian State Cabinet appointed Judge Macindoe of the County Court as Commissioner to inquire into the shooting of Supt Brophy. The inquiry will focus solely on this incident and not a broader police administration review.
A German sailor Carl Schmidt and companion Bowery left Cardwell for Mackay in a motor boat. A heavy squall drove the craft ashore near the cache. Schmidt and Bowery survived a perilous ordeal. Bowery was later rescued by a vessel, while Schmidt faced uncertain fate.
McKinnon reports a blast caused damage to shelves and boarding in a building near a garage. The collapse was brief but alarms spread as workers feared a fatality. Damage estimated around £10 though no serious injuries occurred.
An old line of Aunt Mary’s Baking Powder shifts to a new container and seal. The ad promises freshness and smooth texture, claiming Aunt Mary’s is a pure, quality leavening product used by millions of tins annually.
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