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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
14
The article discusses a proposed Mount Arthur motor road and its public reception in Wellington. It covers opinions on infrastructure, environmental impact on local hills and flora, and the potential tourist draw and economic benefits. It notes community figures and local governance concerns about preservation versus development. It mentions Centenary Church celebrations and All Blacks leader figures in passing.
A reader argues for public support to fund a Mount Arthur bridge in Wellington. Proposes two hundred pounds annually for five years or 2400 pounds from Macquarie and Wellington councils, suggesting local officials and citizens should back a lasting civic project. The piece reflects on national finances and urges public spirited funding.
An old tale centers on Bridget and Pat living near Narvatiri with a quirky neighbor called Eucalyptus famed for eucalyptus remedies and odd beliefs. The piece blends rustic romance with frontier life, then shifts to a talky domestic scene about a card game among neighbors and a family’s banter.
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
Australia defeated the United States three matches to two as Crawford beat Allison in singles. Quist underperformed while Von Gramm beat Perry in the final. Perry, dealing with personal woes, seemed to lose his edge as British and French tennis observers note Australia’s likely progress and a hard clash with Germany awaits.
An unusual incident at a school near Bylfiaren left a boy injured after his foot was caught in machinery. The brother helped him home while the device cut off a large part of the gear and the boy was hospitalized.
A fragmentary excerpt presents overheard lines about a young woman facing social pressure, privacy breaches, and a murder rumor. The conversation references a "Sunday Star" item, domestic banter about cooking, and a tense social scene surrounding a restive night. The text remains disorderly with unclear plot points and many garbled names.
A dense OCR fragment lists months and numerous numbers interlaced with stray letters, names, and symbols. The text appears as a technical or archival ledger page with dated figures, measurements, and codes rather than a cohesive narrative or event.
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