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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
4
A barber and a youth debate watering the town as drought bites. The shoemaker argues droughts serve nature and Providence, urging humility, planning, and adherence to natural laws to protect soil, avert waste, and endure lean years.
The Bodangora community mourns Mrs. L J Murphy who died last week. Known for her magnetic kindness to people and animals she drew praise from all ages. A.M.A. adjourned in her honor and children formed a quiet procession at the funeral. Her life centered on the motto Love one another.
A Wellington golf club hosted a Dubbo team for a weekend match. Morning play saw Wellington win by 12 holes, while an afternoon duel ended with Dubbo narrowly taking by one match and nine holes. A social dinner followed with toasts, and plans floated for a combined Wellington Dubbo Orange tour. The club announced upcoming stroke competition and season program.
J B Bullivan butcher at Boda Gora lists prices for meat cuts and wool. Half sheep 34 pence, hind-quarters 446d, fore-quarters 3d, whole sheep 2% corn mutton 244d. Prices reflect local trade terms and units used in the period.
The Wellington Coursing Club drew about 400 spectators at the reopening of the Plumpton course, now rebuilt near the town. President W F Stephenson led toasts, Cr Hubbard judged, and Harry Greenway steered secretary duties as officers and committee were announced. The day featured several stakes events, including the Bandstand Stakes, Paddock Novice, Handicappers Stake, and numerous heats with dogs named and outcomes recorded, while transport via road to the course accommodated large crowds.
Over 450 spectators witnessed a busy Wellington Cycle Club program at By gate Park. Morning events included half mile and wheel race heats and a Dubbo Juniors versus Wellington Blacks football match won by the Blacks. Afternoon saw Change versus Wellington Reds football with another Wellington victory. BR J McNamara drew attention with superb half mile riding. Officials received high praise, and the club expects a credit balance after bringing top riders to the event.
In a club track day, B Brown, Walker and others raced in boys events. Brown edged others with a close finish for the top spot while Walker dominated the scratch race. Officials, judges, and stewards oversaw the meeting as Barker sought a country record but skidded on the track.
The Macquarie football schedule lists matches in Lith and July through August with dates and venues. Dubbo meets Wellington and Bodangora faces Geurie at various towns including Dubbo Bodangora Geurie Wellington.
A Woowoomba Chronicle report notes Hermitage wheat self sown on Mr. Robt. Brown’s Westbrook Crossing farm. Planting July 26 last year produced three crops in ten consecutive months despite extreme drought, with a first crop harvested year end and a second crop of four bushels per acre from grain valued for milling.
The text notes seed storage from May to October, followed by spring germination and rapid crop growth. It reports the wheat harvest in January 1903 and discusses the significance of sowing time and season of reaping, focusing on the middle west.
Mr Harry Mitchell, secretary of the Federated Engine drivers and Firemen’s Association, highlights a clause in the new Arbitration Act allowing a special commissioner to convene compulsory conferences to settle grievances. He cites Lithgow as an example and says broad use could prevent future strikes.
The text shows buyers seeking a large supply of Rabbit Skins capable of handling up to 5 tons weekly. They indicate willingness to pay top prices and request contact through Bembrick Bros for processing and pailing arrangements.
The Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association offers all classes of accident insurance for Wellington and district. It has operated in the district for eight years and is known for prompt liberal claim settlements. C A Rotle Manager for NSW Challia House Martin Place Sydney.
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