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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
2
In memory of a dear father who passed away some time ago. The message is prepared by his loving daughter and son in law Kuaidi Wall, along with their daughters Pureen and Veda.
The text argues Australia cannot be treated as a separate nation as military and economic ties bind it to world events. It calls for purging indecent policies to restore confidence and notes that domestic actions alone cannot raise wool prices. export prices depend on world market conditions and production margins.
The text urges boosting internal trade through wealth transfer and credit to ease borrowing, spur employment, and restore confidence after political corruption charges. It argues that government trust is key and that parliamentary integrity is essential to maintain faith in governance within the Commonwealth framework.
The Timew's time is early today due to the holiday preparations. An annual euchre party and sale to aid the Catholic Church will be held at Gotlan Hall on July 22. Mim Green's auction sale is set for Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Visitors flocked to Wee Westen for a tennis tournament, Rule Clubs shoot, Trotting Club meeting and other fixtures. Mr Geo Wilton and Capt. Abbott addressed a well attended meeting at the Store corner. Harry O'Shea, Federal Labour candidate for Dubbo, will speak at the Stores corner Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Wellington residents enjoy tennis, shooting, trotting, bowls and other attractions today.
Reverend Grasaick and two church members arrived in Neurea and Baerendong with a car that aborted the return trip, causing delays. A phony message sparked confusion in town as the vehicle balked again before Mr Hughes agreed to drive and deliver the evening address. Grasaick praised Hughes for aiding the church at short notice.
The June issue of New Nation Magazine features a five article series on the development of mail services in rural Australia. It highlights carriers from Aborigines to camels and steamers, with illustrations and a piece by Brownseries on Australia’s frontier mail. Also includes reviews and a women's and children's section. Price is 1 shilling, available via local agents or at 38 Bridge Street Sydney.
The Wellington Town Club held its annual tennis tournament, drawing 272 entries amid unusually favorable weather after a late start due to Friday night rain. Prominent players like D. K. Wall, W. Payne, O. Mears, and H. Herring contested the men’s open events, with Miss McConochie and Miss Walker starring in the ladies events as organizers praised the smooth operation and community turnout.
A Wellington district hospital deputation met the Premier on Friday afternoon to present the institution's financial position. The Premier allocated 20,000 pounds for sanitary needs but gave no definite promise, noting he would not link aid to political support. A note of the deputation was sent to Commissioner Lave for a reply.
Distinct publicity event to run next week from Tuesday to Saturday with afternoon shows and Saturday night. George Edwards Nell Burling and later George Edwards and Nell Stirting will perform in windows of Western Stores and Edgys Ltd. Amplified entertainment aims to attract passersby. Arranged by Western Stores and Bingley Ltd in cooperation with Lustre Hosiery Ltd, hosiery and lingerie manufacturers.
The Wellington Cycle Club held a morning race on the main western Wellington Dubbo road with 14 starters from Wellington Dubbo and Orange. E Taylor won, closely followed by A McAlister. Connell of Dubbo placed third. E Budd of Dubbo recorded the fastest time.
A historical report warns that the Lang government's rule pushed New South Wales unemployment to near record highs with 26.0 percent of union members unemployed by March. It cites uncounted unemployment among women in unions and estimates total joblessness above 200,000 with dole costs around £7,000,000 annually, arguing the Lang Plan hampered recovery and could worsen if the party returns to power.
H Zirklke reached the wetters district singles semifinal in Sydney on Saturday but lost to W Warner of Wollongong by one point. The winner faced Talamini in the final, with the champion to meet Plothen of Sydney for the title.
A fragmented table tennis club card lists mixed handicap doubles results and ladies events across rounds and byes. Names such as Moore, Knight, Goninan, Quirk, Bremner, Smith, Bradford, and Mies appear with scores like 8/3 and 8/4, plus numerous byes and unfinished ties.
A detailed report covers Mudgee’s and Wellington’s clash at Park on Saturday. Both teams showed strength with Mudgee pressing in the second half and a late push by Wellington’s defense. Key players include Hickey, Kelly, and Starr, while injuries shuffled lineups as Lae Lay exited early.
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