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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
4
Reports indicate an open season until only three kangaroos remain in the Pilliga district. Other notes include teaching assistant applications due by June 12, a fatal accident of Patrick Byrnes crushed by a load of firewood, and a London court summons amid domestic drama.
Bathurst Mayor Alderman F Havenhand announced that two of six Sopwith aircraft from Aviation Service Co Ltd are being assembled in Melbourne for a Melbourne to Bathurst flight. Flight-Commander Johnson will pilot one, Flight-Lieut Moody to pilot the other. both have accepted invitations. The first two aircraft are due end of the month, with four more arriving from England later. all six may visit Bathurst in the future.
An advertisement touts Hean’s Tonic Nerve Nuts claiming to cure headaches backache neuralgia insomnia rheumatism lassitude and indigestion by purifying the blood and nourishing the nervous system. It offers 12 days dose for a shilling per day and 6 boxes for a larger course, with mail order from G W Hean in Sydney.
A long-past string of hoaxes spreads across Southwark and other towns, from a two-pound bounty myth for ex-service men to a pencil sharpener prank. The piece recounts Poe’s 1844 Atlantic crossing hoax and a Montclair comet scare that drew crowds, plus a Paris magistrate pranked with an absurd procession of goods.
A reader recalls the Treacle Bible and other rough-edged misprint editions like the Bug Bible and Vinegar Bible. The article notes how early English Bibles produced quirky renderings such as There is no more treacle at Gilead and misprints in Psalm renderings, alongside Breeches and Douai variants.
Special notes discuss the annual chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum Carinatum and the hardy perennial Leucanthemum maximum. It highlights forms, colors, and shows these daisies are ideal for cutting, with tall, branched stalks and large flowers. The Leucanthemum maxim, including King Edwards, is praised for long-lasting white daisies with golden centers and enduring vase life. Also lists companion flowers and bulb notes for spring planting.
The article extols the Hunter River onion as the most popular with market gardeners around land districts. It grows large and nearly globular with a thin neck, reaches up to two pounds under favorable conditions, and matures early when onions are scarce and prices high. It colors pale yellow to light brown and is notably early, with other good early types listed.
WJD EA amended fixtures list for 1019 20 detailing events at Gilgandra Dubbo Grenfell North Bourke Cowra Peak Hill and Kelso with J C J C North Bourke A B C W D B A J U. Schedule spans June 16 to July 20 with multiple dates and venues.
WAE LOAN BONDS and related securities are offered with bonds attached for the agreed amount. Sellers can draw through banks, or post a registered letter direct. Liberal loans, moderate interest, and brokerage on wheat scrip shares and debentures. Mortgage money available on broad acres. CARE, Broker, 76 Pitt Street, Sydney.
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