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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1922

Page

6

Water rate debate looms as council backs meter plan

Mrs Beattie cites municipal talks on water works debt and rate hikes while criticizing department decisions. She warns ratepayers face higher costs for meters and upkeep, and accuses officials of hypocrisy as gas and water finances come under pressure amid winter concerns.

Purvis Wu Howe Wotus Seers Wellington Couwell Bay Arceptum Lw Carey Lusk Ulee Interrot

The Sanitary Men and Work Conditions Opinion

A reader letter criticizes sanitary workers in Welllington for long hours, low pay, and lack of holidays. The piece notes workers start at 2 a.m. daily except Christmas and holidays, asking why night guards endure harsh weather and poor conditions while wages remain scant. It reflects public concerns over labor treatment and calls for better pay and time off.

Wellhngton Wren McNao Iowa Irlock Aml Walker Abd Prenton Dreier

Soldiers' plea amid campaign protests and land seizures

Fragmentary local notice recounts protests by Nathouliat and allied candidates during a parliamentary campaign. It describes soldiers returning home, land tensions, a fundy lodge mayor’s discontent, and officials seizing livestock and tools from farmers Beattly and family. The passage cites rising prices, unpaid debts, and looming hunger as families plead for relief.

Fallon Sir Mute Werria Monkstown Lindy Department Mm Beattly Erin Macy Towla

Widespread Fatal Fire and Accidents Reported

Fragmented reports outline deaths from a hotel blaze and several accidents. Widespread damage includes the Commercial Hotel and adjacent structures. Witnesses describe injuries, knocked out teeth, and a motor vehicle collision with bystanders and visiting ladies sustaining injuries. Details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.

Manintyre Shire Council Eyes Contract System Costs

At a council meeting the Manintyre Shire Council discussed moving to a contract system over day labor. Councillor Hughes submitted a report estimating wages at about 250 pounds for five weeks plus 150 pounds for seasonal allowances. The president forecast a 100 pound monthly saving by shifting to contracts within 12 months. A drowning case in Nowra prompted police investigation but details showed the death was not due to drowning. the body of a farm hand was found in the Shoalhaven River with a post-mortem indicating no external injuries and unclear cause of death. The inquest touched on clothing, identity, and possible robbery, with authorities and witnesses providing extended testimonies.

Manintyre Hughes Rpuren Comed Jy Bian Nowra Stonday Aays Moweru McMahon Shoalhaven Tiver Rodusy Beamont Yenen Nye Pyaar

Shack of the Beas and the Green Jade Three Fenny Novels

The fragment references a sequence of popular novels in a Western setting, noting love and oriental themes. It mentions a story titled Shack of the Beas and a green jade themed work, suggesting a serialized romance by a new author.

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