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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
5
A rambling reminiscence on May Day traditions, bonfires, fireworks, and community fairs. It touches on Queen Victoria’s birthday, local shows at Wellington, exhibitor pride, and the evolving role of politics and public events in town life. Names and places include Wellington, Parliament, and Labor figures, with reflections on civic pride and agricultural displays.
The Orange Bathurst seven mile road race drew a large crowd at the Orange post office start. Jack Worrall of Wallington won after 4 hours 45 minutes with tough competition from Ashworth, McDonald, Phillips, and Nicholson amid punctures and cramps among riders from Orange Wellington Blayney Lithgow Bathurst and New Zealand.
Teste by the Department of Agriculture discusses when pruning prompts growth in early winter and the benefits of starting early. It stresses proper tool preparation, sharp secateurs and saws, a lightweight stable ladder, and framing young trees for strong structure and easier maintenance. For older trees, varietal traits and thinning fruiting spurs may be needed. the Government Priner offers a Pruning book in eight edition for purchase.
The British Trade Delegation report on United States industrial conditions highlights sustained prosperity with a 1920s growth trend, emphasis on productivity gains, cost reductions, and strong domestic demand. It notes wage and tariff dynamics, wartime momentum, and the shift toward efficiency while stressing the importance of maintaining purchasing power and free internal markets within the 48 states.
A historical note discusses the differing living standards for skilled workers in the United States and Britain. It cites British unemployment and old age provisions, and the high external support in Britain, while noting American poverty as a hardship. The report covers unions, standardization, management versus ownership, and labor negotiation. It also cites installment debt and its role in boosting internal trade and industrial prosperity.
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