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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented verse imagining a future Australia under a prime minister who would establish an Australian navy, tax land, end social wrongs, and promote national self sufficiency. It rails against profiteers and foreign influence while naming domestic leaders and calling for broader Australian unity from coast to coast.
A peculiar tale from Stuart Town tells of a pup owned by an unnamed boy. The dog suffers under a harsh master until a humane figure intervenes, planning to crown the animal with a victory ritual. The event ends with the dog spared, yet marked by a grim remedy.
The piece recalls Sydney’s climate and a foggy Saturday night when harbor ferries ran all night. Audiences filled a hall for Madame Molla’s first concert in Town, with Cardinal and Lord Mayor figures honored, as the Diva made her third appearance in Australia to loud acclaim.
The article describes opulent adornments and a grand reception at Bishop's Court, amid talk of a forthcoming auction by the auctioneer. It highlights a lavish house with ocean views, a massive Moreton Bay fig, and a special inscription from the Duke of Edinburgh. It critiques millinery trends and the kitchen turned into ornate dressmaking with improvised ornamentation, urging better taste.
The schedule lists matches featuring Gouria Narre miney Wallington Wongarbon and others. Rundown includes byes and dates from July to August with venues in Dubbo Wellington and Wingara area, highlighting Gouria versus Wongarbon on July 26 and August 11 and other matchups through August 11.
A dispatch describes long forgotten rabbit control tactics in rural Australia. It details water-trough poisoning, wire netting fencing, and temporary pits to curtail rabbit watering, with emphasis on using arsenic water, careful timing, and netted water access to limit wildlife interactions.
Local notice announces household furniture polish and repair work offered by G Je Shakespear, listing services applied to home furnishings and immediate availability for appointments.
Laweridge and Co report a week ending with strong demand for wool and meat goods. Prices span prime merino to inferior grades, with gains in hides tallow and cattle yards. Kangaroo and wallaby skins listed, and general market activity noted across various livestock and fur lots.
A garbled, dialogic fragment discusses definitions of madness and behavior, mentioning a man who pours ashes and the danger of misanthropy. It references a cruel or indifferent world, a sailor seeking a livelihood, and a child question about a “naked victor Jaga” and a father’s pipe, hinting at troubling themes and unclear narrative.
Rural votes discuss dairy cattle management focusing on constitution and papacity. The article warns against sacrificing milk yield for ornamental breeding and notes that profits hinge on regular yard improvements and herd building rather than fancy standards. Foxes and predators threaten rabbit and poultry operations, prompting calls for practical husbandry.
Editorial discusses the need for improved handling of livestock during rail transport. It cites delays and poor conditions causing loss of condition, urges adherence to humane unloading and feeding rules, and compares U S practices with progressive systems in larger markets. Stockowners urged to push for reforms.
A Molong Land Board session is set for 16 17 June at 30 am to review multiple land use and lease applications under the 1903 Act. Items include confirmations for various parcels, sizes ranging from 7 to 800 acres, and investigations on special leases and pasture protection measures by named applicants and estate entities.
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