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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
5
A June 15 1912 Wellington Times report describes protests by Lim mote residents against the Minister for Works. The dispute centers on refusals to receive deputations and pressures for the Premier to demand the minister's resignation. The piece critiques parliamentary decorum, party politics, and ministerial accountability, warning that backroom humbugging weakens governance and public trust.
Fragmentary text mentions a minister, public shock, and debates over tradition. References to Geitfinhay and Miplaterial traditions appear garbled, with unclear names and events. Overall, the passage reads like a speculative opinion piece on leadership and public perception.
Local jottings recount a mixed bag of items from Wellington. Wheat prices rose one eighth per bushel and a billiard match exhibition is planned. Hospital committee accounts, staff moves, rainfall figures, and social notices fill the page with brief reports from clerks, chemists, clergy, and town officials.
A fragmented program review notes a dramatic stage piece titled The Battle of Pottsburg Bridge and A Sister’s Love. The text mentions a packed hall, a list of fine films, and a menu featuring nourishing delicious peanuts and other items.
The text refers to a third sin and events around August with references to Wellington Kintedd, Mr. Stewart, and Mr. T. W. Tart. It mentions music obtainable from Tart at a price and an entrance on 6 July. The fragmentary wording leaves key details unclear.
The Warn Struet crossing became dangerous after rain with soft mud inches deep, blocking footways and forcing pedestrians to plough through mud. Traffic diverted from Arthur Street, and calls grew for a permanent fix by the railway department and council.
The Wellington School of Arts committee met Monday evening with members present and an apology from Mr H Webster. Attendance at University extension lectures by Professor Woollough averaged forty. the institution faced a deficit between £6 and £7. Two feluc tions by the hook committee saw 25 new hooks placed. A meeting at the panel chambers approved forming a debating society joining with the School of Arts. The committee approved a display by Mr Weinn, the island player, for an exhibition game with costs limited to 8.
Mr George Whyte a longtime chemist and druggist has opened a new emporium on Lee Street Wellington. The store offers a wide range of medicines and perfumes and boasts a practical chemist's setup with many lines. Local readers are invited to rely on faithful dispensing of prescriptions.
A distressed mother reports her daughter Crus, age about ten, vanished from the household and is believed to be in the town. Authorities and family fear abduction as searchers spread across the area while weather conditions complicate the rescue effort.
A disordered notice invites a public meeting at the School of Art to discuss officer elections, rules, and membership. It urges young men to attend, join the gathering, and participate, with a speaker prompting action and a call to unity.
A chaotic, partial OCR fragment describes a large auction at Chrono Pictures in a skating rink setting. It claims programs ran smoothly with some items styled as a wave of offerings and mentions a forthcoming program tomorrow.
A sale of furniture and carpentry tools by Mr W M Bal at the residence on Lee Street on Saturday next beginning at a stated hour. The sale promises valuable articles, many tools and equipment for those seeking to add to their stock. The notice also mentions a similar sale to be held on Monday with additional items listed.
The event at Caron Ltd displayed an attractive selection of rabbit breeds across grades with many breeders attending. Competition was keen and winter fur lines showed promise. Entries yielded good prices between 16d and 18d for various unsignments.
The Tringia show will be held at the AOEM and Mth with £300 prize money distributed. Open Hunters prize of £25 and a heavy programme of hunts, jumping, trotting. Entries for school stock close June 30 and general entry mid July. details from secretary Mr J Heynoldn or Str B Morton Wellington.
Enthusiastic Wellington men of the Bille Club meet weekly to shoot at the range. They report good average battée scores and plan a Tuesday night gathering with music and supper. A juvenile dance will be held on Wednesday the 2nd at the Oddfellows Hall.
An Odd Fellows group in Oddfellown town Halton Wednesday held a yearend dance to unite members in song. A wakeful dance follows on Friday the next week with tickets priced six pence for adults and four pence for children. Secretary Mr KW Harn Minow and treasurer Mr Warren are coordinating efforts to cover costs from prior years.
An antiquated account recalls a Bathurst flood event tied to a November 844 reference. The narrative mentions an extensive body of water reaching several feet, a Bathurst show ground, and a hotel named Longewd Aewe run by a man named Wal Hugo, with local streets and inns noted in passing.
Wellington Land Board held a Tuesday session to review suburban allotment applications and associated investigations. Notable actions included approvals to ballot for several applicants, disallowance of some names, and grants of priority for others, with adjournment noted and ancillary orders related to certificates, crown improvements, and a bordering inquiry.
Inquiry held on revision of patronage route in Wellington County. Board reports that any curtailment would be objectionable to public interest. Benjamin Yates recommended for approval amid procedural reviews and unclear archival notes.
A rough summary of diverse items notes a missing dredge and buoy sighting off Lew Roam, a rise in state manufactories by 5 percent, and 10,000 more workers than last year. It also cites cabinet discussions on maternity allowances, a plan to alter a parliamentary committee, a government subsidy query, and a wage strike penalty in Auckland.
An inquest opened into the death of dusogh Morria injured in a recent shooting at Mayunrkor. Evidence showed IV ve euge tw hich Evy Lane Won charged with tow jog seevilory- valued at such. Monsignor Aweurye, a Honey Catholic Priest, died last night at Puremameta Crum heart trouble. Prof. Metubinkoff claims a life prolonging service. Thorn, a House member, seeks a motion on West Vem Council strike handling. Mayor refused leave. Churchill notes fleet strength considerations.
A large crowd watched W Gardinne play B Sharky in a billiards match at Sibran's. The report notes a rough start of 190, with early exchanges and a series of scores including 20 and 93, 87 in a crowded tables event. Contenders listed include Prestow Wilt Ay Selig and others in the draw for the week’s round.
The Liret atroke competition for the proteat sean wax on The Tinky Saturday afternoon produced a result for Mr M Lend with a net score of 00. Scores listed include M Laed BB 08 Cameron cece Me wy TO WO etc. The Narromine club could not travel. a village meeting noted. A special seeing of committees at Mule Hotel is planned for Saturday.
Officials from the Railway Commission paid a routine inspection to Wellington on Tuesday. Alderman Bassott led a deputation from Muslepol Council addressing drainage, street improvements, school safety and crossing barriers. Discussion covered the water mains, flood risk, and proposed changes to provide safer access between Wellington and nearby streets, with commitments to review timetables and facilities for trains and pedestrians.
Omitted text fragments reference a committee and a member’s preparation for appearance. The readable portion implies upcoming seating decisions and formal proceedings without clear names or dates.
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