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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1932
Page
1
Notice posted by RG. B. Barton warning that any person found trespassing on Napie Estate will be prosecuted without regard to person.
The Wellington Ambulance Club met at the Ambulance Station on Thursday night. Minutes note donations, meeting dates for Stuart Town events, and plans for fundraisers including dances at Geurie and Arthurville. May totals show 248 cases and 869 miles driven with a small profit on the Ambulance Bull.
Two children aged two and four drowned yesterday morning in a Sunshine swimming hole near Melbourne. A woman who accompanied them is believed to have also drowned after her coat and hat were found floating nearby. Dragging efforts have not located her body. The grave discovery was made by two boys fishing.
A man who climbed an eight foot iron fence to gain entry to an electricity supply sub station at Adelaide was electrocuted yesterday at the lighting station. Police reported the incident occurred Monday as the man attempted access to the facility.
Sydney police curtailed a large crowd as Cyril Moxley faced the Central Criminal Court today charged with the April 6 Moorebank murder of Frank Brady Wilkinson and Dorothy Denzel. The crowded courtroom reflected public interest as the case proceeds.
At Central Court Sydney on Monday Lance lot George Blackmore aged 30 faced a charge of fraudulently misappropriating a cheque for 250 pounds that should have been paid to Daisy Tarleton.
Constable Barnes of Regent Street police station was attacked in George Street Sydney by four men. They accosted him, threw him to the ground and kicked him about the head and body. The victim was later admitted to hospital with acute injuries.
Former Railway Commissioner Mr Cleary refused comment on Premier Stevens statement that he would not return to the railway department. The premier implied Cleary had no desire to resume his post, sparking speculation on a possible reappointment.
A Darwin report notes an early beginning will be made on the foundations of artillery batteries to be established at the site. Details are scarce in the fragment but indicate upcoming construction steps.
The Royal Commission appointed by the Government began its initial inquiry before Mr Justice Hulse Rogers into tin hares and fruit machines. Further proceedings are adjourned to next Monday as the Commissioner investigates if any person or company corrupted or improperly influenced legislation allowing greyhound racing and how fruit machines were installed on certain premises.
The cattle market at Homebush showed 1774 head traded with bulls and cows rising to £10 10s and £9 respectively. Best beef to 28s and 26s, medium to 22s, inferior to 20s. Sheep 30 000 penned, lambs heavy supply, wethers 7 to 14s, ewes 6 to 13s, lambs 0 to 15s, shorn sheep 4 to 10s.
Queensland electors Saturday delivered a Labour victory over the Moore National Government. Labour gains 7 seats as the House reduces to 62 and Labour holds a slender working majority. Attorney General McGroarty and Mines Secretary Atherton fall, while Lang Plan candidates fail to poll strongly.
D B Thomson exchanges country hotel freehold for farming or grazing property valued at £5000 unencumbered. 11 cottages at Dubbo valued £5000 unencumbered for farm property. W B House at Dubbo with 8 rooms and 3 acres valued £1100 unencumbered for small farm. 6 flats at Coogee Beach valued £6000 equity £4000 for country property. Brick cottage Lane Cove valued £2800 equity £1400 for farming property.
Prices quoted at the Sydney produce markets show Tasmanian potatoes at 6/6, new laid eggs 1/7 per case, butter 142/6, cheese 0d to 0d, honey 3d to 1d, maize 4/9, oats 1/10 to 2/95, onions 19/ to 20/4, wheat 3/8 to 4/8, hay oaten 8/- to 14/8, lucerne 4/- to 6/-, lucerne 2/11 to 8/6, and wheat 2/8 to 3/7.
It is believed that after the first State Parliament meeting the Government will act on the New State Question. A commission will map boundaries and a referendum will be held in each area on forming new States.
Superintendent notes heavy ambulance demand in the current financial year with ten month averages at 200.43 cases and 7884 miles travelled, compared with 127.1 cases and 580 miles last two years. A street stall and dance raised £14 14s 9d for the ambulance, as Arthurville hosts a gala night for funds.
A clash between two Aboriginal men in Darwin over a woman left one seriously wounded by a butcher knife. The injured man was tied by bystanders several hours later.
The forecast notes cloudy unsettled conditions in the northwest quarter with further snow chiefly in southern areas and on south highlands. Winds are cold and fresh from the northwest to southwest. Snow expected on southern and highland regions.
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