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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
1
Caution 1 pare found trespassing on Anima Estate will be profitable without respect to persons. R. C. B. Barton issues notice to trespassers. Pen note found trespassing will be prosecuted.
An item noting an English duck felt lined rug sale in New Zealand offers an all cash purchase option. A discount or allowance of 10 is applied with rug availability before the 30th century date referenced. The listing mentions 18 rugs offered for sale.
Property owner Fuller, Neares, and Green issue a trespass notice forbidding entry on the NEAREA SSTATH area and stating that anyone trespassing on Gunnegalderie without authority will be prosecuted. The notice warns of legal action and removal of trespassers by the property owner.
Sydney market at Homebush reports 2000 cattle yarded with prices steady. Bullocks 4 to 49, cows 8 to 8, top beet 28/-, wood quality 24/-, medium 22/-, interior 18/-. Sheep 60,000 penned with firm demand. Woolteers 14/- to 27/0, ewes 17 (0) to 24/0, lambs 8? to 4? shore noted as B/- to 7.
Prices listed for Tasmanian potatoes and Victorian items show potatoes at 6/ to 8/ per bag, eggs new bid 1/7, case 1/2, butter 14 2, cheddar near 4d to 6d, maize 3/- to 3/3, oats 1/8 to 9/-, onions 6/6, chaff wheaten 2/9 to 6/-, eaten 4/8 to 5/8, lucerne 2/9 to 5/6, hay eaten 2/6 to 6/6, lucerne 1/6 to 5/6, wheat 2/7 to 2/11.
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Wagee told Catholics to vote against any candidate who refuses to promise financial aid for private school subsidies. He noted this issue has long divided policy makers, with governments not backing subsidies, arguing education is funded by the people and private schooling should be paid for by those who require it.
Advertisement imprint stating production at the Wellington Times Office Percy Street Wellington printed by J. D. Brownhill Warneet Wellington for J. D. Brownhill and Bons with no further details.
Two youths Darrell Herring and Ronald Moore were thrown into the harbour near Bradleys Head when their launch was rammed by the Manly ferry Barenjoey. They were dragged to safety exhausted. the boat was destroyed. The launch was believed to have no lights and the men admitted misjudging the ferry’s proximity.
A regional warning reports wild dogs and dingoes terrorising sheep and lambs near the South Australian border in Victoria. Farmers yarded sheep at night yet last year over 1200 animals were killed alongside lambs. Public meetings plan intensive drives trapping and poisoning to combat the menace.
The annual C of E ball for St John’s Church drew large crowds from town and surrounding districts, with the Empire Mall buzzing as dancers filled the hall. Roy Kendrick the blind singer gave a moving solo and the Lyric Orchestra provided music. a well prepared supper pleased attendees, while plans for a juvenile dance followed later in the night with ample refreshments for children.
Sydney reports a narrow gauge timber train derailed on a steep hill at Alexandra Victoria after skidding on frost rails. An engine and ten log trucks tumbled down the slope, overturning and wrecking much of the train. Engine driver John Fox died from scalding injuries hours after the crash.
At the Cessnock inquest into William Jocaph's death, Jean Cameron entered the bush at night and found the body pinned beneath a fallen bench. Police say it is difficult to traverse the country even by day. The coroner praised Cameron's courage and asked how he accomplished it.
A 1934 Morning Post excerpt promotes independence through life insurance. It notes Italian church weddings will include a booklet on Life Assurance for couples, with benefits at sixth child, silver wedding, or death. Payments start after three months, with monthly premiums and survivor rights.
Dubbo Rugby League plans benefit games to honor noted players Stan Maker and Don McConnell. Wellington may join for a cup, with gate proceeds shared with the players and each man receiving his own gate. An earlier meeting approved recognizing their long service and arranging the proposed match.
A Melbourne message reports Canada has notified the Commonwealth to curtail Australian flour exports amid rising inflows. If exports are not reduced, a general tariff on flour may be imposed in September, with the Federal Cabinet to consider action to protect a Canadian market for Australian flour. The aim is to avoid general tariffs by reaching an agreed reduction.
Sydney reports Mr Latham Minister for External Affairs arrived today after completing an Australian mission in the East. He said the mission would be worthwhile if it has done nothing more than correct many misconceptions about Australia and Australian policy.
A large crowd gathered at Arthurville Hall last night for a dance in aid of the Georie Church of England funds. The event featured old-time, modern and novelty dances with Mr. M Marin as MC and Theobald's Orchestra providing music. The party continued into the early morning with great enjoyment.
Australia defeated England by 288 runs in the first Test, with dominant bowling and solid batting. The match featured a decisive spell that swung momentum, leaving England with a challenging chase and Australia in control after the opening Test.
Forecast indicates mainly fine conditions along the coast, colder nights with fog inland, and fronts affecting the wetlands with unsettled showers and thunder moving from the southwest. Fall likely in Riverina and southern central slopes, with northeast to northwest winds shifting to cold west to south winds bringing snow on the Southern Alps. Max today around 68 degrees at 2 30.
Frederick Willie Sparkes James once alderman and mayor of Lidsombe Municipal Council pleaded guilty to embezzling seven pounds as a rate collector. He was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment. The judge and prisoner allegedly falsified receipt book entries, taking funds from ratepayers.
The government aims to ease the position by supporting production while avoiding overproduction. Britain is urged by necessity to limit imports of Australian goods, yet Australia may seek other markets to maximize exports and profits.
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