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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
6
Local reminiscences recount Wellington Court House events involving Wilkins and others. A judge questions the adequacy of the Magisterial terminal and a trial follows, with mentions of Parliament, death, and a poisoning case in Bathurst. The narrative recalls veteran figures and the era’s courtroom proceedings.
Fragmentary text mentions Wallin Synington Sen Lanavkinny and World era steamboat ideas. It references Clyde authorities, canal access, a life spent in Ink and a digestion of names. Details are unclear, but elements imply a historical discussion of navigation and local figures.
Church listings show services across Wellington on June 14 with AM sermons at Geurie Parish and Wellington, Baptist and Methodist gatherings, and a Salvation Army farewell meeting. Rev J Hunter and Rev Tanja noted among ministers. events include youth talks and special singing across multiple venues.
A disorderly scene unfolds at Wellington Quarter Sessions with a youth jailed for common assault after a Chinaman is struck with a stone and a drunken man charged with being drunk. Magistrate Morris presides. additional sentences include two years and sixteen strokes for a married woman offense and a sixteen stroke birch for a 16 year old boy. An act of violence jars the proceedings as a chair is hurled toward the bench amid chaotic courtroom drama.
Auction results show excellent clearances with 3836 bales sold at prices higher than May levels. Demand from America, Bradford sets, Japan and the Continent supported strong prices, as competition from all trade sections drove confidence in merino descriptions and crossbreds.
Rabbit skins easier to sell in Sydney yesterday with total lots around Lai tons and prices showing small declines. Buyers preferred higher grades while lower grades such as dos moved slowly. overall averages edged about 2d per unit with mixed demand across winter lots and incoming pelts.
Market report from Homebush shows rising rates for prime sheep and lambs while other stock held steady. Sup plies listed at 30,000 with Mr. T. H. Whale of Goolma securing bids to 19/10 for prime lambs and 19/5 for bred ewes and lambs, 12/4, 11/8 for others with prices tied to buyer Wineh combo at Caron.
The Grenfell meeting opened on Tuesday with a chaotic first day. Winners included Mudien in the Newmarket Handicap and Way in the Plate, while several horses led to dramatic finishes. A serious accident occurred when a horse was destroyed after a collapse, injuring jockeys Howard and Bailey who were hospitalized with shock and concussion.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a Lane Labour Party interview declaring a planned socialization of credit and national resources. Leader speaks of constitutional power, crushing opposition, and establishing a dictatorship under workers’ control to end unemployment and reshape wealth, with goals framed as gradual yet determined. Includes a brief horse racing note: donkey Club Handicap at Tindabyne with winner listed as 1 tot.
Farnham Ambulance Auxiliary held dances at Mrs Nichelle's rooms with Mr Mitchell leading efforts. Music by Rone and Kjoller impressed attendees, with £4 10s 6d and £2 0s 8d in door takings. total fund raise reached GX/2/1 without expenses.
A well attended social at Royal Hall Genrie benefited the Wellington District Ambulance. About one hundred couples danced to Thea said Orchestra under organizers Mr. Parrest and Mrs. M. Martin. Guests praised decor, supper, and competitions with Mr. Way winning The Ugly Man title.
An obscure text shows a writ or notice connected to Barraclough Ltd. It mentions Ovlicinos at 388 Geormest and Sydney Wateh, and a Mr A Newall, B.A, prompting a visit to a town. The fragmentary notice appears to relate to a corporate or legal matter with historical phrasing.
After supper Mr Forrest thanked attendees for supporting the Ambulance and introduced Mr F C Wall, President of the Ambulance, who praised the organizers and committee for a brilliant success. He noted the warm interest from Georgie and surrounding districts and thanked patrons and players who supplied extras.
The Wellington Union announces the 15 man team to play Goalma on Saturday June 7 at Goalma with two more to be omitted. Training tonight under Jack Ford and selection notes mention later inclusion of Wenon Price and Western players considered by selector Mr Bosward.
St Patrick's Catholic Club held a meeting with Rev. Mather Bays presiding. The session included a discussion on moral uplift and a Sunday arm covering proposal. Aine Wan led younger members in games while others enjoyed cards. Next Tuesday debate on cleanliness in railway hygiene topics features Max C. Money and Mr. B. Marmy as speakers opening the discussion.
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