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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
1
The State Meteorologist Mr Mares said Sydney north west could receive substantial rainfall as teapleal activity moves from north and west. He warned to watch for squally westerly winds that typically bring real cold weather.
Printed for J D Brownhill and Sons at the Wellington Times office Percy Street Wellington by FW.
Wellington faces Dubbo in a high stakes Jack Hors Gold Cup clash at Wallington Show Ground. Both squads boast strong lineups and confident bids to lift the cup, with a likely record crowd expected including a special Dubbo train. Earlier, Wen Wyalong drew 2-2 with Barmedman as Maher Cup holders reel under pressure.
The Federal Government faced a late night setback in the House of Representatives over a motion to appoint a select committee to investigate national insurance. The Country Party and UAP joined Labour on the amendment, while Cur tin’s repeal proposal failed 34 to 30. A bill advancing the insurance scheme passed despite the government’s view of the defeat as not vital. Sir Frederick Stowell pledged talks with specified organisations, as ministers anticipate political fallout and prestige damage.
In the House of Representatives today Sir Henry Gollot outlined a review of Anglo-Russian negotiations as part of Britain’s peaceful regional policy. The pact would not apply outside Europe and would not prejudice Japan. Japan’s Cabinet considered the Tientsin blockade but remained hopeful for a settlement despite patience running thin.
Telegraph offices on racecourses are expected to close after June 30 as officials halt off the course betting facilitation. The shift follows a government drive against betting and a previous reopening of some telegraph licenses to aid those unable to attend meetings.
Sydney on Thursday saw a fire engine collide with a vehicle. Fireman Phillip Farrell aged 34 was thrown to the road and admitted to hospital with head injuries. The brigade crew suffered minor damage as the fire was quickly subdued.
Reports from Canberra indicate that four million pounds were involved and more than one million pounds will remain with the underwriters after yesterday's event.
Commonwealth finishes eleven months ending May 31 with a closing summary showing financial results and noted sorz.
Thomas Paaree, 63, found dead in a bar last night after his doors and windows were left ajar and the room filled with ash. Derassed’s wife returned from shopping and discovered a note pinned to the door directing her to an area near the meter. Shi Chen made the discovery.
A man named Alexander James Wileas, about 60, was found dead last night in a lodging house room in Sussex. The crime scene showed a basic book with a credit balance, and authorities believe the money may have originated in Melbourne. A poet is reportedly to be held as part of the inquiry.
The Sydney wheat market moved unevenly with mannered quotes at 2/84 per bushel for March basis and bagged totals at 2/52 per bushel, reflecting a fluctuating trading day.
At the Homebush area today, head of cattle yarded. Market shade weaker. Mulls sold £6 to £11, cows £4 to £10, good quality £4 to £4, medium £0 to £0. Sheep: 47,000 penned, lambs uncertain. Ewes sold 1s to 2s, hoggets 10d to 20d, rams 8d to 17d.
Thursday session of the House adjourned with Assistant Treasurer Spondee introducing a three months supply bill totaling £10,477,000 to fund public salaries and other services.
Raymond Clarke a dairy farmer was committed for trial in Melbourne yesterday after a detective inquiry into a Jersey ewe strain. He allegedly remarked that if a mongrel bull entered his cows he would maim it to protect his herd, amid questions of his actions and motives.
The article notes a tire surplus of 607,000 units and states the outlook for a full year remains favorable, with expectations of continued surplus. It emphasizes the inventory level and market conditions contributing to the positive balance.
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