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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1930
Page
4
A busy Wellington Police Court session dealt with weighed and measured offences, fines for un stamped weights and measures, and a separate case of a pawn shop theft linked to jewelry. Witnesses described visits, receipts, and the chain of events leading to several indictable charges and fines.
Witnesses describe a Friday break in at Arthur Solomon Tatchs residence on Maxwell Street. Entry smashed, numerous items including a gold wristwatch, pins, a chain, bangles, a compass, and a gold locket were taken. the thief also rifled rooms while family members were out. Police inquiry follows as investigators recover scattered clues and await further statements.
A quirky brief notes a radio year with a beautiful range of pieces and requests writers to focus on particulate details. It suggests editors seek varied, vivid items to showcase station programming. The item emphasizes creative coverage without specific events or dates.
MR J H Truman of Wellington Bowling Club applauds the Lighba Rink for its Sydney success and State champion honour. He notes Wellington’s rising status and jokes Dublin's cold reception while commending the rink’s extended influence and the town’s sporting future potential.
In Small Debts Court at Erie laylash Wr. McGrigor sues Thomas Wopan for 11/6 for professional attendance. Hogan, Watt, Watt and McGrigor feature in the contested medical arrangements. A verdict for the plaintiff awards 10/6 plus £74 court costs and £1 witness expenses. Hogan seeks a month’s stay for payment with seven days granted to pay.
A fragmented report lists daily time use totals for a famed French figure, alongside assorted figures for food and liquid consumption. It also notes fines under a Poison Act for casino keepers, a wax display violation at a market, and a road incident in Dubbo where a woman and infant were taken to hospital after a broken ankle.
In a Devon will case Mrs Violet Mary Howard widow of Commander Rede Howard faces penalties tied to remarriage. The contested estate totals £34.80 gross with net £81,002. She leaves residuary property to her sons and a yearly sum to her husband for life if he remains married, provoking debate on penalties against widows under a husband’s will.
In a wages dispute Charles Doney vs Jones, Mackay claimed the claim was denied as Jones left Mackay's employ last March. Jones, a Tunisian or tubvoryr unreliable OCR, resided at Teak Hall. Jones sought damages for time since departure. Verdict awarded Jones, with £1, £7 paid to court, seven days to settle remaining debt, and delays to remain until Christmas.
Licensing Court on Friday considered renewals for hotel liquor licenses in Wellington. Joseph Walton’s wine and spirit trade was transferred to Ro Manors, renewal granted. Western Stores and Eulogy Limited received renewal for Exida Batterion. Paul Garage and Vau's Garage on Warne Street noted as supplying car accessories.
The Department of Agriculture under Minister Thorby approves advances to enable farmers to fallow land for next year’s crop. A new system of planting trials and aid will be introduced with advances based on actual needs, not flat rates. Farmers must submit applications to the Agriculture Branch detailing required assistance and timing, aiming to keep farm teams in work and boost feed.
A fragmented report describes advances in radio receiver construction focusing on testing procedures and accuracy. It notes valve circuits, oscillator stages, tuned circuits, and shielding to minimize external interference.
Fragmentary text appears as a damaged OCR passage mentioning a municipal area, a committee or department, and references to components and heating integrity. No clear event date or named entities present to describe a definite action or outcome.
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