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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

4

The Right Point Of View On State And Commonwealth

The article critiques State Premier Wade's stance on federal relations, arguing the High Court reveals false claims of state rights. It contends the Commonwealth gains control of revenue next year and that Wade speaks from the wrong perspective, warning the bluff is over.

Commonwealth Mr. Wade Wade High Court William Lyne Australia Questiélan Braddon

Local Jottings and Notices Include Land Lease Offer

Local items report a sale pitch for H V McKay steel land roller with sections and removable bearings. A Catholic church service will be held next Sunday at 10 30 led by Bishop Dunne. A 115 acre Lincoln county lease near Wellington is offered from July 15 with fencing valued at 1 10. Youth Stanley Williams, linked to the Wee Waa murder, receives a 10 year penal sentence.

H. V. McKay

Railway delegates clash near Coolah threatening Dubbo visit

A Wellington Railway and Pro-Association delegation and a bbo Association team touring the line met at Coolah and planned to address the meeting, with tensions rising over a potential Dubbo visit. Wellington delegates warned trouble could follow if they came to Dubbo within five days, as Patten was identified among the Wellington group.

Dubbo “ Liberal Wellington Railway and Pro- Association Bbo Association Rai Werris Creek Coolah Wellington Dubbo Patten Hicks Fortescus A. Edwards B. Cooke Rowe-street Hydnay John Kerrin Kerin Cobb and Co Black Rock Robert Edgar Wellington Presbyterian Church Ponto Bulgandramine Gummin H. Barton M.L A Carr Bamford McDonald M'S.h Exchange Hotel E. Fletcher Lehane H. A. Whittle OU. J. Shakespeare Lee-street Sydney “ Freaman’s Journal Bathurst New Zealand C. J. Shapra J. A. E Rotton T. M. Sherriff Moesers Bedford and Taylor A.L H Dubbo F. and 8. Association Northern and Western Railways Worris Creek Matthews

Pedestrian Race in Nanima Crescent

In Nanima Crescent on a Tuesday a lively pedestrian contest ended with a veteran business man conceding 10 yards to his rival. After a tense stretch from pole to pole, the elder competitor neared victory but tripped. The other man then romped home the winner, with no official time recorded.

Nanima Crescent the Crescent

Onlooker Estimates 70 Yard Time in Racing Event

An observer with race experience estimates a time around 13 seconds for a 70 yard stretch. The remark frames the mark as a potential world leading pace in the context of the event.

Reverend F. J. Dunkley to Preach at Wellington Baptist

The Rev. F. J. Dunkley, soon leaving Wellington, will preach at Wellington Baptist Church tomorrow night on the text Justified by Grace. He baptised five candidates last evening and will conduct a farewell service at Seatonville next Sunday afternoon. A farewell social was hosted for him at Bodangora Baptist Church on Tuesday night.

F. J. Dunkley Wellington Dunkley Seatonville Bodangora Mr. Dunkley

Permanent appointment of Mr Oslear as police magistrate at Dubbo

The Police Magistrate Mr E Oslear has been permanently appointed to the Dubbo district after serving as acting magistrate in Dubbo and Wellington. At the Dubbo court he received congratulations from the bar stating his previous work as acting magistrate would ensure full satisfaction in court business. He expressed thanks, said he would minister justice fairly and fearlessly, and hoped to stay in Dubbo many years, until transfer to Sydney.

E. Oslear P.M Dubbo Wellington W. Burton Smith Bydney Dubbo Court Oslear Qalear Sydney

West's Pictures Weekly Visits Wellington Tuesday Next

Patrons will enjoy the latest Sydney pictures when West's Pictures visit Wellington weekly. The management plans to bring the best from Sydney Palace Theatre with popular prices. The first performance is on Tuesday next, the 22nd inst.

West Pictures Sydney Palace Theatre Wellington Sydney Pictures Sydney West

Church of England Tennis Club Hosts Social Night

The Church of England Tennis Club held a school hall party Friday with 25 couples. Prizes included a silver-backed hand mirror for the lady winner Miss McKenna and a Morocco pocket book for the gentleman winner Mr. F A Kenyon. Booby prizes went to Miss Nina Jones and Mr. Frank Carlin. Una McDowell and C E Robinson won last season’s tennis tournaments. A supper followed, dancing concluded the evening, and monthly events are planned through winter.

Frank Carlin Nina Jones Ray Canon Brown Una McDowell C. E. Robinson Hill F. A. Kenyon H. 8 Clayton M'S.c

Eight Hours Association Meeting Note and Prizes

A Monday Eight Hours Association meeting chaired by President H C Mason discussed received correspondences from T Sildes and E Shaw. The sub committee urged reports including a Sheffield handicap and cycling event each worth £8, totaling £55 in prize money, and the programme was adopted with affiliation to the MiB Wee of Wheelmen and the N S W Athletic League.

Eight Hours’ Association Messrs H. C. Mason Eee A Jones A. Ben E Hayen F. Bareby H. 8 Jayton Apolejeg T. Sildes E. Shaw Aporte Sheffield Mib Weeof Wheelmen N.S. W. Athletic League

Hospital Tea Tent Sees Funds Rise At Show

A balance sheet from the hospital tea tent at the show was presented to committees on Monday evening along with a cheque from the ladies' committee. Profit stood at £40 13s 5d, bettering last year and approaching former levels. A vote of thanks to the ladies was moved and carried, with a directive to the secretary to write thanks to each committee member.

Kenyon

Reverend and Mrs M Dowell Receive Wellington Gift

The Rev and Mrs J McDowell were presented by Presbyterians of Wellington and district with a silver tea and coffee service. In reply Mr McDowell thanks the friends for the valuable and valued present and says they shall ever prize it.

J. McDowell Wellinton and District M'Dowell Wellington and

Tangible evidence of good will in Wellington parish

A fragment expresses gratitude for the hospitality received in Wellington parish and offers a prayer for the Master's blessing to guide future work, reflecting a pious tone and community ties.

Wellington

Wellington Musical Society Prepares First Concert Practice Notes

About 50 members attended Monday evening practice with solid progress on pieces for the new society’s first concert. Prospective members and subscribers should send names to secretary E. J. Barnes or treasurer H. C. F. Glover. A balance of £2 15s 8d from the old society was transferred. Next practice set for Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Oddfellows Hall.

E. J. Barnes H. C. F. Glover

Should Women Propose Debate at Arts Society Meeting

A Tuesday Arts Debating Society session debated whether women should propose in courtship and marriage matters. The chair abstained from voting as the result was a draw after equal arguments for and against. The next meeting will consider federation in Parliament.

School of Arts Debating Society M. McLeod H. 8. Clayton Mesare H. R. Murray Ryan E. J. Shindlair Mosars B. Loader J. A. Preston Commonwealth

Bioscope entertainment at Oddfellows Hall funds Wellington school

The N W branch of the Keystone View Co staged a two night bioscope event at Oddfellows Hall on Tuy and Wednesday evenings. Proceeds from the first night benefited the public school, while the second night covered company expenses. The show drew a packed crowd with a notable Empire Day display in Sydney repeated on request. Net proceeds exceeded £12 and will buy storecacopes and pictures for school use.

Oddfellowa Tuy N.W Keystone View Co Sydney Wellington

Madame Melba Concert Draws Dubbo Crowd

Madame Melba performed before a full Dubbo Masonic Hall audience on Monday with Wellington visitors among the crowd. She received hearty applause and sang a verse of Home Sweet Home. A large crowd escorted her to the hotel after the performance and welcomed her upon arrival at the station.

Dubbo Masonic Hall Madame Melba Wellington Sweat Howe Neight Ald. M'Quinn G. H. Taylor

Skating Carnival Delights Wellington Crowds

The Wellington skating rink hosted a two night carnival organized by Ferguson and Sons with strong crowd turnouts and lively costumes. Baby Jackson dazzled with fancy skating while the audience voted on best costumes. results named Davis, L. Lee, G. McLeod, E. Allen, Misa Pullbrook, and Jack Collins among winners.

Wellington Csars, Ferguson and Sons Baby Jackson Mr. Jackson Messie, Ferguson and Sons Davis Jas. Craig L. Lee G. McLeod E. Allen Misa P. Pullbrook Mr. E. Allen Jack Collins

Friendly Societies Sports Meeting At Hospital Debts

At a hospital committee gathering the Friendly Societies sports event was discussed. Members complained the event ran a deficit and that takings at gates and skating outings should have benefited the hospital. Several attendees claimed mismanagement and unfair use of volunteers.

Taxation and road work woes stir letter to editor

Isaac W. Torxton of Toyntonville-Comobella laments council neglect and costly administration. He warns burrs and Darling pea seed left by a watercourse will spread via floods into the Macquarie and Mitchall’s Creek, urging more road labor and tax levies to bear droughts and rebuild the country.

Macquarie Bridge Campbella Macquarie Mitchall’s Creek Dubbo Isaac W. Torxton Toyntonville Comobella

Australians win second Test as Armstrong shines with 5 for 8

The Lorda match ends with Australia winning by 9 wickets after a sharp bowling display by Armstrong. Weather dull, wicket lively, first four wickets fall for 18, Armstrong takes 5 for 8 with 5 maidens, Australia chase 41 in 40 minutes amid applause.

Lorda Enotano Hebba Ac Carter Laver Ig Hayward Carter Cotter Ac Tyldeslay Ing Macartney Maclaren Armatrong Noble Jones Ate Hirst Relf Armstrong Lilley Bardsley Haigh Avetratia Ad McAlister King Ransford Trumper Noble E Lilley Gregory Legond Ian Hayward Bone Hobbs Tyldesley St Cartar Gunn L.b.w Ee Hirst Ff Maclaren Noble i Ava TsaLia Eecund Tualegs Bardelwy O Lilley Relfi McAlister Vee Bundriea Australia

Coonamble Races Open With Large Crowd Attendance

Opening Handicap saw Redway win at 4 to 1 after a big crowd turned out for the day. Trial Stakes produced Marcotina ahead of Huntress at 4 to 1. Shorts Handicap crowned Blazing Star with Mary Olivia and Matchmaker as runners. Coonamble Handicap gave Welter Claude Porter Dalrymple the win at 20 to 1. The famed Western dog Lieut Captain marks his fourth season with 55 career wins. A final £300 stake was lodged for the world sculling title race between Arnat and ebb at Wanganui next Tuesday.

Coonamble Redway Penniless Status Porter Marcotina Huntress Blazing Btar Mary Olivia Matchmaker Viva Valkyria Anatroff Matourie Welter Oclaude Dalrymple Arnat Ebb Wanganui

Trade and Tragedy Mark Turbulent Sydney Day

The day reports mixed items from markets with price ranges for wheat maize bran and lucerne alongside a fatal Hyde Park shooting by a bootmaker aged 24 who killed a waitress before turning the gun on himself. Also noted are a Brisbane Anglican Synod anti-shouting push and a Canberra area capital site recommendation. A West Australian migrant learns his father left an estate worth over £1000 yearly. The NSW Canberra site task force backs a capital near Canberra.

Leichardt Deakin-Cook Thomas Ewing Imperial Defence Conference Labor Party Pairn M'Gowen State Labor Party Bathurst Wade Brisbane Hyde Park Bob Maccoy Agnes Brookbank Salvation Army Macey Hal West Australia Yaas-Canberra Canberra New South Wales

Forecasted showery northern coast and unsettled inland weather

The forecast predicts showers in the north coast districts with fine conditions elsewhere on the coast, but unsettled weather and rain moving inland and toward highland areas over the next three days, driven by northerly winds.

Highland Lang Houng A.S. A Molong Sydney London “Daily Mail Fortrassea Earl of Onslow British Admiralty Marconi Britain

Also Mentioned on This Page

TNA Haynes, ™.I.s Wellington & King Street City Cc. Farrell Mr. Blackwell Peach Macquarie-street Arthur Street A.j.l.stockwell Johnston's Percy Street Wellington Times Visite Geuric Iet A Carl F.C. B.smit Glover Pait HE H.C. F. Glover M.p.s New South Waves A. T. Smith THE Foxton W. Hayley Johnston’s Wellington Hospital Vuwite'georie Brynolde J. E. Bray Tatlor P. A. Butler Red Gross Pharmacy Bed Cross Pharmacy Temere Timide HEV West's Pictures Weekly Church OF Enclandd Eight-Hour’ Association J M'Dowell Wellington Musical Society Bioscope Entertainment United Friendly Societies Association Mr. Kenyon Baseett F. H. Kennard Cricket Winn Br Franzvnn Buprey
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