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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
7
A long speculative discourse examines council duties on private property versus public works, parallels with wartime policy, and the feasibility of enforcing international peace. The author critiques reliance on force, notes legal and political challenges, and weighs mediation versus coercive action in global affairs.
Jert Smith the professional boxer filed a writ against Reg 1 Snowy OT and the director of Mtu-Hom Ltd claiming a sum over fun from a recent gate in the Tyglot bout with Low Hares that led to his disqualification. Dairy stock valued at £1 died in a paddock at South Ha thirst. variegated thistle as feed described as poisonous at times and excellent at others. The Necessary Commodities commission refused a master taker rise in bread price from 4d to 4½d. President refused the increase. Unrtrell claimed weekly profits and another claimed higher profits with different baselines. A free gift offer for Australian wounded by T. A. Dibba of the Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney. Land valued at £154,000 described. Mrs Unroirbay named Royal Commissioner to investigate administration charges. Police court case: Svetmer Molyrtson fined £100 for failing to seal income tax returns. Magistrate noted possible profit and questioned the totalisator issue amid gambling revenue debate. Government discussed sharing revenue and launching tighter control over totalisator. Ireland to set up a racing machinery and related equipment. New South Wales gold value for May and year figures given. export bans on certain products mentioned. A ship voyage incident aboard the Mueraid described with chemical brake failure and crew saving cargo. Premier announced charity gift of frozen meat to Newcastle. rabbits to Belgium shipment noted. International imports and trade questions touched on wheat and hay as price controls debated.
The State Parliament opened at noon with the Governor in attendance and a crowd in fine weather. The speech praised wartime loyalty and the public spirit, noted wartime economic strains, and outlined government plans including taxation, housing, industry regulation, and railway and port controls. Parliament adjourned briefly as it prepared to consider emergency measures and constitutional questions arising from the war.
Regulations from the Department of Fisheries describe legal nets and traps, mesh sizes, and measurement methods for drum nets gill nets and fish traps. The piece also includes a lengthy wartime opinion on German potential to hold the Western Front, casualty estimates, and strategic implications.
The fragmented text references German defensive strength and Allied pressure, with hints of shortages and recruitment issues. It portrays a tense wartime moment as authorities and readers face the collapse of fronts and the need for morale and resources. Named entities are unclear due to garbled typography.
A local figure, Miss AM AMltphy, leads Mellouena buyout plans with an opening event on Saturday. The effort centers on a new venture named Juapeetion Taw, highlighting ownership details and community impact.
The will of the late Charles Mar Un Lows, grazier of Yambis, sworn at £10,565, appoints widow Lanlea Mand Lowe and Chath Maxwell Lowa as executors. Probate granted to widow and children. Hospital appointment news for Dr. Yelvin. Canon EB. A. Leo to succeed Dr. Radford as commissioner in Sydney. A wedding solemnised at AM Saint's Colare gambon between James Edward and Miss Mauy de Smith. Mrs. Margaret Eayliah died at Mudgerau. Mr A Taylor of Kinignea and Mr WG Tayler attended the funeral in Coonamile. Crone fracturing ankle noted. recovery at home planned.
Morning timetable lists trains from Dunamble Mail Mondays only with departures at 7 21 a m to Bourke Mail 7 26 a m and to Sydney 7 04 am. Evening trains include Workire Mail with 6 53 pm arrival and 7 43 pm Friday service. Passenger to Sydney departs 3 29 pm with 4 0 pm?
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