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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
5
A garbled OCR style note mentions an Allied blockade and protectorate, with unclear phrases about wearing shade and wasting resources. It references 4 units of something and a grant, along with an off-mplayer phrase. The fragmentary wording lacks coherent facts, names, or dates to establish a clear event or outcome.
A reader criticizes the Dubbo Municipal Council for levying a hefty annual rate deposit and questions why the community cannot be spared more by reducing rates. The letter argues taxes burden residents while government bodies face wartime and frost related hardships on Baltic routes and Norwegian campaigns impact industry.
An advertisement extols Creme Chat as a universal remedy for aging skin, promising noticeable improvement that makes women look decades younger. It cites easy application and long wearing effects, urging readers to try the product as a wartime friendly beauty aid.
The article traces Australia's rice rise from a small 50-person district to a self-sufficient industry. It credits Mr. Brady and the Murrumbidgee irrigation project for bringing in seeds from the United States and developing an orderly system with the Rice Marketing Board. It notes the shift from ancient origins to modern mechanised cultivation and export potential to Britain and New Zealand.
Fragmented OCR text discusses sore hands in winter with garbled lines. It mentions hands, winter, and wear, suggesting a consumer or medical note about skin protection during cold months. No clear events, people, or organizations are identifiable.
A fragmented notice notes Larne as seller in a sale associated with heel drapers and a Hasidic context, detailing a transaction amid disputed terms. Readable fragments suggest the sale occurred with objections reserved, but specifics remain unclear.
Prices and specifications for rubber stamps are listed by the Times Office. Details include types, sizes, and pricing for standard stamps, date stamps, and embossers available for business and personal use.
The dry weather kept attendance low at the Maryvale district social in aid of local charities. Festivities featured a lively program, though turnout suffered from cold conditions and poor ground for outdoor activities. Mr Dawa and Mrs Hubbant returned recently from short absences, while others planned future visits and noted health concerns.
A historical piece argues Australia’s fledgling rice industry under irrigation can boost exports and domestic prosperity. It notes labor, merchant activity in Sydney, and Waterside firms, while detailing production scales, export potential, and price dynamics. The article urges public education and continued development of decentralized industry through irrigation canning.
Fawcett's Corner Warne and Petey Ads invites buyers to Mac's Weekly Auction Mart every Saturday. Poultry and fowl items including turkeys ducks and more will be sold. Also open daily for the sale of furniture, bedding and other household goods.
Construction on the Sandy Hollow line advances with about one chain of No 2 tunnel completed. Work from Maryvale to Wellaby continues as 140 miles of section from Wellaby to Maryvale progresses, though some crews have diverted to new duties amid the challenging weather and tunnel work.
The article details wool trade expectations for the Australian market, projecting about 70 000 bales to be traded over the fortnights. It notes strong demand, rising prices, and record turnover, with South Australia and other regions showing growth while buyers overseas show cautious activity. It cites entries and auctions in Sydney and forecasts for April through September, highlighting firm support from European and American buyers and continued confidence from livestock producers.
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