18 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
1
An OCR fragment mentions a local matter with unclear details. Readable names or entities are not clearly preserved, leaving the exact event and participants uncertain. The note hints at an internal notice or incident needing confirmation.
Avelaide Tharsiay, imprisoned at Adelaide City Waterhouse awaiting trial on a West charge, was yesterday allowed to leave his cell to be married at a nearby church. After the ceremony the prisoner returned to custody, with the event witnessed by officials and the officiating clergyman.
The Minister for Customs at Thursday Island announced a larger patrol boat would be built to protect North Queensland waters from Japanese poachers. He warned foreign vessels breaking laws would face the heaviest fines, noting past incursions by Javanese and the need for a fast craft able to meet all requirements to curb poaching in northern Australia.
At the Auckland Court Eric Mares was found guilty of murdering his wife by poisoning. The judge imposed the death sentence, but observers doubt it will stand in New Zealand, with talk of alternative punishment likely to be considered by the government.
In a Legislative Assembly committee this morning MP Henry argued the Income Tax Management Bill aims to broaden taxation, calling it unjust and designed to soak the wealthy. Spooner countered that it would lessen taxation yet shift it, increasing levies on those with higher incomes.
Fragmentary forecast notes describe showers near the southern border and varied conditions across regions. Mentions possible light to heavy rainfall and changes in tempo, with references to yeast like terms and densely packed phrases.
Afternoon sports at Chovarella tennis courts featured a knockout tennis competition and other events. Spectators enjoyed lively play as participants, including Miss Wormuy and Mr Cushiel, claimed prizes amid festive mood. Participants and officials ranged from Miss Be Wormuy to Mrs Sears, with Windom Campbell Church of England ball fund raising amid the day.
The Day Baking Act faces abolition under the Amending Factorius and Shops Bill introduced in the Assembly by Minister for Labour Mr Dunningham. The measure targets bread making and delivery, with penalties for violations. The minister noted need for alternatives in country and rural districts after several head bakers were fined this week.
Four defendants including two Browns and a son in law were charged with manslaughter in Croydon over the death of 41 year old Fratery John Geelan after a fight. Witnesses testified Geelan was struck on the head after a dispute between Gouin and George Brown, with injuries proved fatal.
The Bowls conststency tournaments for the F. Wall trophy progress as players vie before season end. Winners include AL Kiteh J Ed wanis 8 1 Smill F Bulky G Wall and J Job. In the Gry round AL Jones and H Diehlke earned a tight win with final scores 225 to 122. Geo Wallee defeated We Chilmorks 122 to 160, Chinnocks edged his foe on the final bend but lost as the end approached. AL Preae ty o (2 an) won over HU on a 130 by Wit Balwandy pressed his opponent KRUL v.
Sydney reporters note conflicting claims over a shearers strike. N Jeffrey, secretary of the Pastoral Workers Industrial Union, disputes Graziers Cooperative Shearing Company Ltd chief R C Wilson that no strike exists. Jeffrey cites reports and departs indicating nineteen pastoral unions endorse wage gains and that many sheds have begun lifting terms.
The Sydney market reports 2,700 head of cattle sold with bulls up to Bram 4 and cows 24 by 9, best beef 26/-, 30/-, 26/-, 22/ and interior 22/. Sheep trade strong with 28,000 head offered. wethers 14/- to 28/- and ewes from 12/- to 27/8.
The body of James Bieurs and Ta Yongs, a foreign pensioner, was found on the railway line at Chatswood this morning with severe injuries. Police investigate as details remain unclear.
Sydney report of a factory mishap at Alexandria where 19 year old Fred erick Mining was caught in machinery. His clothing tore away, he was thrown, right arm torn from its socket, and he was hospitalized in a serious condition after being freed by coworkers.
A message from Alice Springs reports that the Cut tack air expedition searching for Lasseter s reef was attacked by aborigines at Mount Burley nine miles from Lasseter s grave. The party fired rifles but some members escaped while others were clubbed. No clear word on casualties. The expedition continues with air support, but prospects of finding the Lost Reef remain doubtful and the tale is viewed as largely mythological.
Prices for dairy fats honey butter cheese and wheat at Sydney market quoted with various rates. Items include butter 192 per unit and honey RU per unit, with daily and wholesale figures for oats, lucerne, and wheat. News notes prices held in Alexandria range 8/3 to 2/84 for wheat.
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