19 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
1
Police searched the area after reports of youths shooting at street light globes during a night in the bush. A second theory suggests a stray rifle bullet may have come from a shooter targeting rabbits nearby.
Sydney report states Mr J T Lang, leader of the Opposition, told a Monday conference that the UAP and City newspapers were campaigning bitterly against his leadership, arguing Labor would win the next election.
The Teachers Federation of New South Wales presents claims for a new salary award today. Demands include increases from £40 to £104 per year for teachers, as the arbitration hearing proceeds.
State Meteorologist Mares forecasts further showers in southern areas and along the highlands with isolated eastern spots. Moderate daytime temperatures, but cold nights with mist and fog, and inland frost. winds from the south.
At a Lodlies meeting a committee was appointed to prepare a case for submission to the Parliamentary select committee investigating youth employment.
Arthur Oxman aged 25 and Edith Oxman aged 21 arrived as stowaways aboard the Awatea from Wellington. They claim Australian birth and described hardship in Wellington, admitting to boarding with forged passes. they remain under surveillance while verification of their claims proceeds.
Peter Phillips aged 25 sustained fatal injuries after being pinned by a falling tree while cutting timber near Conaneck mountains. He reportedly was struck when a second leaning tree toppled onto him, trapping him for over five hours before succumbing yesterday.
Golf results from Wellington Club note J Richmond vs H P Buckley for the Cock of the Club trophy with Buckley retaining. Other 18 hole and 9 hole stroke events crown winners including Mrs A Devine and Mrs K Norman. Upcoming Lorne Cup and B grade qualifier planned.
Roy Grimshaw aged 38 pleaded not guilty to managing a common lodging house and was fined £10 after a hearing about a device on trial. The court examined a machine with three cylinders each showing aces and described how the mechanism could stop at one ace but would not stop at all aces.
A brief line notes the printing arrangement for Percy street in Wallington, crediting FW Bopil Warnett as printer. The note records ownership or attribution without additional events or dates.
Monday Wikia O Malley, a rescue party member, was buried by earth while seeking the four men trapped in the South mine. He escaped with shock. Hope of rescuing the entombed miners is practically abandoned as further collapses occur. Raymond Byrne, rescued eleven hours after the fall, shows serious aftereffects.
The funeral of Mr Hawkins, minister for Labour and Industry, was attended by many leading citizens and government representatives. Police led the cortege to Northern Suburbs Cemetery after a service at St Andrew's Cathedral. He, aged 63, fell about 100 feet from a seventh floor window in the APA buildings, Sydney. Police say the death appears accidental. an expert will testify on whether a shoe mark suggested loss of balance during the crowd watch.
Cornelian Hubert De May appeared at the Wellington Police Court on a charge of being idle and disorderly after an incident in the city.
The newlywed bride and groom pledge shared joy and mutual kindness through life. He urges patience with clouds and shadows, promising forgiveness and tenderness as they journey together. She vows to fashion their lives to his plan, as Will Carter signs.
The statement notes a man who claimed to be a Secret Service agent and planned to blow up Wellington. De May, arriving from Australia on June 8, was remanded for sentencing.
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