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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
3
A dialogue on the social evil and its causes criticizes Mrs. Grundy for policing morality. The Shoemaker argues hardship and economic demand drive women into prostitution, urging society to address root causes and prosecute those who profit, rather than lock up the victims.
Soldiers in France report home on Easter Sunday 1917, describing homesickness, weather, and family thanks. A correspondent reflects on mothers, the impact of American involvement, and hopes for an early end to the war while noting knee troubles and mail delays.
A correspondent writes of censorship during wartime, fearing reprisals for details and describing harsh conditions, soldiers, and civilians. The letter laments heavy destruction, recalls visiting cemeteries and windmills, and notes rain, mud, and cold. It mentions Bodangora soldiers, local figures, and ongoing family communications. The tone mixes hope and resolve amidst hardship.
Letter suggests a horse death prompted a post mortem and inquiry. speaker laments lack of current knowledge, notes use of human medicines and instruments, and promises to write to Clem with regards to friends and Nellie.
Lieutenant Dick Wilkins writes from France on April 7 describing battalion moves, near misses for a third star, and choices about posting while detailing daily life in trenches. He praises Australian soldiers, recalls friends, mentions a cross ceremony for Pozieres casualties, and notes weather, air raids, and a wartime church show.
Readers are urged to send Times copies with a penny stamp to wounded N.8.W. Westeener care of a hospital in Lemnos or other listed Allied bases in Europe and the Middle East including London and Egypt, to aid wounded personnel.
Several men in the Wagga area show poisoning symptoms after eradicating stinkweed. One worker has been in hospital a week with swelling in an arm eye and knee. The report notes ongoing health concerns among laborers in agricultural campaigns.
A war era note from Captain A S McCook Chaplain 44th Battalion informs Mrs. BR Sandry of Wellington NB of the death in action of her son Private Thos Landry of the 34th Battalion. He was killed March 19 by a bullet to the head. Burial occurred the same day in Cite Bon Jean cemetery, grave 18 row A plot V. The letter notes the grave will be marked and kept, a memorial will be erected, and condolences from officers and men are offered. The two other sons are reported safe at present.
A scene at the Dubbo Licensing Court arose when A Rogan and M Carroll were ordered to be prosecuted for obtaining liquor during prohibited hours by posing as bona fide travellers. Rogan and Carroll had pleaded guilty and were fined for illegal occupancy. the police had not issued summons. Inspector Doig claimed Crown Law Office instructions barred action and refused to issue summons, promising to inform the crown.
A condensed list of racing fixtures across towns Narromine Condobolin Forbes Parkes Grenfell Woodstock shows July events on Thursdays and Fridays, August features at Condobolin Forbes Parkes Grenfell, and a September show at Forbes with Woodstock. The schedule names each town and date for junior club meetings and show meetings.
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