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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
1
Wellington police oppose lifting the ban on free liquor sales to Aborigines while awaiting official guidance. Officers noted Aborigines obtain liquor from public bars and unscrupulous whites, warning that lifting the ban could worsen crime and harm Aborigines, despite calls for reform.
Rev Gontbear and Rev Conibear comment on liquor access for aborigines as licenses and public bar norms face scrutiny. Interview responses from hotel licensees show mixed views on serving aborigines with most willing to serve if standards are upheld, while one anonymous licensee prefers not to serve them directly but allows entry to their box.
Clive Fivatt speaking as Chief Secretary in the House argues for lifting the ban on the expedition to aborigines. He says emancipation requires giving aboriginal people real opportunities to provide for themselves, noting wartime service and figures Harold Blair Namatiina and others who distinguished in two world wars.
Sergeant Korn as speaker remarks on the wrong affection and urges action while Reverend Conibear declines to comment for the Ministers' Fraternal noting the body has not discussed the matter. He personally questions the wisdom of rescinding the Act and warns unrestricted liquor access would bring trouble.
Last year 24 women were arrested and convicted for drunkenness at Wellington Court of Petty Sessions. The clerk Mr. W. A. Feith supplied figures showing rising drunkenness and related cases, including an increase in sipperage and “sumpions” cases, with totals over seven years and a peak in 1946.
Apex Chub and the Country Women's Association staged the Apex Ball with Apexians arranging entertainment and the OWA providing delights. Final Friday night will crown the Bean of the ball as Jimmy Langman's Orchestra supplies dance music with novelties and lively entertainment throughout the evening.
Wellington brings back scrumhalf Doug Parrish for a show ground clash with Narromine next Sunday. Parrish’s return shifts Johnny George back to centre, restoring Wellington’s central thrust and set plays. Pollawine’s form, Bryce Cohen, Max Brnith, and a re-energized George promise openings for Wellington’s backline while Narromine relies on Nosworthy and Darney to drive a solid, balanced visiting side.
Group Captain William Loyd Holy ARC Deputy Air Member for Personnel is named one of three Royal Australian Air Force officers appointed as Honorary Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty The King in Wellington New South Wales. Holy’s career spans from Royal Military College training to senior staff roles and commands in World War II including No 72 Composite Wing and No 84 Wing in New Guinea and Bougainville. He later served as Director of Organisation Policies and Personal Service and attended the Imperial Defence College. He was Honorary ADC to the Governor General in 1948 and returned to Australia to assume his current post.
A federation defense plea urges a Mary Vale Line linking Adel aide to Newcastle with an alternate Sydney to Queensland route. It argues the project supports heavy inland freight, coal and electricity needs, safeguards wartime supply, and bypasses vulnerable coastal routes, urging urgent federal construction.
Upward trend in cattle and sheep prices at Wellington Sale yards on Tuesday. Fat cattle top 120 shillings per 100 lbs with good quality stock selling strongly. sheep yarding around 2,200 head and a near total clearance. Recorded quotations show high returns for fat steers, cows, heifers, and store stock, with multiple consignors including A. Wilkins and Co., Maurice & Pearce, and others reporting strong demand across fat cattle, store cattle, and sheep categories.
A widower, David Patrick Sibbald, was found dead in a hut behind a Simpeon Street house by Mrs. Milter. The death appears non suspicious, with Dr. Glasson certifying death after examination. Coroner Dowd inspected the scene. Sibbald had lived in Wellington and Sydney.
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