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Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1931

Page

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Memorial Wing Sought For Base Hospital In Honor Of Sir Neville Howse

A large cross section of Orange leaders and delegates gathered to plan a memorial for Sir Neville Howse. They unanimously supported a hospital wing at the Orange western base, to honor his life of medical service. A committee and subscriptions were arranged with Ald. S. T. Lamrock as president and Dr A E Colvin as treasurer.

Orange T. Lamrock J. H. Truman Macquarie Shire A. E. Fuller Wellington Hospital Wellington Dick Wilkins Returned Soldiers’ League Sir Neville Howse Colvin Preshires T. Labrock F. J. Mulholland A. E. Colvin M. Muir

Western Movement meeting at Spicer's Creek outlines united policy

A large gathering at Spicer's Creek discussed the Western Movement aims with Mr. Ken Masters outlining a unity plan after a Sydney conference. Local leaders from Wellbeton and Arthurville groups formed sub-committees and elected leaders for Buntyp-Arthurville and Newtra Baker's Swamp areas.

Spicer’s Creek Mesan A.C. Paige R. B. Barton J. Matthews Wellbeton Mr. Masters Mesris S. Hunter MN. L. Smith H. K. Sheridan F. R. Stratton K. Masters N. Stockwell HK. Sheridan A. J. O'Brien Atlan- Frove Lester Buntyp-Arthurville Newtra Baker Bwamp Mesre KR Edols A.W, Dicker K Bren Fawson DC. Coxert Puteri R. Edols

Wages Tax Proposal Increases for Sydney and Mondey

A draft wage tax plan drafted at Premier Lang’s request seeks to alter tax incidence. It proposes a graduated levy on incomes above the basic wage from 1d to 2d 8d in the pound, plus a flat 2s 6d rate on earnings above 2600 per year. Unions argue the 1d rate should be removed from the basic wage to protect net pay.

Sydney Mondey Lang Melbourne

Latest Commercial Produce Prices in Sydney Monday

Prices quoted in Sydney produce sale include exes new lard at 1/19 per unit, butter 158/8, honey ranging 3/8, wheat 2/ - to 2/5, lucerne 3/6 to 5/9, hay 8/6 to 8/9, corn 2/6 to 4/6, and various items listed with mixed old spellings and figures.

Sydney Hay Oten Lucorn

No More Evictions: Labor Council Leader Promises Legislation

In Sydney yesterday Mr J S Garden secretary of the Labor Council told a meeting that police evictions would end. He said the Government would introduce legislation at an early date to make evictions illegal.

Sydney J. S. Garden Labor Council Salington Park Police Redfern Bankstown Jeffrey

Cattle Market Holds Firm at Morebush on Monday

The Sydney Morebush cattle market closed steady with 1860 head yarded. Bullocks sold from £6 to £11, cows £4 to £10, best beef 36s, good 26s, medium 26s, inferior 23s. Sheep count 38,000 penned with wethers 6 to 17s, ewes 5 to 16s, lambs 7 to 16s, shorn sheep 4 to 11s.

Sydney Morebush

Empire wool conference opens in Melbourne

In Melbourne on Monday Sir Graham Waddell the chair urged delegates at the Empire wool conference to keep an open mind on the important topics listed for discussion. He said Australian growers had little faith in governments and disliked interference.

Melbourne Jeisy Graham Waddell Dia Don

Further Floods Reported on Murrumbidgee River

Floods worsen along the Murrumbidgee with Wages recording 27 feet. The saturated countryside feeds rising water, seeping from hillsides and spreading the area like vast lakes.

Sydney Murrumbidgee

Harvey Brothers Wellington A Dobb ie Chemist ad

An OCR fragment lists Harvey Brothers and Wellington A Dobbie a chemist with a Nanisaa Crescent address and a phone reference, suggesting a small business notice or advertisement page item from a historical paper. The text is incomplete but indicates business identity and contact.

A. A. Dobbie Nanisaa Crescent

Nellie Stewart dies at 72 famed Sweet Nell of Old Drury

Miss Nellie Stewart died at her Mosman home yesterday aged 72. One of Australia’s best known dramatic singers, she gained fame as Sweet Nell of Old Drury. After retiring from the stage she remained active in charitable work despite a bout of pleurisy two days earlier.

Sydney Mosman Nellie Stewart Auatralia Miss Stewart Nell Old Drury

Hughes Libel Case Settled Against Sydney Morning Herald

The libel suit by Mr W M Hughes seeking 10000 pounds from the Sydney Morning Herald has been settled. Announcement made by Mr Holman KC as the case was mentioned in court.

Sydney W. M. Hughes Sydney Morning Herald Holman K.C

Gas poisoning death of John Cannell in East Sydney flat

John Cannell 82 a salesman was found dead from gas poisoning in his Palmer Street flat East Sydney Saturday afternoon. His wife and two children were out when a sister-in-law reported the blocked door and strong smell. Police found him on a bed with windows closed and all gas taps on. Neighbour reported Cannell had threatened suicide previously.

John Cannell Palmer Street Sydney Lato McCarron McCormack Cannell Tiwan

Records Destroyed in Fire at Port Adelaide Office

Most of the records at the Unemployed Relief Council office in Port Adelaide were destroyed by fire last night. A portion of the building burned and indications suggest the blaze was started deliberately. Incendar.

Throats Cut Killings Shock Local Household Tragedy

Emil Watt aged 64 and his wife May Watt aged 37 were found severely injured in their Bondible residence. May Watt had extensive wounds with skull fracture and a severed finger while Emil Watt died in hospital. Police believe Emil attacked May then attempted suicide amid a violent struggle. May Watt remained in critical condition.

Sydney Ewil Watt May Watt Ferry Emil Watt

Robbery of Balwyne man in South Melbourne

Masked robber held up Mr Noel Redford on Rens Road South Melbourne on a Saturday. The assailant, wearing a grey peaked cap and scarf, demanded money from Redford’s van, taking £6 in notes and 18 shillings from his pockets before fleeing. Redford reported hearing a noise, returning to the cabin, and confronting the gunman.

Noel Redford Brendal Street Balwyne Rens Road South Melbourne Queen's Road An Ha Mr. Redford Rochford

Gosford Steamer Damaged By Pyrmont Bridge Collapse

Ship damaged by a closing bridge. The Gosford steamer foundered as the fore and aft masts snapped and much of the bridge decking and mast stays were wrecked. Estimated damage runs into hundreds of pounds.

Sydney Pyrmont Bridge Gosford

Meeting notice in Wallombi area invites Wellington speakers

A meeting is convened for Wallombi Ponte and Torrabella area at Ponta Hw'l this Friday at 2 p.m. Speakers from Wellington and headquarters will attend, including Abe White and E.G Killen. Another meeting is planned at Wuulue Wan Sunday at 2 p.m. with speakers L Killen and A C Paige at Mr Harry Johnston's woolshed.

Wallombi Ponte Torrabella Ponta Hw'l Wellington Mesare Abe White E.G Killen Wuulue Wan Harry Johnston Woolshed L. Killen A. C. Paige

Unsettled Weather With Rain Threat Across Regions

Forecast notes showers on the Faust and north coast with unsettled conditions in eastern halves and rain threatening in torn division. Winds shift east to fresh on the north coast. Temperature today around 83 degrees. Mentions Primdon winning a race at 8 to L Tha Ateot (London) Geli Cup in Singapore.

Faust Sastorn Rce Tom Primdon Bor Wn Lasp L Tha Ateot London Singapore

Taxation of Bawra Sparks Retrospective Debate

The NSW Country Party labels Lang’s proposed tax on Bawra payments as likely beyond parliamentary power while criticizing retrospective provisions. It warns such taxation unsettles taxpayers, challenges existing rights, and threatens trustees and beneficiaries with confiscation, undermining financial planning and constitutional safeguards.

Adam Smith New South Wales Jered Lang

Grasieta Association Tax Appeals Arrangements Made

The Grasieta Association and its Commissioner for Taxes arrange for members to file through the general rotary of the Grasiera Association. To expedite matters they should meet with their appointed agents and present objections, indicating who is acting on their behalf.

Grasieta George Burmst Sydney Mattara Quy Thair Appu Jemtous

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M. McLeod Ltd. Millers and Grain Merchants N.S.W West Royal Exchange Assurance Nanima B. Barton Mt. Nanima D. H. Barton Neurea Spring Valley Parkes Road C.E. Finch D. B. Thomson Macquarie Chambers Dubbo G.P C.P C.L Pani Coonamble C. R. Ellison Betteriew Oasatay Sua WSB Swift Stake P.O E. W. Ball Percy Street Wallington Telephone Mason Gisborne St., Wellington Mr. Garden Inbeeforene Harvey Brothers Opticians A. A. Harvey, M.D.A Optician Sontes G. W. Chemist Sweet Nell Newcastle Mr. Hughes Unemployed Relief Office Bawra N.S.W. Country Party the Hood The Hollywood Fong Lee & CO Wilmot Jeweller Murray Bros Undertakers Maughass
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