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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1936
Page
1
A garbled lottery notice lists prizes and numbers with multiple misspellings. Key items mention SMU State Lottery, prize numbers 1226 and others, and a next drawing date on a Friday. The readable fragments imply prize allocations to individuals or groups, but exact names and details are unclear.
A fragmentary report from Sydney shows a Monday sheep sale where an animal was initially offered at 160 shillings and later purchased by Mr. A. Riding. The exact buyer and final price remain unclear due to damaged text.
A farmer between Goulburn and Canberra threatens to shoot at aircraft flying low along the Sydney Melbourne air route. Civil Aviation authorities warn of severe penalties for endangering aviation. He claims past requests were ignored and vows to identify offending pilots himself to stop the nuisance.
The Japanese Consul in Sydney, Mr. Nicheva, issues a veiled threat that further Australian retaliation would provoke ill feeling in Japan and may harden positions on trade talks. He notes new tariffs affect Japan and hopes Canberra avoids further steps, while predicting limited chances of a satisfying reconciliation with Britain as a factor.
Prices unchanged as 2810 head of cattle yarded at Homebush, buyers noting locks from £5 to £12 and cows 44 to 56, sheepales around 20,000 penned with wether prices 14 to 27 and ewes 12 to 24. Markets hold steady amid varied stock quality and interior values.
Minister for External Affairs Sir George Pearce stated Australia’s wool policy remains sound. He argued global demand would shift among nations, and any loss by one buyer would be offset by others. Pearce noted Japan's strong textile market but warned it must value Australian wool to sustain trade.
Prices for Potatoes Butter Cheese Honey Oats Onions Ball Wheat Lucerne and other staples listed with varying rates. Wheat of Alexanderia quoted between 8/8 and 3/9 with ranges across items reflecting market movement.
Sir Henry Gullett presented a full analysis of the trade position affected by recent tariff changes. The Cabinet is expected to draft a reply to the Japanese Government addressing the issue.
The Inter State freighter Mim gana with 42 crew aboard is in danger of going ashore on Brock reef near Margaret Brock about 200 miles south of Adelaide. The liner Ness an stands by attempting to hail a rescue by rocket but has not yet succeeded. A possible crew abandonment looms as the ship sits in a perilous position while the Mungasin, disabled yesterday, is towed toward Adelaide by the Nessos. The tow line was finally secured after several attempts and the Nessos plans to tow the disabled steamer about 170 miles to Adelaide.
A car overturned near Wellington Road about 5 PM yesterday eight miles from Dubbo. Four men were hospitalized. Donald Joseph Potts died soon after admission from a fractured skull. Reginald Potts suffered scalp wounds, while William Nippltond and John Petrie Dungeon recorded severe injuries. Mevyn Wheatley escaped serious harm. Ambulances and police rushed to the scene. Potts was taken to Dubbo District Hospital where he died.
Police detained two men Saturday night on charges of false pretences tied to feeding dogs at country meetings. Three dogs were seized as investigators note a pattern of metropolitan performers slipping from city circuits to country events amid rising suspicion.
Melbourne dispatch reports Thomas John Kelly aged 22 died from a gun explosion in Launceston yesterday. An argument with his father William McConnell preceded the accident when a careless drop discharged the weapon, injuring Kelly in the chest and causing his death.
Forecast covers central and south eastern areas with temporary milder conditions and chiefly fine in the north west. Cloudy unsettled conditions with showers extend south and east with possible hail in southern districts and a touch of sleet or snow on southern tables. North winds expected to be fresh.
Defence Minister Archdale Parkhill states Australia is advancing toward self sufficiency by moving to manufacture aircraft locally. He notes previous reliance on foreign suppliers and links the plan to technical expertise, employment, and national security. The initiative aims to place Australia in a position to build own aircraft, training, and related components during potential conflict.
A fragmented report notes shifting winds in the south eastern quarter then to the west and south west, bringing squally conditions. Cold lampernaires are mentioned as part of the changing weather pattern.
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