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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
1
Auditor-General reports defalcations in the public service totaling £22,000 over the last 22 years. The £1,000 yearly average has prompted public comment. government action pending, with likely waste measures to prevent repetition.
A Sydney Labour Movement gathering proposed an all Australian trade union congress to unite the movement across Australia. Delegates argued solidarity was essential for success in internal affairs and elections, while noting compromise remains doubtful yet could pave the way for future negotiations.
Railway workers clamor for reinstatement of the bonus system abolished after the One Rogers report to the Ling Government. The pay scheme, though costly, had been valued in some departments and remains a focal point of agitation in Sydney.
Mr Willis comments on the NSW Government decision to recall the Agent General and not renew the appointment. Prime Minister Lyons calls it a cool move in line with cutting duplication of services. Authorities expect saving about £10,000 annually with department reorganization overseas.
The Royal Commission into the Goode affair expands its remit to probe if money or other consideration was paid to Goode from 1926 to 1930 by persons or firms connected with Railway Commissioners wool carriage contracts. Judge Thompson announced the extension as the inquiry resumed, with testimony noting Vernon’s 15 percent contract increase tied to a recommendation by Goode.
American heavyweight Young Stribling landed in Sydney and was greeted by the National Sporting Club. His first match will be against Australian heavyweight Ambrose Palmer at the stadium on July 4.
Both Houses opened as the new South parliament assembles amid calm session. Leaders addressed the assembly on reform, while members prepared committees and set key deadlines for legislation advancing regional governance and development priorities.
The cattle market at Homebush was unchanged with 2400 head yarded. Bullocks sold 6 to 10, cows 4 to 8, best beef to 28s, good quality to 25s, medium to 22s, inferior to 20s. Sheep count 41,000, generally weaker. Wethers 1s to 18s, ewes 8d to 13d, lambs 5s to 14s, shorn 4s to 10s.
Several passengers escaped serious harm after a dangerous incident near Town Hall and a train carriage door failed to open properly. Driver McKinley was unharmed amid the chaotic scene with debris and shattered matches of wood reported.
In Sydney at a Federation of Parents and Citizens associations meeting E P Todhunter of Cowra said two avowed Communist teachers in his district told their children they would teach them better than Bible stories. A woman delegate urged exposing Red Communists and removing them from service, and the group resolved to press the Education Minister to act.
In Sydney Divorce Court Myrtle Grace Victoria Baker formerly Aiklerson sought a divorce from Leslie Frederick Baker on desertion. Married March 1921 at the Methodist Church in Wellington a decree nisi was granted with Mr Dawes of Mesory Thomas Rose and Dawes appearing for the petitioner. Mrs Baker is daughter of Mr J Anderson, long known in Warne Street.
The State Government moves to encourage land settlement to boost production and reduce unemployment. Lands Minister Buttenshaw orders a comprehensive review of Crown lands and reservations to identify areas suitable for release for settlements, as Stevens Government’s policy gains support among many quarters.
The Sydney produce sales quoted prices for various commodities including Tasmanian potatoes at 8/6 to 1/7 per case, butter 142/06, cheese 0d to 0d, honey 34/1 to 5/6, maize 4/9, oats 1/2 to 2/9, onions 23 mm 24/-, chaff wheaten 4/4 to 4/6, oaten 3/ to 4/6, lucerne 4/3 to 6/, hay oaten 1 to AM, lucerne 2/6 to F/5, and wheat 2/11 to 3/6.
Wellington community calls for 30 to 40 volunteers and 10 lorry owners for a Hospital Wood Day next Wednesday. Secretary F A Naveas asks locals to register by Monday to provide lunch and arrange transport. Volunteers should bring axes and saws. several men already helped last Tuesday with prepared wood for the saws.
More definite reports that the missing German airmen were killed have been received and witnesses are being held for further investigation. The report, brought from Forest River by a missionary, notes two men landed from a plane and were speared through the chest while eating wild grapes. The reports are considered more authentic than prior ones, though hope remains they were not murdered. Further investigations are planned.
Philanthropy items describe property exchanges including Country Hotel property and freehold farms in Dubbo and Coogee Beach, with values from £280 to £6000, plus equity figures. The notes list Mr Mair, newly elected State member for Albury, distributing his salary to unemployed constituents, an action praised locally.
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