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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
3
A Wellington party in a double seated buggy visits the Gaden caves. The Shoemaker hosts a playful exchange with the Youthful Australian, Barber, and Blacksmith. They admire stalactites, discuss local politics, and toast “Success to the caves” before tea with the old horse returning them home.
A brief note clarifies that the correspondence does not imply endorsement of the opinions expressed by individual respondents. The statement emphasizes independence of reader or editor views and maintains neutrality regarding the cited viewpoints.
A reader defends Joseph Hocking against attacks over his anti Catholic novels. The letter questions the accuser’s reading of Hocking and cites rumors about his wife as a nun and a controversial escape from a Bergholt convent. It calls for inspection of Catholic institutions and quotes a Christian Herald piece on the Bergholt nun escape and a gardener involved.
Reminiscences recall the Dubbo racing days with Fanning Boland O’Brien Campbell Turvis Taylor Muller and others. Trials on the old Dubbo course feature Whynot Lucifer and other horses, plus races at Wellington Warren and Dubbo in the 1860s and 1870s.
Dereliction of duty cited as a nun left the convent via the agricultural area without a prior order from the lady superior. Miss Moult’s letter was posted through the nun’s mediation. Miss Smiles sails for Canada after failed local employment. In Manningtree MP T H Sloan gifts four gold watches on bibles to the stationmaster and three porters to honor aiding the nun's departure. The Protestant Alliance committee funded the watches, with Rev. Joseph Hocking’s forthcoming book expected to reveal full details.
Ogg's forecast predicts bitter cold conditions followed by an Antarctic disturbance with energy. Warm air and foggy mornings until the vacuum 08, then gloom and unsettled weather. Snow and hail in high terrains, winds gale force, and wintry weather ending the week. Also an ad for ready made blouses at Mrs Artwoop's Ladies' Emporium from 3/11.
Suntop correspondent notes a quiet news run after rains. Wheat sowing nears completion and residents raised 26 pounds 4 shillings for Mr. West’s Sydney operation, with many donors listed. A Conqueror tennis club forms at Suntop with 30 members. Mrs Donnelly as secretary, subs set at 4s for gentlemen and 2s for ladies.
Almont, bred by Inte Hy. Mace, Eeq., stands over 16 hands with iron constitution and powerful frame. The record lists mile, two mile, and longer distances with times, plus notable performances at Geelong Bendigo and Royal Melbourne prizes. Certificate of soundness issued by Victoria Dept of Agriculture. Bedford & Taylor offer stock and stationery details.
88 Florence Bernasconi appointed local agent for Wellington and District for the society, replacing the late P L Hernasconi. It is hoped current policy holders will renew and also bring in friends to insure with Mires Bernasconi. Goddard & Co., agents for N S Wales. Challis House, Sydney.
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