Wellington floods overwhelm Macquarie and Bell Rivers
Wellington reports a major flood as the Macquarie and Bell Rivers overflow their banks devastating the Wellington flats. A man drowned crossing the swollen Bell River near Molong, with communities cut off, bridges under strain, and residents evacuating to higher ground as rainfall recedes but waters remain dangerously high.
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Unsettled Forecast with Heavy Rain Across Florida Coast
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with heavy rain inland and along the coast of Florida. Strong southeasterly to southerly winds may bring squalls to southern coasts, turning west-southwest later. Drying trend expected near the Netherlands?
Floods rise across vast regions flooding towns and railways
Rivers Macquarie Murray Murrumbidgee and Lachlan flood extensive plains and towns in Bathurst Tamora Wagga Gundagai Orange Young and Albury. Debris and water encroach on homesteads roads rail lines bridges and showgrounds as residents evacuate and authorities monitor rising levels and possible danger to businesses and infrastructure.
Fire at the Silos Wrecks Wheat Plant in District
Large fire at wheat silos damaged engine room and office, with rust-clogged water main hampering pumps. Fire chiefs and crew fought flames amid rain and wind. many witnesses offered theories on cause. Estimated damage likely between £1500 and £2000.
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Are Otation
Moonine
Fred Joury Dant
O.K
Erle Greaven
C. Payne
Water levels rise and flood threat eyed in town
Local report notes Dell River dropped nine inches clearing the water line near the bridge while Bathurst and Molong threaten more rain. Macquarie River rose about a foot by 4 pm, unusual reversal as gardeners flee flooded plots. Potential business district impact feared if rainfall continues.
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Tucudlay Inst
Bell River
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H. A. Taylor
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D. Dunn
Bell
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Wellington
Somme
AL Molony
Ian
Gyeil
Underwood
Orange
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Larum
Nanima Crescent
Bathurst
Orton Park
Atetad
Molong
Swindlehurst and Vitnell Given Club Presentation
Mr Swindlehurst and Miss Vitnell were honored at Golf Club Hoore Monday night before their marriage. About 60 members and friends attended a pleasant party with dancing and supper. R Blaschore praised Swindlehurst for his club service and A A Bobble presented two silver vases, wishing them happiness.
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B. Swindlehurnt
Adam Vitnell
Swindlehurst
Balgh
Anant
Itawil
St Johns Choir Bid Farewell To Bride And Groom
About one hundred friends gathered at St John s Church Bingland for a kitchen tea honoring Merwindiehorst and Misa Witnell before their upcoming marriage. The evening featured gifts with written readings, dancing, and a reader read gift verses. Archdeacon R Sarey Brown presented gifts with responses from the couple. The event pleased all and underscored the choir members esteem for the couple.
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Misa Witnell
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Vitnel
Juppre
R. Sarey Brown
Swindlehorns
Witwell
Ambulance Activities at Geurie Funday Draws Eleven Teams
A knock-out competition called Ambulance Activities will be held at Geurie on Sunday the 28th with at least eleven teams from Geurie Wallington Dubbo Montefiores Codborn Bodangers Joolma and Larlable. There will be no hospital matches that day so the event is the main attraction with a Sunday train view convenient for travel and luncheon supplied on the grounds by the Walmungton Ambulance Ladies Auxiliary.
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Jeorte
Airview
Georia
Wal- Mngton Ambulance
Euchre Party and Dance at Ponto Hall
A cache party and dance in aid of Wellington District Ambulance will be held at Ponte Hall on Friday night July next. Theobald's orchestra will play for dancing and handsome prizes will be given for euchre. A strong committee from Ponta Suntap Arthur Hille and Tarrabella has organized the event, with the ladies committee preparing export dishes.
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Ponte
Monarch Pictures Feature Weekend Show At South Pole Screening
Monarch Pictures presents a Friday and Saturday double feature headlined by Byrd at the South Pole, a drama of daring exploration. The program includes A Devil with Women and an Australian talkie short, followed by The Making of the Rape on Tyreg. Matinee Saturday at 2 o clock sharp and ongoing serials conclude the bill.
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Katean
Courage
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Focal Isigret
Pinion of Correspondents Regarding Understated Warily
Correspondents provide cautious opinions on understated wariness in the current situation. Analysts note muted signals and emphasize careful observation while avoiding sensational language.
Cowardly Politicians Warned on War and Reform
A reader letter from J Dick Wilkins urges Parliament to end party division and force conscription to restore normalcy, criticizing prewar capitalists and wartime profiteering. He argues for preferential voting, honest MPs, and reducing cabinet war expenditures to avoid national decline.
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Innaltx
Commonwealth
Dick Wilkins
Preferential Voting Debate Highlights Country Party Arguments
A partial summary of E A Huttenhawt remarks on preferential voting, citing Milton, Murray and Upper Hunter results. The article argues electors vote for candidates via second preferences, challenging claims that voters act for party lines rather than individuals.
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MiufeAi
Argumen Pup
Country Party
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Andy
Murray
Mpport
Labor
Etlte C.P
Sut
Anghaw Arrose
Upper Hunter
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Ta Dr
Brown
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Mentallin
Airwt
C.P
Butteratow
Reply to Mr Buttenshaw Editor Letter States Farmer Plight and Tariff Debates
The writer argues tariffs are forced to protect farmers amid low world prices and urban labor demands. Cites duty histories on butter, mill extracts, cheese, meat, and produce to claim protection aids regional industry. Names Pas Cheyne and Darcy Wallar as signatories voicing support for protective policy alongside Australian Manufacturers Development League.
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Jem
Hbs
Country Party
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M.la
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Lane
Mr. Buttenthaw
Bottenshaw
Australis
Australia
Farmers’ Conference
Cecondery Industries
Mitls
Ate
Pas Cheyne
Australian Manufeetuears Development Leagth
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