Wellington Police Court Indecent Behavior Case Closes
The Wellington Police Court resumed the indecent behaviour case against Alex Gollan after an adjournment. Gollan pleaded not guilty as testimony described gathered by Sergeant Clark. Witnesses, including O Grady and Fitzpatrick, testified four men were present but denied any assault or explicit indecency, and Gollan was fined £2 for offensive language with two months to pay. Other matters including Willock v Willock and a moratorium application were settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Gollan
Cuork
Bede Kelly
Messry W
Kelly and Son
Clark
Kelly
Alexander Gollan
Arthur Street
O'Grady
Fitzpatrick
Towland
Roddy's
Knuckey's Corner
Witness
Duneh
Dle
Tie
Roddy
Poundkeeper
Ald. Gardner
Seattle
Brady
Graham
Ald
Gardner
Council
Lime
Whiteley
Boehmes Cage
Boehme
Grdner
Nunima Crossing
Ald. Morley
Sharples
Warne Street
Nunima
Small Debts Court Sees Lyndon Moratorium Appeal
In a Friday Small Debts Court session before Mr. C. Pickup P.M. James Wykes’ case against R D Lyndon proceeded under the Mor atorium Act. Lyndon, cross examined by F Davidson, admitted no payment list, no payments in three months, and income insufficient to meet debts. He stated rent of 16 shillings weekly and expenses about 2 pounds 12 shillings, and sought to alter the judgment though no costs against Lyndon were allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Pickup
P.M
James Wykes
F. Davidson
Messrs Quirk and Davidson
R. DD. Lyndon
Rk. D. Lyndon
Davidson
Lyndon
Nota Grett Peppermint Cure For Children's Lacking Coughs
A historical note discusses Grett peppermint cure claimed to ease children's persistent coughs. It references traditional remedies and local practice, with cautious language about effectiveness and safety.
Wellington Council Fortnightly Meeting Notes 1944
Wellington Municipal Council held a routine fortnightly session in the Council Chambers with Mayor Ald. J. FF. Walker presiding. Officers and Aldermen discussed list amendments, rate cards, main roads, gasworks output, water and sewerage, public works, and street repairs with no major contentious issues. several licenses and relief tasks were approved and reports adopted.
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Wellington
Marsden
Codrington
Ald. Gardner
Simpson Street
Ald. Whiteley
Ald
Morley
Ald. Harvey
T. Reidy
Dowd
Maughan
Wilkins
Macquarie Stud Secures Melfort Sire for Colorado Line
Macquarie Stud chief Harry Taylor promotes imported blood for industry and completes the purchase of four-year-old Melfort, a Colorado Kid line. Melfort, from Golden Myth lineage, carried a strong English racing record including the Savile Plate and Badminton Plate, and is praised as a promising sire prospect for Australian bloodlines.
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Harry Taylor
Macquarie
Melfort
Colorado
Taylor
Lord Woolavington
Colorado Kid
Lavington Park Stud
Golden Myth
Caltha
Sandown Park
Nottingham
Tie
Australia
Valais
Amaroo Shire Council Reviews Road Works and Bridges
At the Amaroo Shire monthly meeting plans for subdivision approval were granted for George Harter of Yeoval. An engineer report covered culverts, gravelling progress on Larras Lee Cumnock canal, and the Yeoval parks road. Little River Bridge and Bucklabah Bridge updates included load limits and opening timelines, with rain delaying some works and potential rework if dry weather continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amaroo Shire
Kelly and Son
Wellington
George Harter
Yeoval
Reynolds
Davie
Larras Lee-Cumnock Ranal
Cumnock-Baldry
Yeoval Parkes
Little River
Bucklabah
Macquarie Ski
Interest Overdraft Rates Reduced Urged by Grosiers Association
The Grosiers Association conference urged banks to cut overdraft rates and press for lower loan costs overseas. A general secretary letter urged banks to lower rates on government and deposit spreads, noting a wide 4 percent gap. An ad notes Commercial Banking Company of Sydney cuts to 5 percent from July, with Bank of New South Wales also lowering rates to aid business recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grosiers’ Association
Assocition
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, Ltd
Bank of New South Wales
F Bean'son Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller
F Bean'son operates as a practical watchmaker and jeweller at the premises opposite Bowling Green on Percy Street, offering repairs and timepieces in a traditional shopfront setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bean
Practical
Bowling Creen
Percy Street
Popular Lady Quest ends with praise for contestants
A Queensland newspaper the Pabby Herald engaged Mr B C Walbers Gorganiser to run a Popular Lady Quest. At its conclusion contestant Mrs Iris Reece said the crowded weeks were the happiest of her life citing wonderful support and genuine sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
The
Pabby ‘Eral
B.C
First Place Joy for Rita Sullivan in Quest Contest
Miss Rita Sullivan won top prize with Miss Nell Bourke placing second. Kathleen Madigan praised the contest, congratulating both contestants and thanking supporters, the Quest Organiser, and The Herald for coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Sullivan
Nell Bourke
Kathleen Madigan
Gritain's Petrol Consumption in 13 Report
The United Kingdom used about 385 000 gallons of motor spirit in calendar year 13. It is unclear how much came from imports versus refining imported oil domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Rubber Stamps Showdown at Sydney Prices Times Office
Sydney Prices Times Office highlights a range of rubber stamps for offices and shops. Includes variety of descriptions and price points, with emphasis on durable, easy to use stamps suitable for administrative tasks. Figures and specifics remain in catalog details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australian Author W R Peck and the Fathers saga
The piece profiles Australian author C. W. Peck creator of the novel Fathers. It recounts his early life in the South Coast region, schooling disruptions, and a mining disaster rescue memory. The interview touches Sydney harbor moments and his rise after a youth spent in coal works and tramp experiences.
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Sydney Harbour
C. W. Peck
South Coast
C. W
Pek
Joh
Sydney
Bewn Banda
Oize
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Messrs FL Davidson
H. M. Lowe
N. Rutherford
V. G. HW. Newell
Mr. Solomon
Haxsett and Solomon
J. H. Truman
Aid
Alds Gardner
Alds
Main Roads Programme
T. G. Lewis
Alida
Rose
SUCH
Harvey and
E. Bedford
Pranel
Cou Racor
A. E. Bishop
Waree Street
Pieres Street
Chein Ie
L Ceneral
Gisborne
Bell
Warne
Arthur
A. S. Garnsey
P. A. Clifford
A. H. Murphy
R. KR. Payne
Nanima Crescent
Butehe
Vya
C. B. Spratt
Lee Sit
Woodbine Meat Servies
F. Spilebury
Manuger
Butcher
T. H. Frost
Cameron Park
Bureau
McLeod
Morley Eed Rose
Thorby
Ceowne
Lade
Dr. Rich
Conncil
J. E. McKinnon
Musworks
Mre
A. T. Devine
Loyd Street
Yeovil
L. Gow
Baldry Road
Uavesh
Macquarie Stud
E. S. Astrid
Maughan Street
Mutual Insurances Ltd
Colonial Mutual Life Assypi Society Ltd
Australian Mercantile Law Finance CO. Ltd
Office
Lady Quest
Queensland Opinion
Gritain
W. Peck
St. Vincents
Dimmu Tani
Pathers
Tookstall Company
Joseph Thompson
Satlukers
Ey Welbourds
Imne 3 DB
Mam Daybreak Dan
Charlie Vaude
Vic
W. McAtamney & CO
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