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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
4
The Binte Government suspends holiday celebrations and declares public recognition optional. A royal inauguration plans face delays as doctors argue against preparations and authorities warn noncompliance could trigger swift action.
Wires report a somber morning as royal condolence messages circulate in Sydney. Bulletins note ongoing coverage of the King’s condition and parliamentary reactions while medical experts assess the situation and await further official updates from both Houses.
A local religious event at St John’s Church Upglmod was postponed in memory of the Coronation. A united service planned for Protootent Hall was also delayed. Sports matches at the showground faced delays with guidance to fund hospital care and public support for the King’s health.
A garbled note describes a royal figure identified as a Laevister and Grand Master of a historical order. It mentions admission to a place named Fue in 1861 and references Trinity Mowsa and Wohi Erogmagone. The text hints at a personal wealth of relics and a majority that will go to a yet unspecified cause or heir.
Fragmentary text recounts the Duke of Cornwall and York in an English context, mentions a royal marriage on March 10, 1869 to a princess, and references parliamentary allowances. It lists royal offspring including Prince George of Wales and other princes and a duchy title, with unclear remaining details.
Local notes report election results with candidates White Stowath Wells and Lowe leading a poll while By Rouse follows with 163. March show dates set for Molong April 6-7, and reports on rabbits crossing North Dubbo. Obituary notes Mrs. C. B. Paizo, Linton Beondont chairing a benevolent meeting handing out Coronation grants. Community items cover auctions changes, hospital mentions, and a church opening in Orange.
The new Baptist Church at Bodoagorn opens today with a midday ceremony and a night meeting followed by a social gathering. Attendance was sizable despite a long service, and a New Hospital Building Committee met yesterday to seek government permission to proceed with construction by day work if approved. Wellington Hospital has no current construction plans, while forecasts anticipate a severe storm affecting exports soon.
The Cobar banquet featured debate over land settlement and pastoral concerns with Mr. Haynes opposing Mr. Dawley on minor points while Mr. Heyes and others discuss claims. Report mentions Rick Copier Find and a Bes Mountain prospecting shaft with copper lenses, iron rooks pegged, and a hoped for Great Cobar or Shuttleton scale.
The report covers a Semon Methodist Church service with Rev M Bambrisl, a Wellington street accident where a pastorals visitor toppled from a bike but escaped serious harm, and the Quarter Sessions lineup including George Robarts and others. Also noted are a hospital admission for William Fogg after a horse-cart collision and Winter Dance Club event details with secretary Clifton Clarke.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and places such as Gandes Gande and Bosal Whity J Bebobory along with numerous personal names and numbers. The text appears as a transitional ledger or annotation set with scattered references to individuals and locations, lacking coherent context or complete sentences.
The piece surveys policy shifts on protecting industry versus private enterprise, arguing protection harms private shareholders while noting potential state gains in iron and related sectors. It references Lithgow and Wollongong depots, broader protectionism debates, and historical taxation concerns. It also touches on tobacco era policing and a broad political cast including a monarchic note and industrial hopes.
Fragmented OCR lists titles and offices held by a noble figure, naming Baron Bore, Lords of the Island, various regiments, and honorary roles abroad. It references the Oxford and Cambridge University Corps and Highland Volunteers, plus a marchalship in the Genesian Army and Austro-Hungarian regiment connections.
The obituary notes the death of Topsy McGormick daughter of Mr and Mrs McGormick at about one month old following illness. Funeral held at Cathay cemetery with Archdeacon DArey officiating. A large procession and many mourners from Bodangora and surrounding towns attended.
This clipped page summarizes weather notes with fog, variable winds and possible showers. It also references the New South Wales Parliament, a heated timber bill debate, government relief plans, and a coronation ceremony disruption in Mulbourne with a bear incident.
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