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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
2
A lyrical meditation by Elsie M. Thompson of Windora traces a day from dawn to dusk and beyond, using sun imagery to reflect mercy, growth, and life stages. The piece contemplates changes, toil, and eventual rest in a hopeful, heavenly homeland.
A local range match between Wellington and Orange clubs ended with Wellington 34 points ahead. Top scorers for Wellington were Ziehlke with 95 and Wall with 63 across 600 and other distances. Orange heavy hitters included Hill and Griffiths with 30s. Final totals show Wellington victorious despite a strong Orange performance at several yards ranges.
A lurid self-portrait argues burglary as a fine art and profession. The narrator extols stealth, gear, and “bedside manner,” detailing entry methods, tools, and a jokey disdain for authorities. He claims urban growth and refuses violent methods, praising property rights and lucrative crime without graphic detail.
The widow of Napoleon III, Empress Eugenie, 93, lives quietly in England at Farnborough. Her life spans exile, devotion to France, and the loss of the Emperor and Prince Imperial. Her origins trace to Scots and Spanish nobility, with violet imagery tied to the Bonaparte lineage.
Wool spinners enjoy vast profits as cloth demand for Allies declines. The Times notes possible resistance to price cuts, with prewar costs and farm prices cited. Authorities suggest wool bought at 1 shilling per pound and yarn at 4 shillings yields shop prices above 1 shilling per pound, leaving large margins for spinners.
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