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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
3
A public appeal to Electors of Macquarie warns against socialistic state control, urging support for liberal democracy, individual enterprise, and balanced education. It rails against state takeover of farms mines and industry, urging unity of classes for national progress and moral youth protection.
The letter outlines support for land settlement over revenue, resumption of improvements for residential settlement, closer settlement, and limits on transfer to prevent large holdings. It opposes nationalisation, calls for land reappraisement rights, railway extension, water irrigation, and reform of land acts. The signer Naninin endorses Carruthers' reform program and criticizes civil service size. Dated 1th June, 1907.
The piece urges residents to favor Wellington country traders over city suppliers. It argues local shops boost municipal value, land prices, and job security, while postage and time costs lessen the City advantage. It cites public subscriptions and civic support as reasons to back local merchants. The text ends noting a street asphalting debate and a committee's indecision.
At a Monday committee meeting the push for a special £1000 grant for a new infectious ward at Wellington Hospital was referred. Members debated government response, with one proposing half measures of £500 while another urged magnanimity toward authorities. The discussion highlighted past grant use and the challenge of selecting floor materials for the ward.
Wellington Hospital moves toward an infectious ward with new plans discussed at Coupe Chambers. A six‑person ward, stone construction, tiled walls, and concrete floor were proposed with options for cheaper alternatives. The plan awaits Public Health Department approval and an architect be engaged, with an estimated cost around £600. The meeting also noted quarterly shooting results and committee roles.
District news reports the formation of a Debating Society at Arthurville hall with W H Blackburn as chairman and Herb O'Brien as secretary. Monthly meetings are set for the third Friday evening. A football match saw Darktown lose 15 to 4 to Arthurville. Major Barton of Wellington plans an address at 7 50 pm Friday night.
The annual meeting of the Woulu man Civilian Rifle Club convened at Capt. Kelly's residence with many members present. They re elected officers, settled quarterly prizes, and discussed the renewal of the range accommodations and related matters for the riflemen.
Last Monday's market prices detail merino sheep and crossbreds with wethers ewes lambs and hoggets, plus prime bullocks cows and heifers. Notable figures include prime merino wethers from 2s to 15s, crossbred ewes around 12d to 20s, and best light beef at 80s per 100 pounds, with cattle yard ranges listed.
The wool season 1906-07, closing this week, marks the most satisfactory period yet. NSW production rises about 145,000 bales over 816,000 last season, Australasian output at 2,110,000 bales, with higher average prices. The season boosts NSW growers’ earnings by over two million pounds versus last year.
Schute, Bell and Co, wool and produce brokers in Sydney report on 25th inst noting last week's sales matched expectations with values near May rates. Secureds were less in demand than good greasies, though many transactions occurred in the former. Trade activity was light as the wool trade focused on the sheep show and warehouse preparations for upcoming stud sheep sales.
A wide world summary notes Hawkesbury College reports 71 students enrolled in the farmers winter class. It also catalogs varied items: Australia’s import totals, repatriations from Bast Africa, political shots across the empire, a murder suspect in Melbourne, and a High Court seduction case with damages awarded.
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