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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
7
Wellington trots and racing notes describe delayed events due to wet weather, notable horses like Mountain and Astent, discuss trainers and riders including Maurice McCarten, and note Olympic team preparations with Australian athletes training in Melbourne and Sydney. The piece covers race outcomes, injuries, and public confidence amid unregistered meetings and shifting schedules.
The official book for the Sydney Eucharistic Congress 192X provides programme details for visitors and guides. It outlines preparatory church events from September 2 to 4, a reception for Cardinal Corretti, the opening at St Mary’s Cathedral, and addresses by bishops and scholars. The general assemblies run September 6 to 8 with the theme The Eucharist and Duty. Notable speakers include Archbishops Sheehan Mannix and Lownard, with delegates from New Zealand and Southern Australia. A large Men’s Night showground event, Cardinal Legate processions, and children’s choir celebrations are planned, culminating in a grand procession on September 9.
A Royal Commission report reviewed by Premier Baylin details alleged corrupt payments linked to a 1924 tender for a steam-raising plant at the Funno r ong Power Station. Key figures include Arnot Maling and Holdsworth, with accusations of secret payments to secure council contracts.
Agricultural note outlines factors behind weak wheat germination after harvest. It cites harvest damage, moulds like blue mold caused by fungus, copper sulphate seed treatments potentially harming cracked grains, and copper carbonate dust generally safe. Delayed germination increases infection risk, while wet conditions after sowing can worsen outcomes.
The text explains sheep aging stages by months from birth to full mouth and notes variations from climate and worm conditions. It also mentions George Paul’s Show, Wellington, and Wellington enthusiasts preparing, with references to Amsterdam and Australia in sports and exhibitions context.
advertise a large stock at Paul’s showrooms Warne Lovel Wellington with low prices. unclear text mentions peppermint cure and colds but details are fragmented.
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