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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
6
Fragmented report notes a foreign company planning a large absorption despite uncertain finances and a turbulent weather pattern. It mentions rainfall totals, crop prospects, and local weather impacting growth, alongside scattered references to religious and public figures amid long, garbled prose.
Local column recounts weather effects at Bodangora and nearby districts. Mentions ground conditions, a Wellington-Court House event, and memorial notices for a longtime resident. Notes community work by Gullivan, Montgomery, and local syndicate members, plus a magpie building project and presence of a venomous plant issue.
The weather was unsettled with light rain on Monday and only 15 votes registered. A report from Maitland notes Mr Pirry Kawarite hind quanu ayray after hours. Residents express sympathy for the bereaved, with mentions of local families and visitors. A junior football match in Wellington sees the visiting side lose to the town team by a small margin.
Reports note whooping cough prevalent among children in the district as spring approaches. Weather and disease worry families while farmers battle ruined wheat, poor roads hinder travel, and a potential railway bridge near the Liktin River raises concerns. Urban O'Brien’s health improves after illness. Farmers press on with heavy work and feed shortages worsen.
The Wellington Land Board convened to approve multiple lease extension applications and withdrawals. Notable actions include granted extensions for Pet oy, ayoriat Heame, and Julia Alice Block, with various terms and acreage, plus recommendations for others and one withdrawal. A separate note mentions a railway incident involving a manhole and a bystander.
At a Saturday Bath meeting of the 1st How Committee Mire Curnow of Orang judged a prize painting error. A cabbage painting was misattributed as a prize entry causing confusion. Ned Win Ma spoke at the Orange Show confirming the remedy. judge Baylian arranged payment to settle the matter.
Report of horse racing at Victoria Park and surrounding venues includes Hig wan surpended for interfering with Eyphon and Chest Gel, results of trials, and notes on riders and horses. Also covers English singles cup, Flying Handicap, and local trotting events with winners and times. mention of hospital and rider recovery.
Final motion and appointment arranged for by Dr. HJ Mus Grigur by July 16 to place in the land of my solicitor for renunciation. WANTED SECOND HAND PIANO OR PLANO PLAYER. any make, condition, or price. Name and price required, cash preferred.
Listings describe multiple large freehold farms near Sydney and Ermington with 1600 to 4000 acres, timbered box and kurrajong country, rich soils, good water, homesteads, outbuildings, woolsheds, and dairy setups. Prices from 7 to 37 shillings per acre with described improvements, paddocks, and timbered grazing potential.
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