Flood Aftermath Opens Widespread Farm Damage
Districtwide flood left fencing and fences washed away on Bull and Macquarie rivers. Crops delayed or ruined by rain and inundation. sheep lost near Clifford and Bell River. pigs swam for hours before rescue. Wellington flats gardens desolate. water damaged walls at the Wellington baths, with topsoil silt as a future asset.
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Bull
Macquarie
Wellington
P A. Clifford
Klaughter
Bell River
le Boreas
Ewan Om
Glenrook
Exciting flood rescue efforts in Wellington Flats area
In Thursday's flood, Dick Brennan bravely retrieved a downstream boat and swam through risky currents to secure it. At Wellington Flats Chinamen sheltering in gardens faced extreme conditions as floods rose, with many remaining home until late. Volunteers including Roy Kelly, McCugley, and T. Brown helped move three families to safety aboard a private flat boat, while youngsters aided in carrying children to safety amid swollen waters.
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Dick Brennan
Cde
Dick In
Wellington
Roy Kelly
McCugley
T. Brown
Mindy
Minny Gs
Shakespeare
The Virtuous Sin at the Alexander Theatre Tomorrow
Paramount presents The Virtuous Sin at the Alexander Theatre with a dramatic tale of love and passion. The program features The Last of the Duanes as a supporting romance about a heroic outlaw and his pursuit, with additional tie to Wes Rust and a pardon, amid a general sweep of melodramatic intrigue.
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Paramount
Alexander
Dan Twroux
Ein
Wes Rust
Aartan
Tie
Bell River Mounts to Record Flood Across District
Neurés correspondent reports the Bell River record flood with waters rising above the banks by Wednesday night. Homes near Mrs. C Brien’s residence inundated while residents moved valuables to higher ground. Main road submerged for miles, farm paddocks swamped, and farming operations halted for weeks. A sharp frost followed by a sunny day closed the account.
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Neurés
Bell
Tts
C. Brien
Louis Brien
Keith Brien
Rooke
Watson
Puller
Ball
Blomfeld
Mr. Fuller
Mr. C. Ferguson
Mr. Bell
Lts
Tribute to Mr Swindlehurst at Wellington School of Arts
Tributes were paid at the School of Arts Hall in Wellington for Mr B Swindlehurst ahead of his forthcoming marriage. About 25 men from business and civic life attended a smoke, with speeches honoring his energy, initiative, and service to the School of Arts and local government.
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B. Swindleharst
School of Arts
School of Arti
Wellington
J A. Preston
Swindlehurst
Eld
Ord
Mplvi
Waa
Charlie Murphy
Meme
Dan Reddy
D. J. McDonald
Ren Kennedy
D. Wilmot
Ken Blepehman
Mears
W. G. Rose
Myer
A. T. Smith
W. Tait
B Brennan
Awa. Dobbie
F. Qui
My. McDonald
Preston
Min
Saladin
Patuevir
School of Arte
J. H. Truman
Swindle
Buret
E. M. Ryan
W. P- Busentt
Swindlehhuret
Inga
Mer R. W. Bleechmore
Flw. Brownhill
Musical and Dramatic Society
McDonald
Bwinillrhirat
Avch
Bwindleshurat
P. B. Cox
Swindlehur
Cox
Het
Flood records show 1926 flood surpassed by 1870 drought
Historical notes compare Macquarie and Bell River floods, citing 1870 and 1926 events as record highs. Official gauges show Macquarie at 28 feet 6 inches in 1870 and Bell at 24 feet 6 inches in 1926, with Thursday floods affecting Nanima Crescent and Oakleigh. Residents recall an unusually wet season, yet the 1926 surge remains a benchmark.
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Macquarie
Bell
Denny Smith
Baker
Nenima Cresent
FR. Poole
Bell River
Oakleigh
Verch
Tomestead
Wellineton
Bull River
Macquarie River
Johnson
Gavorn
Wellington
Remarkable Yearly Meeting Ends With Thanks and Auld Lang Syne
A brisk gathering concluded with heartfelt votes of thanks to the artiste and chairman. The group sang Auld Lang Syne as a warm finale, marking an excellent and happy event.
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Heould
Wedding Toasts at Warne Street Council Function
A council employee gathering at Warne Street marks Mick Swindiehune’s upcoming marriage with a lively presentation. The Municipal Council vote of thanks honors him with a three piece silver tea service as colleagues wish happiness for the groom and bridal party in their new life.
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Swindiehune
Warne Street
Sta
Ride
Mick
Muni Eipal Omalayter
Bwimdlohurat
Lang's Proposed New Taxes and Graduated Wage Scale
Lang outlines emergency income tax changes replacing the unemployment relief tax from July 1. Wages and incomes over £520 face 6d in the pound, with company profits above £6,000 taxed at higher rates. The plan details a graduated wage tax and broader income tax, with discussion on parliamentary proceedings and potential Governor-led fixes if the bill stalls.
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Lang
Views on wage cuts spark engine driver protest
Mr Bavin defends Lang proposals amid wage debate. Hugh Sutherland, president of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association, calls Lang’s emergency tax cruel and unjust, arguing it deceives workers while threatening salaries and state services. The exchange portrays tension between labor and government over pay and budgets.
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Bavin
State Co
Lang
Hugh Sutherland
Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Assorvation
Australia
Upper House Likely to Reject Emergency Taxation Bill
A well informed political delog reports the Upper House will probably reject the Emergency Taxation Bill. Intense lobbying against the bill has been underway since Friday, with a substantial majority anticipated against it. Mr Lang was disclosed, and surprises are expected in the votes from Federal Labor supporters and several state ALP members previously aligned with the Lang plan.
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Legislative Council
Lang
Mr. Lang
Lung
Will Smash Premiers Plan Oppose Taxation Proposal
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Mr Stevens condemns the Government Emergency taxation plans as ruinous. He warns the levy will sabotage the conversion policy, overshoot financing needs, and trigger mass defaults, industry stagnation, higher unemployment, and economic chaos in Australia.
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Stevens
Joan Sad
Melbourne
Australia
Stevena
A F A Protest Against Tax Bill Proposed by Lang
A. F. A. protest declares opposition to Lang's tax plan, arguing it would ruin reconstruction and economy goals from the Premiers' conference. The statement warns of industry chaos, rising unemployment, and capital flight, while urging tax limits and relief equity during the world crisis. It supports the conference plan as the path to prosperity for state and commonwealth.
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All For Austrada Longné
Lang
Commonwealth
AFA League
APA League
Miners Protest Delays in Tax Proposals Spark Cabinet Review
Following a strong protest from Northern miners against Mr Lang's tax plan, Mr Baddeley promises Cabinet consultation to explore possible actions. The protest argues that employment with intermittent hours will incur high tax during active work periods, with critics naming figures and local impact.
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Minery
Lang
Baddeley Hes
Ves
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