29 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
1
Sydney report reveals agents aiding refugees and aliens to obtain landing permits in Australia overcharging applicants. Complaints include £20 £50 £240 £80 and even £200 in a single case. A solicitor’s customary legal fee for kinship services is cited as £1 1s 0d.
Weather forecast indicates further rain generally, with scattered showers on the North Coast and southern tablelands. Fresh north to northwest winds rise, then stronger west to southwest winds bring drier conditions in a day or two. Mist and fog in the southeast, possible snow on southern tablelands and later extension to central tablelands.
Prime Minister Menzies said that if people organize to defeat the law then constitutional government ends. He commented on the attitude in industrial circles toward the wartime national register.
Wellington municipal matter shows unemployment relief discussed at council with Mayor and Dr W W Savaie, seeking an inquiry and action from the Department. Several men want work but none available. dole relief provided to five men while conditions persist. Citizens view relief as necessary during severe weather.
Yesterday afternoon a large field competed over 18 holes in the Stapleford event. C H Fimeb shot 38 to claim the victory while RHey posted 36. Club vice captain Pitt haw resigned and Aub Brown will fill the post. The committee plans an annual open tournament next Sunday with many entries expected and a likely record crowd, weather permitting.
May 1, Kee McHattan fined 30 by Magistrate Donnaldson at Wellington Police Court for riding a bicycle without lights on the main highway between Georie and Wongarbon, endangering traffic. Constable Marsh reported the offense. Magistrate warned harsher penalties if repeated and gave time to pay.
The Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide Dr Andrew Killin died at Mercy Hospital East Melbourne after a short illness. He was 69 and had led the See of Adelaide since the death of Archbishop Spence in 14.
A motor cyclist named Wil ard, aged 40, was killed after being thrown from his motorcycle at Cantyburs I at night. John Dale, 14, who rode as pillion, sustained severe injuries including back and pelvic damage in the collision.
Police near Mackay recover a body found near the Breakwater entrance. One leg from the body is missing. Local authorities believe the deceased is Frank Behan, reported missing about a week ago.
A 75 year old man, Federick Gore, overbalanced and fell into the water at the sharkproof enclosure off the Manly harbour pool. Harold J Lough dived in, brought him ashore, and he recovered after hospital treatment.
A German consular official wave protested to U S authorities against a decision to spy asserting the move would disclose espionage activities. The dispute centers on government actions affecting intelligence and international relations.
The heavyweight title fight last night ended in the fourth round when Joe Louis defeated Toy Galento by technical knockout. Louis retained the championship amid heavy publicity over Galento's controversial lifestyle and pub owner status.
Reportedly, King trained on beer and cigars until a week before the fight, a habit linked to many bouts. Warner kept him off hops before the bout, and Louis avoided allowing the haymaker to land. Rumors of Toni as a world beater proved hype.
The Licensing Court in Wellington today renewed the Coolma Hotel license for 12 months to Mr. A. J. Brown after satisfactory arrangements were noted regarding the building’s standard.
Frank Holt pleaded guilty at Wallington Police Court before Magistrate Donaldson to trespass on James Thomcom's property while driving through it. Mr. Davidson for the plaintiff cited about 400 deep losses since the year began due to trespass, including open gates and damage. The magistrate said ownership could cease if such trespass continued and fined Holt one pound, with one month to pay.
Lloyd George travels through Wales seeking shelter for the night. Darkness forces a stop at a small village as he chances a big building, rings the doorbell, and asks the astonished porter for shelter, highlighting the unusual situation of a premier needing lodgings.
A cheeky exchange unfolds as a porter jokes that there is already five Lloyd Georges among the inmates, claiming room for a sixth. The lines mix casual venting with a light note on confinement and names.
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