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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1930
Page
4
A chaotic tale unfolds as the famed Fighting Parson defeats a visitor in a ten round bout at a railway station. The manager’s challenge ends with an uppercut and a stunned crowd, followed by temperate greetings as local staff applaud.
Fragmented tale recalls a Sunday steam roller dispute near a church, a hotel scare, and a late night prank. A well known young man posts a letter, triggers a jumpy scene, and police chase leads to a suspect car. Separate items mention execution methods debate, a robbery, and a divorce case from Sydney.
A fragmented report recalls repeated misfortunes of a girl likely named Clarv, and notes on various local items. It mentions 13th Fridays, a series of injuries, police intrigue, a garage scam, a clever umbrella arrest, and debates over employing returned soldiers and other workers amid unemployment protests.
A reader letter from four ex Wellingtonites Nod ORGAN L WORRALL Myrticrord Victoria argues that gold mining remains profitable in the Wellington district and nearby Ovens Valley. They recount successes after initial inexperience and urge perseverance. They claim old gold still lies in the Wellington district and insist they are not trespassing on private property.
Alleged Croniders-Lone members were captured after a rapid entry at Marci and ore, where trails of haikee Toole Min zoey OAK bo MU preymy Kiss were noted. Police charged Walter Hreage and Mormma Cole with nine counts, including possessing killed animals. Bail set at 4a) amount, remand to Mula Court on July 17.
A chaotic summary of racing results and incidents. Dycedetuding day at Cawes meet features Mandicap Curtin winner, with several horses and riders named in handicaps and finals. Notable injuries include Bronzbona rider Le McCanny taken to Cowrin Hospital. Apprentice Edward Bile yer fractures pelvis after a horse reared. King Cu involved in dope incident at Gilgandra, owner A McKechnie. Moorefield results include Hurdle Race winners, Flying Welter divisions, Kogarah Stakes, Juvenile Handicap, and Rockinnte Mile with Lord Romeo winning. Swahlill wins Port Philly Hurdua at Williamstown. Grand National favorite noted. Molong Coursing Club incident also mentioned.
The Nayad monthly meeting at Amaroo Shire Council chambers discussed prioritizing long road lengths over many small repairs to stretch limited funds. President Dr Uowliay favored completing long routes like Manildea Killenbulla and Kucharoona first, warning against delaying work to appease all minor needs. Council agreed to proceed with long road work if it does not delay the plant’s progress and considered increased bye-road funding.
An obituary notice recalls Patrick Galvin a long time Ballimore resident who died in his sleep. John Shanahan aged 78 born Elderslie and a longtime educator who served 41 years at Camberwell Public School near Singleton has passed away. He is survived by Mrs. Shanahan and five sons and three daughters. Gilbert Murphy of Wellington mentioned in a kinship note.
Johnny Peters won his second fight against Young Gilda at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, earning a victorious record and set to return to England unbeaten. Reports mention Wonds Geant Peppermint and influensa remedies, with patrons and missing payments totaling between £40 and £60.
The International Postal Union Congress in London introduced a new Small Packet service to ship merchandise and gifts between countries from 1980. Each packet requires a customs declaration, labels issued at port offices, and a postage rate of 2d per 2cc. Several listed countries will participate, though some remote territories and colonies may be excluded from this service.
The Young Australia Lemeno plans a Christmas vac action tour of Canberra Geelong Ballarat and Melbourne with daytime visits to Eureka Stockade Woollen Mills and Parliament House and evenings at theatres and pantomimes. The trip runs December 1 for about three weeks at a cost of £14 18s 8d per day with Sydney departures and contact Box 38% GPO Sydney.
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