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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1941
Page
2
A fragmentary page item lists a missing tartan scarf near Wellingten, with stray lines about a Bottlegreen lady’s overcoat and a call to communicate with Mrs Wellingten. The page also advertises a table tennis meeting at the Methodist Hall, a charity dance at Arungalong, a removal notice for a business on Warne Street, and farm poultry ads. Names include Beckett, Barnett, and Morris Bros, with various dates and locations obscured by text issues.
The List of Electors is being prepared. Enrolment cards and forms are obtainable from the Enrolment Office. Requirements include age and British subject or naturalisation status. Ownership or tenancy of land or occupied rateable land with specified annual values qualifies. Names may be added if qualified. list closes after a deadline. Clerk notes date 24/6/41.
The New South Wales election officials report about 1.808 million voters and set measures for nonvoters. The State Electoral Officer warns penalties of up to 10 shillings for noncompliance. Efforts focus on engaging both men and women, with concerns over turnout and the risk of enforcement.
Local jottings report Nitty Bayle's appearance and a sabre of ples at Miling Co. as well as early entries for a cattle show in Dunedoo, with transport and drovers arranged. Also notes a death near Wollongong, boxing results at Leichhardt, a weather frost, a dance at Spicer Creek etc.
The Wellington council with health inspector input halted plans to impound the floor for the Wallington School of Arts event. The stalled position drew criticism as offers to take on the task surfaced, yet concerns about sewer-stock duties and pay persisted, delaying resolution.
Obituary notes the death of Charles Greek commonly called Tripey after long illness. He collapsed at Peel’s Wellington wine saloon where he had visited for pain relief. A lemon drink from Dr Green failed. he died soon after in the saloon. Died at his home on Weeden the hill behind the Howling Green. Funeral at Wellington cemetery attended by local residents. services by Shakespeare and Sons.
The article discusses wartime controls and resource strains on daily life and the press. It notes government interference, new restrictions, and newspaper adaptation to meet reorganization while striving to serve the public. The piece reflects broad societal changes during wartime.
A fragmentary report describes a candidate’s election campaign using a producer gas unit on a car. The account cites miles driven and fuel efficiency, noting limited success and attention from the press while promising further performance details.
The article discusses a recent conference where state premiers claimed readiness to support the war effort but balked at tax revisions. Leaders warned the people that while cooperation is pledged, political restraint may limit meaningful action. The piece critiques the tone and calls for decisive leadership.
Sydney Monday night speech by Retail Tobacconists' Association secretary B Dobey warns action against tobacco profiteers. He cites Saturday night price practices at 1/39 per pack, rising to 2/-. He rails against price gouging and breaches of national securities regulations and association rules.
Esther Grace Jones died at Wolimeing Water Hospital after sudden illness. She was the daughter of Taratd Jones and the late Mire Janes of Ponto, aged 1 year past. The earlier description notes a large circle of mourners and that funeral arrangements are handled by Mess 0d Shuk'speure at Sant.
An agreement at the Agricultural Conference led to a draft proposal between Commonwealth and State authorities. The plan centers on central action for wheat and wool, with opposition to war dropped. The Commonwealth would fund specified programs while States discuss measures for future crops and prices.
Brisbane report says Bernard Folard Ygert aged 40 and Victor Suhre 22 drowned when their dinghy capsized off Morrison Bay on Saturday. Neville Cittune managed to swim ashore, while a third man was rescued.
A policy decision will eliminate history and geography examinations in the high school system. The reform, stated by Mr. Clive Evatt, will take effect this year and reshape the examination duration and content for students.
Mr A R Robson of Australian Paper Mills spoke on Science and Christianity to a large Methodist audience. He warned that scientific advance could yield social ruin unless guided by Christian ethics, citing war times and economic inequality. He urged aligning science with moral renewal to end poverty, slums, and exploitation, calling for a Christian social order.
Parker defeated Dubbo yesterday afternoon to win the Johnnie Walker Cup. Christerson converted a late try to narrow the gap. crowds travelled from Pater to Dubbo, with gate receipts around 850 Lithgow. Multiple matches across NSW featured close scores as state teams challenged for supremacy.
The Macquarie Theatre features the Bing Crosby Bob Hope Dorothy Lamour comedy Road to Zaneibon with Le Roy Pring as dance director. Also showing is Invitation To A Murder a suspenseful tale with Thomas Michell Geraldine Finnger and Jerey Lynn as mysterious figures. Arizona will be the supporting feature.
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