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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
5
A correspondent names Mentor attacks a writer over Bodangora bird critique and moral tone, defending own views on alcohol and wit. The letter mocks Mentor for misreadings, promises rebuttals and asserts the reviewer’s stance against intoxication and verbal sparring.
An activist letter laments charity delays for a Polish worker in Stuart Town and blasts civil service pay, comparing 19th century Australia’s wages to government salaries. The writer rails at charity directors, political figures, and officials for overstaffing and overpay, demanding wage reductions and fairness for workers with long service.
The report covers R.C. Races on Australian Cup Day at Ascot Vale with The Second Day of VLC Autumn meeting. It details the Australian Cup entrants, betting, and results including Blas Motal driving heavy weights, Limbor and Flintlock competing strongly, and Revenue delivering a key win by a length over rivals. Other starters include Kuvenus Australian Barbaroess Gronepan Nitea and Feud among others in the field.
Australia took control as they chased a 400 plus target in rain interrupted proceedings. Key performances included Lyon’s early pace, MacLaren and Noble leading a long batting display. England’s bowling failed to stem the flow with multiple individuals credited for late breakthroughs.
The report covers livestock prices with yarded sheep and cattle, including 1000 cad ewounts and 700 wethers, and prime lambs sold for various prices. It discusses wheat breeding efforts in New South Wales to improve quality and yield, urging applicants to the Under-Secretary for Agriculture, Sydney, for trial varieties and seed distribution.
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