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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

6

Welcome Jack Mine Official Opening at Wooluman

A local correspondent reports the Welcome Jack Mine in Wooluman held its official opening on a sunny Wednesday. Shareholders and guests toured the shaft, tunnel, and mill developments, with A McDonald leading the inspection and plans for a tramway or upgraded pumping to improve transport and output. The ceremony featured champagne, a whistle blast, and a sheltered reception, with Mr B M Kimbell organizing catering and Mr H God coordinating arrangements.

Wuuluman Atn Nestli A. McDonald McDonald Plo Huntingdon B. M. Kimbell Wellington H. God Somapeny Ing Waa

District News From Stuart Town Cricket and Tennis Duels

In Stuart Town last Saturday two local youths staged a spirited but peaceful cricketing scrap amid a troubled mood between teams. West End beat Stuart Town nine games to win the tennis rubber and claim supremacy while praise was given for fair play. rainfall is needed as farmers report dry weather and awaiting ploughing.

Stuart Town West End

Weather Dry and Cricket Roundup at Local Schools

From our own correspondent the weather remains dry causing water shortages. Ellington boys beat Welling ton Convent School by three wickets and five runs in cricket. Drill Creek Public School defeated Bedangora Public School while Bedangora 2nd eleven to play Cosy Corners next. Mr H Huot suffered a severe hand injury while working on machinery. initial fear of amputation eased as he recovers.

Wellington Convent School Convent School Ellington Boys Drill Creek Public School Bedangtra Dill Creek Bedangora H. Huot

Convent pupils prepare for theory exam next June

Pupils at the convent are working hard toward a theory exam scheduled for next June. A motorscope impressed on Saturday and Monday nights, followed by a dance. Practice resumes under Mr. Pearce. Bodangora is returning to normal. Mr. J. Sullivan recovers well after recent operation. The Rifle Club met last Monday to handicap shooters for their first shoot on Wednesday.

Pearce Bodangora J. Sullivan Rifle Club

Victory in Drill Creek Bodangora cricket match

The Drill Creek public school boys defeated Bodangora by three and eight wickets in their first cricket game, with a strong defence. Drill Creek lineup included W Moston as captain and C McCabe among others. Bodangora plans a return match next Saturday. A buggy accident near Wellington caused by a frightened horse led to a broken pin, but no injuries. Glorious weather continues with warm days and cool nights, and rain would delight farmers.

Starr Bros Ros BR. B. Brown McAlpine Stuart Town Mumbil Our Boys Mumbil Boys T. Peacock W. Starr H. McKay A. Hansford Li Qu Dril Creek Bodangora Zane Drill Creek Huckel W. Huckel McCabe C. McCabe W. Woods T. McKeown McQabe Wellington Dawson Bunny Eig

Unnamed Wires Detail Labor Strikes and Political Edits

A near unanimous ballot triggers a strike by wharf laborers at midnight with expected spread to related unions and seamen. Assembly debate on the packer remains unfinished as censure motions and a two months Supply Bill pass amid criticism of the postal telegraphic department. Knight confesses revolver incident linked to Annie Kealy. Sir William Lyne calls for discipline over postal officers seeking wage hikes.

O'Sullivan McGowen House of Representatives Postal Telegraphic Department House of Relatives The Brisbane “Courier Kidston Queensland Philp Knight Annie Kealy Burwood Ecole William Lyne Postal Department

Wharf laborers strike disrupts port work across docks

Weather forecast says generally fine and cool with southerly winds. 3000 wharf laborers stop work triggering widespread unemployment and a major action for principle rather than wages. Owners threaten to tie up ships and discharge sailors while North Coast and Tawarra wharves proceed with no unionists. Knight is arrested for shooting at Annie Kealy and remanded to Children's Court.

Ahl Tawarra Lad Knight Annie Kealy Children's Court Sand

Last Fatality Verdict of Accidental Death at Gobolion Well

An inquest into the death of Alfred Piper found he fell accidentally down a well on Gobolion Terrace near Hivden sory on Buntay mornining. The jury heard the windlass start after the fall and a coroner’s verdict concluded brain injury from the fall caused the death.

Alfred Piper Gobolion Terrace Hivden Sory Buntay Ivers Mr. Read Onyessaeel Davon Geo. Taylor Chas Neal John Phillips John Jones Taylor Sear Mia Piper Ahs Sarah Selina Piper Geo

Lost Horses and Purses Reward Notice in Wellington

A Broad compact notice offers rewards for returning a brown horse branded VOT with a split ear to B. Ball, a roan filly branded unbranded with a hip dip and small ear mark to Lifcoln Botel, and a purse at Quirk’s Hill and Mrs Burke’s. Also seeking a stray animal and offering board for four or five gentlemen. Requests return to Provisional School Dickerton or the Office.

Brown Horse B. Ball Wellington Rowe Lifcoln Botel B. Quirk Hill Mrs. Burke Dickerton

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