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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
6
The fragmentary letter complains about harsh laws and moral policing, listing Sabbath restrictions on travel and commerce. It laments ministers’ power, questions fines and penalties, and urges John Haynee Bay to reconsider governance while railing at oppression and absurdities in statute.
A chaotic scene outside the Towitta Criminal Court as Gustave Nitschke, disguised in a new hat and barber polish, faces a hostile mob. He is chased through King William Street toward the Town Hall, struck in the mouth, and forced into a cab by police amid thunderous jeers from thousands.
A fragment discusses wool export versus gold relative to Inara, noting wool and precious metals trends over forty years. The table appears to compare export growth, claiming wool has not kept pace while wool export rose tenfold in the period, inviting a formal table to illustrate the point.
A historic notice discusses the poultry tick in broiler flocks, noting its similarity to common vermin and its life habits. It outlines preventive steps, disinfection practices, and a kerosene based spray recipe, emphasizing perches and surrounding materials as key attack points and urging regular cleaning to protect Bucks farms.
Unstable March weather near Mudgee features a record whirlwind with a main column over a hundred yards wide and a dust plume spanning a quarter mile. Debris includes damaged roofs, a brick chimney, and scattered outbuildings. Local auctions and show bells echo amid the chaos. Milk sales and pay rates are noted for February and laborers in nearby areas are named among witnesses and residents.
The funeral for Caleb Parker was held Sunday in Molong. Officials including Rev J Aldo and Dr Donne led services at St Joseph's Church. The event followed a large local turnout with remarks by ministers and church leaders.
Dubbo notes Ryno still performing duties while in ill health. At a recent meeting of the National Personal Agricultural and Horticultural Association, postponement of a slow event to next year was decided due to drought. A large timber fire damaged property but insured for 1200. J B MacKenzie will take charge of the Lovers bank branch on his retirement.
The case lists proved creditors for Leslie Long railway tool operator Desngs and others, with sums paid to Shepherd Lamrock O'Brien and Lawar.... mentions a bankrupt admission of discharge delay at Newcartia, and a public examination closed. A death notice recalls Mrs Robart Fuller aged 71, with details of her late German-born husband, and a note about forged Union Bank notes photographed in Orange with a distinctive No 700865.
Rushed grain traffic continues to swell from December 1 to late November, with up to 200,000 tons moved via Darling Harbour as a revolving freight flow. The Darling Harbour gran shed handles 75,000 bales with vast wagonage, while water supply and inland depots feed Hawkesbury and other stations. Transporters warn of rising cargo losses and demand for trucks to sustain supply, as canal routes and railways struggle to keep pace.
Crown lands across multiple districts will be offered for sale or lease by May 1902. Notable blocks include 58 acres near Binalong, 40 acres adjoining Bar, and larger holdings of 4 180 acres near Dubbo with annual rentals quoted. Notifications announce withdrawals for roadways and public recreation, plus reserves for sale or lease within Dubbo, Lincoln, and surrounding parishes.
The Commissioner of Police has received a telegram from Sub-Inspector Davean reporting the death of an Aboriginal man and wounding of two elders by a group led by Wyndham. The inquiry notes Wyndham’s alleged involvement with two other natives, Dickey and Sunday, as the assailants approached Leronay’s camp under false pretenses and shot at the occupants.
Incomplete report mentions fevers and a seven count but lacks clear names places dates or actions. The readable fragment hints at illness discussion or medical condition but provides no concrete event or official details to summarize further.
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