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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

3

Taxation Talk in Aboriginal Pub Circles Sparks Debate

In a rough barroom debate, the Shoemaker, the Blacksmith, and a Youthful Australian dissect how taxes touch workers and the wealthy. They argue over who ultimately pays, noting liquor, tobacco, and champagne as tax bases, and urge broad taxpayer responsibility amid national debt.

Blackemith Waton Australia Anid Pha Cvaty Qisople Shampagne Treaurer Provine Sila & Gan Adimitting Courne Therake Tex House of Commons Hlatani Joe

Coursing meeting at Maryvale notes strong public interest

A 1909 coursing event at Maryvale opened in fine weather despite clashes with other fixtures. About 200 spectators attended, with a high standard of racing and several close finishes. Officials led by A J Wabater and S J Matthews praised the turnout and promised further ventures. Results list several races with horses and handlers named, including Daily Dispute, Burrum, Good Fortune, and Lord Laurel among others.

Maryvale A. J. Wabatar Secentary J. Matthews GH. Hubbard Jack Renshaw Plumpton Ho-toyrdor Tom McCarmick Grand Hotel Neuson Ie Stacy US Provinc' Pontil Keail Dwyer Daily Dispute E. Fletcher Mosare Stephenson & McHugt Becurity W. B Ling Parole W. T. Willie Burrum Reidy Honolulu KE. Tao Left Oval Tauer Me. W Read Revenue B. Brige B. Abbott Lord Laurel J. Caughlan Bones H. Payne W. Byeratt Elephant E. Plowhar Moore Briggs Blacktown Willin Boreous E. Hayne E. Hayne’ Fin Lord Laurel Beat Populas, Hawn Beat Longcistapa Byo Barto-Burley Haeil King Black Laurel Sup Auen W. Birickland Llowally'ie Ohio Alr W. Kennedy Abbots Cannongate Ling Forance Willi Society Lane Blyphonson

Taing Changin Sitamt jana Bramme boat Lightning Change

Lord Cannongate faces Braddon's Blothres Huns ton in a bout dominated by Cannongate’s pace and power. The fight unfolds amid a tense crowd as the challenger seeks to upset the local favorite and claim the crown.

Cular Cannongate Tlewallyn Bramme Hye Braoma Braddon

Coursing Crumbs at Maryvale Meeting

Reports from the Maryvale meeting describe Puppy Stake results with Burrumbast and Good Fortuna as top performers. Replays note Burrowas worth winning, Revenus and Filly Head’s Revenus show potential, while Lord Laurel fails in Novice. Observers compliment Mr Ling and Alick Waster for sportsmanship amid rainy, erratic conditions.

Alick Waster Laurel Blushtown Alicke Blacktown Sarto Barley Maryvale

The Defence Proposals and Military Service Plans

The Defence minister told a deputation that a compulsory peacetime service system would train boys aged 14 to 18 starting January with 78 000 cadets by July and transfer those over 18 to naval cities. It would cost 1.4 million annually and aim for an army over 200 000, backed by penalties and possible imprisonment for non service.

Commonwealth Naval Regimante Australia Thare

Bhateapeary Furniture Repairs Reported Complete

Local notices indicate that all furniture repairs at Bhateapeary have been completed recently, restoring items to working condition. Community members report no outstanding issues and praise prompt service during the repair period.

Sydney Squibs on Turkish, labor, and reform satire.

A fragmented Sydney column satirizes Abdul the Old Sultan and Young Turkey, laments rising Turkish reform pressure, and mocks labor debates. It shifts to critiques of equality, class, and monarchy, then pivots to local sport, opium concerns, and public curiosities, ending with a noisy miscellany of notices and outings.

Young Barom Ufo Abdul Sultan Atud and Stockin Turkey Thyng Cromwell France Este Chow Nick

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