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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
5
A chaotic dispatch from Prime Ministerial and party lines shows confusion over financial schemes and council funding, with Parliament blamed for federal control. Reports indicate tariff stances in the House versus the Senate debate, while foreign ministers discuss coalitions and agriculture measures.
A chaotic afternoon wire reports fines for liquor without a license in Clifton, a withdrawal on payment of costs, scattered fighting in Land ? along with tribal clashes, and deaths including Madame Gould. It notes ships damaged near Alsios, a London Stock Exchange shift, a steamship break up, and the Two Thousand Guineas won by Norman ITT.
The article notes heavy demand for land in the Murkorawa area with bids totaling many pounds. It lists numerous applicants with block sizes and payments, and reports a separate Crown Lands auction in Garoba parish with high interest and strong attendance. Prices showed a 10 percent rise from the previous month.
Local correspondence discusses the Macquarie Shire Clerk W. W. Louton notes the council’s decision to publish the lease dispute as of February 9. It covers Mr. G. W. Johnston’s tenancy, rent debates, and the council’s stance on renewing or terminating the twelve month lease and possible weekly tenancy proposals.
Alderman Matheson resigns from the Wellington Municipal Council after taking a driver post at the pumping-station linked to the temporary water supply. The new vacancy follows the prior resignation of Mr Fitzpatrick. The clerk will consider Don John Fla for employment when a vacancy occurs.
The Dubbo show opened with large crowds on the fine day and expected record attendance today. Entries from Wallington and stations along the line boosted the turnout for special trains, while judges listed numerous classes from Carbine mare Joy Camp to Maiden hunter and Brookhaven stakes, highlighting a robust program and significant public interest.
District news from Gourie reports harsh weather delaying crops and mine closures. The Gourie branch discusses propaganda donations, district council formation, railway station upgrades, police accommodation, and goat farming experiments while planning a May conference and noting the mine payout history and its impact on Wellington district livelihoods.
There is no clear news but reflections on local life. The writer describes the town’s modest progress, a planned show and race, a building project at Merrygoe, and changes in football club activities. The piece closes with farewell wishes and hope for a successor to continue reporting faithfully.
The text records a mix of local events including baptisms at a Baptist church, prize awards for Wallingom Show vegetables, and a school prize ceremony by Bodangora Public School. It mentions rain affecting dam levels, a debate club dispute about a cow in an ox, and community plans with altered steps.
Bax oy Wonk reports from a community fair opening led by M L A Barton. The event featured stall prizes for flower, lolly and fruit, post office displays, and a lively post car sale. Competitions included hat trimming won by Campbell, wood sawing by Mrs Smith, nail driving by Mrs Waller, and a dancing finale. Scores were low in a nearby cricket match and Hodangers residents faced a disrupted night shift arrival after a power issue.
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