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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
4
Local notes cover municipal matters, racing results, social events, and upcoming meetings. Highlights include coursing meeting plans, a charity event at the Orange County, a large stock sale postponed, and notices from the Wellington Dispensary district. Community leaders, merchants, and clubs are referenced along with anticipated attendance and dates in May.
A fragmented editorial discusses the royalty divisions of no state and the drought context. It argues for broader reform through local and national representation, urging that Parliament act to align country interests with fair consideration and avoid delaying the needed changes.
The text describes a chaotic overview of a country party pushing for reforms, labor legislation, and warnings of power shifts. It mentions parliamentary specialty, productivity, and concerns about administrative radian, wages, and taxation. The passage is garbled but centers on political maneuvering and policy debates.
Report on a dangerous crossing near Geurie Station where a train struck a depot and derailed a wagon, prompting calls for a new crossing. The railway commissioners have promised improvements before harvest, to spare children and farmers from long detours and wasted time.
The article portrays a heated debate among parliamentarians about the proposed federal capital. Supporters argued for Wellington or nearby locations, while critics question cost and regional balance. Proposals reference rail links and land areas, with estimates suggesting a multi million pound resumption cost and implications for cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
Fragmentary text mentions Wel- Fjinglow hospital and daily timings between 7 am and 5 pm at a residence in Wurnostyset, Churob of ugland. No clear events, names, dates, or outcomes identified.
A fragile report notes private cable fees and market pressures influenced by AU rates, while Sydney counts show strong parity. Wellington and District clubs are set for a Saturday match at Holl Park amid expectations of fresh form and notable competition outcomes.
A local Benevolent Society held an afternoon meeting with members including Linton Richards Thompson Broo Haynas Houdry and others. They decided to open a Bank of NSW account and plan charitable distribution of donations including wool worth 40, to aid families in need. arrangements were made to extend the organisation’s support and a vote date set for future meetings.
The Bligh ARC annual pre meeting at Mudgee yielded results with Foilaw e aidon Platis Looh Lanthe winning first in one event while Argohtown and Walgrove claimed top places in other divisions. Other stakes included Dallardoaslion and Pavenbroker in cup events with Look Lantho and Look Loron noted in multiple place finishes.
Fragmentary report lists Crown Lands lease details for multiple held blocks. Mentions holdings such as Deanbo, Bongoubong, Gilgnndra and Bana Dunna with block sizes around 3,000 to 6,622 acres, distances up to 20 miles, annual rentals from £76 18s 4d to £189 0s, and references to improvements and rental terms.
Reports from The Base describe tension among Legis lative Coun cilors and citizens over urban infrastructure and public works. A lurid, fragmentary account portrays street conditions, pipe installations, and budget fights, with vivid derisive quotes about aldermen and a warning that progress depends on governance.
Fragmentary legal musings reflect a long debate on rights for orphans and widows, charity vs restraint, and how due process protects both rich and poor. The piece voices a lawyer's plea for balanced law, cautioning against sensationalism and urging careful interpretation of evidence and statute.
Wellington Police Court on March 6 heard allegations of sums due from defendants Bufora Mesata Pridbata and Collios JsP to plaintiffs Me Kelly appeared for plaintiffs while Mr Bucautt for defendants After hearing weggment the Basel a prvet one application for an adjournment will vidoy.
The readable text fragments describe a government probing ship named the Solomou and dates around October 10, but the overall content is garbled. No clear persons, organizations, or locations can be reliably identified to form a factual item.
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