This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1944
Page
1
The Wellington Small Arms Factory reversal of closure policy was announced by acting manager Brett who informed employees that production would be stepped up and expanded with additional components. The duration of the new policy is uncertain, with some speculating the plant may run until another local employer absorbs labor, possibly a vegetable processing plant.
Kiandra faces severe hardship as about 3,000 of 21,000 sheep trapped by snow have died from cold and starvation. In town three babies have had no milk since Wednesday, while others rely on damper flapjacks and tea. Postmaster Patrick Mill attempts to contact Adam Inahy, 22 miles away, for food.
William Arnold Swindell of Artarmon, aged 59, was fatally shot yesterday at Bunda while his two year old daughter witnessed the incident. It is believed the rifle butt struck the ground causing the weapon to fire into Swindell’s mouth and skull.
The item highlights Woods peppermint remedy as a claimed cure for coughs colds and influenza. It markets the product with promotional language and outlines its supposed health benefits and availability to readers seeking relief from common illnesses. It emphasizes a restorative claim and popularity among users.
A Saturday street stall by the Presbyterian Womans Guild yielded 28 pounds plus 5 pounds from mothers day badges sold for the Renwick babies home. Two hundred badges were sold and all proceeds plus donations supported church members and friends who contributed. The stall augments guild funds and gratitude is expressed to contributors and supporters.
The First Victory Loan closes tomorrow with most towns far below quotas and Wellington also lagging. The notice lists a midweek window and highlights the drive with a reference to Tar gan Triumphs seven miles from Alcatraz.
Brisbane Monday. Alan Philp a Bol ton grazier proposed shock troops of A W C workers to save five or six million sheep in drought zones of south and west Queensland. Lewins NSW Graziers Association assistant secretary denied that NW NSW drought area graziers were culling. He warned the industry could collapse without fodder manpower materials and stock medicine.
NSW Agriculture Minister W F Dunn said the refusal of Controller General of Food Murphy to enter contracts with vegetable growers to produce large quantities of green peas for quick freezing in Sydney would cause non production of 1000 tons of vegetable food.
Australia strengthens as Allied supply hub with plans for more troops, while India’s growing force demands tax production. Total food output rises but requires intensified effort. Wellington district holds grand scale potential for canned and dehydrated foods. The call is for processing plants, manpower, and services to turn production dreams into reality.
A community urges funding for a school library to close the £500 shortfall with £100 already raised, highlighting children's contribution and the example set by Andrew Carnegie. The piece argues for £600 to provide books and knowledge, enabling education and freedom from ignorance. It calls the enlightened community to act now.
Australia advances in food processing over two years says Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr Scully. Canning and dehydration of meat and vegetables rise beyond pre war levels to meet war and export needs. Commonwealth pays 3 3/8d per lb for dehydrated meat to sustain capacity during shortages. Producers urged to increase dehydrated meat output to fulfill wartime obligations.
The Mudgee Patriotic Club will stage its third patriotic meeting on Saturday the 27th. Entries close with Hon. secretary George Priddle next Saturday the 13th. All horse owners and trainers are advised to remember the deadlines.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.