11 May 1939
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
1
The report notes unsettled conditions with cloudy spells and showers mainly in the west and southwest, light to moderate winds shifting northerly and becoming fresh inland, occasional dust and cold nights with frost probable around the 4th, and some mist in eastern areas.
The school lists end of term results from St Marys High and Primary School. Dux marks, honour and merit lists span Fourth to Sixth classes with names such as Jack McDonnell Aileen Spargo Betty O Shanesy Max Kennedy Patsy Kelly Pauline Buster Pauline Crowe and others across subjects including English French History Arithmetic and Religion with pupils from First to Sixth class and multiple honour and merit recognitions.
Inventors Walton Wall and Hickard Blakeway reveal a perfected device using electronic control to pursue moving targets. Defence Minister Me Street notes theory exists but questions arise about practical bomber use from aircraft. The inventors demand patent protection while withholding consultation details.
The text reports a missing or compromised secret code linked to allied fleets and a French courier case in London with seals intact. It notes the Wellington show grounds as picturesque and modern with well kept lawns and avenues of shade trees, praising improvements and the grounds’ beauty seen by visitors.
The Jeoor occurred at Wellington District Hospital this morning for Alfred Jones aged 62 a long time resident of Stuart Town District He was believed to be a bachelor The funeral was held this afternoon with the service at the graveside read by Rev F C Bowen The resting place is the Church of England section of Wellington cemetery Messrs C J Shakespeare and Sons conducted arrangements
The piece urges Wellington residents to notice and celebrate their natural surroundings instead of assuming beauty is obvious. It notes visitors’ remarks support the need for locals to actively value and promote their district’s scenery.
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