15 May 1933
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1933
Page
1
Notice warns all persons trespassing on Mt Nanima and adjacent lands will be prosecuted. Names A B Fuller, F B Smiths and Barton appear as local signatories. The terse message condemns unauthorized entry and implies legal action by authorities.
A reader section notes that the newspaper does not necessarily endorse the correspondents opinions. The line emphasizes separation between the press and individual viewpoints, urging clarity that letters reflect personal views rather than editorial positions.
The editor reports Sydney leaders urge NSW councils to fund a testimonial for Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. Funds will aid the Far West Children's Health Scheme, supporting new depot accommodation. Appeal notes urgent needs, with May 1, 1938 deadline and collecting lists available through local offices.
Rodney Blackman age 16 was accidentally shot in the back while setting up a rifle target at Hartley yesterday. The wire exploded as his friend fired. he was taken to hospital where the pellet was removed. The injury is not regarded as dangerous.
Police seek Sydney culprits after dangerous rugs believed capable of killing fifty people were stolen from Mallam's pharmacy at Cremorne ferry wharf. Anxious authorities aim to prevent a tragedy rather than punish the thieves, and efforts focus on locating the youths responsible.
Sporting notes claim the Turbo race meeting will be the most successful on record with extensive weights for day one. The list names numerous horses and riders including Selwyn Calvados Ahn Veronica Gay Breeze Payment Mihee Primitive Poliere Foghort Oriental Emblem Winall All for Auateal Lorma Ten Miss Kratos Dighton Square Ravenson Lady Jessie Shamash Pleasing Mona Pro Note Flyafix Christ Fort Kabbut Rogue Nellie May East Molong Fair Money Rebate Ann Veronica Black Ann Gay Breese Payment Marphee Primitive Polmere Marsh Pride Shylock Bomean Oriental Emblem Winall George's Prize Ambyray Mona Lee Persian Christmas Fort Kings Ps Rogue Persian Court Savinn Eurolie's Pride Crispi Amy Tor Sea View Armada Barvai Mac's Talists Doifey Top Decision Judes.
A quarrel between Cranston and Queenie Gordon in Highgate Hill Queensland ended when Gordon, after wounding Cranston with a razor, fatally slashed her own throat. The incident occurred Monday, yielding one death and investigations into the exchange.
Police in Sydney yesterday arrested five boys aged 13 to 16 amid a wave of about 200 robberies in the suburbs. Authorities say the arrests may solve past crimes and prevent further trouble, ending a string of incidents that had eluded capture.
Prices quoted at the Sydney produce sales today include Tasmanian potatoes from 6 shillings to 7 shillings sixpence, Victorian 5s to 6s, new laid eggs at 1 shilling 7d, case 1s 3d, butter 123s 10d, large cheese 84d, lented honey 3d to 4 4d, maize 4s 3d, oats 2s to 2s 9d, onions 4s 8d to 5s 6d, wheaten chaff 3s 8d vol 14s 3d, oaten 2s 9d to 4s 8d, lucerne 4s 5d to 6s, hay oaten 3s 6d to 6s, lucerne 2s 9d to 6s, wheat 3s to 3s 5d.
Harved Brothers, Jewelers and Opticians in Wellington advertise their services and list eyewear offerings. The notice highlights optical services and suggests their expertise in eye care and eyewear sales.
A large crowd at Parramatta Stadium watched Micky Miller challenge Wally Walker for the Australian flyweight title. The Wellington fighter won by technical knockout in the 12th round after both weighed 8 stone. Miller had previously lost to Walker in ten rounds, points wise, two weeks earlier. Miller’s prospects remain bright with future title chances likely.
Phillip Hey Rutledge a 41 year old desert and manager was remanded on a charge arising from the death of Rose Elizabeth Spratt and injury to George Sound in Oxford Street Paddington. Bail fixed at £500 with cash up to £151.
The 128th State Lottery draw is noted with the first four prizes listed in incomplete OCR text. The report references prize order and partial numbers, mentioning Sydney and Monday as context, with unclear details for the 2nd and 4th prizes and scattered fragments for missing numbers.
Referendum tallying shows limited returns by mid day with 898012 votes counted and Yes leading by 22807. Early figures indicate a narrow margin sustaining support for the Yes side as officials continue to compile results.
A jumble of horse names and odds from Randwick racing events is followed by a railway motor mishap. Andrew Wilmington, 20, a rail motor machine operator, died instantly and three others were seriously injured when a carriage derailed and overturned near a line on Monday.
Detectives raided a secret race nesting at Laddenham yesterday arresting five men alleged to be bookmakers and a promoter of the meeting. About 100 people were present as police accuse similar meetings having been held nearby in the past.
The cattle market was unchanged at Homebush with 2800 head yarded. Bullocks sold from £6 to £11, cows £4 to £10, best beef to 10/30, good quality to 25, medium to 23, inferior to 20. Sheep, 24 000 penned, market unchanged. Wethers sold from 5/ to 16/, lambs 7/ to 15, shorn sheep 4/- to 10/10.
Premier Stevens opened the Secondary Teachers Association conference and stated that state finances had improved more than expected in his budget. He said rehabilitation of industries is nearer than a year ago and world commodity prices show signs of recovery, with Treasury reporting striking progress.
The atsy reports on racquet repairs and sporting requisites at Sydney prices. Bure tow's new Sports Nepat on Percy Street replaces the old Gosden shop, offering updated equipment and services for players.
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