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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented Sydney squibs warn of Chinese growth and a Japanased threat, urging vigilance. The piece decries immigration, predicts boycotts against Japanese goods, and mocks bureaucratic lawmaking while railing against intermarriage fears and anti Chinese sentiment.
Fragmentary musings mix Persian aphorisms with racecourse chatter about wagers, tipsters, and critics. The piece satirically blends advice on fortune, cunning, and riding culture, trailing into a garbled chorus of names and hints at betting lore, without clear events or dates.
The article remembers Charles Kingston a great democrat who served as Premier of South Australia and later as Federal Minister for Trade and Customs. It notes his leadership in introducing liberal reforms, advancing women's suffrage, and guiding the first Australian tariff, earning enduring fame for federation work and federation’s foundations in Adelaide Sydney and Melbourne 1907 1908.
In a renovation at the Bing Inn a mystery hoard was uncovered beneath the doorjamb. The trove included 14 guineas and Portuguese coins dated 1784 to 1790, with many showing double-impressed profiles. Inscriptions and names allegedly mark a buried history linked to Tarooe and figures William TL, George I, and George II.
Thorn invites ladies to attend two Arte Debating Society meetings this season. Members vary in presence and many are men in politics. The society urges women to join Fridays to engage with political questions and educate themselves.
The Land Board lists numerous entries for May sittings including conflicts for homestead and land applications. Notable names include Charles Jain Baker William Mirch Archibald Craig and John Whealae with applications related to residence fencing rabbit proofing and parcel adjustments. Sittings cover properties in Lincoln and Nos. 1128 area with various parties contesting or requesting consideration. Provisions reference banks and commercial entities and end with May 27 as a key date.
Sir William Lyne denounces political buttonholing in parliament, accusing lobbyists of harbouring monopolists seeking control of industries to lower wages. The debate reflects anger at heavy lobbying, with Lyne defending a stance against foreign and domestic influences while praising the Prime Minister’s stance.
Giddabrough Mort and Co LTD notes limited bidding at recent lant waok auctions with investors showing little appetite for price targets. London reports indicate declines at opening sales, with overall outlook subdued. listings cover prime to medium merino, cattle, and yard lots with prices varying and some expectant buyers absent.
Sydney Market Geport reports a buoyant week ending May 15 with strong demand across hides skins and fur. Prices rise for kangaroo, wallaby, and opossum products while wool and tallow show varied gains. 74 of 81 lots sold totaling significant revenue in pounds, demand remains robust amid accessions and seasonality.
A garbled 19th century style advertisement touts Doane’s Backache Kidney Pillx as a universal cure for backache kidney and related ailments. The jumbled text lists pharmacy sales at Hinvest’s Pharmacy and Doane, Pitt Street, touting relief from drowsiness, giddiness, and urinary issues with several named vendors and places.
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