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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
5
Fragmented wire summary reports financial totals, maritime incidents, a pneumonia death, a bank inquiry, buoy recoveries, and a shooting accident. Names and places are mostly garbled, with scattered figures including 571,000 and 137,100 pounds and mentions of Launceston and Port Augusta.
Weather notes indicate cloudy conditions with showers mainly south of a mountain range and westward drizzle from the Gachlno area. The piece also mentions political claims by the Labor Party about the St George incident and shifts in party votes amid regional tensions, plus college compound formations at fistord and Cambridge university.
A sale of work at St John s Church of England on the 17th raises funds for lighting and repairs to the church. The list includes stalls such as Lolly Stall and Flower Stall with numerous local names and stalls named for entertainment and games.
The remaining contenders Kelly, Hownstd, and Hottar hold byes and will meet the winners and losers from the other half in a pennant clash. Hathurst aims to arrange a match with Dubbo for Saturday, or else stay in Wellington on Monday. The club secretary awaits Bathurst’s definite plans.
The Senior Cadets announce a program for the upcoming Wednesday or Monday night drill and arrangements to command drill efforts. Almost full strength of the battalion appeared last night with various gym activities and the goal to position a new division in mock procedures. The football club and Wall Company will switch to white jerseys and blank buoys while Lieutenant GW Sevill and others hold command roles in the parade.
Correspon dence from 1968 explains that G W Jenaror argues the Shire Council moved offices away and that he sought an injunction via his solicitor to prevent interference with his property. He claims plans to auction public business were hampered by the relocation and asserts personal rights to occupy and arrange offices until a new site is found.
Fragmented racing report details Novice Stakes and Handicap results at Dubbo with names such as Don Mooy Bob Hall and Gambarra. Nominations for prominent events close soon. discussion on betting oversight and picnic racing involvement surfaces.
Diverse notes cover civic meetings and social events across the district. From weather shifts, storms, and frosts to public assemblies planning central coordination, the report lists associations, elected officials, and local figures involved in governance and community life.
Fragmentary notes describe recent heavy rain, foxes seen at night, and a girl aged about ten who fell ill with a violent fit and died before medical help could arrive. Funeral held, remains interred at Gul ong cemetery. Also reports a draft horse killed by poison in a local yard and concerns about health in the small community amid a spate of illness and bad seasons.
The fragment mentions light rain of about eight points, a hard frost this morning, and expectations of good winter wheat prospects. It references near term plans, possible reorganizations, and team practice form, suggesting a local agricultural and sports roundup in a district newspaper.
Corres records rain easing drought aiding Tamara sports meet and a Mudgee Guigong first round. Goolwa hosts match, visitors win with a late try after a knock on, and local players show grit amid rough scrimmage with several penalties and breaches noted.
At Wellington Police Court before Magistrate Baberk Had Bi Hina Levy, Myer Lavy sues Kare Kerr for illegal detention of furniture bought on time and not returned. Kerr claims deterioration and misvaluation. judge orders return of goods or payment of £19 with one month imprisonment if defaulted.
Fragmentary OCR notes show vote tallies with names like Taylor and Sarton in a labor context. Reported majorities include 1680 for Taylor and 740 for Sarton, with other figures scattered and unclear. The legible items point to a local lection and party alignment rather than a full narrative.
A sensational, disjointed tale claims a Vanderbilt heir is the richest child, valued at about £70,000,000, with a lavish entourage. His mother Mia Virginie Fair is said to be a £5,000,000 fortune, and the boy supposedly travels with a gold-mounted ivory yat and other insured possessions. The report also mentions Australian fur trade prices and wool market news with observers noting keen competition and price advances.
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