31 May 1937
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 31, 1937
Page
1
Woman Mans ion Pearce dies shortly after taking a cough remedy. In Melbourne and Mascot, a coroner orders further examination. Notices warn trespassers on Nanima and Neurra Estates will be prosecuted without exception. Local authorities list multiple property trespass warnings and prosecutions.
A loaded steel rod exploded at John Patch's home in Canley Vale injuring him severely. Patch, 20, sustained abdominal and chest wounds as he stood near an emery wheel. Officials described the incident as a tragic workplace accident with unclear surrounding details.
A Caledon tribal member associated with the Aboriginal group is reported to suffer a disease believed linked to intense devotion. Authorities note suspicions of illness following prolonged religious commitment among natives.
A clipped OCR item reports a theft at the Wellington Times Office on Terry Street Wellington. It names J D Brownhill as involved and lists Pend tard D Krownhill and Sons as related party.
Wellington placed well in the Central Western division of the State fodder conservation contest. HL Smith finished fourth in the open section after first in the Wellington P.A. and H. Society division. Watts, Trundle won with 164 points. Syme, Kurowathp was second with 169 in the other section. Colonel Martin topped carrying capacity. The judging method and scoring disputes are discussed, with calls for standardization and fairness across divisions.
Australia faced trouble as injuries and illness hit key players. McGrath strained leg and Quist influenza ruled them out, leaving Crawford and Bromwich to face USA’s Don Budge and Bill Talbert. Budge dominated Crawford 6 and Bromwich struggled against Grant, yielding a 4 2 7 5 6 0 finish. Australia trails with a tough overall task ahead.
Fuzzy OCR notes show a focal wheat market with cheaper price hints and scattered figures. Mentions Tasmanian parcels, March dates, bagged lots, cheese prices, and mixed quantities. Names and clear details are unreadable or garbled.
Police on Saturday removed all wireless sets from hotel bars in Desameck to curb S.P. betting. The action follows similar moves at New astle Kuyt Kurel and Maitland. Notices about starters and results were also removed as requested by police.
A ground party that left Granites a week ago to pursue the honor of Sir Herbert Gepon d party arrived yesterday afternoon. Efforts will be made to move the stranded plane today and lift it off the field with assistance from the arriving relief crew.
Sydney police report 37 year old Gus Baldewes of Kensington was bailed after a gun wound sustained when a rifle he had purchased earlier that day discharged in Prince Alfred Park. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition.
A motorcycle rider and his passenger were seriously injured after a collision with a taxi. Hugh McGilfrey aged 26 died from his injuries while Jack Carruthers aged 38 sustained severe concussion. The crash occurred as the motorcycle struck the taxi, details finalizing at the scene.
Two riders collided with a taxi near Liverpool while returning to Sydney after a reliability trial at Bargs. The minbap event occurred during the journey, with no further details available on injuries or outcomes.
The Federal Cabinet will discuss national insurance this week. Sydney Monil suggests a likely vote on the legislation but its enactment may be delayed until after the general elections.
Melbourne reports the Sains Anglican Church in South Ballarat was extensively damaged by fire yesterday. Firefighters saved adjacent buildings but found two bodies in the church yard, with seven diaries recovered at the scene.
Monday market at Hollelush salon yarded 2150 cattle as prices firmed. Bullocks sold from £5 to £12 10s, cows £8 to £10, sheep 31,900 weighed, wethers 19s to 2s, hoggets 16s to 38s. quality varied with better lots attracting higher bids.
General cloudiness with isolated severe squalls likely in southern highlands and eastern districts. Thunderstorms appear possible in southern and eastern areas with southeasterly to northeasterly winds becoming squally to southwest at times.
Reports from Rabaul describe a volcanic eruption likely seaborine with heavy earthquakes. The white population has been evacuated to Kokopo and Napuk aboard ten ships including Burns Philp Montoro and Golden Bear. Magnetic and telegraph links were intermittent as the harbour exploded, water levels fell then rose.
Annie Kath leen Northcote pleaded guilty to murdering her husband Carl William Northcott, a 49 year old farmer from Canada near Casino, on Mach 13. Crown prosecutor Me Mc Kean outlined a troubled marriage and alleged Northcott died after a gunshot wound. The defendant claimed she did not know what happened and expressed a wish to join him in death.
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