02 Nov 1939
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
1
Notice warns all persons not to trespass on Glenrock property. Foreseeable prosecution indicated under local authority. Names H Barton and N H Smith appear as signatories or authorities.
Tonight and tomorrow the Macquarie Theatre screens The Saint In London third in the Leslie Charteris series with George Sanders Sally Gray and Gordon McLeod. RKO stars Henry Ovear and Tig Chan in a thrill packed feature with praise for Howard Hawks productions Only Angels Have Wings. Cary Grant and Jenn Asthor star The Als Saturday Monday Tuesday, with The Little Adventuress as co feature.
Storekeepers bear thousands in hospital debts as the Hospitals Commission awaits state allocation. Dubbo District Hospital faces £10,000 debt, £1,103 payment arrears, and £900 wages due, risking shortages. Critics claim taxation and debt hinder relief, predicting further economic decline and calls for governmental change.
Next Sunday the Methodist Church holds synod events with Rev. Gordon Wood preaching at Wesey Church at 11 pm and Suntop at 3 pm. The Wesely and other churches plan evening services, choir pieces, and Holy Communion assisted by Rev. D F Almond. Synod opens Tuesday with devotional at 1 am led by Rev. E G Clancy, followed by services by Rev. L M K Mills and Rev. Guy Walker. Details available from the Times office.
The Cham ber of Commerce reports a telegram from Federal Member H V C Thorby announcing a deputation to the Prime Minister at 4.16 pm to press for financial terms. The group, including Federal and State Country Party members and FSA executives, aims to halve the first payment but expects little success. If rejected, they will push for the second payment to be settled promptly, with initial advance cover charges. The final outcome was not known at press time.
The Commonwealth Wheat Board is criticised for being powerless to aid farmers amid rising wheat prices. Mr Field accuses the federal government of responsibility as prices for bulk wheat stand around 2/ and 11d per bag, with freight and taxes driving costs up before harvest.
The Rev Edgar Bennett will conduct the devotional service at 980. All church services are open to the public and welcome attendees. Devotional hour forms Tuesday and Thursday morning services. About 16 ministers from the western district will attend the synod. Laymen from Millthorpe, Wilesnnia, Cuonaberabran, and Contro bolin will likely be present. Visiting ministers will tour the Wellington caver next week, followed by a luncheon and civic reception at the Methodist Hall on Wednesday at 12:80 p.m.
Government guidance to growers via Macere A Wilkins and Co outlines bagged and silo wheat processing. Agents may receive sound second hand sacks and accept wheat from growers regardless of bag origin. The price gap between bagged and silo wheat is two pence per bushel, subject to change. Bagged wheat may be moved by agents where there is no silo, with silo capacity rules applying for receive at silo stations. Lily applications for warrants will include provisions allowing growers to nominate recipients.
In the Legislative Assembly last night, Leader of the Opposition Mr McKell vigorously protested against what he called the rash tactics of the Government. He said the method left insufficient time for debate on important measures.
Fragmentary OCR text references a grower’s first pay, cray liens, cornsuck deductions, and licenses. Mentions Abel Wilkins Co and unnamed individuals. Vague and incomplete details prevent a full reconstruction of events or entities.
In Sydney on Thursday Mr A Moyer is missing in action as the Improving Board reports the housing problem leaves lower paid workers in a desperate position.
Sydney report notes men of the second ALF, many camped nearly a fortnight, will not receive any pay according to present plate until next Wednesday or Thursday.
A fragment notes a painting gifted from Japan to Australia and the response from Mr. Pryme Minter and Mr. Menziee. It mentions strengthening friendly relations between Australia and Japan and notes a ceremonial or cordial reception in Australia yesterday.
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