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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 16, 1939

Page

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Narromine Azn Opening Draws Wide Visitor Turnout

Yesterday Mesrs. AT Sai Rev K D Nerwga V Finton and F Butho journeyed to Narromine for the opening of the Narromine axn. They enjoyed the trip and hoped to win their match. New J He Teuman D Walker E Ryan J A Preston also joined the Coonamble rink matches in honor of the NSW Association team. Wellington bowlers praised for travelling far. Willington’s rink game also successful. The Wellington season opening is set for Wednesday with visitors from Orange Dubbo Mudgee Narromine Coonamble and other centres expected. nine clubs represented.

Sai K. D Nerwga V. Finton F. Butho Narroming He Vish He Teuman D. Walker E. Ryan J. A. Preston Ude Coonamble N.S.W. Association Sydney Wellington Willington Orange Dubbo Mudgee Narromine Cluts

Wages Tax Protests Passed By Sydney Women

At a public meeting in Sydney the United Association of Women unanimously passed resolutions opposing the wages tax on low paid workers. M L A Mr E Martin of Waverley called the tax dastardly and linked it to parliamentary machinery bills passed for set of legislation. the remarks framed the protest as a broader condemnation of the policy.

Sydney United Association of Women E. Martin Waverley

Closing Garages on the Sabbath in Australia

Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government plans a petrol rationing system early next year likely banning Sunday sales nationwide. The move may extend to require garage closures on Sundays to enforce the restriction.

Sydney Canberra Austra

Weather Forecast for State With unsettled rain and storms

Cloudy unsettled weather dominates most of the state with general rain and thunderstorms. Some areas in the northeast corner see reduced showers. Warm sultry conditions persist with light to moderate winds from NE to NW. Isolated severe squalls and hail may occur in central and southeast districts, with night and morning fog in the southeast region.

Wouthern Hall Central S.E

Obituary for Frederick Robert Jourdant in Wellington District

The death occurred at Wellington District Hospital last night of Frederick Robert Jourdant aged 60. Longtime town resident, he worked at Western Stores and Wright Heaton's, later keeping bees and fencing, and led the Wellington Ailex. Survived by his wife and many daughters including Gwen Fry Wilson, Minty, Val, Dawn, and Lala. brother C Jourdant of Coonamble. sister Mrs Dowling of Dubbo. Requiem Mass at SS Patrick's Church, burial in Wellington cemetery. Funeral arranged by Murray Bias.

Welhington District Hospital Frederick Robert Jourdant Eame Western Wright Heaton’s Wellington Mullum-bimby Gwen Fry Wilson Paddington Minty Val Dawn Lala Dowling Dubbo C. Jourdant Coonamble SS Patrick's Catholic Church Father Kelly Mesars Murray Bias

Menzies Signals Move Toward Conscription for Australia

The Prime Minister stated the government would reintroduce compulsory training in January to maintain militia strength at no less than 75 000 and extend service to successive age groups. He argued annual entry of new conscripts would deter enemies and support a first class air power through aircraft tech training. He criticized patchwork peace and emphasized steadfast Empire commitments.

Aaff Doki Mr. Mendor Wapresante Mahheed Australia

Dry Canteens Debate Touches Dry System Review

Sydney report shows Prime Minister told the House of Representatives the government would consider applying changes while postponing any clear decision on reviewing the continued dry system. No firm stance given on future policy.

Sydney Menies House of Represandations

Miners Concern Over New Award Shifts Proposal

The suggestion that employers may set afternoon shifts under the new award alarms miners in northern districts. The men and fle members say they would use Federation resources to block the plan from being implemented.

Sydney Fle Federation

Hospital union officials injured in Melbourne crash

Melbourne Thursday officials from the Hospital Employees Union and a typist were injured when a car overturned after a tyre blew out near Melisa. Roy Beardeworth secretary of the union, was taken to hospital in critical condition with a fractured skull.

Melbourne Hospital Employees’ Union Melisa Roy Beardeworth

Hitler Declines Mediation In War Peace Talks

Hitler rejects mediation offered by King Leopold and Queen Wilhelmina, sending a reply to Belgian and Dutch ambassadors in Berne. Dutch press notes the refusal stems from demands to keep conquests in Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland, signaling no peace on terms favorable to Britain and France.

Hitler Leopold Belgium Wilhelmina Holland Ber Bief Great Britai France Austria Zechoslovakia Poland

German High Command Hints At Immediate War Strike

Rome radio quotes a Nozi High Command spokesman saying the blow may be struck at any moment and that victory hinges on the Fuehrer’s decision. Stockholm notes Churchill’s speech is seen as proof Hitler believes only war can settle differences with the Allies. Brussels reports cautious Belgian deputies fearing war but hopeful escape remains possible.

Rome Radio No-zi Germany Fuehrer Wimkest Stockholm Winston Churchill Hitler Brussels Belgium Chamber of Deputies

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