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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
4
In Memoriam for William Blunders who died in 1907 at age 30 years and 9 months. Poem notes his pictured face comfort the family. prayers to God for eternal peace. Inserted by his loving mother and sister.
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The long awaited retirement of G H Reid from the Leader of the Opposition role in the House of Representatives is noted. It discusses Deakin’s ministry delay, Reid’s tarnished reputation, and the uncertain succession by Joseph Cook, with critical views on Reid’s Federal politics and his strained relations with Liberal and Labour forces.
A political clash between Liberal and Reid reactionaries is examined, arguing a Liberal is defined by reducing human misery and rejecting vested interests. The piece calls Reid's party reactionary, predicts Liberal unity, and condemns Reid as anti-Australian in spirit and aims.
Local jottings report sale of Keldholme and 16 Wellington residential allotments by Bedford and Taylor. Other items include farm and dressmaking ads, upcoming court cases on night vehicle lights, electors list revision for Macquarie Shire, and forthcoming horse and sheep sales. Weather and crop notes warn of drought and poor harvest prospects across Millthorpe and Narrabri regions.
A broken rail near Brewon delayed the mail train by over an hour this morning. Monsignor Long presided at a Catholic Church ceremony yesterday celebrating a wedding for Mr. Thomas Reidy and Miss 5.0, with the event described as a notable celebration. At Wellington post office, temperatures peaked at 101 degrees in the shade on Tuesday, cooled afterward with 90 degree readings today. yesterday’s high reached 92 degrees.
Mr T Collins of Suntop faced repeated troubles as his daughter recovered from throat surgery about five weeks ago, his second son underwent an operation for a hernia three weeks ago and is expected home soon, and his third son injured his foot this Tuesday, needing several stitches after a finger of a binder pierced it.
No word from Wellington as Joseph Samuel Alssandar Gass, accused of obtaining money from Mrs Olford by pretending to marry her, failed to appear on Saturday. Bathurst police sent a warrant and arrested him, but local authorities have not updated on his status, prompting questions over delays and procedures.
A rider in a rush through Lee and Maughan streets caused a near collision with a horseman yesterday. The motor cyclist sped down Maughan Street on the wrong side, grazed the horse, fell, but remounted and rode off without apparent injury.
The Protestant Hall concert by Miss Marie Narelle's company on Tuesday next draws strong interest. The Grafton Examiner praises Mr. Malcol m M'Eacheran as a remarkable vocalist with a striking personality. The other ensemble members receive similar endorsements, signaling a likely sizable crowd.
A well attended euchre event linked to the Church of Inod took place last evening at Oddfellows Hall. Prizes went to Mr Gardiner and Miss Brazier for gentlemen and ladies. Following games, a supper by the ladies and a dance program entertained guests with Miss Shaw leading music and extras by Misses Foster and Brazier.
The Postmaster at Wrightville clarifies a misprint about a wire regarding the death of Mr Sharpe of Bodangora. The wire reached Wrightville at 9 14 5 a.m. and was delivered by a Sharpe brother’s son at 9 40 a.m., forty minutes before the train departed from the residence about a mile away.
Jack Chantler and George Reidy meet in a 20 round bout on Saturday night for a purse of £20. Both boxers expect victory and aim for a fast, hard fight from start to finish. Tickets priced at 1s 2d and 2s.
The secretary of the Wellin Bowling Club received a request from the Dubbo Club to arrange a match in Wellington. The game is expected to be played next Wednesday week. Lux light cylinders recharged in Sydney have returned, and night practice on the green should start tomorrow evening.
Mr G W Brownhill met Major Dove at Victoria Barracks Sydney to discuss Wellington ball company senior cadets affairs. An local instructor appointment was authorized and 1909 allowances for ammunition and a senior cadets room were reviewed. Musketry instruction to begin immediately with Wednesday and Saturday allocated next week. the half company must be ready for encampment by late February.
J W Beeman of Gibb and Boeman Ltd consult ing opticians Sydney will visit Wellington in November. The noted sight testing expert and former manager for H A Barraclough Ltd will be at the Club House Hotel for eye trouble consultations and properly fitted glasses. He plans regular visits every few weeks, offering tests and fittings to all who need correction.
A school correspondence program between Wellington Buparior Public School pupils and Terrace school students in Wellington New Zealand yields vivid district descriptions. One boy notes Wellington has a 60 000 population and government buildings as the largest wooden structures south of the equator. Another mentions a sizable school play area with few road games. The exchange broadens youths knowledge and reflects Mr Webster's initiative.
Complete NZ returns show Government 35, Opposition 15, Independents 3 with no Labour elected. Local Option polls drew large interest and many hotel closures are expected. In Australia, Pure Foods Bill progress in committee, Local Government and Police Offences bills move in respective houses. A Queensland Labour leader seeks a no confidence motion likely to fail. Victorian franchise for women slated, wool prices rose, and Anthony et al. committed for trial for alleged son’s elevation to murder.
Afternoon storms forecast with possible rain between northern highlands and coast. otherwise fine with scattered clouds and SW winds. A child died after a fall from a Darlinghurst balcony. Ivy Clancy seeks £400 from George Fife for alleged unsatisfactory dental treatment. A man’s arm was found partly buried in Brighton le Sand sand. Argentine Senate rejects plan for three battleships. Thirty thousand Chinese in Burmah oppose using a Manchu on the throne. Deposed Moroccan sultan to receive £7000 yearly pension. Chicago philanthropist confesses forgeries totaling £140,000 and is sentenced to imprisonment. Australian Rugby beat Oxford 19–3. League beat Northern Union 10–9. German papers say struggle for parliamentary government to continue. Latest market quotes: wheat 10d–4m, flour £9 5s–£10 10s, and other staples listed with varied prices.
Mr Lloyd argues against the no licence policy in New Zealand and America, notes district differences, and criticizes temperance tactics. He cites 1881 1884 the vote in New Zealand and contrasts crime and policing figures with Australia states. He underscores that prohibition has failed in many places and urges liberty for moderate drinkers while challenging prohibition advocates.
In Parliament temperance advocates push for immediate hotel closures with a three-fifths majority to end licenses, arguing it would save young men. The motion seeks no license policies, urging electors to fully consider the issue, as Mr. Lloyd receives thanks along with the chairman.
Local Land Board to meet at the Court House Wellington on December 1 to 4 at 9 30 a m to consider many cases including investigations confirmations certificates and enquir ies under Regulation 119 340 11 unemployed and related entries with numerous acreage figures and named claimants in a detailed agenda spanning four days.
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