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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
4
The discourse questions the Closer Settlement Act and calls for broader legislation to extend land settlement. It argues the policy may be vital to shield the country from perceived dangers while promoting population growth and economic development, urging serious public consideration.
Community notes from Stuart Town include boxing day ads, a 50 pound prize event, and mining company dealings. Probate granted for William Blundon. wool shipment by Jamon Niven. railway and postal concerns raised at Dubbo meeting. infant funeral at Wallington. theft and fraud charges against Joseph Lees. Sydney wool market prices. Balmain chemical works fire damages. local music and educational milestones. Wheat prices and a Wellington burial. a court appearance ends with a medieval obaryation outcome.
The article argues for closer settlement and closer land tenure to unlock state land for smallholders. It discusses the impact on towns like Willington, railway profitability with large estates, and immigration patterns, claiming extensive estates hinder development while dispersed small holdings boost growth and population absorption.
Fragmented text reports a church fundraiser at the Wellington Fropbytorian Church for Mandan mission debt and a plan to offer parcels at Wellington with deposits and terms. It notes the death of Allan William Garry Willocks’ youngest child and funeral details, plus political shifts and a hospital admission after a wheat plank accident.
A touring Australian show dazzled a full hall with a lively program of illusion and trick photography. The audience marveled at moving images and staged feats as performers explained some tricks, creating an engaging evening.
During the WEW Water Supply scheme meeting, Public Works official Mr Burrows and Mr Mullen arrived to discuss water intake and tunnel work. The council considered directing the tunnel toward the trial shaft to ensure adequate water supply, with a provisional decision expected this afternoon.
The Licensing of Auctioneers court met at Wellington Hours House on Tuesday with no applicants present. Though adjournment was considered, licences were granted to Henry Axt Taylor and district livaneue, and to a list of named licensees including William Patrick Mit chal, Garden Wilkins, George Take, Mar Gurald Carer, Walla Henry Paul, Juke Peter Oliford, Prasade Atkin Kenyon, Francie Watkins Croakyr, Walter Herbert Pridhan, Arthar Bardiag Rotton, and Tertius Marta Abarat.
The Meadowbank case before the Full Court on Monday saw E Tremain Banvested and Gabe Hefore challenging the action earlier divided at 10 Dubbo Circuit Court. W Tremein of Bakee's Bwauip was the other party and the harvester supplied by the company sparked a costly issue. The Obier Justice Mar nation Simpani denied the new trial request, with Mr Justice Pring concurring. Final stage of a case drawing attention across the state. A J Brockwell of Wallingra acted as solicitor.
The court weighed appeals from a verdict in a long harvester sale dispute between Ned Sumed and Anton dating to a hire agreement. The judge regretted the case could not have settled earlier, noting about £400 at stake and wider similar settlements among farmers.
Mamie Warelle presented a night of vocal entertainment to a small audience in the Ant Gall Wellington, with Maria Narwlle delivering The Dear Little Shawrock and Good bye amid strong encore reactions. Accompanist Hilda Thorschka and pianist provided notable support as the Park Committee discussed preliminary work for Bell Park improvements, including riverbank removal and fencing changes.
The Wellington Methodist Church anniversary meet featured Rev D il senyo outlining the trust fund shortfall and duties to meet liabilities. Rev F Jood spoke on church work with South Australian experience, choir performances given by Alsaire Edwards Burne and Miss E Cusk, and thanks extended to the choir and conductor Mr Painter. The motion to extend gratitude to the chairman passed unopposed.
The excerpt records a talk by Rev F. Gurwood on farming methods at a district gathering in South Australia. He suggests that farmers could improve yields by adopting new methods and leveraging their land to enter agriculture, asserting potential gains in butter production and overall dairy output if properly pursued.
Sunday trading inquiry discussed to address issues near Vamp and Mamuario River. The assembly debated closing shops on Sundays and sought council action to halt day trading by fruit sellers, tying it to broader enforcement efforts.
A pony drawn cart mishap occurred near Wawima Crescent yesterday afternoon as a group including Mr I Touve and Mr Logan attempted a frolic. The wagon capsized injuring Leon with bruising to arm and side while a passenger lost a strand of hair.
The rain gauge at the Wellington Post Office shows another 0.5 inches of rain on Tuesday morning, adding to the past days totals. A mild trend continues with no major disruption expected, though forecasters call for a possible afternoon change and light rainfall.
The Western District Millers Association held its annual meeting at Wallangton School of Arts yesterday. President Melood Goxupied the chair and several delegates from Hathuret Midger Parkes Forbes Jullbo Narntalne Multherpe attended to discuss fire insurance restrictions and export controls on surplus mill products. Officers for the coming year were elected: President M. Mcod, Secretary Treasurer M. Minwell, and committee members Mourn Orage Bathurst Tratual Bathurst Keosnell Multhorpe and Moffatt Parkon. After the meeting members were entertained at Mt. Klaiball e by President Kimbell, with a formal dinner and toasts. In the afternoon the youths joined in games before returning home via Wellington trip.
The ceremony was held at a Presbyterian church in Wellington Flat with Malcolm W Kinnon of Givilambone and Mary Leighton daughter of B Larighton. The bride wore the customary attire with orange blossom and veil, bridesmaids in white, and a train boy assisted. The couple received wedding presents including a bangle and a gold bracelet, and left for Sydney after the ceremony.
Amid broad wires from London to Port Macquarie, reports detail industrial disputes and Crown Lands amendments, a yacht voyage to Sydney, a Malta steamer fire with drownings, and political talk on taxation and alliances. Also noted are rugby results, colonial governance angles, and weather outlooks.
A man charged with obtaining money by false pretences appeared in Sydney court and faced bail discussions. Witnesses reported suspicious activity near a back window. police later located the accused at a town hotel before transportation to the lock-up. Bail was debated as proceedings continued amid electoral and public meeting updates.
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