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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
10
Auction set for October 28 at a house on Street next door to Cu. Items include a grand piano, dining set, chairs, wardrobes, beds, tables, cabinets, books, and many household goods. Sale terms listed.
A fragmentary notice describes a sale at Yards dated October 27 with fat cattle and prime fat sheep listed. Names and full details are garbled, including references to Macquarie River and unclear parties.
Lang says he will do nothing as forces seek to abolish the Upper House. The piece mocks MPs pay rises, criticizes government handling of wheat stock losses, and predicts electoral consequences for politicians who back or oppose reform. It notes council opposition to the Upper House amendment and calls for more party attendance in Parliament.
The Wellington Amateur Swimming Club held a meeting at its new baths clubroom on Tuesday night with Mayor Alderman Waikert Ade Prenton and Murray attending. The room is to support elite training and attract top swimmers, with plans for a carnival and improvements to the baths.
The Wellington Times marks 36 years of faithful service for foreman Mr Fahey on December 2 1925. Since joining as a printer’s devil at age eight the paper has grown from Percy Street operations to a modern newsroom with power presses, producing up to 2000 copies per hour.
Fragmentary report notes someone named Miatti relieved of duties and mentions Heraies Duncan and Manfred in a Victorian government context about legalising a cotallistor. Text is garbled and does not provide a clear event or outcome.
Resource and Polyeletan scratchings mark Melbourne Cup notes as Purser’s qualifications renew. J R Corteen returns from Melbourne while H Cairns moves to Caulfield and T Godby travels from abroad to Melbourne. Purser was sold to India months ago. Jimmy Pike set to ride Frances Trowady in the Melbourne Cup.
In yesterday's assembly Mr Dunn tabled papers on the large jute contract with Alexander Watt and Company Sydney. The price was 14/5 per dozen for 108,105 and later 12/9 per dozen. drought caused a price drop and resales followed. The minister argued the purchases aimed to aid farmers, not speculation, and noted possible savings if stored. Turnbull’s broker report supported a strong market at purchase time but warned prices would fall without orders.
The death occurred at a private Orange hospital on Monday morning of Mr H John Jobson aged sixty four years a resident of the district. He was English by birth and lived in the Belgravia district before moving to the Macquarie River near Kerrs Creek where he owned a property. He moved to Orange eighteen months ago and resided on Edward Street. He was twice married and left a family including Willits Jobson Euchareons Mrs Slinbrook Wellington Mrs Carson Newcastle Mrs Pepperwell Carsow Mr Josiah Jobson Kerrs Creek Mr dh Rwomey Orange Mrs Tadburn Perthville and Mrs Te Ownor Wellimen. Jobson was a well known and highly esteemed gun and many friends in Orange and near Kerrs Creek will mourn his passing.
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