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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1925
Page
4
A correspondent clarifies that the message expresses a distinct viewpoint and not the editor’s or newspaper’s stance. It emphasizes independence of opinion and refuses to imply endorsement. The note maintains neutral wording and underscores the separation of reader views from publication.
A Wellington reader urges council independence from aldermen in appointing works managers and overseers. He warns against undue influence by dismissed employees and questions appointments from Sydney. The letter supports maintaining the nursery, calls for written complaints to council, and urges visionaries for forthcoming elections. He also requests stronger nuisance inspector presence and safer footpaths.
A stark notice warns that any trespassers on Nenlma Estate will be prosecuted. Signed RC. B. Barton, the terse message emphasizes legal action against intruders and asserts no respect for persons.
A trade notice offering CHOICE JOPPA and COMMON ORANGES on rail from Narromine. Graded sired and packed in standard Canadian bushel cases with wire strapped. Prices 8 to 12 shillings per case. Includes liberal trade discount and requests complete price list from The Orchardial McKillop & Sons Buddah Narvo.
A Melbourne Punch recounts Sir Neville Howse VC a NSW surgeon who rose from Orange mayor to high office in the AIF and later director general of medical services He led troops in the South African War earned VC 1918 CB and AIDE and helped fund cancer research while shaping Australian medical policy and national defence.
A collage of reports from Bathurst and surrounding districts describes a string of mishaps and curiosities. Read of a boy injured at Bathurst High School, a near-miss with a tank and a baby, a man torched by a failed bird nest fire, a house fire at White Rock destroying Munc quarry View, and scattered weather and crop notes from Trangie Narromine.
Obituaries from the Mudgee Grenfell Dubbo and surrounding areas announce the deaths of Mrs M O’Brien of Cooyal at 88, Mrs John Clarkson of Grenfell at 72, Mr Alburt Charles Maddy of Bathurst at 48, and Henry Miles Minton of Dubbo aged 83. Funeral notices include weddings at St Mary’s Cathedral and St Andrew’s Dubbo. The report notes long-time residents, marriages, illnesses, and a prominent New Zealand settler, Phillip Le Quesne, aged 89, with descendants in Forbes and Dubbo.
The piece laments the plight of country women burdened by work and limited care. It argues for shorter hours and fair treatment, noting profiteering and neglect of rural wives amid urban pressures. It highlights childbearing burdens and calls for legislative justice to lift country women from hardship.
The notice directs readers to apply at the Times office for rubber stamp orders. It specifies there are prices and particulars available upon request.
A brief note promoting J G Car Specialisan offers car brightening services to enhance the appearance of motor vehicles. The message reads like an advertisement urging readers to send their cars for improvement.
F Murphy & Co advertises a special display featuring ladies mates and hats, children s frocks and hats, baby frocks bonnets and all baby clothing. The notice emphasizes a range of apparel for women and children with hats and Bonnets highlighted.
Linen and colored robes for ladies in French box Rebel Bilk and cotton georgettes. Ottoman fabrics in plain and colored options. New Ladin hats in wall sizes with all colors. Ladies and children's hats and school hats in rush and pandana. Lay-By system available.
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