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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
3
A leading view argues a new iron industry encouragement bill will be pushed in the coming session of Federal Parliament to aid New South Wales. It notes NSW politicians often block or stall this measure yet claim to support it, and stresses that real help requires action in Parliament rather than rhetoric.
The Shoemaker and Barber discuss Ballarat cadets amid a visit by American sailors. They praise cadet training as foundational to future defense, recount the Eureka stockade legacy, and argue a long march builds character. They stress cadets’ value beyond current combat, predicting rapid future mobilization if needed.
District weather shifts to persistent wet conditions with heavy rain over the weekend. Farmers anticipate abundant pasture and strong harvest prospects. Rifle club scores posted on wet ranges. Lectures on soil moisture and farming methods draw farmers, while local associations discuss mail service cuts and funding for infrastructure projects.
A local weather prophet notes heavy rain and 187 points of rainfall by Sunday, with garden impact. Miss L Whitehead remains in Orange Hospital, and Miss Ima Brazier wills recovery. several injuries and tennis matches are reported among Euchareena residents. A new whisp-bang-crash club forms at Stuart Town to monitor international affairs, with weekly meetings and Timea coverage.
The Stuart Town area has received good rains benefiting crops and pasture. The Carrington Hotel has changed ownership from A. Wade who had run it for a long time. residents regret the departure of an old friend but wish the new proprietor well.
Yeoval reports heavy rains of over three inches easing drought and boosting Buckinbah land and livestock sales planned next month. Banwell’s Hall hosted a Cricketers Social with about 40 couples despite poor weather. Yeoval Progress Association pressed against Federal Government mail contract cuts and discussed future railway links. A branch office was opened at Yeoval to support local residents.
During the week two notable rainfalls occurred. Monday night brought a regular gale with brisk rain, recording 42 points. Saturday morning saw rain again, heavy at times with thunder, totaling 98 points by noon and continuing nearby. Fencing suffered washout from the downpour.
Mr A Basser, a renowned Vienna and London ophthalmic optician and spectacles maker, will visit Wellington on November 2 to 8. He has credentials from London New York Vienna Herlin and Dresden and is a qualified British Optical Association master. Sight defects corrected and glasses tailored for ocular headaches. Sight testing with the latest instrument. Free consultation with guaranteed results. Traveling agents employed. Sole agent for the So busy rimloas ginasea.
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