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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
11
Tenders are invited for the purchase of lease and goodwill fittings of a billiard saloon in Orange. The saloon has three full size tables in good repair and all necessary equipment. Lease terms show a very small rental. Highest tender not necessarily accepted.
A reader voices concerns over funding for the Twin City Carnival project and the lighting system. He claims the Swimming Carnival committee sought a large expense, notes out of pocket costs, and argues the tractor and lighting brought valuable publicity despite alleged overcharging. He urges the committee to officially thank those who contributed.
Government announces a new reward scheme for locating and proving mineral deposits within the state. A base reward of £1000 applies to new fields meeting turnout and permanency criteria, plus additional payments linked to production values and sustained operations. Eligible deposits must be at least one mile from existing mines, and discoveries must be reported within three months.
Timely reminders on sowing wheat emphasize aligning variety with season, soil, and timing. Early maturing kinds like Cleveland or Yan dilla King require early sowing. late maturing types such as Federation should go in early to mid season.
The 18th annual smoke conversion reunion of the Ath and 56th Battalions will be held at the Highland Society’s Mall 8 Phillip Street Sydney on Wednesday April 8 pm. Ex members residing in the country are invited to attend to meet old battalion friends before returning home. Further particulars may be obtained from Mon, Boe, George W Hewitt 121 Macquarie Street, and tickets may be secured at the hall on the night of 416th April.
The article notes two dominant views in the state parliament on policy toward state enterprises. One camp backs private voting and opposes statewide government businesses, arguing such ventures invite graft, fail to lower prices, and demand large staffs. Ministers claim cautious, restrained expansion and justify maintaining some state ventures begun by Labor predecessors. The Walsh IM and Works at Newcastle is cited as the only failing state industry, with others profitable or closed.
A canoe with a white man and two natives was seen near Hull Valayd in the Phoenix group about 840 miles south of Kyun tor on March 22. The white man, aboard the Makwra wan, sought letters to Fiji and asked for supplies for his child. He is associated with a trading firm. Dawn steamer visited inland but is moored at Suva. The play out remains unclear as the trading post and residence on the island endure uncertainties.
Abel Wiking and Co announce the sale on 4 April of a property at Matthews scene. The house is in excellent order on a prime site of the town, surrounded by land with sheds. The property overlooks the town and can be subdivided. authority to inspect from the agents and full particulars available.
On Wednesday April 2 at 2 p m Abel Wilkins Co will offer at auction the brick Commonwealth Hotel building licensed adjacent Macquarie safe bridge and all furniture on account of Mr G Me Newell.
An sale notice states Mrs W Ward will dispose of a well cared for furniture collection on Friday at her residence in Simpson Brew. The items include oak and redwood pieces plus a pony, cart, and harness. Reserved lots and location details appear in the fragment.
The Ulimambrl Estate in the Punedoo Coonabarabran district, one mile from a well way siding, has 15 808 acres subdivided into twelve farms from 800 to 1800 acres. All freehold and well improved, near Falls, suitable for wool, wheat and grassing with coal farming potential. Full particulars, time, date and terms advertised in this issue.
TheHarvest Thanksgiving Ball of 1925 in Sydney aims to raise funds for Prince Alfred Hospital. Committee members pledge ample efforts and expect notable attendees including dignitaries and local officials. Proceeds will support hospital funds as the community plans a charitable event with hopeful celebrity appearances.
H. A. Barraclough Ltd announces that Thursday's trip has been canceled until further notice. Special trips can be arranged. Depot operates from 38K George Street Sydney near Wellington. Regular customers for thirty years are informed of the delay.
The Australian War Memorial Museum in Prince Alfred Park opens with a ceremony at 8 30 pm on Friday. It showcases relics, paintings, photographs, and wartime displays honoring Australians who served and died. The free exhibition runs 10 am to 9 pm weekdays and 2 30 pm to 9 pm Sundays with no admission charge.
A brief fragment cites Enderby’s and Peter’s Tee Cream in unclear context, noting a location reference and a possible store or brand mention without a clear event or action. Further readable facts are unavailable in the fragment.
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