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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
2
In memory of my husband and father who died April 8 at age 52. We kept vigil through anxious nights and days and turned to heaven in prayer. The Lord answered in his own time. Sorrowing wife BE Tupper and daughters Ollie Vina and son-in-law Tack note the loss.
MRE CL BON NOR the collector asks subscribers and friends to aid the Institution in Wellington within a few days. Funds are strained, and liberal support is hoped. The school educates and maintains deaf and dumb and blind children, drawing pupils statewide. Notices urged to inform Mrs Bone for timely admissions before scholastic age limits. John Stewart treasurer and Arthur Love secretary sign.
You are welcomed at Stand No 24 where Overland and Williesan cans are displayed. The world’s great racing car The Ovatisnd, which beat the Vauxhall at Penrith New South Wales in a yacht race, will be there for you.
A meeting of the Lovsl Land Board under the Ground Land Acts will be held in the Court House Wellington on 8th April 1925 at 10 am. J Kenny, Chairman, is on railway station from 7 am. Good Friday morning, so roll up and don t be disappointed.
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Local notes report Thursday’s weather with rain and wind, a large trotting meeting, fishermen and social events, a funeral meeting, and various town happenings. Mentions Beard yell host, Good Friday fish sale, a pony ride incident, and council talks on baths and rates. Also notes sports gathering, track watering, and public meetings led by the mayor and local figures.
Criminals entered two Molonge locations on Friday taking goods as police note gaps in the week. The “break-up” of The sthoole on Thursday afternoon ties to the Buster incident. Oak Table valued at £4 and other items referenced. Local agent Mr C J Shakespeare will attend the Sydney Royal Show for interviews. Brand No 25 suits advertised by A T Smaith promising honest values.
On Wednesday April 5 at 2 pm Abel Wilkine & Co will auction the brick Commonwealth Hotel building adjacent to the Macquarie trailer bridge with all furniture and one chair belonging to Mr G E Newall.
Fey. FJ Dankley, secretary of the Parents and Citizens Association, reports that Mr Brunt will phone to officially open the new Intermediate High School buildings and stay.
The Orange district prepares for the Orange Annual Show with events for trotting hacks and buggy horses. Owners are urged to apply for a schedule, which will be sent by the Secretary at Box WU Orange, note Gen. 1 Williams.
The parents of Ronald Webb a 15 year old boy from Bathurst report he vanished from his home and may be in the Wellington district seeking work. He is fair skinned and freckles, wearing a navy blue jacket and trousers. Police and Mr Webb can be contacted with any information.
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A novelty dance at Soldiers' Hill on Wednesday featured Mackay leading with several tunes and a local prize for a gentleman from Cubbo winning a box. Mrs Charlie Murphy presided at the plate as Tom Bassett supervised the event. Dancing continued past midnight with broad enjoyment. Hallelujah dancing to resume Wednesdays only after the wider reopen.
Fire at Nanima Crescent damaged Mr. Mark Mook’s boot shop discovered by Mr. O Sheehy. Dense smoke hindered early sighting and water damage affected stock. Owner Mr. Mathins expected to incur loss. property owned by Mr W Payne. Police or fire brigade investigated origin, with arson not confirmed.
The annual Wal es Football League meeting has been postponed to tomorrow night in Bald ara. Officials expect a large turnout of winter game supporters as towns prepare for coaching hires this winter. All towns have held meetings and optimism grows for a booming season with key coaches sought.
The Easter holiday postal arranger monty outlines Good Friday and Easter Saturday hours with branches opening from 9 am to 12 noon for postal business and mail handling, letter receivers cleared by 10 20 am, no mail delivery by postmen. Easter Monday hours run from 9 am to 10 am with letter receivers cleared by 9 10 am and usual delivery by postmen resumed.
A municipal steam wagon broke through decking on Wall Fever Bridges while approaching the show ground. It damaged several planks, blocking traffic briefly. Mr. Miller’s Works staff and volunteers quickly cleared debris and replaced about half a dozen timbers to restore flow for the meeting.
At the Wellington Trotting event the noviciate Trot results list winner Fon Totes and the main Wellington Cup shows Charming Chimes and Mite Hawk placing behind two lengths in 27. The Unhopped Handicap highlights Kaisem Gulak Hoyal Don Pronto and Promenade with a 4.00 time and a 5 to 4 on win for the winner.
A smash up occurred during the Day race injuring drivers Ralph and Jy Miller. Bubbles silky Bear and Prince Hands excites crowds as Roth two drivers were hospitalized with severe injuries. Grant the Prince Ranji driver fled. Westmont race delayed. one horse underwent surgery. others treated and released.
The week end brought several arrivals to Surve Slege private hospital including Mr and Mrs Marry Williams and Bert Young. Bert Young is traveling from Wellington to Sydney by train and will soon engage with the Baptist Union, coordinating the half yearly conference and annual rain interval outreach. On Good Friday he will represent the Baptist Union of New South Wales at the grand united Communion service.
Ministers from several churches attend a gathering in Wellington with Rev J Wiloe and Rev Dr Anderson among speakers. A railway inspector, Joesl steamshed, is transferred to Goulburn. Williars replaces him in Wellington. Maud Brente hosts a musical evening at Odd Fellows Hall with 200 plus guests. A three deck birthday wake and dances mark the lively event as Wallington locals applaud the guest.
Wires report fine weather easing into opening day for the Feoyal Show with stalls and events now under judging. The official opening is slated for Wednesday. A government plan proposes establishing northern Australia under a large labour program with executive irrigation rights. Prohibition referendum failed. Vehicle accidents yield injuries and a death as drivers face charges. A Katherine Rivers Darwin incident involved an Aboriginal man and an alligator. Minister Fitpatrick spoke on party strategies and vote schemes amid private sector trade concerns.
Weather remained fine this morning at the Royal Show with cattle and sheep markets showing weak demand as a heavy supply pressed prices. Tasmanian potatoes and local produce fetched mixed figures while Haumen on trucks appeared healthy. police investigate Phillip Witlocka death near Mop Gippland.
A chaotic report chronicles Thora found cleaning up the state roll while ADDO names may be struck off. It notes a tense battle between two parties for the third seat, with no Proressive candidates, and mocks Billy Webster’s rhetoric about education. The piece also mentions local papers, political feuds, and a Soviet style setup in Coonamble.
The report lists individual subjects and aggregate standings for Wellington Intermcti on High School. It shows first year girls and boys with many names across subjects like geography, history, French, math, and science, plus an outline of second and third year aggregates and individual subjects.
Mr E Riley of Randwick congratulates Brumiall and Minixtor on reform aims and notes education faces a key question. He hopes the party will win and implement the government’s policy, stressing that nation party should keep education above party politics.
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