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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
10
A garbled regional notice references Inspector Byrne and Welpington. It mentions Wellington police, municipal interest, and a call for clearer leadership and accountability amid disorderly spelling and scattered phrases. The piece reads as a local curiosity or satire on policing and governance.
A fractured obituary notes the death of Sand tare or Tiemdhayy at Da Mary the age of 72. The text preserves scattered family and regional names, but the passage is garbled with misspellings. It references residence in Bruny Town and lists relatives including Selby, Mis. Hens and Th swine, with scattered mentions of churches and locations.
Neures yesterday hosted a highly successful sports meeting to aid the Nowesu recreation ground. Several hundred attendees, mostly locals with visitors from nearby towns, supported competitions from afternoon guming events to a grand evening dance. Organisers led by secretary Mr. G Gough and treasurer Mr. B A Bloomfeld expect about £110 to be cleared, with 400 couples attending the late event at Roily Hall and an orchestra led by Mr. Boucher providing music until dawn.
Ir a ferty from Wingham on the Mustning River to Welling Lim, Mr Din Hubbard promotes a colony of 40 parcels of Crown land ready for homestead farming. Land can exceed 2a acres with yearly £10 improvements for five years. Proclaimed as ideal for fruit growing, dairying, and timber industries with abundant timber and high timber value.
Publid by Arrangement. Sir Ba wil Thomson delivered a lecture on his visit to America and crime in the United States. He compared it with Britain’s progress toward prohibition and warned of children growing up amid law’s breach.
A fire at Mr At Mostyn’s farm in Maryvale destroyed a shed and its contents including machinery parts, tools, weed, and harness. About 500 pounds damage occurred with no insurance, threatening a heavy loss to Mostyn. A farm hand alerted inmates after seeing the blaze.
A fragmentary note indicates a group of correspondents strongly endorsing a stated opinion. The text reads as a partisan stance attributed to multiple writers, though specific names or dates are not established in the readable portion.
An unclear report discusses Montefiores Road and a single route through Wellington Dub main road. The author requests information from the council and mentions a fifty year past reference, urging clarity on the matter and inviting input from readers.
Charles England of Bodengora objects to an elector named in Wannnerawa with a signed notice from Registrar at Wellington. He notes his own eligibility, years in Wellington, and questions about costs for an elector attending Wellington Court, urging fair costs for legitimate objections.
A reader disputes claims about a Store Corner meeting with Mr Armstrong and Mr Webster. The letter asserts Labour League had no role, describes attempts to coordinate with the mayor, and protests unfairness to Mr Armstrong. The writer calls for fair access for all candidates and urges transparent opportunities for voters at the platform.
The fragment notes Mr Z Lavelle held that Pedrel went and lost to Bir Neville Hownd tant ection. It mentions Secretary Wate and Webster not contending the Federal seat, but gaining about 611 votes in the last election, with Wammerans present.
A fragmented note discusses the phrase Published by Arrangement used by newspapers paid by liquor and prohibition parties. It argues newspapers publish such extracts while denying responsibility for advertisements and stresses readers should not rely on these statements. The piece reflects partisan presses and labeled figures in a respectful but critical tone.
Indications from Wool Prospects Winchcombs Carron Limited port suggest a favorable wool market outlook. Strong demand for fine merino fleece and skirtings supports higher prices, though heavy wool remains less buoyant. Global consumption trends show declines in wool imports and woollen goods, with UK and US markets adjusting. Predictions point to a slight upward movement as supply tightens and fashion demand shifts.
A lengthy obituary honors Alfred J. Rose of Wellington born 1862, a versatile public servant, cricketer, and veteran volunteer who served as mayor in 1908 09 and helped found the Wellington Star-Bowket Building Society. He supported Dixfield Hospital and Maryvale-Sandy Hollow railway plans, earning wide respect as a devoted husband father and community leader. His passing leaves a legacy of upright character and local service in Wellington.
A fragment describes shack, cave, and a take home box of ice cream, with unclear surrounding details. The readable bits show a disorderly scene mentioning a cave and ice cream to mark a small local incident.
The New South Wales Institution for the Deaf and Dumb with offices at City Road Darlington notifies subscribers and friends that Mrs C I M Bon Nor will visit Wellington in about ten days to collect subscriptions. Funds are exhausted so the appeal is urgent. The institution educates and maintains deaf and dumb children with wide state reach and extended accommodation. Those knowing of impaired children should inform Mrs Bon Nor to ensure entry before age limit. John Stewart Honorary Treasurer and Tuaresay Secretary.
The School of Arts held its usual monthly meeting at the institution on Monday night with eleven committee men present. The treasurer reported a small debit balance and the committee decided to equidate before the annual meeting. Committee members secured many new subscribers and the custodian asked for repairs to chairs tables and billiard room matting. They approved £5 worth of new library books and planned weekly deliveries. Social committee prepared for a dance on the 22nd, officials were appointed, and BOO card tournaments were gaining popularity. Arrangements for the street stall and an auction sale of used magazines on May 4 were discussed. Over 360 circulars were sent to residents promoting the School of Arts. The meeting conveyed optimism and prosperity.
A. E. Rotton receives frotractionn from Mrs G Marsden who is leaving the district. An auction at the Mart on Saturday 10 April at 2 90 pm will offer the entire household furniture and effects. Full particulars will be given in a future tin.
Madame L M Crausaz of France offers lessons in Continental ballroom dances for adults and youths in Boston. Classes include Fox Trot Blues One Two at Five Atops Old dances and Swedish diff, with children specially taught. Located at St Au rel, Thornton St, phone.
Listed voters and candidates for the Molong Pastures Protection Board election including residents from Heather Brat to William Thomas and Arthur Henry Travers. Ballot papers must be returned by post or by closing time on Polling Day, in clearly marked envelopes, with signatures and proper endorsements.
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