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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
Local notices cover a busy Wellington week with events from school book purchases to railway truck concerns. Highlights include a Wellington School of Art book allotment, a forged cheque case, rifle team selections for Easter Monday, and municipal rate overdue notices amid council discussions and local society news.
A note states the well known trotting stallion Burlington Junior will be stored for sale by Mr TM Shannon of May. The bankruptcy court adjourned a certificate matter for Richard Jones to Sydney yesterday. Captain Deveson of Wallington presented a gold medal to a member in King Him and remnants of his code with the Brigade.
Advertisers and subscribers are asked to note that there will be no division of the tras on Monday next due to the holiday. Our next line will therefore be Thursday, 4d e.
The Post and Telegraph Office will be closed all day tomorrow and observed the holiday. On Saturday and Monday, the post office and letter deliveries will resume. Banks and public offices will remain closed from tomorrow until Monday.
An item from Welton notes a sanation event at Bubs School of Mon afternoon. Mr W Tide, former teacher at Thesshoct, received a weddis pao the mee and scholars present. Mr E Webstar, head teacher, cited Hendry’s 17 years of service, noting his good work and support for boys and sports. Hendry accepted the presentations in suitable terms.
A rough weather spell brought light showers across Toselay with a total rainfall around 15 inches. Officials report no lasting impact expected beyond short term hardship, and any benefits from the rain are limited as the downpour subsides.
On 18 June in the Land District of Wralingtoe parties Boduldurs and Imabarks seek to seat boundary 7 of parcel 915 part of Tronbarke and the south west end of its barren lands of Btuart To 418 and per aore Perish of Boduldura totaling 020 acres bounded by portions 70 71 and 2 and the railway from Orange to d per acre County 140 aceon within one of water reserve 398 now revoked £110 per acre.
A man named Charles Loew was charged before Mr Collion JP in a defiance case. The report notes confusion and garbled language from the proceedings, with remarks about tango and a verbal display leading to his arrest. He reportedly tried to resist and had difficulties responding to questions.
A garbled note references about 15 months for Mr. Jas Trnppten of Waligten. It mentions plans and a large sum around 1000 and a sequence of tasks. The entry notes the district’s recognition of completion and apparent appreciation.
Market report notes Boldabrough Mort and Co Ltd detailing price movement and demand. Rabbit skins prices show improvement with autumn consignments urged. summer cuts unchanged. Supplier urgency to send winter stock grows as quality rises and values trend upward.
The Tiabbo club seeks to host wing events with a focus on a compact 3.8W association format. Partnerships discussed include a post match trophy between the two clubs, aiming to showcase skill and competitive balance.
A government land sale occurred at the Courthouse Wellington. Details show parcels near Wallington with boundaries described, including a block of one acre bounded by 134 to the east, south, and west, and a one chain wide road to the north. Sold at the upsat Briog for five pounds with proceeds to Duns, Thames Helland in trust.
The All Nations Fair Committee held in the Council Chamber reported a total income of £318 3s 7d and expenditures of £71 6s 8d with a credit balance of £246 16s 11d. They requested Mesara Bolar and Grant to cut the balance and publish. Awards praised Mesra Geale and Stoddard for two weeks’ work and thanked the ladies, workers, donors, secretaries and treasurer.
Rev J McDowell visited Tidoe on behalf of Batharet to fundraise for Falas the Leys Fund. The opening includes a Monday preaching and Sunday morning service at the church in Dorrendoug with a Bastar sacrament in Wallington evening.
A local church announces an upcoming AMWUAL Baptist Conference noting sessions Wednesday and Thursday with two days of talks. Public admission is available and a special meeting is planned for the evenings of the event.
A fragmented report notes remarks about a definition of wowser being everyone else’s throat. Audience laughter followed as a speaker named Mr. Johs commented on not being judged a wowser, amid remarks about an election night and the crowd’s reaction.
The letter argues a previous Melbourne report misrepresented a person’s departure and return. It states the individual left for good, plans to work here only briefly, and will devote time to agricultural studies and witness by.
The Wellington Hospital committee met in Council Chambers on Monday with members present including Mr. Hombreval, Mr. W H Pidham, and Mr. J Collins, while apologies were received from Mr. Kenput. Donations were acknowledged for linoleum and pantry fittings as plans for kitchen and ward improvements progressed. The meeting debated tendering for supplies, proposed lines of action, and thanked the Lane and Volunteer committee for a £287 fund-raiser, noting the Fair's success and leaders including Mr. Laurence as prime mover.
The Presbyterian Church hosted the wedding of Mr W J Hwadty, son of Newtons, and Miss Davideon, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A Davideon of Wellington. Attendants wore silk and lace gowns as guests gathered. a wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home before the couple departed for Bathurst and Sydney. Presents were numerous.
Mr Wilkins of Wallington and Cameron of the Later national Harvester Co survived a miracle on a road near Posto public school when their carriage ponies were struck by a falling tree trunk. One pony died instantly while the other was injured but survived. Passersby describe the event as extraordinary and miraculous.
The Sydney Show featured Beinhard of Odafield Wallington as a top contender with strong wheat, and likely more appearances planned. The projectile judged Ist and champion blood stallion and Warruo Becsptue received blue for blood stallion 1 yourw and under 4 years. The trottisy stallion award went to Dr Machattia's Main. Crowds are expected to be present during the holidays.
At a Wellington meeting, officials proposed sending a letter of condolence to the Forwood family for the late Mrs. Forwood. Speakers recalled the Forwood family’s long service at the hospital, noting Mr Horwood’s ten years as secretary and council clerk and the family’s steady support despite changes in Wellington’s hospital affairs.
A dairy conference notes that 50 percent of butter output fell within four months of the year as interior. A government plan to improve cattle stock is outlined. In Maitland district a 17 year old girl Lilian Bridges was found murdered with throat cut and skull fractured. Frederick Navies Green arrested as suspect. Police inquiry into navigation at Tathra discusses pilferage and cargo details. The late David’s probate estate valued at £479,585 with £50,000 bequeathed to public institutions.
An adjourned meeting of the Wellington Football Club was held at the Royal Hotel with strong attendance. Receipts and expenditures were reviewed, a debit balance noted, and reform of the club approved. New officers include Bartow president, Stackpool gen secretary, and Henry treasurer.
Biotatool won the Park Blakes at Hawkesbury beating Bango while Kotyabi caused Arthur Ryan’s fatal Randwick injury. The text notes Wallington fame as a breaker, mourns Ryan, and lists forthcoming races including the April 20 to 30 meetings with prize money and secretary details. It also mentions the Venosator, the Sydney Cup and a court case involving Miller, with adjournment noted.
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