Welcome Jack Gold Field History Revealed in Wellington Tale
An aged Wellington resident recalls the Welcome Jack lode’s history dating back nearly two decades. The piece outlines early discoveries by various locals, the digging of tunnels, the discovery of the true footwall and diorite hanging wall, and the rise of a syndicate to develop the mine amid cautious local interest.
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Wellington
Jim Brooks
Jack Sibbald
Schona Boys
Fitzsimmonses
Kellys
Calpoereoee
Jack Welsh
Wulumanara
Nuy Gully
Tewan
J. Welsh
Mr. Dick
Meses 3 Co
Kell Fly
Cafental
Et Cobar
P. Snelson
Trewenack
Rise and fall of a mining syndicate and river gold legends
The article recounts Tom Kelly’s faith in a mining venture with a 60 share syndicate, 20 shares sold to the public at ten pounds, and 20 reserved as machinery shares. It notes gold yields from crushing, historic mining along Welcome Jack to Gigmalari Creek, local fossicking history, and suggestions to mimic river mining methods once proposed by Mat Dowd and tied to the Sydney Bulletin’s J E Scantlebury.
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Tom Kelly
Rentom
Kelly
Gigmalari
Gigmac
Macquarie
Old Mat Dowd
Spring Creek
Nuggety Gully
Dowd
Wellington
J. E. Scantlebury
Sydney Bulletin
Scantlebury
Moore
Hotel Australia
Railway Bungle Delays Conference Fare Concession
The N and W railway regulation allowed return tickets at single fare on conference certificates for six delegates not arriving more than three days before the conference and applications filed a week ahead. A Wellington Baptist conference faced a late denial before officials intervened Saturday to restore the concession amid delays and staff upset.
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N&w. Railways
Wellington
Johnson
Roe
Public Service
Obituary notices from Wellington area burials
A series of obituaries records the deaths of Helen Ivy Alice Pack nine, Harry Back’s daughter, in Wwanegis Hospital from typhoid and burial at Wellington Cemetery with combined town bands and Salvation Army. J Dunkley led the service in the absence of the Balvation Army officer, J Shakespeare arranged funeral details. O'Brien, longtime Montefiores resident, died at 73 after a ten week cancer illness. funeral at Wellington Cemetery RC section with mortuary staff. Mrs Cook widow of John Cook, pioneer of Curra Creek, died at Maxwell Street Wellington aged 67. funeral arrangements handled by J Shakespeare and L Liesige.
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Helen Ivy Alice Pack
Harry Back
Wwanegis Hospital
Wellington
Alvation Army
King the Dead
Saul
J. Dunkley
Balvation
Condit
J. Shakespeare
O'Brien
Montefiores
R.C
Shakespeare
Curra Creek
Cook
John Cook
Maxwell
Community Burial Follows In Wellington District
The deceased left three sons and one daughter, Messrs John Pater and Lees Cook and Mrs Hyan, all residing in the district. The body was laid to rest in the Church of England section of Wellington cemetery in the afternoon. The Rev Canon Brown conducted the burial service and Mr Jas Thompson managed funeral arrangements.
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John, Pater
Lees Cook
Mra Hyan
Wellington
Canon Brown
Jas. Thompson
Passenger Arrested on Prospect of Fraud
A young man named James Lawrence was found with a forged or misused Orange to Euchareena ticket aboard a Wellington bound train. He admitted intent to reach Dunlop Station near Bourke and faced a charge of defrauding after being brought before J.P. Mr Chiplin. The case was adjourned to the next day with time spent in gaol to be considered.
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Wellington
Orange
Euchareena
Constable O'Reilly
Jamieson
James Lawrence
Dunlop Station
Bourke
Chiplin
J.P
Eucharoena
Kitchen Tea at Hillhead Farm to bless upcoming marriage
A pleasant kitchen tea was held at Mr L Bullock's Hillhead Farm on Saturday night for and Mrs Hugh Fettel of gore and 198 Melhuish who are about to wed. Guests donated kitchen items and an afternoon tea set. The Rev F J Dunkley presented the gifts while others offered congratulatory speeches on behalf of different groups.
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L. Bullock
Hillhead
Hugh Fettel
Gore
Melhuish
F. J. Dunkley
Mr. Mirock
Jas Joshus
Cy Fahey
Bister Bertha
Ara
Pastor Phillips
Preachora
Wellington Baptist Church Picnic at Illhead Farm
Easter Monday outing at illhead Farm hosted by Wellington Baptist Church with Pastor Phillips guiding arrangements. Pleasant weather, refreshments, and various games and sports kept picnickers entertained, while congregational members assisted to ensure everyone enjoyed the gathering.
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Wellington
L Bullock
Illhead
Phillips
Conpregaile
Correspondence Dearly Understanding Reader Opinions
A brief correspondence note clarifies that the opinions expressed by core correspondents are not necessarily endorsed by the publication. It frames the page as a platform for diverse viewpoints while maintaining editorial separation from individual statements.
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Rerpoudanta
Stuart Town Bell Tender Controversy Clarified by Local Letter
A Stuart Town reader defends the bell erection process at the R.O. Church, disputing a previous misrepresentation about tenders. He states two initial bids of £25 and £27 were rejected, a local contractor’s quote totaling about £19 after supplying materials, and asserts the committee acted to best satisfy parishioners while not naming bidders. He urges the editor to stick to facts and notes a winter costume advert at article's end.
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R.O
Stuart Town
Saale
Yeoval District Notes and Local Business Summary
Yeoval district news reports a rain record, euchre party outcomes at Banwell's Hall with prizes won by J Barr and Mrs Morley, and contractor T Marsh Cumnock completing Yeoval church. Grimson opens new premises, Walmer Farmers debate district council meeting site in Wellington, road works along Dubbo road flagged, next meeting at W Bishop’s on May 14. Association officers listed: President W Bishop, vice presidents T Bishop and H Finch, treasurer C C Finch, secretary A Finch.
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Evonne Parry
Yeoval Labor
Banwell’s
Ee Yi J. Barr
Mra. Burrage
Me Ta Lemmon
Walmer Farmers and Settlers' Association
E. H. Job
Aes
Patten
Wellington
Dubbo
Wellington- Parkes Road
Wellington- Parkes Road At the Nineteen Mile Peg
H. C. Taylor
W. Bishop
Mesars
T. Bishop
H. Finch
C. C. Finch
A. Finch
Rain brings relief yet hints of more to come
Weather notes steady rain starting this morning with forecasts of further downpour. Local cricket match saw Tallawang defeat Cudgebegong. Health concerns persist as whooping cough lingers but patients improve. Mrs E O Connell off to Tarawang remains away. Goolma race meeting looms as the talk of youth, weather permitting on the 24th.
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CricxEr
Tallawang
Cudgebegong
E.o'connell
Tarawang
McDonough
Goolma
Dapper Notes Rain Helps Lay Ground for Crop Prospects
From the Nice correspondent the steady rain yesterday improved drought concerns and should spur ploughing. Mr Rowe sen passed with 1000 sheep after securing grazing from N Wisbey. Empire Day picnic planned for Dapper and Medway half time schools. a debate society formed recently. Foxes are numerous but not yet damaging crops. wire netting fences are being erected. Most stock sales at Niven's on the 15th were poor. Central Tallera G.A. meets next Saturday.
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Wiksss
Rowe
N. Wisbey
Dapper
Medway
Niven's
Tallera
G.A
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