Maryvale Gulgong Railway League Meet in Wellington
Executive of the Maryvale Gulgong Railway League invites interested parties to meet Deputy-Chairman Burke of the Public Works Committee at Wellington Council Chambers on Saturday next the 25th April at 8 o clock p.m. W A Miller Hon Secretary Wellington 23/4/1925
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Burke
Public Works Committee
Council
Wellington
Frank Burke
M.L.A
Wil
W. F. Dunn
Stores Corner
In Memoriam Trevaskis and Bennett notices
The relatives of the late Miss M E Trevaskis extend heartfelt thanks to friends for wreaths telegrams cards and sympathy and to Dr McGrigor Matron and hospital staff for kindness. In memoriams recall Percy Bennett died 22 April 1924 and a son-in-law, and a father and grandfather Job died 18 April 1928 with memorial verses provided by family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Trevaskis
McGrigor
Bennett
Percy Bennett
G. Pickford
Job
John
Amy
Rushby
Norma Jean
Trad
R. and
C. Rushby
Noel
Hansford
Katie
Waratah Football Club AGM Notice
The Waratah Football Club invites all interested to the Annual General Meeting at Mr. T Bassett's rooms on Wednesday evening next at 8 p.m. Jack Smith, Hon. Bec.
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Waratah Football Club
Mr. T. Bassett
Jack Smith
Bec
Wellington Trotting Club profits and local notices crop up
Local Jottings report the Wellington Trotting Club forecasting a £140 to £160 profit from the Cup meeting after £500 in prize money was given away. Frost damages young plants in Wellington district and Orange. Advertisements note winter frocks, a Requiem Mass, Anzac events, railway league meeting, and various local meetings and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Orange
Grey
Pang
T.T
Maryvale-Guigong Railway League
Bourke
Public Works Committee
Soldiers and Citizens’ Club
Enderby's
Peter
Frank Burke
M.la
Botany
W. F. Dunn
Georie
Waratah Football Club
J. E. Vincent
Percy Street
A. W. Yeo
R. Armstrong
St John’s Church England Service Timings
Schedule lists St John’s Church of England events on April 20 with Wellington services at 11 a.m. H.C. and 7.80 p.m. Curra Creek service at 3 p.m.
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Wellington
H.C
Curra Creek
ANZAC DAY POST OFFICE HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS
On Anzac Day Saturday April 25 the post office will open 9 to 10 am with mails closing at 10 am and letter receivers cleared by 9 30 am. Usual postman delivery and continuous telephone service will be maintained.
Anzac themed services at Methodist Church Sunday
Special Anzac services will be held at the Methodist Church on Sunday. At 11 a.m. Rev. T. K. Taylor will deliver a address to the young people and the evening sermon titled The Spirit of Anzac will be given. Anthems and hymns for the occasion will be sung. Soldiers and relatives of returned soldiers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Taylor
Alteration Likely for Coonamble Mail Train
New railway timetable due by late May prompts forecast that the Coonamble mail trains now via Wellington will be diverted to the Molong Cumnock Yeoval and Dubbo line. Paper trains and the through mail likely unchanged.
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Coonamble
Wellington
Molong
Cumnock
Yeoval
Dubbo
First Meeting of the Football League Held
The newly formed Football League held its first meeting on Monday night with a large attendance. Informal business was discussed but no definite action possible until the Council decides on Bell Park. A special meeting was set for Monday night next with E Knoblanche as President, Dick Wilkins and A Brown as secretaries to represent the League.
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Football League
Bell Park
Messrs
E. Knoblanche
Dick Wilkins
A. Brown
Mrs Pettersens Sale Promises Fine Household Goods
Mr A E Rotton advertises a sale on Wednesday April 20 at 2 p m to dispose of Mrs Pettersens goods as she leaves the district. The collection includes an Estey organ, bedroom suites, side board, leather suite, bookcase, linen press, hall stand and many other useful items. Buyers should not miss the chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Rotton
Professor Walsh Weather Prophecy Predicts Widespread Rains
Lyndhurst contributor Professor Walsh dated 18 April warns of a major weather disturbance over Australia next week with heavy rains, hail, floods, and an earthquake likely. The forecast describes towns and shipping affected and repeats at intervals with terrible severity.
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Walsh
Lyndhurst
Australia
Starr Bowkett Building Societies Monthly Meeting
The No 3 and No 4 Starr Bowkett Building Societies held their usual monthly meeting at Warne Street. A sale occurred in No 4, with interest strong in the £500 ballot. President Mark Bembrick, number 137, drew the winning ballot. Total receipts show £343/4/10 the day before the ballot and £685/14/10 since the last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 3
Starr Bowkett Building Societies
Warne Street
No. 4 Society
Mark Bembrick
Hospital Depot for Wellington District Hospital Gifts
At a Tuesday night meeting it was decided that premises of M. Bembrick and W. B. Ling will serve as depots for receiving gifts for the Wellington District Hospital. This convenience encourages donors who live far away to contribute locally. The hospital welcomes gifts and urges the first contributor to use the depots, with an invitation to enjoy the Golden Key’s pure fruit ice cream sodas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington District Hospital
W. B. Ling
Golden Key
Sermon at Baptist Church on The Difference Between a House and a Home
On Sunday night at the Baptist Church the Rev F R Dunkley will preach on The Difference between a House and a Home. A children's story and congregational singing will be held along with a solo. Hymn books are provided and all seats are free. Visitors are welcome.
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The
Baptist Church
F. 3. Dunkley
Clearing-Out Sale at Sunview Yeoval Stock Auction
Mr. W T Hopper of Yeoval holds a public auction for the stock and plant of Claude Moore of Broadwater and James Thomas of Sunview Yeoval. The sale will be at Sunview on Saturday May 5 at 11 am. Everything offered is in the best condition and buyers may attend with confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hopper
Yeoval
Claude Moore
Big Auction Sale At Mr A E Rotten's Mart
An advertisement notes a large auction conducted under Roden and Co Ltd of York Street Sydney. The sale began this afternoon and continues daily next week at 10 am and 2 pm. A wide range of merchandise will be offered to suit all buyers.
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A. E. Rotten
Anzac Day Service Planned in Wellington Park
A combined Anzac Day service will be held in Cameron Park near the Soldiers Memorial on Saturday at 11 am. Ministers Rev F J Dunkley, Rev T K Taylor, Rev H G Ford, and Commandant Evans will participate with returned men in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Cameron Park
Soldiers' Memorial
F. J. Dunkley
T. K. Taylor
H. G. Ford
Evans
Commandant Evans
A Cold Snap Bets On Brief Rain Then Clears
After a frost Tuesday morning a warmer spell suggested rain but wind pushed clouds away and only light showers fell. Wednesday brought bone chilling wind and occasional feel of snow though skies cleared by evening. Fine today but biting wind continues depressing dairy farmers and dairymen.
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uTaziere
School of Arts Dance Raises Funds at Odd Fellows Hall
About 80 couples attended the School of Arts dance at Odd Fellows Hall last night. The Bintang Orchestra provided music and F. Arnold served as MC. Committees managed duties, with Mesdames Gardiner Meredith and F. Murray commended for leading their entertainment section. Dancing continued into the early hours with an enjoyable evening.
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Oddfellows Hall
School of Arts
Bintang Orchestra
M.C
F. Arnold
Mesdames Gardiner
Meredith
F. Murray
Danning
Nine Times Married and Weekly Cinema Updates at Monarch
Miss Balfour’s nine marriages recall a squib Honeymoon ceremony to be staged at the Monarch’s on Saturday night. Pola Negri stars in Lily of the Dust tonight, followed by Christine of the Hungry Heart and My Husband's Wives. The Garryowen Race Club meets Saturday at the Club House Hotel to discuss important business. T. T. S. Bedding ad ends the page.
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Garryowen Race Club
Club House
J. P. Dowd
Miss Balfour
Iaat
Squib
Pola Negri
Paramount
Florence Vidor
Christine of
Kathleen Norris
Shirley Mason
Monarch F Pictures
Alexander Theatre
At & P.m
Wellington News Briefs and Local Appointments
Personal Pars notes Wellington visits Wellington births and health updates include a baby born to Mr and Mrs E J Wearne at Nurse Graves Private Hospital. Archdeacon Oakes to conduct services at St Johns for two Sundays. Miss L King visits from Sydney to catch up with old friends. Mrs A Kelly of Wuuluman ill. Master M Rowe recovering from a fall. Mr F C B Smith and family touring southern NSW return home. Nurse Essie Smith from Prince Alfred Hospital heads back to duties. Governor Sir Dudley de Chair and party visited Bathurst to open the show. Mr J Teece promoted to assistant superintendent of Australian Metropolitan Assurance Co. Wg Allatt to holiday. S V Northcott to relieve. Miss Gwen Stockwell operated on at Wootton Private Hospital, Darli nghurst. recovery good. Irene Rut ter and Norman Solomons wed in a rainbow ceremony at S S Michael and Johns. First-class Constable Patterson promoted to Sergeant. to assume Wellington duties next month.
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Patterson
Bathuret
Wellington
Sergt. Sloucher
Bathurst
Obituary: Betsy Slavin dies at 74 in Neurea
Mrs Betsy Slavin longtime district resident died at home of Mrs England Neurea aged 74 after a year’s illness. Survived by three sons John Arthur Edward and two daughters Mrs Rutter Forbes and Mrs MacAndrew Wellington. Funeral in Church of England section of local cemetery with Rev Carr officiating. C D Shakespeare in charge of arrangements.
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England
Neurea
Betsy Slavin
Messrs
John and
Arthur
Edward
Sydney
Mesdames C. Rutter
Forbes
MacAndrew
Wellington
Church of England
Carr
C. d. Shakespeare
Dubbo Show Dates Announced with Public Holiday
The Dubbo Show will run on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 6 and 6, with a planned programme for the public. General entries close April 25 and trotting entries on April 28. A special train from Wellington leaves Wednesday May 5 at about 9:50 AM, returning the same day, as the date is a proclaimed public holiday attracting many residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Death sentence for Thomas Ashby in Beverley murder case
A wire from Adelaide reports Thomas Ashby has been sentenced to life with hard labor for the murder of Robert Tremorden in Beverley. Constables Bridgeland and McNamara in Caledon Bay report no trouble with the Bluely incident and deny killings. Writs issued for State general election with nominations April 27 and polling May 30, writ return June 20.
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Legislative Assembly of New
Lands Office
Dubbo
Geo. W. Browne
J.P
Adelaide
Thomas Ashby
Ull
Robert Tremorden
Beverley
Darwin
Bridgeland
McNamara
Caledon Bay
Training College
Aly
Government
Lang
Parramatta
Richmond Vic
Federal Arbitration Court
Warialda
Uneven Wires Report on Markets and Crimes
Local markets opened dull with fruit and veg prices listed for potatoes onions chaff oats and maize. Royal Commission data cites 1200 unemployed Italians. two deaths a man crushed at Rockhampton and another struck by a train. a police official condemns lax laws amid immigration concerns. a drowning after a sulky plunge near Auckland. weather shows coast showers inland frost and snow on tablelands.
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Tasmanian
Kin Ingha
Rockhampton
Frank Considine
John Gallagher
Victoria
Jseom
Hannon
Poateeeeepepeees
Auckland
Richard Wizemoore
Claim Against Boree Shire Council for Damages
A letter from J Travers Jones alleges he will sue the Boree Shire Council for 400 pounds damages for injuries after being thrown from a sulky on 15 October 1924 in Manildra. He attributes the accident to broken stone placed on Kiewa Street near the Imperial Hotel entrance and to inadequate lighting by council servants or agents.
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Boree Shire
Mr. Travers Jones
J. Travers Jones
Manildra
Bedgerabong
Neer Forbes
Shire of
Baree
Kiewa Street
Imperial Hotel
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Maryvale
W. A Miller
Wammerawa
Progressive Party
MR. A. W. Yeo
H. R. Holmkurst
S. R. Armstrong
H. R. Holmkvist
Cruden's
Wn Cuphtedate
Vincent
M. R. McGuire
Simpson ST
Fong Lee and CO
E. A. Fulton J. O'Keeffe Pepper & Thomas
RED Flag
D. W. Roddy Western Stores, Ltd
Rich’s Woodyard
Simpson Street
Angels of Heaven
City of Light
Jesus
Norma
G. Edwards
F. C. B. Smith
Dr. Wade
Australian Metropolitan Assurance Co
J. R. Teece
Pierce Street
Gollan Hall
R.C. Church
J. Broomfield
Bowling Green
Adler
Lawes
Katella
Spencer C. Maddrell
Ted Haycock
Wellington and District
Lee Street
Gage
General Smith
A. T. Smith
A.L.P
Geo, Schipp
Kosciusko
Miss Doyle
Direct Distributing Co
Club House Hotel
Gellington Cimes
Haven
ST. John's Church OF England
Methodist Church
Professor Walsh
Starr Bowkett Societies
Hospital Depot
School OF Arts Dance
Mr. M. Cox
D. Cox
Castlereagh Hotel
A Dauhter
E. J. Wearne
Thornton Street
Nurse Graves
Oakes
Kelso
L. King
A. Kelly
Wuuluman
Kelly
M. Rowe
J. Crousing
Essie Smith
Prince Alfred Hospital
Dudley de Chair
Coote
J. Teece
W. G. Allatt
Union Bank
8. V. Northcott
Gwen Stockwell
Wootton
Darlinghurst
Miss Stockwell
Michael and
Irene
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