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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
7
A five year old girl Laurel Giddings living with her parents My Buntop at St Jowwrs Church met a hog at the hind leg and the animal lashed out striking her in the face. She was admitted to the District Hospital where the wound was stitched.
McNeilly Crampton and Martin Ltd announce their annual stud ram sale at the Orange Showground on Tuesday 26th May 1925 at 2 p.m. A highly attractive ram catalogue will be submitted from noted breeders. Buyers seeking quality rams should attend, as the event marks a key sale in Western ram trade.
The State Election event faced changes with Dr. Yeo’s address moved to Fultons Corner but canceled due to timing. Wellington supporters are urged to attend, as Mr. Burke of Labor and Mr. Armstrong garner backing. Nationalist candidates Messrs Blacket and McDonald have dates advertised for upcoming addresses.
A daughter arrived at Surse Flegg's private hospital to Mr and Mrs W Green. The Fowlan family of Montefiores welcomed a daughter. The Jacksons' circle grew with a son. Mrs Rowe of sora ie wt visited her ten daughters. Fred Rowe and family of Warne Street welcomed new additions. Ty Baseatt reports his wife’s recovery after private hospital surgery in Sydney. Mr Ferris and colleagues H Truman, V Hiatt, and EL Zielkhe toured northern districts to Queensland, returning after a pleasant holiday. The engagement of Evelyn Agnar, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs D O’Connor of Orange, to William Sullivan, third son of Mrs Jim Ballivan of Wellington, was announced. Also announced: Mary Mollie MacLaren, daughter of Mr and Mrs Douglas MacLaren of Govandale Porte land, to Cecil Clarendon, son of Mr and Mrs G P Wall of Manning Wellingson. Engagement of M Mr C E Morvin, daughter of Mrs M Morris, to Jack Cohen of the Loesl railway staff, was announced.
The clipping notes a trotting meeting at Botton Mart on Saturday May 16 with seventy entrants and £60 prize money, plus nominations closing the prior Saturday. It mentions Overland Petrol Economy Week starting May 1 with a local cup, and various notices on auctions, shows, and local social events in Wellington and district.
Weather outlook notes general rain from the weekend into early next week. Local events include an auction at the School of Art on Monday and a large entry for the Dubbe Geld Cup featuring Gereula Fiewad and Nady Barricks as local entrants.
Marke's sale advertises items to be disposed of next Wednesday May 6 including a fine oak suite of Pisces and an extension table plus many other well cared goods. Mrs Marks leaves the district and everything is for absolute sale. Buyers seeking good articles should attend.
The Police Art Union drew prizes before a large crowd. Top prize awarded for a Waushell Motor Car valued at 62,826 dollars. Second prize a Studebaker car at 4,418 dollars. Third prize a Beale piano player at 25,720 dollars. Fourth prize a piece of furniture at 1,275 dollars. Fifth prize a motorcycle at 81,652 dollars. Sixth prize a Beale piano at 9, BG dollars. Seventh prize a linen chest at 69,100 dollars.
Members of the G U SCOP hosted a social evening at the Soldiers Club in honor of Mr Bert Naveau and his marriage to Mien A Huckle on Wednesday. A large attendance enjoyed dancing and games into the late hours amid cheerful greetings and gifts recently received by the guest.
Fred Thompson stars in The Mask of Lopez a thrilling feature at Monarchs Sur showing a wild rider rescuer of maidens and daring exploits. Tonight Jackie Coom Connie Talpiadgr and Fred Thompson appear in Long Live the Wing with forthcoming nights featuring Connie Talmadge in Her Night of Romance.
The Rev Alper Butler of Concord Baptist Church Sydney will be the special preacher at Yeoval morning Bouines school afternoon and Wele Vinton night. He is noted as an eloquent young preacher with a winsome personality. A congregational singing and a solo are planned for Sunday night.
In Wellington and district a large blood stock presence grows with racing stock and brood mares. Mr W J LeQuesne brings home a Kilboy bred bay filly. Kilbroney siring strong stock. Mr Bede Veech of Oakleigh adds yearlings. T Leary and Mears Bilon Bros acquire stock. Mr B Verch at Mountain View secures several brood mares in foal to good sires.
A tragic air crash near Orange yesterday claimed the lives of Mr. T Linn and Mrs. Brown. The plane dove from 800 feet during landing, burst into flames, and both bodies were charred beyond recognition. Linn left a widow and son. Brown's relatives could not reach home.
The Wellington district logged ten points of April rainfall, totaling 491 points for the year. Last April saw 27 percent points, and 92 percent in the same month previously. May and June are expected to be wet, with likely rain in the coming week as the north shifts.
At the Municipal Appeal Court on Tuesday T Ho Shaw challenged the Council valuation of Lee Street properties including the former Bellway Hotel, wine bar, and blacksmith shop. The court cut the Korny property rate from £8 to £7 after hearing evidence while the council valuations for the other properties were upheld.
Sunday services at the Methodist Church will be led by Rev. Robbins of Mudgee with morning and evening prayers. Monday night features the annual distribution of prizes including musical and devotional items, followed by a special address from Rev. T. K. Taylor. Visitors are invited and free seats available.
A severe fire swept the Morley residence of Alfred Fuller Morley at Wautgarbon on Friday evening, gutting the house and contents. Uninsured, the loss is expected to be substantial as the family were away in Sydney. The fire started in an unused room and the cause remains a mystery amid a swift, costly blaze.
Wellington crowds flock to Mr. A E Rotten's sale in Warne Street featuring crockery clothing leatherware saddlery and cutlery. The auction continues Friday and Saturday as the last three chances to secure bargains in Wellington markets.
Mr Arthur Knowles of Finger Post has bought from May Smith of Woy Woy the champion Clydesdale Stallion Bold Ronald a bay foaled 1920 bred by Ryan Bron Pitt Town. Bold Ronald by Prince Ronald has won many prizes including firsts at Dune din Royal Sydney shows in 1914 1915 1917 and 1918. Dam Daisy by Enchanter noted prize taker. Knowles congratulated on purchase and quality.
A Union Church Georie wedding on Wednesday the 28th united Mr. C Matthews and Miss Vera Inabel Sparkes with Rev. T. K Faster officiating. The ceremony featured ivory morocain dress, bridal wreath, and a bouquet from the groom. The bridal party included Miss Thelma Dyson as bridesmaid and Mr. J. E. Fogarty as uncle escort, with Mr. Mark Fogarty as best man. A reception followed at the bridegroom’s parents’ home, then a departure for Bathurst and beyond attention to a honeymoon in the metropolis.
The co operative reports April activity with varied prices as buyers showed interest at Home bush. In that week nearly nine hundred head sold with Guoyan Station rail Warialda bulls and heifers reaching £11 11s 0d and others to £10 4s 0d. W E Wearne averages £10 8s 0d and £10 2s 0d. Abbott Dyn line tops at £12 9s 0d, Kent and Camron/Dungom consignments reach £12 16s 0d. On 27 April market softened slightly yet top price held at £12 16s 0d for a prime draft admired by buyers.
A chaotic OCR fragment lists a May race meeting with numerous horse names such as Trained Hoesen Sav Moonwallou Capeyuene Sema light Camutage Desa moogin Gareula Weethhol land Poppy Koala and many others, indicating a long entrants roster.
An unverified police union report from Sydney Street Night recounts a chaotic scene at Kelly Gang Tableau with four women and a man injured. Officials mention a trial involving a Melbourne bandit, and railway matters linked to a timetable and stamp machine supply. End of May deadline noted for related actions.
The fragment lists Afterssen's Fre Produce prices for Putetomt and other items, with assorted weight and quality notes. mentions declines in hay and oats and a dull sale. It then shifts to a bankruptcy judgment: Jee Jones, near Wellington, died insolvent with secured debts of £6100, mortgage over property to Union Bank of Armlin, Ltd, and total liabilities around £7600.
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