Wellington Cimes Local Jottings August 8 1925
State government may nationalise motor bus traffic across the state with Railway Commissioners authorised to run buses in the city. Large crowds attended screenings of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Monarch Pictures with Abel WilkinsCo lighting up a garage premises. July rainfall at Wellington post office totaled 170 points, 1203 for seven months. School of Arts elects new committee meets tonight. Shearing under way in Wellington district and wool moving by rail.
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Notre Dame
Monarch Pictures
Lon Chaney
Golden Key
Abel Wilkins and Co
Wellington
School of Arts Committee
Stan Bray
In Memoriam Adlington Sarah Adlington 1924
In loving memory of Sarah Adlington who departed this life on August 2 1924. Treasured memories of one so dear are recalled by a silent tear. In the mother we have lost and loved so well. Inserted by her husband T G Adlington and family.
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Adlington
Sarah Adlington
T. G. Adlington
Fine spring weather and local happenings Across Wammerawa
Fine spring like weather prevails over the weekend with frosts of late and rain glimpsed but not poured. Notable items include M L A H V Thorby and Minister Mutch planning a Wammerawa visit, the Georie annual F 8 A Ball in Reynold's Hall, cattle sales, Studebaker buyers, and a large crowd expected for the Goolma final. Local sports include rifle match honors, Yeoval tennis, and a Dubbo Wellington football clash. The Wellington District Hospital reports successful operations and ongoing popularity.
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H. VC. Thorby
M.L.A
Mutch
Wammerawa
Georie
Reynold's Hall
George Faul
Stan Bray
Treacle
Geo
Stoddart
C. J. Shakespeare
Fiat Motor Club
Sydney
Enderby's
Tom Kelly
Yeoval
Dick Spa
Goolma
Monarch Pictures
Notre Dame
Albert Lewis
Gisborne Street
Wellington
A. T. Smith
Dubbo
Wellington District Hospital
Wellington and District
Soldiers and Citizens Club Holds Committee Meeting
A Saturday night session presided by President Dick Wilkins saw fair attendance. The balance sheet for the military ball showed a net profit of £58 with £10 still to come in. The building question was deferred to Wednesday for a full member meeting.
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The
Soldiers and Citizens’ Club
Dick Wilkins
Lamps Stolen Endanger Roads in Macquarie Shire Meeting
At a Macquarie Shire meeting complaints were voiced about lamps on heaps of metal and during road repairs being stolen. Officials said lamps were supplied and lit at night, but some residents took them, risking accidents as lights serve as danger signals for travelers. The practice, seen as ornament, should stop.
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Macquarie
Ceiling Collapse Endangers Public School Headmaster
The headmaster narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of the Public School residence collapsed on Saturday. The aging building had long been in danger, and plaster several hundred pounds fell, smashing furniture.
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Curry
Veterinary Lecture By H G Belschner At Friendly Societies Hall
Veterinary surgeon for western districts Mr H G Belschner will lecture at Friendly Societies Hall next Thursday at eight o'clock. All Agricultural Bureau members and other interested persons are urged to attend.
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Wellington
H. G. Belschner
Agricultural Department
Friendly Societies
The
Agricultural Bureau
The High School Piano Fund Nears Completion
Students procured a piano last week and it arrived today. The instrument is supplied through Mr. F. C. Wall. Funds on hand cover all but £5, and citizens who contribute can clear the balance and leave the fund debt free.
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F. C. Wall
Dangerous Dogs On Bank and Percy Streets
Two large dogs a cattle breed and a half bred pug roam near Bank and Percy Streets causing fear and frequent close misses. They attack pedestrians including children and can jump at horses in traffic. A recent chase nearly toppled a vehicle. owners face potential damages unless kept chained and confined.
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Bank
Percy Streets
Percy Street
Ridin' Kid From Powder River at Monarch’s
In early Far West days a vengeful youth, raised among cattle, hunts down the killers of his foster father. The Ridin' Kid From Powder River stars Hoot Gibson in a period tale of cattlemen vs farmers amid ambush and outlaw threats.
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Far West
United States
Powder River
Universal-Hoot Gibson
Monarch
Hoot Gibson
Nester
Show Ground Road Blame Shift Between Shire and Council
Residents know the show ground road is poor. The Shire argues the Municipal Council leaks water mains cause bog holes and hinder repairs. The Shire may sue the Municipal Council for road damage until mains are fixed before the annual show and other events.
A Great Season Signals Record Wool and Wheat Harvest
Far Western Australia enjoys its best season in 25 years with lush grass and abundance of water. The Lingering reports note roads in poor condition, but stock fat and shearing near complete. In Dar ling River country spring flowers cover hundreds of thousands of acres, suggesting a strong wool and wheat yield on top of last season.
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Darling
Arthur Antill
Marra Creek
Orange
Gilgandra
Tooraweenah
Wellington's Big Trotting Meeting Attracts £750 Prize Pool
Wellington Trotting Club prepares for its spring meeting distributing £750 across two days September 12 and 14. The President's Handicap on opening day is £76, and Wellington Handicap on Monday totals £300 plus a cup donated by Mr Ossie Neidh. Entry closes September 3. programs available for attendees.
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Wellington
Ossie Neidh
Dubbo and Wellington Readied for Weekend Football at Bell Park
Two Saturday games attract expected big crowd. An early junior combined team faces a Dubbo thirteen, followed by a senior Dubbo versus Wellington clash. A wire fence will keep spectators off the field while viewing from stands. Dubbo supporters travel by special train, with at least three hundred from the town anticipated.
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Bell Park
Dubbo
Wellington
Daniel Burke 72 Dies After Illness in Gisborne Street
Daniel Burke aged 72 died at his sister Mrs Brown's residence on Gisborne Street Thursday night after a several months illness with paralysis. A lifelong resident of the district he worked for the late Anthony Wilson for many years and left many friends. Funeral in the local cemetery RC section with graveside rites read by Rev Father Curran.
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Brown
Gisborne Street
Daniel Burke
Anthony Wilson
R.C
Father Curran
C. J. Shakespeare
Motor Cycle Accidents Near Geurie Serious Injuries
A serious motorcycle crash near Wongarbon involved Jack Dawson of Geurie, who lies in Dubbo Hospital with severe concussion after colliding with S. Bell while J Fogarty suffered abrasions. Fogarty and Bell escaped with minor injuries. In a separate incident Frank Wilson, Geurie, fell on barbed wire at the recreation ground and required stitches at DubboHospital.
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Jack Dawson
S. Bell
Georie
Fogarty
Bell
Dawson
Dubbo
Frank Wilson
Geurie
Geurie Recreation Ground
Dubbo Hospital
Campbella News Weather and farming report from Campbella district
The past week brought sun shine with frosty mornings and warm days. Crops responded well with several six inches high. Seeding on many farms remained late with wheat still being established. Lambing prospects look strong for feed, but horse mortality rose due to worms. A combined school picnic is set for September 4 at Mitchells Creek crossing on Cobborah road. Mrs John Rosas remains seriously ill in Sydney but slightly better and hopeful to return home soon.
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Cobborah Road
Windorah and Hillcroft
John Rosas
Sydney
Personal Par s. Local hospital notes and births in Wellington
District Hospital treated Mrs Housler of Yeoval and others with operations and illnesses. A bonny son born to Mr and Mrs Kno blanche but did not survive. W H McCauley ill in hospital. Miss Job and Daphne Hobden both recovering post appendicitis and surgery. Powlett, Edwards teas representative, admitted for medical treatment. Mrs Batho and Little Jean Hannon making satisfactory progress. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Fitzpatrick of Trangie but died. Mr Harvey appointed municipal works overseer. twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Lang died. Mrs Harold Smith praised for Ave Maria and The Rosary at The Hunchback screening. Baptist Congress in Adelaide with NSW delegates Dunkley family traveling by road. Alderman Spring touring town for M U L C F duties and municipal conference in Wellington.
Wellington Polo Carnival Opens with Ten Teams at Glenrock
Preparations are complete for Wellington's annual Polo Carnival starting tomorrow at Glenrock with three days of play. Ten teams compete for three cups as ponies arrive in top condition. The schedule opens with Gilgandra versus Bathurst for the Wilson Cup, followed by a Wellington Cup match and other games each day, with social events including a Matron's Ball and pole dance nights. Coach and umpire R B Suttor backs Bathurst's squad, reflecting on his long involvement in the district polo scene.
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Glenrock
Gilgandra
Bathurst
Gilgandra A
Warrumbungles
Coolah A
Wellington A
Narromine
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R. B. Suttor
Suttor
Fragmented World News From Our Own Correaponins
A jumble of reports covers politics, crime, and social life. Ministers announce school funding for the next year while police widen efforts on various duties. A fatal car accident and a brutal murder in Melbourne shock the city. An explosion damages a West Australian office and a camp inquiry follows. Two skulls near Kilcoy spark debate over origins. Tax changes loom as budget day approaches. A solemn memorial event recalls sailors and soldiers lost in war. In tennis, Seabright remains, with American rivalries shaping the field.
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Schooly
Gai
Australia
Darwin
Harry Cooper Day
Ling
Walle
Florence Hawking
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Ag A
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Kilcoy
Earle
St. Mary's Cathedral
Seabright
Janney
Ricks
U.S.A
J. D. Anderson
Richards
Market notes and crime brief from This Afternoon's Wire
Sheep and cattle markets in Homebush showed early weakness then steady gains with cattle up 10 shillings. Produce prices list various grains and vegetables. Union meeting postponed to tomorrow. shipping strike settlement not yet reported. Cyrus Braby remanded for murder. Sydney police detain suspect in stabbing case. Berlin interview quotes Crown Prince on Germany and Britain.
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Cyrus Braby
William
Toorak Bush South Yarra
Imbh Ded
Melbourne Court
Braby
Sydney Police
Florence Hoskinsky
Parkes Trotting Club Cup Meeting Details
The Parkes Trotting Club holds its cup meeting on the 20th and 22nd with £500 in prize money. Included are £115 Handicap and a silver cup. Handicap is worth £75. Entries close August 10. Full particulars from secretary W. D. McMillan. Be smart in Dave Vasa's smart Suite.
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W. D. McMillan
Parkes
Grammes
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