Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Names and Numbers
Fragmentary readable bits reference several names and codes plus a few numbers. The text lacks clear events or coherent report to summarize into a full news item.
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
6
Fragmentary readable bits reference several names and codes plus a few numbers. The text lacks clear events or coherent report to summarize into a full news item.
Local notices cover church services, hospital support, and council items. A fatal child burn case at Royal Alexander Hospital for Children is reported with details on the incident at Mount Kolru. Community events include Baptist and Presbyterian services, fundraising, and upcoming public holidays.
The text recalls a government medical offer and shipping concerns tied to Australian markets. It mentions a railway commission and court action, references Brisbane and Washington style figures, and notes a Sunday gathering with singing and sermons at a church, plus a special sale of goods from 2/11.
A thunderstorm paused over the town during the night bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. Early the next day another shower affected the northeastern districts with more rainfall and refreshed air after a warm spell.
Auction notices list a clearance sale starting at 1 PM on a chosen day, featuring household goods stock furniture and personal effects from the estate of W Lavendar. Items include miscellaneous household wares and effects to be sold at absolute auction with terms and conditions to be announced by the auctioneer.
Somers players and Co. launch a biscuit factory near Camperdown claiming their biscuits, mainly made of clam ingredients, are the best in the south. Workers under roof of the Piguand plant prepare varied varieties, asserting superior quality over rivals.
Fragment of an auction advertisement describing a vacant property sale by Moura W. K. Garney Forbesl and Wheatley. The notice mentions an untaxed parcel, a planned start time around 12.30, and a warning about limited opportunity for full past applicants.
At a Tuesday meeting for the Hospital Ball connected with the Fall event on September 4, Miss Sevago was named secretary and a subcommittee including Mesdames Wade Cater Taylor Metachlan Wynne and Sarton was formed. Tickets for adults are set at 9d and 3d for juveniles with prizes donated by Mr Savage and Mrs Cater for the juvenile event.
The Winter Sociale at the Hogland church hall proceeded despite a storm over the Lowa, with a long program of music led by Geo. Priddle and C Muy Dhy, featuring Mur BUS viuaar and others. A splendid supper by the Indies followed, then continued dancing until late, with Mrs D Murphy’s instruments and a lively floor set by many local performers.
Hetty Den Lovton, a young English girl, travels to America aboard a ship where she meets Challis Wrandall, a wealthy American. The voyage uncovers Wrandall’s secret marriage and a plan to murder, driving Hetty into danger as she protects a boy named Matty and contemplates confronting the lovers. Detectives hunt Wrandall while Hetty navigates love and peril aboard the voyage and ashore in pursuit of truth.
OCR reads as a jumble of names and events from Wellington district. It mentions Alderman Mathozon, a site operator, an accident involving a water cart near Gobution, and a marriage in Wallington with Mrs. Beach and Mr. Rutherford. Several injuries and hospital stays are noted along with exams for the National Husiaone college.
Representatives of the government resolved not to deport any persons for historical offences. Reports include mentions of labor unrest in Wagga, railway workers’ concerns, and a court case in Ryders over a missing nun. Weather and market notes accompany the mixed dispatches from Hobart and nearby regions.
A public meeting in Wellington discussed Royal visit arrangements led by Mayor Ald Wade for Friday night in Council Chambers. The draft programme included royal guard, schoolchildren on arrival, and a reception by committees with Col. Mivton and Mr Woods among organizers.
Report notes some officials and residents accused of actions in connection with prison articles and remand refusals over a range of small sums. It mentions Barca, Tron work, and JG Careath's at Maughan area, with references to local figures and places.
The Mothonet Charch hosted a double wedding ceremony uniting Miss Olive Moriarty and Mr. Amos Wallington, and Miss W. Wilton with Mr. Robert George Ammindon. Guests featured Rev. W. Konno and Mr. Witham. bridal gowns included white robes de cire and white fawure bonquail.
A large gathering attends a welcome home and presentation in Wellingtonsa for 75 ROLDINRA. The event features speakers and a long list of attendees including local officials and community figures, with attention to honors and medals from the people of Wellington.
A planned Wellington visit by a combined Wellington tens and a second grade team from Cumnock is set to clash with the visiting Sydney players. The local league aims to stage a landmark football festival with notable lineups and a promising display of football skill. Also noted are the All Blacks versus the New Zealand team at Wellington and a strong English visitors showing in New Zealand.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century note describes a concert and dance audience event, mentioning Loyal Men of the Lodge, a financial fund, and dancing. It references a figure of 600,000 pounds and a £40,000 payment, with Society loans and troubles over charitable funds. Details are unclear due to OCR damage.
A garbled snippet mentions Jamon and a Huntop sisterot and Tor 44 fa in Huntop with names like Buna PE, Jared, Matret, and a reference to working all day in Wing. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
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