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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1940
Page
2
ThanksMr and Claude Dowton express gratitude for sympathy in bereavement and thanks to Dr Glasson and hospital staff. Also notes a 6 room fibro cottage for rent, naval auxiliary meeting tonight, boarder vacancies, and Wellington District Hospital fundraising meeting Friday evening.
An update to Kennedy’s Bus timetable is announced with details obtainable from the driver. Evening hospital runs will depart the terminus at 7 p.m. Contact Kennedy at the listed phone number for specifics.
Large elevated land block near Wahroonga with road access and space for orchard tennis court and outbuildings. Price £1750. Additional adjoining blocks may be purchased. For details write Mrs FE W Brander Westbrook Avenue Wahroonga. Probate notices in NSW Supreme Court seek administration of estates of John Walter King and James Sloan with creditor claims invited to Public Trustee.
Local office clarifies rubber stamp pricing and application steps. Officials urge customers to check offers and submit applications promptly to avoid delays.
Notices list upcoming auctions from O J Milling and Co including furniture sales on August 7 and 110, sheep and cattle sales on August 4, farming plant sale on August 1, and a farm stock sale on August 30 with a date to be fixed for Lahey Creek clearing. Also mentions Naval War Ambers meeting in Parish Hall at 8 pm, hospital fundraiser approaches, and a Dunedon horse sale on September.
The Macquarie Shire Council decided at the Saturday meeting to install galvanised iron down pipe sign posts painted black and white on Bournewood Yeoval and Mumbil Kerrs Creek roads. The signs will be readable from a motorist’s car without stopping. Additional posts may follow as needed.
At a Wellington Red Cross Society meeting, President Miss Barton highlighted a long standing resolution to buy locally, noting strong local business support. The gathering discussed fundraising plans, including a big art union and a later sale of items, with the war fund balance reported and donations acknowledged.
After a Macquarie Shire Patriotic Council session, the president Dr Knowles was elected as a Wellington area delegate to the Patriotic Co-ordination Council. He will work with Mr. T. N. Ayling, also named as a delegate, to coordinate patriotic efforts across the shire.
During last week the Women's Voluntary Service received a request for socks from a Sydney military camp. The socks were urgently needed by men taking part in the march from Sydney to Bathurst. The Wellington W.V.S. forwarded 40 pairs and members contributed additional socks.
A Thursday council meeting discussed a Labour and Industry letter on extraordinary vacancies. It stated the Governor would appoint the candidate if a vacancy arose before the triennial elections, prompting Aldermen to joke about democracy while noting nine aldermen remain in office through the war and beyond. One alderman remarked women were seen as nosesy for all positions.
The piece argues that despite enlistments and labour shifts to defence, unemployment and dole dependence rise in the state. It criticizes federal deflationary policy, claiming the claimed maximum effort yields higher dole figures after twelve months of war and urges true maximum employment instead.
The State Government plans legislation to compel suspension of elections during wartime, though no local governing bodies requested it. Proponents cite national unity, while critics view it as a maneuver to delay State elections. They insist reforms must reflect the people’s expressed will.
The Great Victor Herbert opens at the Macquarie Theatre next Saturday starring Allan Jones and Mary Martin after a record Sydney run at the Prince Edward. Filmgoers anticipate haunting melodies as the season begins with shows on Saturday Monday and Tuesday.
Friday afternoon the Wellington branch displayed a large array of completed items for despatch to head office. The showcase praised high workmanship and listed donations from local supporters including staff at District Hospital, Mrs Warton, Mrs Claude Anderson, Mrs H E Wykes, Miss Rodda, Mrs Smith and Mission School.
A Bodangora Friday dance drew a large crowd from Wellington and surrounding areas to support the Wellington and District Ambulance. Organisers Jim Robinson and Cecil Knowles ran a well managed event with a strong ladies committee and good catering. Novelty dances awarded to H England, Logue and Petersen. Tom Rogers won a trophy. Juvenile dance followed with another big turnout and fine supper. Proceeds expected to reach about 16 pounds.
The council accepted the Apex Clube offer with thanks and agreed proceeds would go to the LWLA. Mrs Savage secured August 10 for four WWS street stalls, with notes on a warlock competition deemed profitable in other towns. Naval War Auxiliary plans discussed though distance noted as a factor. Monthly meetings set for the first Friday. Jack Stephens elected secretary, Roll thanked for minutes.
Wellington overturned a 6 to nil first half deficit at Orange to win 14 to 0 against Woollen Mills. Captain Johnny Taylor guided a dominant second half display as Wellington’s forwards surged from the restart. Bluey Cansells opened scoring for Mills, Helmes later added a goal, and Willian, Sutton, Wickes, Sparkes and Wikes stood out in a match that ends with Wellington ahead by 14 points. Next Saturday Spring Hill visits Wellington for a 1 goal game and a dancing reception afterward.
Hayward O'Beckett son of Mr and Mrs Hastien Beckett of Wellington TES Toate team visited Dubbo last week when Wee left shoulder dislocated during the match. The injury was treated by a doctor. The lad has had bad luck this football season.
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