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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
9
The Baptist Church announces a Sunday program with Mr H Alec Brown of the Young People's United Campaign movement as preacher. An Australian representative of the Children's special service mission, he will speak at Bournewood Sunday afternoon and conduct a special service at the Baptist Church. The meetings promise interest for old and young. all visitors are welcome.
Local items report a police court drama, poultry imports from Sydney, a partial lunar eclipse viewable on Tuesday night, and a court verdict of 26 pounds after Alma Maloney was injured by a dog. Funds clock in for electric schemes, show entries rise, and municipal plans discuss willows along Bell Street. Community events include rugby league, polo, golf, bowling, and an upcoming Wellington show with broader inter-town invitations.
A 45 year old man named Fred Lynch appeared in Police Court on a charge of using absence language in Lee Street on St August. He was fined 1 or 14 days in Wellington lock up and police warned to slow down to protect the public. Big reductions on winter dra ra and hazy at Mrs Att wood's.
The Bullen's Grand United Circus and Zoo will appear in Wellington on Saturday night for a single performance. The show runs from 4 pm with the lions feeding at the zoo portion.
Robert Hayeby pleaded guilty at the Porches Quarter Seation to making a false declaration for insertion in the register of births at Wallington. He was remanded for sentence. CPS official Dusit and Sorgt Paton attended to give evidence but the accused pleaded guilty their evidence was not necessary.
Generals Gerald Wellington and BM Taylor and Co Bathurst announce a large cattle sale at Joon yard on Saturday August 15 at 2 pm. About 600 head of mixed cattle will be offered. Other owners seeking offers should contact the auctioneers promptly. Full particulars will be advertised.
Tom Mix and his horse Tony visit Wellington for a two film program at Monarch Pictures. The show features Dead Wood Conch, In the Palace of the King, The City That Never Sleeps, One Night in Rome, and a two reel screamer The Have Needs.
A dated note lists donations to a school fund for a piano, naming individuals and amounts in pounds, shillings, and pence, totaling 24 4 1. Receipts from the hall added 219 11 8 with further income from boxing entertainment. Expenditures reach 618 7 9, including piano purchase 57 10 5 and postage 8 0 0, leaving a small debit.
Work to beautify the swimming baths area is underway with fencing extended and river bank plantings. Guards placed around new hedges and flower beds in place, aims to finish before the swimming season.
Taxpayers are urged to file income tax returns before the end of the present month. Those preparing returns should act promptly to allow sufficient time for completion and avoid last minute delays.
Meare Abel Wilkins and Co. offer an estate once planted by the late J Edwards. The ten acre fenced property includes water on site and a comfortable water-board cottage. Located on the eastern bank near the Macawarie rivers, the sale is set for Saturday Aus gut 22nd.
Members of the Soldiers and Citizens Club met to authorize an offer for purchasing Chu Mall. Mr Dick Witkine led the unanimous motion with Manchester Unity proposing terms. Funds exist to buy, balance to be paid by the club and MA, potentially giving Ghrb and Lodge their own hall.
Mr Harry Willock of the Federal Hotel presents a handsome new shield for junior football, crafted with enamel work and the inscription Tooths Ale Football Challenge Shield presented by Tooth and Co Ltd Kent Brewery Sydney. The piece features nine small whisk designs around the edge for the names of participating winter teams.
Delegates from Western clubs gathered in Orange with Mera Bede Veech and J B Dowd representing Wellington. New committee pay raises proposed include stewards at £8 17s 6d, clerks at £1 10s, starters at £2 2s for one day, and £1 10s 4d for two days plus 1 percent prize money. Reports from stipendiary stewards and handicapper urged relief from extensive travel as Morgan and Gardner logged 27 000 miles last year, homes missed on 24 Sundays of 62. Officials overworked. future measures to ease burden discussed.
A late 19th century notice warns Wellington residents of a large band of thieves planning to visit soon. It describes the gang as varied in height, with two thirds being women, and claims police have not yet stopped their activities. Citizens are urged to view a public appeal stage at Alexander Nest on August 14 and 15 for a “clean-up” overview of the thieves.
The Wellington Silos notice cites an August 6 letter from Mr W Fy Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, stating receipt of Wellington station’s July 29 letter on alterations at Wallington Ailen and promising to pursue the matter with department officers before advising further.
A grand charity event, a bazaar and dance, will aid the RC Church refreshment stall at the Empire Hall. The event, held on Wednesday, features special prizes and refreshments, with proceeds supporting the forthcoming besast.
Moanix Londa Brox Ltd Orange and P W Dennis Dubbo sold 1400 head of cattle at Orange on Tuesday. Buyers from across the state and Victoria attended as yarding was cleared quickly. Prices ranged from 26/6 to 6/16 for bulls, 5 to 5/18 for low condition steers, 3/13 to 4/1 for low condition 2 year old heifers, and 8/1 to 7/? for 8.9 month durham calves. Mossy Leeds Brox Ltd plans another sale of about 4000 head of bullocks soon with full notice to appear in the paper.
On opening day two mishaps disrupt polo events. Dr Wade, struck from behind a motor car near the goal, was knocked but escaped injury as he fell into tall grass. Captain Ken Bantian of Coolah A collided with a goal post, fell, then remounted and continued playing shortly after.
Bank holiday tennis day saw Yeoval club representatives host members of the Public Tennis Club for an all day match. Visitors enjoyed morning and afternoon tea as the real Yeoval team won 18 sets to nine with keen play by both ladies and men.
The article recalls a funeral and farewell events in Sydney and Melbourne. It notes a committee forming over a dispute with a Labour movement and a plan affecting appointments. It reports on a jewellery shop theft in Melbourne, weather forecasts for Sydney, and market prices for produce and livestock.
Mise Wyene left Wellington in company with Mr Wynne for a ride meter? Mrs Cots and Mrs Preston reported a0 seal. Mrs Cousins and family moved to Street. Mr and Mrs Cousine underwent a slight operation at the Royal Hospital. Don Ainsworth returns from Sydney with concerns about his heart. Lye Hall receives a Grandfather to the railway depot as the family plans to leave soon. The Hall lineage shifts from Wallington to the Gowthurn district and then Wellington, with the western district youth linked to the deceased Mr and Mrs W Hall.
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