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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
5
An auction and fair in England promotes the sale of bricks doors mantles and motor parts with a late August event at Furey Street. The sale, led by Mr Walker, offers 10 000 first class bricks and related items, inviting buyers to a 2 30 pm start and noting an opportunity for purchasers.
Macquarie Shire Council gives public notice that supplementary lists of electors and ratepayers will be exhibited from August 1, 1930, to August 10, 1950, inclusive. Claims or objections to inclusions may be made at designated shire offices. The notice lists offices and contact points across Stuart Town and Port Macquarie area.
Unemployed residents urged to supply full name address marital status dependents and employment period to Shire Hall Cumnock for relief works grant processing. Official notice signed by B Pillans Shire Clerk dated 6 5 29.
The Wellington Bowling Club announces its annual meeting on Friday night August Str, at 4 o clock to discuss trophies and season reports. Also advertising stallion Steadman and various goods including oranges lemons and malt cases with freight paid, plus a local garage and car listings at Paul’s Garage.
The article argues unemployment and overseas trade balance are one issue. It cites Britain’s influence on Australia’s economy, urges reducing production costs to compete, and calls for shifting funds from unreproductive to productive work to boost exports and job creation. It critiques current spending on unreproductive works and suggests fostering industries that yield long term exports.
The letter argues that overseas dates cannot be paid with money and that citizens should settle debts with goods instead of maintaining costly government programs. It questions relying on government operations to delay an inevitable reckoning and suggests shifting resources to producing ads to cover obligations.
A noisy compilation reports upcoming local votes, bowling plans, church events, examinations, and sales. notices include postal equipment contracts, a large auction at Wellinton Gardens, a trotters gathering at the Royal Hotel, and a building materials sale for Gilpin's new store on Percy Street.
Mr George Paul advertises a public auction of a grazing property four miles from Wellington on the Wadleman Road. The sale is at his offices Lee Street on Saturday, August 12 at 2 40 p.m. The stock, furniture, and effects are to be cleared the following Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Arthur Subinston Keegan, a well known Wellington lightweight jockey, earned a reward for pride by riding winning mounts for Ri during July. He has ridden widely in the west, accumulating many placings with a high win rate, proving his ability as a rider noted for bold riding in long priced races. He began with a strong early start by riding four mounts to a second place at Cowra.
Monarch Pictures to present one of the greatest talking programs with American and English talkies. Atlantic described as a masterpiece of prose, with English joy to the car. Ken Maynard Western and Reginald Denny in a comedy will be shown. Friday will feature the Wellington branch of Mickey Mouse Club for children with badges.
The Wellington Golf Club held a handicap event on the focal links last Saturday and Wednesday for the Melwad box. The winner was A. A. Dobbin with a net card of TD- Hdep, as players posted varied scores from Rheinborger to Swindlehurst. Members and associates are preparing for a Saturday afternoon mixed foursomes event.
A dance in aid of the Wellington Ambulance will be held at Me Ryans wheat shed Curry Creek on Friday the thth Aurutt. A lively committee from Carr Creek promotes the event to raise funds for the district.
The Australians faced delays as rain interrupted play after early wickets. Several players were sidelined with illnesses, including Braden Kine ax and Wall. Attendance is expected to surge for a Lords record, with beer tea and special menus prepared, while other local listings describe produce and market prices alongside forthcoming fixtures and events.
The notice records several donations toward a fund appeal. Names include Mr T Collier, Mr Ge ANiater, J Miller, W Domkley, Mr C Ge, and Mrs Wy bay, with amounts noted in shillings. The handwritten items indicate wet revolved connections to the appeal.
Murders are reminded of the genial meeting at the School of Attle Halt on Tuesday night next at 8 p.m. to receive a financial statement regarding the Society's affairs and to discuss general business. The meeting is not the annual meeting, which should be held one month off the time. The secretary will be planned. Members who have not yet paid their subscription are asked to do so before the 10th inst.
The Charley's Aunt production opens at Mr Charlie Murphy's shop this Saturday. Tickets are available there with prices reduced to 2/ and 2/6 with 6d extra to hobby. The performances run Wednesday and Thursday August 26 and 27, aiding the hospital. Mr Ke Huntera meevicor is retained to produce, promising a strong show thanks to public support.
Two opposing leaders clash in a public debate on State owned private Railways to be held at the School of Arts Hall tonight at eight. Both sides have studied the lawn issue and prepared strong cases, with a referee possibly needed after judging. A keen contest is expected as the vote closes.
A Coonamble property auction offers “Morningside” estate a pastoral block of about 193 acres with good water and fattening country. Vendors aim to sell in whole state first, then split into two blocks of 1 820 and 431/2 acres, or three blocks from 1400 to 4560 acres if needed. Vendors include H McCullough of Coonamble and W Wingecombe Ltd of Sydney.
Cloudy unsettled conditions and frequent rain with hail. Northwest winds shift to cold west winds bringing more rain and storm chances. Temperature around 50 degrees.
The local wheat price today is quoted at 9 1/2 cents per bushel. Market notes indicate steady demand with farmers watching futures and nearby crops for further price movement.
Mrs. K Munter arranges charity event for Musical and Literary Society in Wellington. Mrs. T Whalebone visits from Sydney with granddaughter. Mrs. Smith prepares to depart for Melbourne with sister. Mrs. Callins, known as Babe Read, killed in a car crash. husband seriously injured. Reports also mention local auctions, stud farm visits, and aviation developments affecting Australia.
The death occurred in Sydney yesterday morning of Mrs Sarah E Coath aged 77. A former resident of Murmbil she was widely known for her kindness and gentle disposition. She had lived in Sydney for some time and was predeceased by her husband. Survived by a grown family, the remains were laid in a polished maple casket and conveyed to Stuave Town for burial beside her late husband in the Church of England section. The graveside service was conducted by Rev Butler with Mr C J Shakespeare in charge of arrangements.
A Wellington Ambulance Auxiliary meeting at the Ambulance Rooms outlined arrangements for a luncheon to be held Sunday next. Mrs Sach is president with Matron Meare and several dames and secretaries attending. Mrs B A Wise of Suntop was elected a member.
In aid of the Walington Taagrethambne, a knock-out football contest will be held at Goolma featuring twelve teams. Organisers report strong entry as spectators are invited to attend and watch the twelve expected teams in action.
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