This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1932
Page
3
The article describes carnival preparations amid disputes over staffing and funding. It notes committee appointments, proposed dates in September, and discussions on possible spring events to sustain carnival activities. Local officials, trustees, and club members argued over leadership, costs, and the impact on nearby holidays.
A United Country Movement conference proposes country speaker groups of at least ten members each, to receive weekly lectures on constitutions, finance, and politics. The aim is to nurture young speakers to present party views convincingly, with meetings in Wellington under the Speakers Association.
Fragmentary OCR note details a planned race night and a building hold, with uncertain dates and undefined roles. Mentions a committee, a school, and shifting plans, but readable specifics are sparse. The passage lacks coherent names or concrete actions.
The Country Women's Association held its monthly meeting at the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon with 39 members present and 15 new members welcomed by Mrs O'Brien who chaired. After business there was entertainment and tea. a reading from Arnold Benett and a short dramatic piece by Mike Burin and others. Plans for future events include a September meeting to discuss material for articles, a Wellington Show exhibit, and a Macquarie Group wood and handicraft show.
A list compiled by Shire Clerk T N Ayling details road and project outlays up to June 1932. Items include Burrandong, Curra Creek, Main Parkes, Arthurville, Kerr's Creek, Stuart Town, and many minor roads with totals summing to £4280 12 0.
The gathering appointed President M.D. Murton and vice presidents Meaty Le Killen and Alve Smith with a committee including G.P. Bolomon, Mowry F. Row, TV Bleech more, R. Gi. Edis, B. Davidson and others. Members Frank Davidson and R. Ki Hutchson elected to a threexpective to wns in the final four debates. Debates will have Government affirmations with a 2 shillings membership fee to cover incidental expenses. An adjudicator will decide all debates. No further business occurred as the meeting adjourned amid warnings of strong wind and pending action.
About 24 friends and members of the Wellington School of Arts gathered Thursday evening to honor A A Dobbie on leaving Wellington after years as a committeeman. The Mayor, A J Smith, presided as speakers praised his work with the School of Arts and town welfare. Dobbie thanked the group, noting his departure for broader opportunities and his gratitude for the town and its institutions.
About thirty Wellington Golf Club members gathered Saturday night to bid farewell to Mr Dubbie a longtime member and worker. The president Dr Mucky chaired the event as guests praised the honoree for his service and cheerful presence.
The Town Club held the fourth American handicap for the Captain's Trophy at Town courts on Saturday afternoon with Savaga and Burnett among top finishers. Other entries included Ling, Lawe, Spratt, and D Ling in a crowded field. next rounds and policy details announced for August 10 and 14, with entries closing soon.
A reader condemns the Honey Board and Egg Board for delays in supplying tins and grain to farmers. Despite orders dated July 20 and payments acknowledged August 8, no goods arrived by rail and no invoicing occurred by August 3. The letter argues these boards hinder rural business and hurts farmers and their families in local markets.
A letter to the editor argues that Ottawa’s import list raises taxes on farmers while expanding sales of foreign goods like meat, sauce, jams, and fruit. It urges reduced taxation and tariff removal to boost local production and markets, noting Japan’s vast demand and Australia’s potential competition.
The Wellington visitors played a friendly rifle match with Gilgandra members amid luncheon and tea hosted by Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Naveau. Gilgandra won by three points as Major P Naveau praised the visitors. An Easter Monday shoot at Orange offers £300 in prize money by the Central Western Rifle Club Union, with Dr A Kember and Sergeant Campbell speaking for Gilgandra and Wellington respectively.
On Saturday afternoon eight players from the Presbyterian Club met eight from Curr Creek Club on home courts. The Curr Creek team prevailed, winning 18 sets to 4 in a friendly contest. Tea followed in sunshine as both sides enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
A report to the N R M A from Gundugui ayn notes the detour in the white main bridge over the Murrumbidzea is closed for repairs. In rough road conditions motorists are advised to exercise care, especially by night when visibility might be limited.
A fragmentary account recalls a farewell event where laughter and music marked departures. The President, speaking for members, presented a guest with a silver flask while attendees joined in singing Auld Lang Syne, reflecting warm, communal sentiment.
Paul Cheyne argues in favor of expanding Eastern markets and improving facilities through the Commonwealth Bank. He cites Australia’s exports to China and Japan at £14.5 million versus Canada’s £7.0 million, noting Canada’s higher trade commissioner spend. He urges organized efforts to assist primary producers in securing better East markets.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.