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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
2
A dance and social event announced for Friday the 14th to raise funds for a convent and church, with double tickets priced 5 shillings and single 3 shillings. Includes details of venue, tickets, and organisers. Also notes a memorial line and a tender notice for land clearing near Stuart Town.
The rail motor service begins Monday on the Section Stout Town Wellington Dubbo with morning and afternoon departures. Wellington leaves at 6:26 am for Dubbo arriving 7:57 am. Dubbo returns at 1:16 pm to Wellington. Further details from J W Morris Secretary 1918.
Local items recount horsemen from the Molo Carnival and lanes of social activity. Highlights include a forthcoming auction sale on August 22 hosted by George Paul and E M Taylor in Wellington, a football match Wellington versus Dubbo drawing a large crowd, and a fire incident destroying Mr Dick Gock’s lorry loaded with firewood. Also noted are court house maintenance comments, a pruning of blinds, and a funeral for Mr Thomas Gogerty with funeral arrangements in Bathurst district.
Mesers Abel Wilkins and Co report a very successful sale of horses at the Commercial Yards on Saturday last with draughts up to £27, while mares were in demand and cleared at satisfactory prices.
A street stall will be held at the Western Stores corner next Saturday to raise funds for the Presbyterian Church fund. All members and friends are asked to assist by sending donations or by visiting the stall.
A large cattle sale is organized by Iatorday's inme Mr. Gro, Paul Wellington, with RB H Taylor & Co Bathurst. The auction at the Ineal yardy on Saturday August 22 will offer 600 heads of mixed cattle starting promptly at 2 PM. Owners wishing to offer should contact the auctioneers now for full particulars to be advertised later.
On a Thursday evening at six forty, a would be thief tried to enter Me P Commins's bedroom at Lee Street. The open window and a knocked over jug drew attention. A relative saw a man in shadows and approached, causing the intruder to pause as Mr Commins's son appeared.
Tom Kelly of the Fife Club topped New South Wales selections at the Commonwealth Match held on the final day of the Queensland meeting in Brisbane. Rally is the sole Wentor representative, earning distinct statewide honor and pride for the club and town as he aims to regain top status in future events.
Mr H V C Thorby MLA reports letters from the Department of Agriculture regarding the Wellington wheat silos. The department will investigate with the grain elevator branch and announce further instructions. It notes a push to alter the appliance to receive bulk wheat from trucks at sidings lacking stock yards to aid local growers and bull handling.
The Commonwealth Treasury relays a message from Mr. Ovent Lines, Bank of New South Wales general manager, endorsing a conversion loan. The Yanke with Head Offices in Sydney urges public support, calling it patriotic and a sound, safe investment unlikely to be surpassed by future flotations of similar terms.
The motor train from Wellington to Sturt Town arrived Friday evening and sparked local interest, carrying eight passengers on its first trip to Dubbo. The two compartment carriage offers corridor seating and is aimed at convenient travel for residents between Wellington, Dubbo, and Stuart Town with morning and evening connections to the Goonamble mail.
The district hospital reports several inmates show improvement after operations. Mrs Houster remains in good spirits and progressing well. Maude Job and Daghan Robden are recovering satisfactorily after surgery. Hannon of Georie is improving and Pulett is slowly getting better. All other patients are doing well.
Dance night at Dripstone School of Arts hall on August 12 proceeds go to the Anglican Church building fund. The hall offers good acoustics and floor. Tickets 8 shillings for a double band. Wellington district lovers urged to mark the date.
The Forty Thieves led by Ali Baba will perform at the Alexander theatre next Thursday. Me. Stanley McKaghan hints at an entertainment surpassing past productions. The company features Frank Muni, Eleanor Willis, Laurie McLand, Maudie Stewart, Arthur Meredith, May Brook, Mary Judd, Marjorie, Zella Abrahams, and others touring New South Wales.
Two local boys used a brick to land a cod in the Hell River by the Bridge. They spotted the fish among weeds and, after an attempted spear, succeeded by striking the head with a brick and pulling it out with a stick. The cod weighed just over a pound and the boy celebrated his first catch.
Richard Harris narrowly avoided serious injury after a car’s front wheel struck his hip on a Saturday near Fulton’s. He fainted briefly, was aided by bystanders, and transported to Dr. Ravage for examination. The driver was not at fault. officials ruled the incident an accident.
A consignment of 20 merino flock rams arrived in Wellington on Friday. Messrs Hilywed and Robinson acted for client H A Howe of Hillcroft, Come hedia. The rams, bred at Jorniderie, were praised by local sheepmen and graziers for their robust Wanganella type and heavy flower of good wool. Mr Rawe is commended for introducing such brood and touring a fair number of sires for his flocks.
Mr Norman Cook resigns as secretary of the Trotting Club after long service. A special committee meeting on Saturday night considered the resignation but accepted it with regret. Applications for the vacancy are being invited, with the post to close on Saturday. Cook is praised for his enthusiasm and contribution to the club and the sport.
Dubbo officials and band joined Wellington for a friendly inter district event. A special train carried players and supporters, with officials from both towns, a large crowd, and a procession to mark the occasion. The day featured a junior display, a football match, and plans for future exchanges as a yearly fixture.
A crowd gathered at the Club House Hotel balcony as the Mayor of Dubbo, J. F. Walker, welcomed attendees and discussed the match in Dubbo which ended in a draw. The letter from Ald. Geo. Bell declined Wellington today due to business, praising the Dubbo effort and joking about transferring the mayoral key, while the local band and 500 supporters applauded the camaraderie and sporting spirit.
The Shire and Municipal Record reports a forthcoming state municipal conference in Wellington starting September 9. Two well equipped halls suit the event. local hotels may house 160 to 800 delegates. A special Wellington committee will arrange accommodations, with a Monday September 29 date cited and delegates from all councils expected to attend.
After two weeks of frost and wind, rain began overnight and continued on Sunday. The warm front raise temperatures, skies cleared later, and a light to moderate rain fell through the day. Farmers expect the rain to moisten soil and revive crops as fronts persist, aiding hay and pasture. The observed weather shift benefited crops and stock, with conditions improving for field work.
A chaotic scene on a Saturday near Lithgow reports William Brakes aged 10 Allan Herselt 12 and Wade severely injured as a car veered onto a footpath. Wade died. others suffered concussion. Police detained the car owner. Reports mention workers, a Labor newspaper, and a new harbor question.
This afternoon's wire reports sheep prices around 14 350 quality with improved but irregular appearance due to weather market conditions. Prices for chaff wheat and other grains listed with varied yardage and rates. Weather in the city described as mid winter with rain varying by region. The cabinet afternoon meeting expected to address compulsory wheat policy and government repriegntation. Court events at Honkina pavilion and Rushcuttes Bay courts noted as unplayable. Country economy reports rain three to five inches in the North Const rem.
W Johnnom defeats Vincent Arden at Porent Hills to claim a place on the U S Davie Cup team. Meanwhile reports from Roubaix France describe a drowning tragedy as a tide shifted creating a hole where several children perished. The International Prisons Congress calls for censorship to protect youth. Five dead and sixteen injured in a Wallrend England colliery accident. Belgian Grand Prix rider Hollowell sustained injuries after a fall. Bradford braces for resumption of Bydeer and Melbourne trade talks. August pricing to rise twenty percent as colonial goods markets loom. Month sees widespread buyer Exodus to Australia ahead of spring season end. Continental stock softness noted. Binxpan’s reforms spark reactions.
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