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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1925

Page

9

Local Jottings and Notices from Dubbo District Events

Local items report Norman Cook appointed handicapper to the Dubbo Trotting Club and a recommended 180 staff appointment by the Western District Trotting Association. Auctioneers Tayloe & Co announce a cat sale moved to August 22. Presbyterian flower show set for October 28–29. Minister for Education asked to reopen Cundumbal Public School, with a report requested. Market notes: rabbit skins price, rain boosts crops, and local complaints about signal jammers. Poultry farm launched in Percy Street by Mr. Clarke Connell. Colin Mac’s trotting table addition to Arnel’s stable noted. School of Arts and Bowling Club plan a combined carnival meeting on Monday evening.

Simpson Norman Cook Dubbo Western District Trotting Association Btan Bray Mercery W. ML Wong Wellington Vuck W Andrews Tate George Paul H. Tayloe & Co Bathurst Ronjanction Presbyterian W. F. Dunn Cundumbal Mc Duntt Peters Tee Cromm Enderby's Sydney Alwaye Frodh Monara Abel Wilkiow and Co Stewart Tarrabella Lavent Model Chryalnes Mx N. W. Offane Dripmntone Dodge Truck School of Arts Tomorrow Inc Clarke Connell Percy Street Mehur Colin Mac Dick Arnel Es O'Donnell Simpson's School of Arta Arte

Fashionable Dame Mise Knight Returns From Paris And London

Mise Knight of Sydney has just returned from Paris and London. She plans to await Wellington near month’s end for new spring and summer robes. Big, ranges all winter dress 505 and accessories feature in the gossip column. Mrs Allatt suffered the loss of thirty prized black orpington incubator chicks after a mob incident. Parkes Trotting Club announces a cup meeting on August 20 and 22 with £800 in prize money, including £219 for a silver cup, plus a hand. Dick Horne, now in Sydney with a string of trotters, is highlighted in a photo and quad paragraph detailing his life in the sport.

Mise Knight Sydney Mise Knight Paris London Wellington Allatt Parkes Dick Horne

Furniture sale by Mr. A. E. Kotton

Advertisement for an auction of furniture by Mr A E Kotton on Saturday August 18 at £40 per month. A large quantity of good items to be sold without reserve. Prospective buyers urged to attend. all items to be disposed of.

A. E. Kotton Hin Mart Sayers

Auction at Yeoval for timber and galvanised metal

Notice to timber and galvanised material buyers. An auction will be held at Yeoval next Saturday where Mr. W. Mopper will sell 500 arrows of iron and 8,000 shewt s of hardwood timber. Details are limited in the fragment.

Yeoval

Painful accident injures Mrs Wilson at Ginbo Street

A dog on Ginbo Street caused Mrs J Wilson to sustain a deep two inch cut to her hand while releasing the animal from its chain. A medical man attended to the injury at her home this morning.

Improve Your Poultry Run For Egg and Meat

Keen fowls sellers offer advice on boosting egg supply and reducing meat costs. Prospective buyers are told to obtain setting of eggs from Mr Dean on Gleborne Street as a source of well bred birds for laying or table use.

W. L B. O. Settin G. Dean Gisborne Street Dean Gleborne Street

Euchre Party and Dance Attracts Large Local Attendance

A large crowd attended the Entire Hall for the first in a series of charity euchre and dance events to aid the Fancy Stall fund for the forthcoming BC Husaar. Proceeds from last night support the stall. prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. Cox and Williams, with a trophy awarded. Music by Mr Murphy’s orchestra, supper provided, MC Mr Rampdhane officiated. honors went to Mesdames Meidy Egan and Reidy.

Cox Mic Ine Willams C. Murphy Mr. Rampshaine Hon Mesdames T. Meidy J. Egan W. Reidy

Lane Cove Fails To Back Local Government Conference Trip

Lane Cove aldermen resist traveling to Wellington for the Local Government Conference. Mayor and Alderman failed to secure a representation as no responses were received and attempts to coax support were met with indifference. The issue was deferred to the next meeting.

Lane Cove Wellington Ald. Carroll Ald. Fraser Ryde Geaton

Forgive and Forget at Monarch Theatre Saturday Night

The new CIB.C. feature Forgive and Forget screens at the Monarch Theatre on Saturday night. Estelle Taylor, Pauline Garon, Wyndham Standing and others star in a gripping photoplay about forgiveness and memory. Howard M. Mitchell directs with Harry Cohn producing. no screening tonight due to hall booking. The program also includes comedies and two other films.

Monarch Theatre Evar Acer Estelle Teylor Pauline Garon Wyndham Standing Jose Bwickard Raymond McKee Philo McCullough Vernon Stevie Lionel Belmore Howard M. Mitchell Harry Cohn Stanley McKey Iin

Bowling Green Work Proceeds Ahead of Season

The focal bowling green at Pre Fet was being prepared for summer, with members applying loam and leveling the top yesterday afternoon. Another member painted and brightened the club room, highlighting the volunteer effort of a few workers.

Water cart complaints from business district dust issue

A Windy dusty day prompts merchants to urge an improved street watering cart service. They report dust penetration into shops and stock during peak traffic, especially Saturday afternoons, and request more frequent watering to keep streets and storefronts clear.

Wellington Trotting Club seeks secretary position

Applications for the secretary post at Wellington Trotting Club must reach Mr Norman Cook by 10 am Saturday. The role carries 100 per year and several local men are considered likely candidates. A committee meeting Saturday night will judge merit.

Wellington Apt Nations Mutte Bru Norman Cook Royal Hotel

American swimmer Weissumler breaks 100 yards free record

Johnny Weissumler, once the American swimming wonder, reportedly lowered the 100 yards freestyle time to 52 seconds. The article notes uncertainty about the pool length and turn advantage, citing smaller American pools and expert turning as factors.

Johnny Weissumler Kame

Warning to Motorists from Police Chief Byrne

A public advisory from Acting Superintendent Byrne warns motorists to slow to safe speeds and follow traffic rules. The notice cites improper turning, staying to the correct side of streets, signaling when turning, and other violations in the district, promising strict enforcement.

Avings Suyverintynslens Byrne Excom Byrne Bio d Interet Wathington

Wellington Return Visit To Dubbo Dealt With

Wellington's return visit to Dubbo discussed with crowding concerns on a busy Saturday. Residents weigh best day for attendance with suggestions from the Dubbo Football League. Public support urged to match turnout seen last weekend and occasional talk of municipal hands for the occasion.

Wellington Dubbo Liverdine Dubbo Cam Welington Dubbo Football League

Request Turned Down for Elevator at Northern Stations

Mr Gey Wilkins receives a letter from the under Secretary of Agriculture stating the first year Silo Construction Programme is fixed after reviewing wheat offerings yields and depot proximity. Elevators cannot be erected at Yeoval Walmer Arthurville Nubingerie and Thong this year though their stations will be considered in future construction plans.

Gey Wilkins Department of Agriculture Orf Furm Yeoval Walmer Arthurville Nubingerie Thong

Debate on Bible teachings at St John’s Church

At St John’s Church Wallington a debate on the Bible and its teachings will be held in the School Hall on Monday night. Mr A Holland will debate the question with Pollower of Truth on the topic The Bible Perfect, inviting all to attend.

Miller Aletor Warriet Nga A. Holland Lake Pluck Comendox exStudents Holland Iate

Ignoring Closing Order by Le Core at Premises

By May 48 the Cowre Council issued a closing order against the premises occupied by Le Core, who ignored the order and remained in occupation until July 20. Core failed to appear when summoned to court. the council was represented by Mr RB Phillipe and Health Inspector J. H. Lewin gave evidence. Core was fined 107 conte and £5 0s 0d for professional expenses.

Apples at Stuart Town Showcase Granny Smith Sample

Mr T J Edwards of Stuart Town submits Granny Smith apples to the Department of Agriculture. Specimens are large and well formed with good flavor. Grown about one foot above sea level on shale-rich land. Edwards runs a small commercial orchard with 17 acres under trust and reports a strong market in nearby centers.

T. J. Edwards Stuart Town Orange Wellington Department of Agriculture Naya RM Herald Edwards

Agricultural Bureau holds small meeting on spraying show dates

The Wellington Agricultural Bureau met on Tuesday night with low attendance. They discussed spraying on Wan bol road and deferred a formal discussion. The annual flower show was rescheduled to Wednesday October 7 at Empire Hall. A letter from the Department announced Farm Day at Trangie Government Experiment Farm and urged district farmers to contact secretary Mr Hobson for details.

Wan Bol Thane Tiwan Empire Hall Trangie Wellington Agricultural Bureau Hobson

NSTC Trotting Rules Urge Protective Skull Caps

The NSTC urges mandatory protective skull caps for all riders in trotting races under its rules. A club permitting a rider without a cap risks immediate deregistration, with penalties up to 50 pounds for disqualifying conduct. Wellington Club meeting urged to enforce the improved safety measures.

NSTC Mt Show N.&w Wellington

Junior All Blacks and Wearatahs Named for Weekend Matches

Football teams listed for junior All Blacks against Mambilan Bell Park at Junction Park on Saturday and Sunday plus Wearatahs versus Wongarbon for the Keavinake Cup. Fullback, threequarters and forwards named for each side with match times noted. Players must be on ground by specified times for the Sunday fixtures.

All Blacks Mambilan Bell Park Threequarter J. Hiatt Hiatt Schofield R. Fleming Greeighth D. Dowdhalf Dawd W. Btesbrook J. Masterson Sratam Morgan W. Peters Mitchwi Waralate Junction Park Sharp Ferguson F. Mitchell F Morgan Omergennier Ro Fleming Wearatahs Wongarbon Fim Tharp R. Daweon V. Barnett Rotton Leach J. Cox H. Tuckhalt Davidson Reshop H. Dray R. Latta K. Williams A. Tack J. Kennedy Emvekoneien C. Thamanyback M. Whittaker Wara

Tah Juniors to face All Blacks for Challenge Shield

A team listing shows Tah Juniors selected to play the All Blacks in the Challenge Shield clash at Junction Park on Sunday afternoons. The roster includes Bishop, Braves, Mareas, Cody, Cox, Ball, Chadwick, Pullbeonk, Thomas, Taek, Reidy, Miller, Craigen, Ryan, Morgan, Binckhall, Turnbull, Harvey, and Moore among others.

All

Five Cars Stolen in King Street Area Telegraphed Recovered

Five motor cars vanished in rapid succession yesterday afternoon around King Street, with total value about £2500. Police recovered the last car by early morning as the thefts spread to city and suburbs. no arrests yet. A newborn male was found dead in a brick pit on Mitrebell road Alexandria, wrapped in newspaper and dumped from a cliff. police inquiries underway. Perth coroner returned death by poisoning and suffocation for Raby Yon found in a Swan River sack at Fremantle. husband Laon Yon committed for murder trial after evidence of quarrel and a medical operation. Federal Government’s £50,000 reward offer for Attim ink quantity discovery withdrawn. expert oil advice expected from NSW Queensland Western Australia, with expenditure authorized in red area.

King Stromt Mitrebell Road Alexandria Perth N.8.w Queensland Western Australi

Afteragon's Wives and Local Market Briefs

Market notes show firm opening for good to prime cattle with prices up 20 percent on descriptions. Local potatoes and Tasmanian produce rise, while cattle, wheat, and other goods display varied advances. Police Carnival funds reflect a £72,998 credit balance with hospital benefactions planned. Chief Secretary Las ancini to distribute cheques at police headquarters.

Raton Tasmanian Btain Honpitals Tosmor- Tow Police Headquarwre Lasancini

Wheat Market Tendency From Government Crop Estimates

Market wiring notes a tendency in the wheat market as government crop estimates show Am erican and Canadian yields considerably better than anticipated, influencing buyers and sellers.

New South Wales Parliament Opened By Governor

The New South Wales Parliament opened yesterday with the Governor delivering a broad program. The plan includes a 44 hour week pensions to widows mines rescue stations town planning and various reforms. Premier Evatt and Mr Head moved to adopt the address in reply amid questions on a new Parliament House and unicameral versus bicameral structure.

N 8.W de. Evatt Mr. Head Bydney

Question on building a railway prompts political debate

Debates arise over plans to extend a railway line, with Sir George Fuller criticizing proposals as unsafe and inconsistent. Discussion focuses on building a bridge, costs, and government support, while officials propose improvements and inspector oversight amid opposition.

Local Wellington Notes on Hospital, Weddings and Illness

Personal tidbits from Wellington include Mrs Housler’s District Hospital stay with an outlet planned, Phyllis Ball’s illness and recovery, Mrs Hobbs’s satisfactory post op progress, and a young couple starting a home. Other items mention a serious accident involving Frank John Damon and health updates for Elsie Harris and Mrs Gil Murphy. A June engagement is announced for Mr T Cameron’s daughter, with congratulations to Douglass and Baled for a daughter, and a Sydney wedding of Roy Wallebah and He Rutter during Fleet Week. The Rev Barnett returns to duties and foreign mission work, plus a Presbytery wedding for Ellen Keath and William Parkyn.

Mim Rome Wellington T. Blackneal B.d.ra Stackpout Goo Wilkins Sal T. H. Cameron Douglax Baled Karoo Wales Babe Roy Wallebah Walker Maeter Bruart Town Mle He Rutter Georgy Titeter Nelungaloo Sydney Birty Headwood Elm Galoo Parkes Roy Pather Curran Ellen Dauetter Bra Andrew Keath Canimbla Cowra William Mre Parkwr Merriam Owry Min Maurlorio Bibras Dubbo Mondre

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