Local Jottings From St John Church Fair and Town Notes
Local items report a St John Church fair set for November 26 in the School Hall and grounds, while Mireen F Murphy & Co announce a new season’s goods on Lew Street. Notices mention deceased Bodengers residents, dangerous footpath indentations on Warne Street, and a cartage auction rescheduled to August 22. The Gothenburg correspondent notes Arne Borg's 2 min 41 sec sprint record, and A Holland plans a Bible teaching debate in the School Hall tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church of England
Mireen F. Murphy & Co
Lew Street
Bodengers
Misdames Cooney
Allen
Mr. McNamara
Bran Bray
Mercery
Warne Street
Verey Street
George Paul
Wellington
E. H. Taylor & Co
Bathurst
Rauter
Gothenberg
Arne Borg Haa
Salle Wim
A. Holland
Simpeoo
Yra
Carnival plans and community notices in Wellington district
A noisy Saturday night procession of children carried Japanese lanterns for a mission drive by visiting missionaries. Local events include a combined School of Arts and Bowling Club meeting to plan a carnival, shows and exhibitions in five weeks, plus weather and farming notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Membine
School of Arts and Bowling Club
School of Arte
Mia Anderson
J. C. Anderson
Garden Key
Cronulla
Arthur Flood
Ie Wan
Wan
Uetival
Enedorby
Maryvale-Gulgong-Sandy Hollow
Chimpoon
Macquarie
Big Bridge
Mary
Simpeon
Parente
Wellington
Goure
Stan Dray
General District Hospital
Emust
Dave Vass
Wid
Country Women's Association
West Wyalone Shore Committee
School of Arts
Inverell
Croft
Divter IL
Orange
Geraldine Dalton
Douglas Bryant
Bathurst
Black Eggs Stir Local Poultry Exchange Report
A Jindern poultry owner writes of a farm where a White Leghorn hen lays jet black eggs, challenging the idea that white hens cannot lay black eggs while black hens lay white. The eggs are described as black and the sight a notable curiosity.
Sydney Post Office Mail Hours Change
Postmaster J D McLeod advises Sydney mails will close at Wellington post office at 8 PM starting today Monday instead of 5 40 PM. Registered and parcel mail will close at 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McLeod
Sydney
Wellington
Wellington Trotting Club Secretary Post Filled
A Wellington Trotting Club meeting at the Roy Hotel discussed secretary applications. Though unlisted as an applicant, Norman Cook, the late secretary, was approved to continue and resume the role for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Mr General Offers Rim Rams Teets and Blood at Yards
Mr General announces four rim rams four teats and Uundry blood for sale at the Commercial Aly yards on Saturday August 22.
Valley Heights Triumph in Western District Rail Ambulance Race
The Western District Railway Ambulance competition took place in Dubbo on Saturday with Valley Heights scoring 267 points to Orange 247. Lithgow and Penrith tied for third, Blayney fourth, Wathurst fifth, and Dubbo also competing as the event moved from Wellington due to engine depot relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western District Railway
Dubbo
Valley Heights
Lithgow Smd
Penrith
Blayney
Wathurst
Wellington
Big Cattle Sale Announcement In Wellington Bathurst Auction
A large cattle sale is set for Saturday 22 August at 2 p.m. at the local yards. Geo Paul of Wellington in conjunction with E. J. Taylor and Co of Bathurst oversee the event offering 600 head of mixed cattle. Interested owners may contact the auctioneers for full particulars and entry details will be advertised later.
Insured for £100000 Death Duties Reveals Riches
Mr Otway Falkingr insured himself for £100000 against death duties paying £4000 yearly. The broker Mr F P Cary, well known locally, profited from the arrangement. Had five people insured at £20000 each, the reinsurance would have yielded a much larger fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otway Falkingr
F. P. Cary
Lang Cabinet Signals Broad Reforms Ahead
The Lang Cabinet plans major changes including enforcing a 44 hour week across industries but requires amendments to the Commonwealth Arbitration Act first. Also to amend the Prickly Pear Act regarding board constitution and push bills on large estate segregation, miner rescue stations, rural workers, and inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
Monarch Pictures presents new film program lineup
Tomorrow night at Monarch Pictures a fresh program heads with All White List, an episode of In Man, and the fourth Fight and Win installment. Also featured are Daring Chances with Jack Hoxie, Broadway Beauties a Centusy comedy with Edia Marian, and Bebe Daniels in Argentine Love backed by Thy Name is Woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hoxie
Toni Bix
Edia Marian
Bebe Daniels
Name Is
Woman
Money in Babies Fundraiser At Callope Hall
A local baby competition in Callope Hall raised 231 pounds 5 shillings 6 pence to cover the first instalment of a loan for the school. Pattie Prior won with 50 pounds 10 shillings, Eric Phelps 80 pounds 2 shillings, and Mer ri Krute 70 pounds 18 shillings 6 pence, from two months of efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Lttle
Callope
Merri Krute
Hospital Management Moves Toward Coordinated Control
The discussion centers on a proposed hospital commission and a bill to establish it. The previous regime backed coordination, while the current government favors decentralised hospital control, with the health minister supporting coordination within autonomy for hospital committees. The issue is expected to draw the Legislative Assembly’s attention in the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Gunn
Tom
Mixed Indiven Ping Pong Tournament at School of Arts
A mixed Indies and gentlemen ping pong event held at the School of Arts on Friday night drew 28 entrants. The Reading Room hosted the matches with four tables, handicapping praised, and finals saw Mr F Batho Mins Mary Sherriff and Mr J Thomas defeat rivals. The committee plans another such tournament soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
Fmat
Tte
F. Batho
Mary Sherriff
Jk ‘Thomas
K. O’keefe
R. Thomas
Matho
Postal reform note from the Postmaster General
A brief notice from the Postmaster General announces a new innovation for parcels and letters. It warns that care must be taken to ensure addressed letters are correctly labeled for delivery to the intended recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentral
No Wheat Pool This Season Cabinet Declares
Government wheat pool not established for the current season. If a pool is chosen for next season, it will require approval from the Governmental Secretariat and cabinet. The decision signals a shift in grain handling policy and potential market implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hue
Saason
Tf I To
Arthurville Wheat Sale Announcement in Local Notice
Meera Abel Wilkins and Co announce the final Arthurville wheat stock will be sold next Wednesday. This offers farmers a chance to move wheat before mice and other pests attack, reducing loss and meeting requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meera Abel Wilkins and Co
Tien
Arthurville
Who Stole the Woop From the Wood Heap
An old resident returned to find his secured wood load missing from a dray near the Macquarie Bridge. While he went home to fetch a replacement shaft the thief acted within the owner’s absence. The theft occurred quickly and the thief was nearby when the mishap happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macquarie Bridge
Fine orchard to be auctioned by Wilkins and Co
An orchard property planted by J Eidyarda with 880 fruit bearing trees will be sold at auction by Meorrn Abel Wilkins and Co on Saturday August 22. The land is well fenced with water laid on and lies on the eastern side of the tine not far from the Mucquarie river. The owner, Mrs Ed veards, is selling due to her husband’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Eidyarda
Meorrn Abel Wilkins and Co
Viaiam
Bam Tause
Mucquarie
Wilt in tomatoes boosts yields with sprayed seed promise
Bennett promotesWilt resistant seed varieties noting thousands of pounds of tomato crops saved annually. He claims 60 000 tomstoys of different variation exist from seedry Uitile dlucare and that spraying treated seed ensures early yields. Prices on packets 2/ and 2/6 per packet. sow this month for early results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Alex
Witiwer
Fairfield
Nis
Social at Bodangora Station Charity Dance
A successful social at Bodangora Station last Wednesday night raised funds for the Church of England. Over 140 people attended from Wellington and nearby towns, with about £28 netted after expenses. The event featured motto readings, raffles of fat fowl, bags of peanuts, and a cake of soup, with prizes donated by many and hearty praise for Mr. Mird and the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodangora Station
Church of England
Wellington
Hodangora
Georie
Campbella
Mird
Dunlop urges rapid conversion under new Commonwealth Loan
Sydney Chamber of Commerce president James M. Dunlop advocates investing in the Commonwealth Loan. He urges quick conversion of old loans to the new issue to lock in the favorable terms and avoid missing the advantage calculated from the application date. He warns against delaying and the risk of losing a day’s interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Dunlop
Sydney Chamber of Commerce
Commonwealth Loan
Poultry Club Meeting Sets Up Council and Show Plans
A well attended Wallington Poultry Club meeting at the Club House Hotel elected B M Kimebell as ex vice president and Maderes as a patron. A standing committee of eight was formed to manage affairs and attend the Wellington show. A lecture by Silver Wyan dotter is planned for the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington Poultry Club
Club House
Allatt
B. M. Kimebell
Fook
Elec
Wellington
Jook
Geurie Carnival Seeks Entries For October Programme
The Geurie Carnival plans a large programme on October 7 with trotting, athletic events, and show activities. A prize of £128 is offered for the main event, and early applications are urged via secretary A. G. Morley at Gourie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comecitive
Aid Ala
Wellington
Dubbo
A. G. Morley
Gourie
Local notices from Orange senior society and rail incidents
Personal Pars reports several local residents improving after illness while others remain seriously ill. Engaged couples announced include Mr W S Andrews of Dubbo and Miss G N Vandermaal of Elman, with Andrews noted for a recent £9,400 prize in Taft's Sweep. Orange Leader notes Wellington pair to Joseph Davin of Spring Street. Union Bank staffer E J Wearne resumes duties after eye inflammation. Brother of Mr B Ball remains in Sydney Hospital after a yard accident. Thorn Martin Blackpool, South Western Districts handicapper, dies at 47 at Goulburn. widow and five children survive. Mrs Bourke returns from O’Connell Bathurst visit. many friends left O’Connell for the Great Divide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn Martin
Blackpool
Emily Bourke
Wuntuman Road
O'Connell
Bathurst
Bourke
Wellington
Wellington Trotting Club Meeting Plans and Membership Offer
Large attendance at the Wellington Trotting Club meeting discussed sympathy for J Powlett in hospital. Officials planned the club’s big meet on September 22 and 14, with actions to secure premises and promote membership. The annual fee includes a ladies ticket and car admission. gate charges set for public spectators. The club foresees five meetings this year and strong trotting prospects at a country meeting.
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Fuller
J. Powlett
Penent
Indy
Tt War
Padre Block
Lauter
Wrvatrat
Death of Bluatt Town resident Mrs Charlotte Clarke
The death occurred at becat Hospital on Friday night of Mrs Charlotte Clarke 44 a well known resident of Bluatt Town wife of Mr Howry Clarke mother of three Rita and Neville Fleming Stuart Town and Stonrt Town. The body was placed in a maple casket and transported to Stuart Town for burial in the Church of England section of the cemetery with the Rev Barry officiating. Funeral arrangements were handled by C J Shakwa Pearse.
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Becat Hospital
Bluatt Town
Charlotte Clarke
Howry Clarke
Ieside
Liing
A. Fleming
Stuart Town
Rita
Neville Fleming
Stonrt Town
Church of England
Barry
J. Shakwa Peare
Mrs Susanna Allen Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Susanna Allen aged 78, widow of Mr Hi Allen of Arthur Street, formerly of Bodangora, died Friday night after a long illness. Survived by husband and children John, Charlen, Elijah, Mrs Morgan, Mrs G H Amith, and Min Allen of Wellington. Funeral held Saturday in Wellington Methodist cemetery with Rev T K Taylor officiating. C J Shakespeare in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marthe Susanna Allen
Hi, Allen
Arthur Steve I
Wellington
Bodangora
Mexrn John
Charlen
Death of Mr John Smith in Wellington District Hospital
The death occurred Saturday morning in Wellington District Hospital of Mr John Smith aged BS years from pneumonia. He had lived and worked for years on Mr A Es Fuller's property at Neares with no relations in Australia. The funeral procession went to the cemetery where interment followed in the Church of England section, graveside service conducted by Mr A Shevett and funeral arrangements handled by Messrs Mursay Frroa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington District
John Smith
Australia
A Es Fuller
Neares
S.hevett
Messrs
Mursay Frroa
Famous Sistine Singers Plan August Concert at Alexander Theatre
The Sistine Singers will debut in Sydney next Wednesday August 10 at 8 pm in One Alexander Theatre. The celebrated soloists will perform madrigals grand opera arias and Italian ballads with pieces from Trovatore La Forza del Destino and Faust. Burani and Auchner headline with the choir accompanying solos and choral selections as Wall's box plan fills.
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Sisting
Alexander
Boloiate
Sydney
Town Hall
Lady de Chair
Monsignor
Cattanya
Skune Solviats
Italy
Haly
Burani
Ahrink
Egypt
Zenosiani
Stewart Paganelli
Auchner
Bizet
Gounod
Signor Facchini
Signor
Mascagal
Signor Sart
Simon Boccanegra
Signor Burani
Injured Man Identified as Michael Butler After Train Incident
At Melbourner Hospital doctors treated an injured man who fell from a Hawthorn train. He suffered a head wound and concussion, remained briefly conscious, and provided the name Michael Butler before lapsed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbournr Hospital
Hawthurn
Michael Butler
Fragmented lines report a string of local misdeeds and accidents
A jumble of events is described including youths pranking, accidental injuries, a horse incident, a coach collision, and a missing or mislaid property report. The text mentions several places and people such as Rivertone Mast, Job Field, Hume well workers, and Mrs. Boath, with injuries and shocks reported among bystanders.
Markets and misfortunes in a scattered 19th century column
A jumbled report details sheep and cattle prices, produce ranges, and a sheep trade lull, followed by a series of tragic incidents. It notes drownings in New Zealand, a fatal road accident, a bicycle collision, a robbery, and a judge's death, with scattered sport results and a mass suicide attempt involving Mrs. Elizabeth Vaughan and her children.
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Ube
Thureday
Crookwell
Queensland
Tony Fort
Deen Wacere
Gm River
N.Z
John Downlin
Patrick Rims
Canbarre
George Brrett
Bintory
Francis Wogern
Goulburn
Pee Sila
Willian Gore
Broadmeadows Newcantle
Cattle Sale Notice at Wellington Saleyards
Fragmented auction item lists cattle for sale at Wellington saleyards with unclear lot numbers and seller details. The readable portion mentions buyers and a date near 2 pm but specifics remain obscured.
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Mrb
W. B. Masters
McGrigor
Newton
Windorah
Ap Nly
Geurif
Balmain
Maryvale
Louis
Grand Hotel
Wellington Jockey Club
W. Gardner
Schon ‘Hall and Grounds
Bleachmore
Hon
Sac
Alj
L. Stockwell
Mim
Municipality OF Wellington
Power House
Fower House
Council
W. A. Miller
V. Varove
Trotting Club
Monarch Pictures
the Poultry Club
Nn Hannon
Geurin
Stuart Matthews
W. J. Hewitt Bengamon
W. S& Andrews
Mise GN. Vandermaal
Elmanwere
Andrews
Mn Taft
Doria
E. J. Wearne
Union Bank Staf
Ball
Lyasey
Evelengh
Wellington Trotting Club
Charlotte Clanke
Susanna Allen
Famous
Sistine Singers
William Newton
Beytet
Rover Toy
Rivertone
Msn
Burma
Satruck
Byron
Ed Byrnes
Ben
Yiataniay
Boath
Hoath
Pymble
Canada
Alderson
Wright
Patterson
Crother
Japan
Spain
Marie
Alonso
Brat
Pein
Shisidaw
Depan
Lacon
Elizabeth Vaughan
Laterry
Mirkenhead
Marsey
Avi Paul
Wallington
Banise
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