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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1941
Page
9
Memoriam note from a family service dated May seventeenth marks Jasbella's passing with a religious sentiment. The item also includes a caretaking and agistment ad for land, a shepherd recruitment line, and a trespass notice warning against entering the Heights property with legal action implied.
Nominations for the Wellington District Ambulance Committee close with the undersigned on Thursday August 28 1941. Nomination papers are available from the Superintendent Secretary Ambulance Station Maughan Street Wellington Returning Officer Mr J Habler Ambulance Station Maughan Wellington 18th August 1941.
The Shire of Macquarie warns landowners under the Local Government Act that Salvia Mint Weed and other species are declared noxious. Owners must destroy these plants and animals and keep land free. Failure after one month may incur penalties up to fifty pounds and costs. notices are published yearly. Authorized by Council revolution on 2 August 1841.
Under the Local Government Act a noxious plant reflexa has been declared for the Wellington area by His Excellency the Governor. Occupiers of private land must keep land free from noxious plants or eradicate them, with penalties up to fifty pounds for subsequent offences. Town Clerk J. Harvey Truman, Wellington, August 16, 1941.
Notice given that the Original Lists of Electors and Ratepayers of the shore Municipality will be on exhibition at the Council Chambers and Court House Wellington from 15th August to 20th August. Anyone with qualifications may claim inclusion or object to names lacking qualifications. Forms of Claims and Objections available at the Council Chambers. claims must reach the Town Clerk by 31st August 1941.
Notice announces the transfer of Logifalmon Private Hospital from Matron Mekander with Sister Albion joining the staff to provide comprehensive care. The Naval War Auxiliary invites members to a social meeting on Monday evening the 26th at 8 pm in the Rest Rooms. Miss M Shakespeare is the Hon. Secretary.
A public meeting will convene in Neurea Hall on Sunday August 24 at 3 p m to discuss raising funds for the Police Spitfire Fund. Conveners Cox and G Fuller urge a strong turnout.
Local note records half mast flag at Wellington Bowline Club to honor prominent member Albert Joncas. Also brief notices of stock sale by O L Milling and Co at Dunedoo on Friday 22nd inst with 3500 fat and store sheep and 120 fat cattle plus Wool Merino wethers. school holidays announced, plumbing ads by Norman Owens at 22 Mauchan Street.
An account from Kythera reports German and Italian forces occupying the island near Crete. They allegedly seized and executed the mayor and school headmaster in the town’s central park, as part of harsh actions by forces described as “cultured Hun.” The fragment reflects anti German sentiment and wartime brutality.
No rain in August across the district slows crop growth, hard ground and withering herbage. Frosts and drying winds compound the drought impact while tea rooms and events provide local notices and social updates.
Cary Grant Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart star in The Philadelphia Story at the Macquarie Theatre with a breezy modern comedy tone. The evening program mixes Astaire Goddard dancing with Second Chorus and Along the Rio Grande as supporting acts, delivering lively entertainment and musical numbers.
Over 200 people attended the Wellington sale on Saturday. About 140 head of cattle and small sheep lots were sold with prices generally high. Fat steers to 10 pounds 16 shillings, fat cows 9 4, fat sicklers 7 11 3, dealers 7 19, store steers 8 7, store cows and springers 6 19, calves 4 14, paddies 6 50, Border Leicester rams to 4 gna, fat owes 10. Enthusiasm ran high and attendees questioned why Wellington lacks Municipal saleyards. The Farmers and Graziers Orange were represented by general manager Mr He Sloane, with sale conducted by Mr Dick Cross moan. The sale’s success may bolster efforts to establish sale yards in Wellington.
The Wellington unit records gratefully received items including knitting needles and meshes from Arthur Job and Mick Bryant, a pullover and gloves from Mrs H Lowe, a bala clava cap, socks and mittens from Mrs T Maurice, £4 from Mrs G G Halligan, and camouflage nets from Mrs RoE Kay of Sydney.
The Local Land Board for Wellington District will meet at the Court House Wellington on 26 April 1941 for recommendations relief and road enclosure matters. Attendees include J. Langon J. Quirk C. Honeyman A. Barnett H. Barnett W. Richardson and Edewards with other named officials and terms under Crown Lands acts.
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