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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
6
Incomplete OCR text lists individuals such as Batuar, mother, Meryt and Mrs I, Williams, and references Wether and Welling. Sparse names suggest a genealogical or familial notice, with unclear context and dates.
Fragmented OCR text covers military updates, travel and transport notes, and community notices from Wellington area. It references Lieut. Kewile, government departments, Works Department, and water conservation efforts, alongside church services, youth messages, and local policing concerns. Mentions road reports, hospital care, and public works officials, with scattered references to Armistice era tone and civic activities.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local council or committee report with jokes, dress football committee, and a list of prices for butter and dairy items. Names, places, and exact actions are unclear, but references include a building, a sale, and a public discussion among attendees.
Town property listing shows A. El Halton advertises a sale of cottage property on Friday at his mart. The notice notes good muta repairs with pooltiony Lor cuuting and absolute sale conditions. Details available from Halton.
A fragmented notice from a real estate listing mentions the Brooklyn property offered by Alvste Byford Taylor Werton Ltd in Wollington with a September sale date. It describes a large framed dwelling, ample outbuildings, and water supply. Potential buyers are advised to contact the agent for further details.
A garbled wartime style notice reports a clash at a local tournament with references to participants, officials, and crowd, noting schedule shifts and disputed conduct. Names appear as Abd Wilkie, Mouse, and Co, with dates around August 23. Crowd control and entry access are mentioned.
A Wellington students club meeting notes officers and actions for the coming year. The report lists officers including president, secretary, treasurer, and committee members, and records motions on matters such as animation, ownership of hurwa computing, and meeting details at the Royal Motel on Saturday night. It also mentions a guest visit by Ble Ly Woech of Mountain View and describes the club’s sporting interests and past event outcomes.
A long notice details a gathering at Wadaweday on August 7 with a grand program and talent from across the state to be held on the white ground. Wellington Bowling Club notes its annual meeting in Bemarton tonight at 7.30 with officer presentations and a meeting on extending the green. A sale of pure Wanganella sheep and rams is announced at Coordingham estate, 17 miles from Dubbo, on Wednesday August 25 at 1 am by Palmer and Co. An extensive clearing sale by Mr George Pant at Bycuen Cepuk, Saturday August 2s, offers all farm turning plait and stock with punctual start and transport.
An entertainment night at Wellington Hospital features The Big Five and a dance with prizes. A separate Burrawang sale of estate assets is announced by Somes W K Clurmsey and W H Wheatley, starting at noon, with full particulars in the advert.
A chaotic market summary shows barley and maize prices and assorted livestock values with wide swings noted. The jury failed to reach a verdict in the James Sinclair case involving alleged assault at an Australian railway station and related legal actions are described in a disordered report.
A late January expedition to inspect a proposed weir site on the Bell River is recounted. Ald Walker joined Mr. Bailey and others to assess water supply potential, with a plan to spray irrigation discussed. The party faced rough terrain, a puncture, and delays, ending with mixed conclusions about logistics and future work.
A public meeting on the Second Sea Loan was held in the council chambers on Monday night amid heavy showers. Mayor Dr Wade and A H Puller introduced Lieut Randle and his soldiers who sought support for loan schemes to assist discharged servicemen reintegrate, with NSW railways and markets cited as incentives. federal policy and local quotas were discussed, including instalment payments and aims to raise funds for patriotic purposes.
A rural gathering featured a hall event with speeches, music, and a substantial supper. Mr Murghly and local residents organized the evening, with Mr Crown and other attendees aiding. children enjoyed the festive mood as residents praised the communal effort.
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