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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
5
A late 19th century style report details the Dripstone ball and opening ceremony, featuring Major Aston and Mr Barton, with School of Arts committee praise. It notes attendance, dances, costumes, and the strong showing by the district’s social groups, plus fundraising totals and donations for blankets and hospitality.
From our Correspondent the district faced a long drought with struggling livestock and scarce feed. A Gavrin band played in the street on Saturday night while reports detail military targets, scores from a shooting drill, and a planned send-off for Thomas Gleason as well as a lively Oddfellows ball with about 60 couples enjoying a well hosted event.
The record describes wartime planning with a coastal road project, a contractor visit for site survey, and cost estimates. Deputies to inspect works travel to seek ministerial railway support. Church attendance rises despite bad weather as Molong residents gather for services and officials report minor complaints for council action.
The annual meeting of the Wellington Cricket Club at Mr A Kell's residence drew a large attendance. A reform plan was approved to enter district competition, leveraging 200 players from the district and aiming for a strong, creditable team. The balance sheet showed a credit of £3 7s 6d.
The event featured Miss Lily Sharpe and Miss Lindle Sharpe in recitations and songs, a planoforte duet, a farce and violin number by Mr. Fowler, and a post program dance with Mrs. Vaine supplying music. Total proceeds from the event reached £18 with expenses listed as £42.
The report notes clear warm weather and a rising crowd for the Molong excursion with a crowd arriving by coach and private cars. It records an elderly resident Mr F O Toole of The Gap missing and later located. A poultry farm auction, led by Mr A B Oldham, sells leghorns and wyandottes with some items bidding to be passed in. A parcel delivery issue involves Mr T Connolly and a claim that no compensation will be paid for non delivery as per department rules.
Local correspondent notes ideal weather for farming with crops improving yet some rot and rabbit damage in fields. A Sydney medical consultation for Mr Whale is mentioned along with Fox shooting results and Labour branch plans for September. Goolma football teams prepare for a match and delegates return from the Farmora and Gettlers Conference amid a busy period for the district.
Fragmented report mentions pleasant weather, horse drive planned on Saturday led by Mr J Court, a fatal incident with a bar of pain, and the opening of a new church with 80 ori nations in a district near Dubbo. The note describes the church fronting a hill, a balloon view, and a weather focus.
A large crowd gathered for the church event praising the new building’s strength and durability. Speakers including Mrs. W. Garter and Mr. Waldonk lauded congregation efforts, noting about 400 attendees and strong local support resulting in a debt free status.
Weather reports and agricultural notes from Cudgobegong district describe another fall of ruin aiding spring recovery, with some sheep losses but prospects for green feed for remaining stock. Wheat crops are behind but advancing, offering hope for farmers. Local individuals Mr. Lath and others show health improvement while Caterina Cunninghats receives care. An upcoming gathering related to the American Fleet is noted with Mr Callaghan and Mr O Connell among attendees.
A rifle shooting event drew a strong turnout of marksmen with notable scores. Burnet led in 800 yard offhand shots, Bach edged Detter, and H Blunden posted 202. Arthur Utter of Ashhurst reached a high mark, while Kell Wallington and Grath Grath graced the list with solid scores. Althofer, Wouluman, and Ziehlke also posted competitive totals among the field.
Auction notice listing various items with prices including kitchenware and children under fourteen allowed to bid. Dates mentioned include September 1998 and a private sale at a room identified as John's. Names and locations are obscured in OCR-like text, but the entry signals a community sale with multiple lots and age restrictions.
Tender advertised by the Macquarie hire Council Wellington for rental of Walming Cures land about 1000 acres near Wollingeog. Premium to be paid monthly. tender closes on the 2nd of September. Highest tender not guaranteed. bids must deposit 10 percent.
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