Wellington district notes and stock sale looming
Buyers urged to attend the stock sale at Wellington on Wednesday with 4000 grand store sheep and 100 cattle on offer by Bedford Taylor and Weston Ltd. The Wellington Students Picnic Race Club announces its first meeting set for March 4, replacing the earlier dates. Many community items include church attendance at St Patrick H.C. Church, waterworks concerns, interlocking systems at the Rail yards, a serious arm fracture of Joseph Philpott, and various local ads and notices.
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Wellbotom
Wellington
W.D.R.A
Liew
Kimbell's
St. Patrick's H.C
J. G. Carveth’s
Maughan Street
Railway Department
Joseph Philpott
E. J. Bailpote
Percy Street
Savage
Shearers
Anastatia Dowling
Dubbo
William Searsbrick
McMillen and O'Keefa
A. E. Rotton
J. Clark
Wammerawa
Cloger Settlement
Rauchle
East Orange
le Euith
A. T. Chenl
Wingadee
Coonamble
Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd
William Francis Gillman
Paddington
Ae G. Carveth
Wellington Second Peace Loan contributions rise to £8860
The report notes Wellington's total contributions to the Second Peace Loan reaching £8860. It urges landowners to buy stock at a special Wednesday sale as grass growth and season prospects improve. A funeral in Bathurst honours the late Hon. John Meagher with major religious rites led by prominent clerics and local community members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
John Meagher
Bathurst
Mon
Long
Dwyer
Bish
Wagga
Father Evinton
Father O'Rielly
St. John's
Lawrence Campbell Recital of The Sentimental Bloke
Lawrence Campbell presents The Sentimental Bloke and promises a rich treat. His gesture and expression bring Bill Doreen Ma Ginger Mick and Pilot Cove to life, creating intimate familiarity with the characters. The plan is at Wall's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Campbell
Pilot Cove
Wall's
Successful Clearing Sale At Spicerra Creek
George Paul reports a highly successful clearing sale held Saturday at Spicera Creek for the executors of the late William Hughes estate. Buyers from Nyngan Berrima and nearby districts attended. stock and machinery sold well including sheep from 33s 2d and 4d per sheep, cows to £12 draught cattle to £14 10s, draught horses to £1 10s, wagon to £122 and a harvester at £72.
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George Paul
Spicera Creek
William Hughes
Nyngan
Berrima
Boldiers Club Tournament Concludes With Drawn Rounds Tonight
The Boldiers' Club Tournament finishes its 100 tournament rounds tonight at 7 90 pm with eleven unbeaten players remaining. Winners include Mrs Nightingale Mrs Thomas Miss Smith Mrs Murray Messrs Emelhaing Dyball Rodgers Tratey Reidy Smith and Hayes. A draw of defeated ladies from round three adds Mr Dick Wilkins and Miss Whittingham will play tonight to reach the required number of players. Nominations open for the next tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nightingale
Thomas
Miss Smith
Murray
Messrs. Emelhaing
Dyball
Rodgers
Tratey
Reidy
Smith
Hayes
Dick Wilkins
Miss Wittingham
Arthurville Notes on Drought Recovery and Railway Talks
Arthurville reports drought relief is underway as rains spur rapid crop growth and grain quality improves. A send off for Mrs Blackburn and family precedes their move to Wellington. A. T. White and W. J. O'Brien attend the F and S Association conference in Sydney and prepare to press the Dubbo Molong railway start and Molong work with the Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthurville
Sydney
Dubbo
Molovg
Moloug
Hospital Ball at Oddfellows Hall to Boost Charity
The annual Hospital Ball, set for Wednesday night at Oddfellows Hall, expects record attendance. A large scale support effort by a committee of ladies promises fine music and dancing. Patrons are asked to bring pencils for programmes. The juvenile ball follows on Tuesday with prize fancy sets for the youth. catering mirrors the adult event. The function aims to be one of the year’s most successful social occasions.
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Oddfellows Hall
Thuesday
The Winchester Woman at Monarchs Tonight
The Winchester Woman follows Ann Wharton as she seeks quiet and rest and encounters her past as David Brinton’s life is drawn into a web of intrigue. Julia’s secret meeting with Allan Woodward risks scandal while Ann’s quick thinking and courage avert disaster amidst a village rumor mill. Also on the bill are Lure of the Circus and The Hell Cat with Geraldine Farrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brinton
Ann Wharton
Alice Joyce
Tussaay
David
Julia
Ann
Agatha Winchester
Allan Woodward
Woodward
Courat
Geraldine Farrar
Parer and McIntosh Crash After Forced Landing
Lieute Parer and McIntosh crash near Culcairn while en route to Melbourne after a Friday night in Bathurst. A magneto fault forced a forced landing in a recently ploughed paddock. the plane somersaulted on impact and was wrecked beyond repair. Both aviators escaped with severe shock and continued to Melbourne by train. In Dubbo, the Police Magistrate warned dairymen under the Pure Foods Act against adulterating milk, stating imprisonment could be imposed for repeat offenses and promising prison without option of a fine for future convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parer
McIntosh
Bathurst
Melbourne
Culcairm
Albury
Culcairn
Dubbo
Moeson
Lis
Mr. Meeoon
Wellington hostel urged for girls by citizens group
The Parents and Citizens Association pushes for a girls hostel in town to serve country children attending Wellington Intermediate High School. The council will consider remodeling old gav buildings, while funds from war gratuities may create a bursary for deceased soldiers’ children at the Wellington school. A district farmer offers support and cash if a hostel is established, stressing urgent need and existing suitable buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Wellington
Gav
Dick Wilkins
Wallington School
Obituary notices span Molong district deaths in 1920s era
The death of Ernest Walter Craigie aged 42 is reported with details of health decline and survivors including a widow and numerous sisters and a brother in Orange and Sydney. Funeral was on site with Canon Barry Brown officiating. C J Shakespeare handled arrangements. Additional notices cover Mrs Jas Dover of Orange, widowed with 18 children, and Patrick Frederick Augustus Kinna of Molong aged US years, a Bathurst born solicitor and former mayor. The Stockwell family vault interment in Sydney is noted.
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Ernest Walter Craigie
J. Ivers
K. Long
Y. Craigie
Wellington
Beard
Scott
Sydney
Sterling Craigie
Orange
Canon Barry Brown
C. J. Shakespeare
Patrick Frederick Augustus Kinna
Molo
Bathurst
Molong
Mina Stockwell
Chas. Stockwell
Jockey Lab
Masonic
Manchester Unity of Oddfellows
A. J. L. Stockwell
Bof
Stockwell
Waverley Cemetery
Peace Loan Progress in Western Towns and Wellington Lead
Wellington leads in Peace Loan applications as district towns compete for quota. About £904 in bonds lodged, nearing halfway to goal. Investors gain tax free interest, banks may finance purchases, helping ex-diggers reintegrate into civil life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Joan
Personal Notices From Wellington and District
Mr Gordon Ellis sold his picture show business in Coomamble and plans to move to Sydney. Miss Iva Muriel Bromley of Orange announces engagement to Mr George Bruce of Cumnock. Miss Mary Pender and Mr Arthur Murphy to wed at St Patrick's Church. The Hon W G Dunn visits the West with stops at Stuart Town and Wellington. Mr M McLeod, Caledonian Society patron, attends gatherings at Dubbo and Narromine. Rev G N Beasley preaches at Wellington and Gulgong. Ted Price leaves Western Stores Ltd for a travelling position, visiting Wellington on West runs. Miss Pauline Antony hosted a musical at Mr and Mrs Pordyce's, before her move to Bathurst, receiving a travelling rug and silver. Dubbo Caledonian sports see Miss Nina Mercer win under 20 weight events and Gillie Callum for girls, Consie Williams wins Sailors hornpipe. Narromine wedding events followed with Mercer winning Highland fling and Trish jig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Paul
Nina Mercer
A. Mercer
Wellington
Sheslaw
Gillie Callum
Wellington Water Supply Crisis Sparks Town Meeting Call
Residents grow alarmed as Wellington’s pumping station remains out of action after the flood. The old reservoir threatens supply quality and volume, prompting calls for a public meeting and independent town action while criticising aldermen for delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regant
Wellington
Wedding of Lorna Johnston and Donald Creighton at Bt. Stephen’s
At Bt Stephen's Presbyterian Church Philip Street Rev John Ferguson officiated the marriage of Lorna Marie Johnston and Donald Creighton. The bride wore a white georgette frock with a Menitou lace veil and an orange blossom wreath, bouquet of white stocks. Reception at Blue Gum tea rooms Pitt Street with pink sweet peas decor. Honeymoon attire described.
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Bt. Stephen's Presbyterian Church
Philip Street
John Ferguson
Lorna Marie
Robert Johnston
Lorne
Mitchell Street
Bt. Leonards
Donald Creighton
Alf
Murdoch McLeod
Loghalmond
Wellington
New South Wales
W. Mitchell
Misa Elsie Gleeson
Russell Johnston
Blue Gum
Blue Gum Tearooms
Pitt Street
Tirdy
Western District Golf Championship at Wellington concludes
The first Western District Golf Championship at Wellington on Nanima links drew visitors from Trangie Woonabarabra Dubbo and Bathurst with Wellington players dominating. A Cameron Trangie won the championship with 197 total after two rounds, F A Jones Wellington took the 18 hole medal handicap with a 74 net, and the teams’ match went to Wellington. The event spurred plans for a Western District Golf Association to govern future championships and inter-club matches.
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Wellington
Nanima
Trangie
Wounabarabrao
Dubbo
Bathurst
M. McLeod
Suburban and Country Golf Association
Sydney
Iwo
F. A. Jones
A. Cameron
KK. Robinson
Wellngton
G. Fitz-Hill
Luughegu
G. Pitz 1Ill
Dubby
McLeod
Cameron
Royal Hotel
Orer
Western District Golf Association
J. H. Thompson
Bathurat
W. F. McManamey
Messrs
E. Robinson
K. H. French
T. H. Cameron
Eareig
M. K. Suttor
J. B. Thompson
Afab
L. GC. Terry
EK. Robinson gHuy
McManamey
H. French
B. Thompson
Davis
Suttor
N. Docker
L. C. Terry
B. G. Wade
J. Hudson
A. V. Yuille
Ae Norman
Holmes
Matue Wellington
Lord Ao
RH. French
W. Davis
Dr. Fire-Hill
J. J. Hudson
J. Ioles
Terry
MR. Button
Eb, Robinson
Ft. Fl. French
Norman J. Holmes
J. Ferry
Hudson
Satter
Thompson
Dr. Docker
Wellington Soldiers Club Meeting Reviews Plans and Growth
The Returned Soldiers Club met with good attendance to discuss distribution of medals, social events, and the Gallipoli Star list. Officials thanked, improvements considered, and a Boxing Day sports day proposed to raise funds for clubroom upgrades and new premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Returned Soldiers Club
L. Lee
Gallipoli
Col. Martin
Harry Taylor
Wood
Mias Olive Barton
Ela
Dick Wilkins
Ferguson
Wilkin
Aa Rom Su
Messrs. W. Martin
J. Priddle
P. B. Stephens
Dr. Wade
Gee, Wilkins
Chas. Murphy
Misses Andrews
Essie Smith
Edie Iatt
F. Walker
A. Dumbley
Naveau
Clut
Death of a Little Boy Drowned Near Wellington
James Michael Meehan aged four wandered through a broken fence into a paddock and fell into a drain. He was found floating face down and died despite First aid. The family, well known in Wellington, mourns a bright child. funeral held at Wellington Cemetery with D. D. Nicholson in charge.
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James Michael Meehan
Mihael Meehan
Baby Ee
Theron
Mr. Gibbs
Mumbil
Stuart Town
M. Meehag
Wellington
Wellington Cemetery
Nicholson
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G. A. Ross
Nanima Crescent
Government Savings Bank
P. A. Stephens
Brade
Warne Street
Peter. Yee Lee
George Street
Welington
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C.P.L
Saakopp
DD. B. Thomson Land and Estate Agent
Robert Romani
Anist
Roland Porter
N.G.W. State Conservatorium of Magic
N.B.W. State Orchestra
Garvigand
Bank Street
Murphy 'S Music Depot
Balbula Private Hospital
Gisborne Street
Rutledge Newton
ATN
Wellington Times
Boldiers
Arthurville News
Winchester
Milemen
Jas. Dover
Buree
Dover
Lance Smith
Jocucy
Boomey
Mesdames
Clarke
Gregra
J. Prewin
G. Docvs
A. Smallman
W. Rutter
Too Mile
J. Manning
H. Locke
J. Dover
Cumnock
F. Dover
Two Mile
Gordon Ellis
Coomamble
Iva Muriel
Bromley
Warrigal
Kite Street
George Bruce
Sage Bruce
Loombah
Mary
Dolly) Pender
J. T. Pender
W. G. Dunn
Mr. M. McLeod
G. N. Beasley
Dtulgong
Wellington Presbyterian Church
Keith Miller
Gulgong Presbyterian Church
Beasley
Gilgong
Ted Price
Mercury Department
Western Stores, Ltd
Fim
Ted
Wellington Water Supply
Lord
French Davis
Jones
H. Braing
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Wellington Soldiers’ Club
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