Gollan Cricketers Host Euchre Party and Dance
The Gollan Cricketers announce a party and dance at Gollan Hall on Friday 9 December. Bintang Orchestra will provide music, supper served, tickets cost 4/8. Townsend is listed as contact. Notice also advertises sheep shearing and crutching services offered by William Beck in Arthur Street. Public notice covers an Industrial Arbitration Amendment Act license application by Mrs Eliza Heatrice Mackey for a private employment agency in Wellington with objections due by 10 December 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beck
Arthur Street
Eliza Heatrice Mackey
Wellington
E. B. Mackey
Department of Labor and Industry
In Memoriam and Thanks From Family and Friends
Mel, Fu, Piper and Family with Mr T J Mason thank those who sent wreaths telegrams letters and sympathy after their bereavement. In Memoriam notices recall Dolph O’Brien, Frederick Charles Williams and other loved ones with loving memories and dates. Also various local notices on employment, auctions, revision of common roll, and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel
Piper
T. J. Mason
Williams
Frederick Charles
Bushranger's Creek
Petition to end motor hearse tax seeks widespread support
Local Jottings notes Mr C J Shakespeare promoting a state wide petition for undertakers to remove the motor hearse tax. A sale of work with concert and competitions will be held by Aboriginal Mission Chapel committee at the Mission on Wednesday December 10 at 3 o clock with refreshments. Also listed is Bowser Safe depot inspection at Maughan Street by H Bestwick and the Gollan wickers annual euchre party and dance at Gollan Hall on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aboriginal Mission
C. J. Shakespeare
Aboriginal Mission Chapel Committee
Bowser Cool Safe
Maughan Street
H. Bestwick
The
Gollan Hall
Wellington Band to play Cameron Park Sunday evening
The Wellington Municipal Band will render a programme of music in Cameron Park on Sunday evening, starting at 8 15. A large crowd attended last night’s concert, with expected takings near £80 for both nights. Weather has been delightfully cool since the rain, mornings brisk. Xmas specials offered at Kitch's Economy Arcade. Wellington Musical and Dramatic Society to host a benefit concert December 1 at Dripstone School of Arts Hall with 2d and 1d admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Cameron Park
A. T. Smith
Macquarie
Bell
Kitch
Wellington Musical and Dramatic Society
Wellington Hospital Linen Fund
Dripstone School of Arts
Tait
A. Kitch and Sons Toyland
Wheat Field Competition Winner Dominates District Event
The district wheat field contest crowned Geo. Sears of Windora as champion with a 25 bushel crop. Sears also held 60 seres of Federation, earning him first honours for the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Sears
Windora
Federation
Petrol Explosion Fatal for New South Wales Farmer
Frederick Wallace Jones, a farmer from Jilliby near Wyong, died after petrol tank of a motor car exploded during a gas test. Jones and his partner drained petrol to fill with water to gauge capacity. The partner said the tank was empty. Jones lit a match and the gas ignited, causing fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Wallace Jones
Jilliby
Wyong
Jones
Christmas Gift Fair at Church of England Tonight
The Annual Xmas Gift Fair resumes after heavy rain and promises a lively night. Miss A D Dobbie’s pupils reprise their successful opening concert as the standout feature drawing a large audience seeking a full evening of attractions and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa D. Dobbie
Tom Mix at Monarch Tonight and Weekend Shows
Tom Mix returns to Wellington and may be seen tomorrow night in Circus Ace, a thrilling circus tale with a strong supporting program. Tonight two extras screen Conrad Nagel in Tin Hats and The Telephone Girl. Saturday features So This is Paris, the controversial hit from Melbourne and Sydney. full weekend details appear in the Monarch announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Wellinggton
Monarch Pictures
Conrad Nagel
Paris
Melbourne
Sydney
Sunday Services Times for Welling ton and Bodangora
On Sunday December 4th services are listed for Welling ton at 11 a.m. and 7.40 p.m. and for Bodangora at 5 p.m. all times likely in local church notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
H.C
Bodangora
George Paul to Auction Sheep and Cattle at Commercial Yards
On Saturday next at the Commercial yards commencing 2.30 p.m. George Paul will conduct a stock sale by public auction. A large number of sheep and cattle will be offered. It should prove a fine opportunity for buyers to restock and is expected to draw a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Paul
Cheap Excursions to Sydney From Wellington Railways
The Railway Department announces cheap excursion tickets to Sydney this month from all parts of the State. Single fare for the round trip is 8 shillings 8 pence first class and 5 shillings 10 pence second class, return valid within 42 days. Train leaves Wellington at 7.40 p.m. on Friday 16 December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales Government Railways
Sydney
Wellington
W. J. Morris
Railway Department
Sidney
Water works pump out of action after flooding well
The electric pump at the water works is out of action as water seeps through the concrete face of the well. It lies feet under water and will be dried and examined. Steam pumps are in commission, and repair is hoped to be local to avoid sending equipment to Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
VANDALISM IN THE PARK REPORTS NUISANCE BOYS
The park gardener reports youths aged 15 to 16 cause damage during Sunday band concerts. Notices are torn up and shrubs pulled. The Council authorizes action by the gardener and assistant and asks the police sergeant to help stop the disorder in the public park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergi. of Police
Council
Harvest forecast for New South Wales wheat crop
Mr A L Mockett and Mr Shoemark traveled across the wheat belt from Grenfell to Cowra assessing yields. Observers report fair crops in Grunningbland but marginal to poor yields elsewhere, with some districts near a third or quarter crop and seed wheat possibly unavailable. State production eyed around 20 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Mockett
Great Western Milling Co
Shoemark
Grenfell
Wheat Belt
Forbes
Gunningbland
Bogan Gate
Peak Hill
Narromine
Dubbo
Wellington
Yeoval
Cumnock
Molong
Orange
Rotton Resigns After Illness From P A and H Society
Mr A E Rotton, long time secretary of the P A and H Society, is seriously ill and has offered his resignation. The society refused to accept it at last night’s meeting and plans a presentation in his honor. Donations, large or small, are requested to fund the presentation, with £20 leading the list. Send to President Mr Johnston or Messrs Cook Pullen Nowland or Kimbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Rotton
P. A. and H. Society
Rotton
Mr. Johnston
Messrs Cook
Pullen
Nowland
Kimbell
Public School Swimming Carnival Opens Summer Meet
On Monday evening at 7 30 the annual Public School swimming carnival will be held at the Municipal Baths. A large audience is expected for the first carnival of 1927 28. Events include girls and boys races for all ages, championship races, a 50 yards handicap by the WA SC, and a 6 man team race against Montefiores beside the Macquarie. A Wellington polo match adds novelty for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montefiores
Macquarie
Wellington
Wool Auctions Feature Strong Demand and High Prices
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd report a 3075 bale catalogue from many NSW districts. The sale showed broad competition with German, Russian and Japanese buyers active and Bradford securing parcels. Top price reached 36 2d per lb for a Barraba clip of fine quality, short staple and tight, with the second fleece at 31d.
Prospecting at Mookerawa Creek Update
Mr J C L Fitzpatrick received a note from the Under Secretary of Mines reporting that Croxford and party working at Mookerawa Creek near Stuart Town are funded by the Prospecting Vote to drive 200 ft of tunnel. They now seek another 100 ft, with rates 7/8, 12/6, and 15/- per foot for successive sections, contingent on cost accounts and voucher statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. L. Fitzpatrick
M.la
Department of Mines
Stuart Town
Croxford
Mookerawa Creek
Wedding at St John’s Church of England in Wellington
A high society wedding at St John’s Church of England in Wellington linked Ruby Maude Ziehlke and John Tuffs Baker. Archdeacon R Barry Brown officiated as guests from Sydney to Tamworth gathered for the ceremony and reception at the Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church of England
R. Barry Brown
Ruby Maude Ziehlke
Ziehlke
L. Ziehlke
Swift Street
Wellington
John Tuffs Baker
Barellan
Henry Bakes
Baddlesworth
South Australia
Sydney
Bavellam
Molong
Tullamore
Wee Waa
Dubbo
Tamworth
R. G. Harvey
Wellington Farmers’ Milling Co
Mabel Ziehlke
Fred Nicholls
H. Reinhard
Louie Davidson
L. Brown
Masonic Hall
Mins L. Davidson
Mrs. Baker
Blue Mountains
South Coast
Victoria
Tasmania
Barellon
R. G. Hervey
Darlinghurst pastrycook guilty of inciting vandalism
Ulrio Testax, a pastrycook, was found guilty at Darlinghurst sessions of inciting a boy to break the windows of a rival pastrycook shop in the same street and was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ulrio Testax
Darlinghurst
Formation of Country Kill Centers Co operative Society
Sydney at a meeting a society was formed to advocate country killing centres to ease travelling stock distress. It plans a cooperative society with a nominal capital of £250,000 in £ shares to establish country killing centres and to open shops selling country killed meat in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
N.S.W
Geneva Conference Obstacles Weighed by Pearce
Sir George Pearce told the Senate that disarmament failed due to lingering suspicions and hatreds from the late war among nations at the Geneva Conference. The report notes broad distrust as a key barrier to agreement and disarmament progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Waursany
George Pearce
Senate
Industrial Amendment Bill Creates Three Commissioners
The Industrial Amendment Bill read for the first time in the Assembly last night provides for three Commissioners instead of one. It restricts the Commission's powers in granting preference and withdraws the power to compel workers to join unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Death notices from Casino and Mortlake
Mrs James Saville died in Casino at 92 leaving 76 grandchildren 93 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. John Donohoe was found dead in Mortlake with a note requesting police. two empty tumblers possibly held poison. Waterside workers at Sydney wharves agreed to stop work after 5 pm despite many accepting shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino
James Saville
Sydney
John Donohoe
Mortlake
Show committee adopts new events for next year
At a Show committee meeting changes were made to the next year’s schedule. Open hunting and high jumping are cut, replaced by a big buck jumping contest with £50 prize. Added motor car events, bullock riding, and sheep dog trials to boost ring appeal. Trotting prize rises to £100. Various other section alterations noted.
Gillinghall Clearing Sale at Auction Tomorrow
Attention is directed to the stock and plant offered at auction at Gillinghall on Wednesday next at 11 am by Messrs Sage Bruce and H A Taylor. The stock is yarded and drafted into solid lots. Gillinghall is sold, stock for absolute sale. Included are 250 Romney Marsh ewes in great condition, 60 high class merino rams, and 20 Dorset Horn rams bred at the Wagga Experimental Farm. Luncheon provided. Row and Pearce, Wellington, and Leeds Bros. Ltd., Grange and Dubbo are selling agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillinghall
Ith
Sage Bruce
H. A. Taylor
Wagga
Row and Pearce, Wellington
Leeds Bros. Ltd
Grange and
Dubbo
Innovations for the Show At the P A and H Society meeting
At a recent P A H Society gathering, members discussed new attractions for next year’s show. The committee aims to boost appeal and expects these ideas to be adopted, countering the complaint that the event is always the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P., A. and H. Society
Rabbit Skin Market Bustling with Varied Prices and Dated Reports
Market notes indicate another large consignment at rabbit skin sales with values from 24 cents to 1 higher. Homebush sale figures show 98,500 sheep penned. market about 2 shillings cheaper for most, prime lambs unchanged. Salina cattle yarded 2800 with firm rates. Sydney produce prices list Potatoes Tasmanian 3/6-5/-, butter 18 2/-, maize 5/-, eggs 1/6-1/10, various chaff and lucerne prices, oats 4/6, onions 4/- to 10/-, wheat 5/ a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Homebush
Salina
Tasmanian
Waterside Strike Hampers Australian Trade
London reports a total stand still as Australian waterside workers strike disrupting wheat chartering and shipowners risk delays getting cargoes to Australia. The stoppage threatens shipping and trade amid widespread disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sto Australia
Daughters, Sisters Mark Rite As Bathurst Funerals Rise
A daughter arrives at Nurse Graves hospital on Mons day to Mr and Mrs N W Mitty and Mrs M Bembrick with her daughter Grace take a brief vacation at San Souci Katoomba. At Bathurst two Sisters Vianney and Eugene take the black veil in an impressive ceremony. John Broomfield dies suddenly at 18, a married father of five, formerly of Wellington, with funeral plans drawing relatives from Lithgow and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Emelhainz
Wellington
Eugene
Snow
Blayney
John Broomfield
Cupro Street
Lithgow
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Wellington School of Arts
School of Arts
J. A. Preston
J. T. P. Bassett & Son
Willunga
I. M. Wilcox, “Willunga
F. M. Attwood
Dripstone
Wellington Public School
W.a.s.center
P. R. Stephens
F. J. Murray
Municipality OF Wellington
Wrela
Wnde
E. W. Williams
Council Chambers
Kosciusko
Monarch Picture Theatre
Peter Jonson
Theo
O'Brien
Dolph
Ek. A. Fulton
Georie
Maryvale
RIM
Ford Car
Times
Wellington Common
Warne Street
T. M. Sherriff
Wellington Town Common
T. W. Smith
Montefiores Street
Church OF England
the District Paper
Wellington Times
Wellington Gazette
Church OF England Fair
ST. John's Church
Wool Auctions
BAKER
Eva Parsons
George Parsons
Tooloon Street
Coonamble
Telegraphic and Cable News
Lismore
Patrick Macfarlane
Central Police Court
Tory Tf
Watersidera
Gillinghall Clearing Sale
Blair
Geneva
Litvinoff
League of Nations
Commission
Sydney Royal Show
Queensland
Rowy
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