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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1930
Page
2
In loving memory of Dolph O Brien who died on 10 November 1928. The family recalls your memory with affection and sorrow. Your wife and children express heartfelt grief as they place this note in memory of you.
An OCR fragment references lease forms for Walest Times Office, noting form numbers and filing details. The text is incomplete but indicates a property or office lease document handling process. Entities include Wales, Office Times, and Rackemorse.
The plea stresses finance as the key to saving primary producers in Australia amid low wheat prices. It calls for State and Federal government intervention to provide credit, reduce costs, and support secondary industries to keep the economy from collapsing. Cooperation across parties is urged to unite for the farmers and overall national welfare.
Local notes report Arthurville wheat yield as very satisfactory though grain quality varies. Items note a Christmas holiday break for The Convent school, a final CWA meeting at School of Art Hall on Friday December 10, and an auction of household furniture by Ban V Roddy. An early shipment of wheat arrived at Elemerta-Hen and was praised by F Wistey, with agent Mr Hen Gream for John Durling & Son.
The page lists Christmas window displays and holiday events, including a Friday school gathering at Une Hiathe Ieat and a county women’s association produce sale at Western Stores. It notes the Wellington Farmers Milling Co Ltd advertising in this issue, a wage and card tax exemption detail, and a jury review meeting at the Court House on Wednesday for the revision of juries.
Inortonam notices all farmers who have under wheat action. The meeting at Wilsonton Cornell Commission techne tay at Ro o'clock sharp as advertised. Will be to their benefit, giving all power and the way to adapt tarbetite tila wheat. Mr Guotin Withina is the cow and has a scheme drawn to raise funds and help with the effort.
Gavin, employed on J. Davis property at Wellington, injured eye by wheat straw. He delayed treatment until eye worsened. Wellington doctor advised immediate transfer to Orange private hospital where festered wound prompted concern over possible optic removal.
A 21 year old John Kelly appeared before the Police Court this morning facing three charges. The first alleges he travelled from Georie Lo Wellington on 29th without funds to pay for a cab. the second accuses him of attempting to assault Constable Arthur Evan while on duty. He was remanded until Friday.
A local charitable donor, the Welliniston Ambulance District, funded a three month seating prize for a raffle. The Thursday night draw produced Shaw of Swift Street as winner, enabling a comfortable cinema seat for the next quarter, with an open order noted to Mr. W. J. O'Allen of Glenmore Arthurville.
Urdobn Lewie Owen, a Fremantle native, has returned to Australis after months of research work. He notes prior efforts aimed at understanding Tor eanver and says current work focuses on confirmatory trials. The team aims to uncover means to erase or lessen jeancery through continued discoveries.
Nurvuin Gilde a 20 year old employee of Wetout Stores and 2ilgkeys Ltd in Koduy dusts was helping haul goods from the top floor. While standing on a box and stepping down the hauling whip swung, piercing the fork of his leg. An ambulance attended, he was taken to Dr Savage's surgery and admitted for observation at the hospital.
Readers learn that the Public School plans concerts on Wednesday and Thursday nights featuring improved and attractive musical selections. The second night supports the school hospital fund with a charitable aim.
A quiet wedding took place on Saturday afternoon at St John s Chayech England as Frank Lvalia Mitchell and Miss Macjorie Isabella Cook joined in matrimony. Archdeacon R Barry Brown performed the ceremony with the couple leaving for a Sydney honeymoon. The bride wore traveling pink crepe de chine and carried a bouquet. bridesmaid was Miss Cook. The reception followed at the bride’s parents home. Many friends attended the station to wish the couple good luck. Future home will be in Wellington.
The Railway Department curtails the western line services and introduces a new timetable starting Sunday December 7. The Coonamble mail is cancelled except Sunday Sydney departure at 7 46 pm, Forbes and Louth mails keep near same times, rail motor services connect along Dubbo and Wellington with the Forben mail, while the Sydney orange evening passenger train runs only on Sun Wed and Fri. Several trains are reduced or suspended on alternate days, with specific motor services operating Monday to Friday and Saturday reductions noted. The Forbes departure, Dubbo Wellington services, and the Orange connections are adjusted to serve westbound passengers and pickup duties as required.
The Arot Swimming carnival will be held at the baths on Wednesday evening December 10. The event list includes races for children of all ages novelty races ex pupil race and open races for Wellington club members. A water polo match and first time life-saving display will be featured to support the public school and local clubs.
The report describes wet weather with a heavy storm Friday evening over the eastern region. Thunder and lightning accompanied a snowy shower on Saturday morning, then clearing conditions resumed. The piece also notes rainfall totals: thirty four points in the last fall and twenty four points for the event over four days, totaling two thousand five hundred seventy four points for the season.
A large crowd is expected tonight and tomorrow for the Monument Theatre showing of All Quiet on the Western Front. The film, billed as a grave, reflective drama, portrays the war’s toll on a generation of young soldiers and the hollow promises of glory.
Chloe Ik reports the third miningure golf course opened on Lee Street in Wellton near property owned by Mr C. A Shaker. A large opening day turnout plus intricate arrangements showcased the event as Deputy Mayor Ald. Dick Wilkins performed the official open. The course drew heavy patronage yesterday with Mrs Moon expressing satisfaction at the support received.
A chaotic event near a house saw Pridebam alarmed by a snake at the door while her animal companion pathed toward a paddock. A bystander whirled a protective axe to guard the doorway, then a chase ensued across about a hundred yards with a weapon drawn and a promised reward for the capture or removal of the creature.
The local price of wheat today is quoted at 2 dollars per bushel. This snapshot notes current market level in the area for farmers and merchants tracking grain values.
Weather forecast reports fine conditions in southern districts while erandy and sultry elsewhere. Scattered showers and thunder storms are possible in some areas. South to northeast winds are expected with variable directions overall. Temperature readings show today’s high around 01 degrees.
Within one week two separate accidents disrupted the Coonamble line causing concern for the travelling public. The latest incident near Balladoren Gilgundra involved four trucks derailing after leaving the rails, prompting calls for improved railway safeguards.
Personal Pars, Councillor G H Bowhay reflects on Provident as thy Amaroo. Mr Hy Dyball patrons Wellington District Hospital under medical care. Mr Wydvhnean left for Sydney to interview regarding bin heal 46 Meds Equiron. Well-known resident of town discharged for medical treatment at Wallington hospital. Mr McMahon inmate at Mr Nurse Trovaskis private hospital making progress toward recovery. Mr Howard admitted to Wellington District Hospital for operation this afternoon. Mr 8 Crossing admitted. Matron Delmnent to take private hospital duties. Matron M Brown, late of Lower Clarence Hospital, to become Matron of Wellington Hospital next Friday. Baby Harvie operated on for appendicitis at Wallington Hospital, recovering well. A quiet wedding at St John’s Church of England with Ven Archdeacon Harry Grown uniting Jack Bentley and Annie Sears. Mr J E Gixien awarded permanent appointment to the AulC. Mr Gamion, Wellington regular at picnic race meetings. Mrs O’Borke of Wellington learns of her father James Nugent’s death at Cumnock aged 70. He had run Macksanith’s shop on Obley Street for 90 years. Commandant W Knight (retired) of Dee Why, Sydney, holidaying in Wellington with son Adjutant Knight. He aided Salvation Army services and will assist next weekend, spending part of holiday with sister Mrs Robert Salter of Narabeen Old Dubbo.
A garbled report describes a mishap on the river at night involving Neomes and Thurles Evans, 28. Evans was hospitalized in critical condition after an injury described as stomach related, with others affected or fleeing the scene.
Reports from Sydney recount a violent assault on MP McTiernan supporters, police firing during a disturbance near Mary, a brutal attack on William Rows in Waverley, and a fatal drowning of Mrs. Ethel Austin during a nocturnal bathing event at Southworth.
Fragmentary OCR text reports on communists, a strike halting Flemington activity, produce prices like potatoes and wheat, and a discussion on taxation and licensing. Mentions Sydney Domain, Homebush Busey, Clarence River, and officials such as Justin Pididington.
In North Sydney, a racial riot erupted with stabbings and brick and bottle throwing. Milk vendors Walter Paxsfield 30, Walter Caleman 27, and Nordy 26 were charged in connection with the incidents. Arthur West’s ferry was involved. Charles Evins was injured and remains in foul condition.
A Dubbo tennis team will travel to Wellington on Sunday to play against a local squad from the home court. The visiting lineup includes D. Wall, W. Payne, C. Tameron, R. Spratt, and Misses Thomas, Ticholag, Hintt, and Williams.
A and B grade pennant fixtures for the S.W. Bowling Association are listed with dates and venues. Matches include Dubbo, Wallington, Mudgee, Wellington, Narromine and Gilgandra across December to March. The Country Bowling Carnival Country Week runs February 16 to 21. The Kite Cup draws players February 7 at 9 am.
An important meeting of farmers will be held at A Wilkins and Co on Wednesday next to discuss ways and means for marketing under quality wheat. Attending is urged as a matter of paramount importance to every farmer in the district.
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