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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
8
Local page details a memorial for Granny Nell and a church memorial review next Sunday. It notes dances and social events at Pembay schools, and reports on civic concerns about nuisance and street conduct. Also mentions funerals, a bakers' commemoration, cricket, and calls for action against noisy disturbances.
The Wellington district branch discussed wheat bounty and potential overtime support for farmers. Members debated government help versus a straight bounty, with aims to unite growers and push for a world market price. Harvests advance as motor power and hot power drive work, with notable yields in oats and wheat.
A warm spell continued with light rain recorded during the week. Local tennis partners Mrs. Cooper and Mr. Ryan Amant won a doubles event, while euchre prizes were shared by Miss Flo Starhus and Mrs. J. Mickell as well as Mr. Mary Simmons. A Monte Carlo dance, waltz competition, and piano violin music followed at the picture theatre. Yeoval cricket hosted Wellington Railway with Yeoval scoring 172 and Wellington tallying 1A? L. Malchett and G. Gavin starred for the visitors. Additional notes mention theatre ceiling work, the wheat bilox opening, and social updates including a newborn son at the Rugpell home and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Tremain.
Local items report Burrendong life for the week including fishing along the Mudgee river, parish church service by Rev. Bromley with nine communicants, and cricket results. Stuart Town defeated Mumbil for the Federal cup while Yarrabin faced Fashion's Mount and Wellington saw a funeral in June. Mrs Hough Lynes returned from hospital amid illness. Frank Herring of June's passed away, leading to community sympathy.
Heat records in Lit shade reach 90 degrees. mentions Mia M Linklater and J Joying health, Mr Warn aiding elderly parent Mrs Bert Wheat, and holidaying relatives Lithgow Narromine with Sloanes Alley Thompson. Damaged text limits clarity but notes high heat and family welfare.
A twenty page pamphlet on farm book keeping is offered free by the Department of Agriculture, Helton, Sydney. It emphasizes accurate records, changes in agricultural practices, and the need for farmers to maintain meticulous accounts to stay competitive.
Minor vision defects can cause constant head discomfort and strain the eye muscles. Distance and near vision may appear normal, yet examination reveals hidden issues. Changes in lens shape affect light passage, causing headaches and the need to hold reading material further away.
A fragmented, oddly phrased note urges constant advertising activity with repeated imperatives about continuing campaigns and avoiding cessation. It presents a call to relentlessly promote products or services, emphasizing ongoing effort despite interruptions or contrary actions.
Pivko Tree will manage the season’s accounts for Meay Dalgety Ind Co at Wallington Ythurville Combo Maryvale Muronbung, outlining duties amid regional operations. The notice lists locations and involved entities central to the firm’s financial handling.
An old time shop listing lists numerous groceries and household goods with prices and items like preserved quinces, currants, spices, soaps, canned foods, cosmetics, and hardware. It mentions Beushware and Tinware reductions, crates of cordial syrups, and a phone contact. The garbled OCR includes brands and varied items such as marmalade, pineapple tins, cocoa, biscuits, and dinnerware, all noting discounts or half prices.
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