Drapery and Sewing Machine Sale with Easy Terms
A local ad lists pianos and sewing machines for sale with small deposits. The notice mentions beets and drapery items as part of the bargains and promises easy terms for buyers during the week.
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1923
Page
2
A local ad lists pianos and sewing machines for sale with small deposits. The notice mentions beets and drapery items as part of the bargains and promises easy terms for buyers during the week.
A jumble of local notices covers new arrivals at Siempson’s, a funeral train to Sydney for Mr. McLeane, toy department jokes, rifle range shoots, and questions about Oliver Twist. Shire council cuts staff, builds a shelter shed at the Caves, and debates Sunday sports amid parking and park reserves clashes. Also noted are a broken bottle injury at Bell Park, Xmas orders, hospital donations mix‑up, a Bodangara hospital appeal social, and a Thursday public holiday lineup.
The article chronicles a Paramount Picture showing and a Queen of Sheba screening with local participants. It notes a large audience on Saturday night and mentions a school hall concert by C EMS Comedy Co. It also covers a Sunday cricket meeting about revoking a Sunday sport ban at Wallington Show Ground and a wrist injury to Haddon Breeze during an inter high school event.
The Railway Department will lay out stacking sites on Monday the 11th instant and from that date the Cid Firm will accept deliveries from all locations as notified in their advertisement. Competent men will receive, truck, and stack, and Abel Wilkins and Co will assist old and new clients bringing the Golden Grain. The more you bring, the faster they will handle it.
A report from Musare Abel Wilkins and Cu office notes the season's wheat entering harvest with widespread ripeness. Samples from Canberra Neurea Oddfeld Cymobile Badangora Yandilla Maryvale Canberra Aunton and Dron Arthurville show good quality and weight. Expected average yield ranges from 10 to 20 bushels per acre under favorable weather.
On Thursday night a surprise party honored the Rev F Jund and Mrs Dunkley in Wellington as they entered the ninth year of their ministry. Senior elder Mrs Nullock led the men’s remarks, Mrs Turnbull spoke for the women, and gifts of xylonite items were presented to both. The couple expressed appreciation for the kindness and support of their congregation.
The Railway Commissions publish a new, lower schedule for carriage of primary products, effective Wednesday. Rates drop across several mile brackets for wheat, flour, pollard, potatoes, cabbage, and cauliflower, with exemptions for hay and wool. The Orange Chamber of Commerce has long lobbied for these reductions.
Excursion trains under the Railway Department faced delays near Shoap Uuine de Spilney causing protest from station Masters at Manubille. Articulated power may be drawn from all station masters to address disruptions and restore service.
A jumble sale advertisement lists a variety of items including three oil engines, stones, bend piping, vats, an extrifugal pump, sheet lead and a fine lot of value furniture. The notice invites attendance on Saturday afternoon with a list of good and woeful articles.
Advert for sale by Menara Abel Wilkins and Co on account of Mr C England. Includes two acre land block with a small cottage and adjoining vegetable garden. Auction set for Wednesday 12 December. Also notes fishing season opening with local observers at the Macquarie River and varied fishing activity over the weekend.
On Tuesday night Paramount Amusement presents Hel en Holmes in One Million in Jewels with J P B McGowan and Dane Novak in The Belle of Alaska as supporting. Also shown are Foolhe Death and The Man and the Moment with The Lam Tech o Wednesday and Thursday. The feature presents thrills of a wild horse, river plunge and a man’s demise in a dramatic chase with no extra charge at 900 Wertinemnent.
The Volvent event at Covent grounds Wednesday drew steady crowds with varied acts and prize reports. Wellington attendees noted sleet effects and a lively program of music as the queen competition results and fundraising for the year’s building fund were awaited.
A baptismal rite occurred yesterday afternoon at the Macquarie Bank site in Wellington among Plymouth Brethren. Two young men were immersed in water to the shoulders as hymns continued. after the baptism the group dispersed.
At the first meeting of the nww abow committee held Friday night, it was unanimously decided to shift from Autumn to Spring shows. The Tannery group supported holding the annual abow in spring to allow Kend to devote more to the carnival and exhibits. Carriers complained Autumn duties clash with work, risking poor attendance. Spring shows would avoid such conflicts. Wellington's next show is scheduled for September 1924.
A jumble of obituaries and health news from Wellington and surrounds. The aged Mr Harry Barrett dies at 94 while tardy mentions of others ill or traveling to Sydney and Brisbane appear alongside hospital admissions and staff milestones.
A local hospital appeal raised funds through poultry donations and stalls. The trout stall at the Western Store, led by Mrs Bum Campbell and team, yielded 100 pounds six shillings eleven pence on initial instalment with more expected. Sam Campbell and Mr Christie contributed strongly. horse sales and bridles added to totals. Mary Fuller distributed items including a bridle and turkey. prizes went to Mr F. Lovett and Mr Wit Wood. The Ben Buckley venue, organized by Mr Dy Osborne, was a success despite Mr Gaborna’s hospital setback. Mr Daniela managed the dunes and cleared 30 pounds. The committee urges promised donations to be sent promptly to clear the hospital appeal by Saturday.
Forecam shows isolated showers and possible storms in the north east with warm conditions and variable winds. Homabush cattle market reports 2900 yarded with improved shade. beef prices range 40 to 80, sheep 23,000 penned with strong demand and no woolly sheep offered. Produce prices listed: butter 20/65, cheese 1/6 to 1/7, lucerne hay £7/10 to £8/10, oats 4/9 to 4/10. Also political items note Lang supporters and Kemp assaulted in Granville Street. various criminal and church-state matters discussed. explosions in Purkur. body found near Klamm. Duke Mucklenburg visiting New Guinea. calls to ban Anglo-Baxon Klan. Labor Party splits noted with leadership contest.
Students gathered for the annual Wellington Intermediate High School sports meeting at Beil Park. In spite of low turnout, the Third Year boys dominated by winning the championship while Nettie Male led girls with multiple event wins including the 16 Yards and high jump.
The Wellington council debates Sunday sport at public parks amid posts about election timing. Aldermen defend or oppose Sunday games, stressing residents rights and civic duties. Post office buildings in Mat Street to be renovated, with plans tied to Maughan Street improvements. Mayor Mathouon’s stance remains firm on Sunday sport.
A Deipstone Lanait side visited Wallington for a friendly game with local members. Despite strong wind and dust, the visitors lost 17 games to 6 in a brisk contest. Wireless broadcasting plans discussed by D C Cameron of Italia Ltd to install wireloes and expand stations across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and more. Cameron seeks agents for telephone and radio equipment as part of the company’s expansion.
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