Local school prize winners and railway disruption report
Exclusive report details public school scripture exam results with prizes donated by Rev H L Pratt and others. winners include Marjorie Priddle Sheila Pitt Elsie Foxall Murdoch Westwood John Black and Keith Black. Also notes a mail train delay near Apex Loop due to a derailed goods train and stock impoundment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Pratt
Yesrs
Geo. Black
W. Merceron Findson
Marjorie Priddle
Sheila Pitt
Elsie Foxall
Murdoch Westwood
John Black
Keith Black
Sydney
Cummock
Larra Lee
Apex Loop
Teoval
Yeoval
Cumnock
Wellington district news wedding and local notices
Miss Florence Margaret Paxton and Frank Hiatt wed in Wellington Church with a church procession, Vaughan reception, and gifts to the couple. The report notes family attendants, outfits, and plans for a Wellington home. Other items include wheat reception appointment for Bob Forrest, an injury at Katella Station, and a tribute to J Tyler as recently appointed T P R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Margaret
J. G. Paxton
Georiie
Frank Hiatt
R. Hiatt
Wellington
Mrs. Jeffries
Misa Myril Paxton
J. Hiatt
Georgette
Thatt
Magte Welecain
Porcus
Bob Forrest
Georie
Bob
George Musling
Katella
Orange
J. Tyler
Sister Mary Thelea Dies After Illness in Stuart Town
Gloom fell over Stuart Town as Sister Mary Thelea head teacher at the Convent school died from appendicitis. The community offers sympathy to her family and pupils. Also noted are Geo Sullivan’s poor health in Orange hospital and Edward William Starr’s burial in Mumbai. A hospital fundraiser meeting was postponed and Neville Howse sent a congratulatory letter to Granny Warn on her 0th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thelea
Geo. Sullivan
Orange Hospital
Edward William Starr
Mumbai
Starr
Mumbii
Alan
Tom Brown
Neville Howse
Granny
Wheat yields lift Wellington district on the map
Arthurville notes show wheat production rising with better farming methods promoted by the Department of Agriculture. Local crops are yielding well, aided by soil care and seed treatment. T. J. Payne won first prize in the annual wheat competition by the P. A. and H. Society. Mrs. George Chandler of Wellington is seriously ill. Rumors say a Wellington firm plans a new store in Arthurville soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Garher
Department of Agriculture
T. J. Payne
P. A. and H. Society
George Chandler
Here
Arthurville
Fashion's Mount Pig Drowns in Macquarie River
A white pig owned by Mr and Mrs Keogh of Yarragal was found drowned in the Macquarie River a few days ago. The animal was sizable and had a tender look, making the incident more notable to locals.
Butchers Install Up-To-Date Motors For Fast Service
Local butchers adopt new motorized delivery to speed cold beef to customers during hot weather. Community notes recount events from DRIPSTONE including the Church of England Queen competition with substantial prizes, dance for the Diggers Queen, and a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Yeoval Cricket News and Local Happenings
Wheat arrives at the railway station with several loads landed. Sunday’s cricket match against Cumnock ended 119 for 16, Yeoval losing. A Ryan top-scored with 23 as G Cowan took 4 for 15. R. Merewether 36 and T M 34 notable for visitors. Mr Albert Wirth is hospitalized at Wellington. Mrs. ODonnell returned to Cessnock. New saddler Mr. Miller starts business in former Skelly premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Sparkes
Cegee
Cumnock
A. Ryan
R. G. Merewether
Tierney
G. Black
Mere
Arthur West
Cessnock
Miller
J. H. Skelly
Harvest promises improve yields in Bodangora region
Weather near weekly hatch patch brings hot days and cool nights with occasional rain and wind. Wheat crops are turning out better than expected after drought, with fallowed and manured lands showing higher yields. Farmer James Whiteley of Georie cites manure as most effective, though not for stubble land. Sullivan and Dowd report harvesting five to nine bags per acre, wheat sent from header to mill delivering strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Althofer
Carlyle
R. Conn
Messrs
Morley
Campbella
Cadonia
H. Taylor
Lucerne
E. Bullock
Hill Head
Darcy Walker
Wellington
Campbell Bros
Argyle
K. Newell
Bodangora
Waterford
Burkitt
Dubbo
Neuve-e-glise
Sternwerck
Fritz
Taylor
Wellington-Mudfee
McNamara
James Whiteley
Georie
West
Messrs Sullivan and Dowd
Snake Bite Incident At Wongarbon Child Hurt Then Reunites
Phyllis Bird trod on a large snake near her home in Wongarbon. Father Thos Bird treated the wound. she was driven to Dubbo Hospital by Mrs. Morley and discharged the next day. Local railway gates are being removed at the station, cattle stops installed to ease delays. School plans a Christmas tree event on Tuesday December 15 with events for toddlers and a night lighting the grounds, organized by Mr W Judge and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis
Thos. Bird
Morley
Dubbo Hospital
W. Judge
Rains Boost Goolma Farms and Bazaar Tidings
Very beneficial rains have fallen over the past fortnight with more than four inches recorded. Some crops were damaged by late rains forcing farmers to turn stock onto wheat. A social for the Gulgong bazaar is planned for Saturday night with promoters working hard for a successful event. Road damage from the downpours is being repaired by maintenance crews. Mrs. Ryan senior has shown notable health improvement in the past week. Kosciusko ice cream marketed with a home delivery cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobburn Shire
Hy Leaney
Leaney
BL Payne
Sydney
GG. F. Whiteley
Synow
Union Church
Georie
Gulgong
Ryan
Catholic Church Services December Schedule
Catholic church services listed for December across towns including Wellington Yeoval Euchareena Stuart Town Mookerawa Suntop Obley Obley Bodangora Dripstone and others. Times span mornings afternoons evenings with special Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and multiple services on Sundays and Sundays holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
Fashion's Mount
Wellington
Badangora
Stuart Town
Buchareena
Mockerawa
Yeoval
Suntop
Arthurville
Bodangore
Store Creek
Wuouluman
Euchareena
Obley
Baptist Church Schedule Passages for Wellington and Nearby Areas
Wellington church services set for 11 a.m. led by Mr J Long, 7:30 p.m. sermon by Rev J Hunter at Bournewood with a 3 p.m. communion, Yeoval service at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. by Rev J Hunter. Seatonville and Bodangora hold 3 p.m. sessions. Curra Creek hosts 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. meetings led by Mr Luke Bullock and Mr B Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Wellington
J. Longhhurst
J. Hunter
Bournewood
Yeoval
Seatonville
Luke Bullock
Bodangora
Curra Creek
B. Bradford
Methodist Church Sunday Services in Wellington
Wellington services at 11 a.m. family service led by Rev. Shepherd. Bodangora supply at 3 p.m. Sunday program features Rev. Shepherd. Wellington evening service at 7.30 p.m. on A Man's True Life with anthem The Day is Past and Over led by Rev. T. K. Taylor. Seats free hymn books provided visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Wellington
Shepherd
Bodangora
T. K. Taylor
Presbyterian Church Sunday schedule listed
The Sunday schedule lists Neurea at 11 a.m. Windora at 3 p.m. Wellington at 7.30 p.m. Georie at 7.30 p.m. Rev. H. G. Ford presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Neurea
Windora
Wellington
Georie
H. G. Ford
Salvation Army Meeting and Young People's Anniversary
The Salvation Army schedules an 11 a m holiness meeting and an 7 30 p m Young Peoples Anniversary on Monday followed by an annual demonstration and prize distribution in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Salvation Army
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