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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
9
A fragmented notice urges voters to support Mayor Alderman Walker and re election. It mentions Bowkett and unnamed backers, and calls residents to roll up for a rally at Stores Corner on Monday night. The damaged text lists campaign kints and local addresses.
Reported municipal election note mentions E Knoblachze and an event at Western Atores Corner tomorrow at 7.3 percent. Details are fragmented and uncertain about exact activities or participants.
Public notices announce an excursion from Wellington to Sydney on Friday December 18. Tickets include a return coupon valid for 42 days, with travel allowed only on listed trains and intermediate stations. See handbills for detailed train times and station access. advance coupon presentation required.
The Municipality of Wellington announces candidates nominated under the Tocal Government Act 1919 for aldermen. A poll will be held by ballot on Saturday December 8 1925 at the Council Chambers Nanima Crescent Wellington from 8 am to 7 pm. Andrew Gordon Graham is appointed substitute Returning Officer.
Mrs D OBrien and family express gratitude to Lind friends and relatives for wreaths cards and letters after the death of Edward Willkas Starr. Special thanks to Mr Kimbe Dr Savage Men Sarum Mia Hapton Mia Nancarrow Retarned Sold torn im thie bereavement and to Mr and Mrs McAtamney Oo Tindall and Mr and Mrs Maneford for kindness and help.
Local jottings report woollot buyers at a Sydney salon including H Kun Sheridan and Walter V Shearman with prices. Wellington wheat movement by Abel Wilkins Co and Mcleod Ltd. baths gaining popularity with ladies frequenting daily. political candidates Neal Larum and others seek re elections. weather varied with hot days and cool nights. railway yards busy from new wheat arrivals. Xmas War Cry issue and Mary Hath Chosen plate. 1926 model car for hire and Derby’s Patera ice cream noted.
A report from Wellington notes thieves who stole a battery used to power a dynamo during a recent carnival. The town remains on alert as efforts to apprehend the culprits continue. Also covered are local campaign events, council plans, and several accidents and incidents in nearby towns.
The Parents and Citizens Association will run a school swimming carnival at the municipal baths on Wednesday December 16. It is for school children and parents are urged to participate, promising a lively programme.
A promising student, Constance Walsh of Our Lady of Mercy's College Parramatta, daughter of HG inh of Hlurtley Vale, earned honors with Uz marks in Conservatorium of Music exams. Examiners praised her playing and predicted a brilliant future.
The Wallington district reports excellent wheat quality with high yields above expectations. Rain aided grain filling and some areas show straw yields up to ten bags per acre. Deliveries to local mills are steady with at least 100000 bags expected to be delivered to each mill.
December schedule for St John’s Church lists Wellington at 41 a.m. and Bodangers at 3 0am with ElC afternoon service and morning observance noted on the calendar. The fragment confirms two service times for the day.
Wallington plans to install electricity and run the pumping station by power at a cost of 410000. Some residents see this as substantial. Comparing town figures, Wellington ratepayers are fortunate with a lower cost scheme. The Bathurst installation reportedly cost 240.
A Pari wate and Citizens' Association gathering led by Rev H G Ford decided to hold the schools swimming carnival on Wednesday evening December 16. The running rules were left to the Indian to decide, and each school department may buy books and equipment up to £5.
The annual meeting of the NL was held in the school hall with good attendance. The retiring president Mr 3. 8. Kimbell presided. The report and balance were read and adopted, showing steady progress. The following officers were appointed for the year: President Paty Von Archdeacon Jarry Brown. Vice Presidents R Biench and Mwraris P Arnoldsindi. Treasurer H Hobran. Secretary P A Gardiner. Committee Mewrs Robinson Hopking A T Smith LeQuesne J G Carveth Cid Kim bell Ken Blackmore.
Members collected £11 8 on Sunday for the McCauley fund and added £16 8 to date after further donations from J J Kelly J Quirk Miss L Quirk Bia Wall B Dent. The McCauleys faced loss from a haystack fire and hope for continued support.
A garbled report describes Digger Wilkins of Wellington near a near miss in the 1828 Gwydie Federal race against Cunningham. It notes his support for Abbott in Labour, a possible bid for state office, and hints at influencing the electorate. The piece hints at future political maneuvers and party backing.
Monarch Pictures schedules a strong night program headlined by George O'Brien in The Roughneck plus a news reel and comedy. The Drestaker from Paris is listed as a Paramount feature. The schedule also includes Richard Barthelmess in Soul Fire and Edward Lowe in Grewtee thu a Crown. Saturday features Youth and Adventure with Greater tha Marriage. The weekend lineup promises ample thrills for cinema fans.
One of Sydney’s Jestling Siierta Tepotx merchants changed hands as X.8.W. Sporty Store took over. Alan Kippax, famed Epovyi all rounder, represents Nis W at Barebell. Merburt Sutcliffe, star in Australia last season, joins the firm on the English side as shipments depart from the factory. With Kippax and Sutcliffe steering, sporting fans should trust the store. HF ith for Sport, we’ve got IL.
Wellington boy scouts in need of wider public backing form Parents and Supporters' Association. Mr McAlister, director of the Scout Organisation, visits Wellington Saturday to inspect the troop and meet the public, with plans to organize the association after a lantern lecture Monday night.
The writer complains that western line travellers receive old carriages while southern line passengers get improved stock. Railways fail to allocate sleeping berths despite deposits, depriving booked passengers of paid services. Calls for regulatory action and better railway publicity to fix leasing and staff issues.
Cheap excursion trains to and from Sydney are announced by the Railway Department. Tickets at single fare for double journeys will be valid on various dates from December 5. Tickets available for 43 days after the start, with details in the official advertisement at stations. Readers should note fixed dates and travel conditions.
News from Bow View and Wellington recalls Alexander Ros age 63 who died at his Bow View home after a late evening collapse following illness. Ros, born in Young, spent 47 years in the district and was a prominent wheat grower and railway advocate. He leaves a wife and family with memories of long service to local welfare and farming. The body rests in a polished maple casket at the local Presbyterian church cemetery with funeral arrangements handled by Ma Cd Shakespeare.
Adolphus O'Brien son of Mrs O'Brien Syvines and late Patrick O'Brien of Montehaves died at his Wellington residence in Bucronimus Lane after long illness. He served with the Light Horse in Palestine, returned home gravely ill six months ago, left a widow and three young children. His funeral was held Tuesday at the Church of England section of Wallington Cemetery with graveside service by Ven Archdeacon Barry Brown. Funeral arrangements by C J Shakespeare.
Today's wires report the sale of the Interstate steamers to Tapanest Bakery for loading with Aurivallan cargo bound east. Union ministers clash over cabinet disputes, with reorganization rumors and denial of responsibility in bribery allegations. Clyde railway labor unrest escalates as a worker dies during a pulley accident while lifting heavy gear.
Readable fragments detail stock prices and livestock markets with prices for onions and wheat, plus a political note about a convict and a vacancy. Names and places are garbled but imply a publishable snapshot of market and government affairs.
The Face the Water swimming carnival drew 13 entrants across two heats with Allen Turner timing 2.5 seconds for the distance, showing improvement. The Sherringham brothers and others competed, while subsequent council actions questioned mediation and facility improvements for future events.
An unclear OCR fragment references a concert, personnel and possible dates. It mentions a performer or group and payments, with garbled phrases suggesting a live show schedule or billing. Names and exact locations are unreadable, but the item reads as a brief music event notice with financial details.
A terse OCR like note mentions a plan or path to acquire items described as loot. Names, places, and dates are unclear but imply a staffing or tactical action. The fragment hints at a sequence of actions leading to stolen goods, with no concrete attribution or outcome.
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