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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1931
Page
7
A promotional blurb lists items for cars including a new motor pump or jack for Dad and wind deflectors for Mum. It promises a wide range of useful car goods and stresses they will please both buyers with practical choices.
A reminiscence of Bathurst plains along Evans Creek and The Rocks near The Great Western Road. It recalls old camps of swagmen and teams, game snipe and ducks, and a fatal murder case of Jarvis at The Rocks, with an inquest, trial in Bathurst, and execution at Darlinghurst. The piece links these memories to Lucknow gold production and early Orange politics.
The column reports on aviation feats and plans in Australia and overseas, noting a crash in the English Air Mail, a bold schedule by Smithy to complete a journey, and a widening role for planes in elections. It previews model aviation at the Narrowing Agricultural Society show, discusses a new Gibralta Airways Ltd service, and praises Edgar Percival as its pioneer pilot. Bert Hinkler’s solo Atlantic flight is celebrated, while Canada’s forest patrol planes cover vast distances, and calls are made for petrol rebates to aid aviation progress.
A garbled report describes a home treatment for varicose veins promising rapid relief and money back if unsatisfied. It references Wellington sales and local sellers A. A. Dobble and GW. Gevitithe, plus vague claims about a mine and Lucknow name origins amid scattered historical anecdotes.
Monthly report from Senior Agricultural Instructor Ain details November conditions in the Western district. Harvesting progresses with high grain quality, despite patchy rain and hail in northern areas and widespread showers later. Yields vary by crop due to drought, waterlogging, weed growth, and late frosts, but overall prospects improve with better prices for wheat and wool and strong sowing results in western regions.
Scoutmaster R C Tancred resigns from Ist Ni fomine over apathy in poppy day work with Sudden low turnout. Narromine Scouts praised for hall and public service. replacement to be appointed next Monday. District Camp near Dubbo on Narromine road aims for four days. transport and Camper Licence notes. Prince Regent Cup final returns due by December 19. Trangie and Coonamble vie for the prize. strong local interest expressed.
On Saturday next polling for Wellington mayoralty and postal voting for Macquarie and Cobbora Shire councillors will occur. Macquarie riders contest three seats. Cobbora has one race. Shire ballots must reach the returning officer by 6 pm Saturday. Municipal voting runs 8 am to 8 pm at Council Chambers. Federal nominations close Saturday. federal election set for December 10.
Church of England notices outline Wellington parishes holding morning and afternoon services with various ministers. New arrangements move England services to Yullundry from next Sunday, with annual price distribution after evening prayers in December at Cumno ck, Beldry, Yeoval, and Burrendong. Parishioners urged to attend with children. Rev W Levy Pealy and Rev Grassick noted.
The schedule lists services at multiple towns including Wellingto n and Bactonville with various ministers and times such as 7.30 pm 2 Jim Ma ed and 3 pm Mr Luke Bullock Yooval 11 am Rev. 4 Hunter Cara Check 2 pm Rev 1 Hunter Home Miscun. An illustrated lecture Religion and Romance in Remote Australia will be delivered by Rev RH Campbell in Yeoval Wellington Monday Sept 8 pm Georie Tuesday th 5 pm Yeoval Wednesday 10 am all welcome.
The ad asserts that Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills provide subtle aid rather than override Nature. They claim to assist a sluggish liver, cleanse the stomach, purify the blood, and aid digestion and food assimilation after over eating or drinking.
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