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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
5
Treasury notice invites investments in Commonwealth loans with options for 4 percent and 5 percent terms and repayable dates in 1940 and 1980. Bonds start at £10 and rise to £1,000 with stock purchasable in £100 multiples. Information from banks and stock exchanges confirms tax and duty details.
In memoriam items salute Emma Gieds, Jimny, Buna Grace, and Edna Grace Pavis with memorial lines. Public Trustee notice announces probate administration for Albert Wagner estate and invites creditors to claim by February 1. Includes address and legal notices from New South Wales authorities.
A dance will be held in Me at M S Johnston's Woalahed Wuuluman on Friday December 12 in aid of the Wuulu Good music and weldy Kell.
A notice seeks a candidate for an all round role and woeful man experiences. Apply to B. mEDM pat Cle Times Office at 4 Wellington St. Building Co operative TY. A ballot will be held Monday night December 18 at 8 o clock. C Rose secretary Tiny Tots Pool Committee. A meeting of the above is tomorrow Friday MIGET at 0 sharp. Big attention requested.
The discussion contrasts insolvency with bankruptcy and questions the moral and practical differences between gambling via betting shops and racing or stock market gambling. It notes licensing and taxation debates, revenue aims, and public harm, with skepticism about any gambling form being morally distinct.
A garbled discussion argues governments exist to maintain order while gambling expands, noting a historic state lottery in Louisiana's southern User State and questioning whether regulation should extend to all forms of gambling amid public concern about crime and social decay.
Scattered items describe local activities, fairs, and meetings in Wellington. Mentions Christmas fairs, church events, a public holiday proposal, and a weekly meeting for the Macquarie Shing Council. References to local bands, market stalls, and school gatherings appear alongside notices about advertising and transport services.
Changes to the railway timetable will operate throughout the summer months starting Sunday December 7. A public timetable book, now available for 3d a copy, serves as an invaluable guide to train times and travel options.
A flawed but well intentioned family story unfolds in a New York inspired home life drama. Louise and Dick Grant are central in a film directed by Hamilton McFadden, showing Friday and Saturday after Mickey the Mouse at the Monarch Theatre.
The Wellington Municipal Council invites applications for the caretaker position at the water filtration plant. A large crowd applied today showing high local interest. The council plans to review applicants at tonight’s meeting and finalize selections after the new year.
An aldermanic vacancy in the Wellington Municipal Council triggers a legal nomination process. With the council term set to expire soon, nominations after 8 pm will be invalid. Only two nominations have been received, and a straight contest between them is anticipated. Polling is at the Council Chambers on Saturday, 1 December, from 8 am to 8 pm.
Demolition of buildings at the showground continues apace while 22 men, light horses, and dray teams labor to complete a track. About £700 has been granted, with efforts to secure further funds from the new Government to sustain the work and absorb unemployed locally. Mr. Lamrack met the Trustees on site to discuss progress and finance.
A popular official departs as Mr. A Grinven leaves Wellington to take a well earned promotion to North Sydney. The post office will miss his efficient service and courteous manner. Mrs Grinven and family accompany him to their new home tomorrow Friday.
At Wellington Police Court on Tuesday morning, Jesos Athol Bower, 76, faced charges of stealing farm tools and hardware on December with values around £3 10s and £1 10s. He was bound over to keep the peace for three years and ordered to pay costs. tools were returned to owners Toynton and Stewart.
The report lists multiple hospital admissions and discharges including Mrs. F L Such admitted to Matron Trevaskis private hospital and Mr Harry Ley leaving Treveskis private hospital after arm fractures. It notes A Breen of Cowra visiting and other local residents recovering or involved in society events such as weddings and christenings in Wellington and nearby areas. It mentions Miss Ellen Alice Wise of Gilgandra passing away at age four and references G KE Wise as a director of Western Starsn utd Eciley's Ltd.
English paper reports the death of Rev. A. D. Philipson B A B D nephew of J J Philipson of Maryvale Son of the late Rev. Ralph Philipson He studied at Didsbury during the war joined RLAMC served at Salonika earned a commission in a Cadet Battalion preached among troops in Egypt and later returned to circuit work Wartime Near East service affected his health He spent years in a sanatorium at Bernas and died September 28 1990 aged thirty five.
The death occurred at a hospital yesterday for Ruth Low Wyker of Bournewiod. Numerous mourners attended the grave at the Vermetery with Rev. 8, 0, Cv conducting. Ambulance and hospital staff aided the injured schoolgirl in a prior accident. Proceeds from a hospital ball will fund upcoming carnival events.
A mixed doubles tournament took place on Railway Courts Monday night with 15 entries. J Mower and Mixa How defeated Mr and Mrs Cathy 8 1 in the final. A men’s doubles event was planned for Thursday night.
Reports describe bowls events with confused phrasing. Players faced varied fortunes as matches were planned for the coming afternoon. A meeting of members followed to fill the honorary secretary and treasurer posts. The Dave Austin Cup will begin next week with the final match set for Wednesday.
A night scene at the convent features a bright hall filled with seniors bidding farewell during a Christmas concert. Mother and Sister preside as boarders distribute programmes with wishes for the holidays, praising the girls’ music and effort. A supper follows, with teachers and Father Bayllax offering praise and warm wishes.
A fragmented report outlines tonight’s municipal gathering and a May election in the town. Dr Wade’s absence leaves the mayoral outcome uncertain while Gordon Wilkine may regain the deputy mayor role amid talk of other candidates and the need to manage payers and town works.
The first swimming carnival of the season will be held at the Wellington district bath on Wednesday evening, December 30. Pupils and Wellington Swimming Clubs will raise funds for the Tiny Tots' pool. Events include child races, novelty events, ex-pupils races, open events, a grand water polo match, and a lifesaving exhibition by the local teachers and pupils.
A weather notice gives a warm and cloudy forecast with some uncertainty about temperatures and wind. It mentions variable conditions including hail at times and expects higher temperatures around day by day, with periods of calm and gusts happening locally.
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