Memorial notice and rail excursion offer in old Times
A memorial advertisement notes the loss of a loved one and the family details, followed by an advertisement for a South Wales Government Railways excursion to Sydney with single fare for a double journey. Details include departure from Wellington at 7.40, dates in December, coupon conditions, return validity, and where to obtain full times and fares from the station master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRK
Fenty
Gowrie
Macyvale
RIM
TYRE
TYBE
Ford ‘Cay
Local Jottings and Notices From Wellington Area
Local items report a municipal finance committee meeting held Friday night with business carried over from Tuesday. Four mayoral candidates are said to be vying for the next term. Scouts Week highlights a busy town with a large display of fancy chocolate boxes for Xmas. A Morris singles handicap results and bowling games are due before the 12th of December. A general meeting for the golf club will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in the council chambers. A notable medical visit to Wellington is advertised with appointments via phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aborlional
Mikaion
Weds Nessing
Dee
Gollan
Unital
Mecanarie
Wellington
Morris
A. Morris
G. Walker
D. J. Bono
Golf Club
Buster Tourheyr C. Murphy's
Nonimm Crescent
Wellington High aims at Xmas show and car orders
Monday notes from Wellington mention second year students entertaining third years, a Xmas cakes display at Kimbell's, and plans for a school picnic. Cars and local sales are advertised, with a Ford exhibition in New York drawing 50,000 orders. Severe weather and transport concerns are briefly noted.
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Kimbell
Welington
Dave Vase
Parente
New York
Ford
Municipality approves extra Christmas holiday
The council after its finance committee meeting sanctioned an extra Christmas holiday following a resident petition. Banks and government offices will be closed from noon Saturday December 24 to Thursday December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xmas
Councl
Cileinghall Clearing Sale Announced by Auctioneers
Stock buyers are reminded that the All-Inghall clearing sale will be held on Wednesday December 7 at 11 am. Details of 10 000 heap, 200 cows, and farm plant advertised earlier. Luncheon provided. Tow and Pearce in Wellington with Luda Bros. as selling agents. Mas Burne 45 injured in Gowrie accident while loading a cask. District Ambulance and doctor attended, then he was conveyed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Burne
Gowrie
Mule Jorwith
Welllaeron
Murrumbung Gollan Road Deviation Notice Issued
Cobbora Shire Council announces a deviation on the Murrumbung Gollan Road between the 5 mile marks 5 miles 2000 feet peg. A suitable route is marked by boards and a pennant. Shire Clerk HOLMAN issues the notice from Cornell Chambers Geurie Pocemhor.
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Holman
Cornell Chambers
Geurie
Pocemhor
Prohibition on Wax Matches in Cobbora Shire
Notice states usage of wax matches is prohibited in Cobbora Shire from October 1st to March 4th each year. The alert defines the restricted period and location for enforcement.
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Cobbora
Wellington Council Faces Winter Funding Shortfall
Short of finances plagues the Wellington Municipal Council as coal shortages and staff cutbacks press local government. Officials warn the workforce will be rehired when demand returns early next year, but current shortfalls echo across the state with councils strained and funding tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Municipal
Lunde
Conneila
Ohio
Clark
Municinal Council
Local Jottings and Business Changes at Homebush
Local notes report keen demand for perimether and latube at Homebush last Thursday with varied rates for other clashes. Penne Inge totals 42,000. A Me Lend Cenrie approves 27/7 with avers 29/8. Winchtomby Carton Ltd to sell 479 ermaubyod anc kere. Mears Row and Pearce installed in new premises in Maughan Street opposite Post Office, building renovated, staff to transact business in comfort. Macquarie Shire meeting notes Dr T J Edwards not well but elected to a third term. Nanima Crescent address change noted.
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Perimetheny
Homebush
Vaukar
A. Me. Lend
Cenrie
Kere Wold
Winchtomby, Carton Ltd
Mears
Pearce
Maughan Street
Macquarie Shire
T J. Edwards
Nanima Crescent
Edwards
School Swimming Carnival at Baths Tonight
A large attendance is expected for the annual school swimming carnival at the baths with a strong program to engage the public. Two special attractions are planned a four man teams race between Wellbeton and Monteflores and a polo match pitting the blacks against the whites. Post entries close 18 minutes before each race and admission is 1 shilling for adults and 6 pence for children.
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Lam
Wellbeton
Monteflores
Church of England Fair Closes After Weather Delays
The annual Church of England Christmas Gift Fair concluded on Thursday after four earlier rain postponements. A large attendance supported strong sales, with most articles sold. A concert by Miss Doreen Dobbie enhanced the event, and secretary H E Hobson praised all helpers for enduring adverse conditions and keeping up the effort. Financial results are expected to be satisfactory, though not as high as prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen Dobbie
Hi. E. Hobson
Going to Armidale Mr Muller Resigns Wellington Post
Mr W Muller superintendent of the Wellington and District Free Ambulance resigns his position in Wellington to take a similar post at Armidale. The Armidale station will run two men and one car, later two cars and three men. The move is seen as a promotion though Wellington loses a courteous efficient officer and Mrs Muller’s kindness is noted by patients. The couple plan to leave for their new home next month.
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W. Muller
Wellington and District
Wellington
Mra. Muller
Mr. Muller
Scout Week Fixtures Set To Aid Movement
The Parents and Supporters Association has arranged events for Scout Week. Begin with a juvenile dance at Empire Hall on Wednesday, followed by a Monarch Pictures benefit on Thursday. A grand concert by the Musical and Dramatic Society and other artists closes on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical and Dramatic Society
Parents and Supporters’ Association
Empire Hall
Monarch Pictures
The
Musial and Dramatic Society
Scout Movement
Dusty and Windy Weekend Weather Looms Over Plains
The weekend brought strong northwesterlies and persistent dust storms. Friday and Saturday featured hot winds driving dust for hours, with only light showers at night offering slight relief. Forecasters warn of a major windstorm likely from the dusty plains to the west as skies remained murky.
Udg ee Trotting Club Meet at Mudgee Cup Weekend
The Mudgee Trotting Club schedules a two day meeting on Saturday December 41 and Monday January 2 with prize money totaling £500. The President's Handicap on day one is worth £270, the Cup £100, and the Flying Handicap £50. Owners and trainers in the Wellington district are urged to respond with entries closing on December Saturday.
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Clu
Monay
Wellington
Murdoch McLeod Seeks A More Suitable Trophy
Mr Murdoch McLeod of Wellington presented his cup to the Western District Ambulance Competition winner from Lithgow in September and said the cup was not worthy of the occasion. He plans a more suitable cup next year and will select it on his next Sydney visit with Railway District Superintendent Mr Ushts and Ambulance Board Secretary Mr Punnel involved.
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Murdoch McLeod
Wellington
Balleway
Lithgow
Ushts
Z. Punnel
Sydney
Gnome Refrigerator Demonstration At Local Agency Office
Demonstration of the Gnome Refrigerator was held at the office of local agents W MacAteamy and Co on Saturday. Several interested attendees witnessed the unit's cooling from heat and its suitability for people far from towns. The device, claimed to require about 10 minutes setup, runs at a low daily cost of 4?8 per day. One complete refrigerator was sold and many inquiries were received for additional units.
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W. MacAteamney and Co
Wold
Sande
Why Not Advance Wellington's Claims
A Sydney cooperative company proposes a remembered scheme to improve cattle and meat transport across North Australia West. It envisions a midline Welllington facility linking Sydney to Maryvale Randy Hollow and Newcastle for better stock movement. The plan stresses building a tramway like line to support local industry and open channels for northern towns.
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Sydney
N.A W
Wellington
Vet
Maryvale
Randy Hollow
Opendd
Newcastle
Mellington
Weil
Weling
Personal Pars Private hospital notices and local births
A list of local health and social notes mentions a daughter arriving at Nuree Ploge’s private hospital and several admissions to Nurse Plena’s facility. It also notes operation recoveries at District Hospital, April family movements in Wellington and Sydney, and recent ACT.N.A. certificate results for Wallington District Hospital staff and residents.
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Mon. J. Ritimontor
Exchange Hotel
Plena
Mina Clark
Bhy
Weil Nome A. Cracknell
Oop
Sydney
Ux Passé
Har Bnal Altona
Mr. Cracknell
Swift Street
Wellington
Norwon Price
Wilton
Chunk- Tey
Wallington District Hospital
Ween
Death of Well Known Wallington Resident in Manly
A long obituary notes the death of a prominent Wallington district resident, Mr. Morley, aged about ninety, who had farmed at Lydondale for over four decades and later lived in the city while remaining a Wellington admirer. He left a widow, six daughters, and several sons, with his remains laid to rest at Manly. The report also covers a separate incident of a child’s poisoning scare from strychnine, a funeral at Wellington cemetery, and brief notices of other local passings and arrangements.
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Gatunday
Wallington
W. H. Morley
Manly
Morley
Ben
Lydondale
Gourin
Cheap Excursions to Sydney This Month by Railway
The Railway Department announces cheap excursion trains to Sydney from all parts of the State. Tickets at a single fare for a return journey, with minimum class requirements, are available for return within 42 days. Train leaves Wellington at 7:40 p.m. on Friday, 10 December.
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South Wales Government Railways
Sydney
Wellington
Hunnabula
VJ. Morris
Syney
Sydney Telegraphic News Highlights And Court Trials
A man on the Kogan railway footbridge attempted suicide by hanging from a high stanchion but was rescued as a train passed. Smith and Wardington’s motor body builders plan to reopen next Wednesday with about 200 workers to be re employed. Norman Lye, eleven, was shot in the right eye with an air rifle near Sutherland after declining an offer to go to Cronulla beach. William Guy Bigw and two brothers faced trial for murder with others charged as accessories at Central Criminal Court amid a crowded hearing. In the Waterside dispute, Judge Beeby outlined that the Waterside Workers' Federation has faced contempt accusations but arbitration requires adherence to existing conditions, with ongoing negotiations since November.
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Sydney
Kogan
Smith and Wardington
Norman Lye
Sutherland
William Guy
Bigw
Ronald Lachlan Lesiie
Harbert
William Higes
Brice Dudley Figs
Central Criminal Court
Federal Arbitration Court
Beeby
W T Missingham Resigns Deputy Leadership
Mandus W. T. Missingham resigns from the deputy leadership of the State Country Party amid ongoing party talks. The action follows discussions about a testimonial committee and associations tied to Mr Loughlin.
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W. T. Missingham
Rednew
Mandus
W. T. Mla
State Country Party
Prowet
Minsinghian
I F, Loughli
Motor Car and Cyclist Collide at Newtown Bridge
On Monday morning Richard Chawalen was riding a motorcycle toward Newtown bridge when he collided with a motor car in the opposite direction. Both vehicles were thrown, Chawalen was admitted to hospital with injuries to his leg and internal injuries reported at the scene.
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Sune
Richard Chawalen
Arrose Newtown Bridge
Yostontay
Chawaler
Hoapiptal
Lee
Market Prices at Homebush Market Dull and Lower
The Homebush market saw about 30,000 buyers and a plain quality trade. Prices were generally 17 to 2 pence cheaper for most items while some staples like potatoes, butter, and wheat were quoted at Sydney markets the next morning.
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Homebush
Homebush Naleyarda
Gartle
Corwand
Sydney
Murders and Robberies Reported in Shanghai District
An early 20th century notice reports a spate of violent crime in Shanghai including twelve murders in November. It mentions English women harmed at home, four police and civilian casualties, and armed night robbers with pistols. Evidence points to a coordinated crime wave and a public safety response.
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Shanghai
Aonduy
Pollce Amaros
Bandits Capture Britisher in Shanghai
A British captive seized by bandits Wednesday in Shanghai remains unharmed. Negotiations for his release proceed as rumors adjust ransoms from dollars to lower figures. Local authorities report ongoing talks and safety measures for residents amid the incident.
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International Motor Lorry
Albert Bushman's Club
Lee Street
MUOK
N. W. Mitty
A.be
Witeman
Phono
Gollan Cricketers
Gollan Hall
Government
Birrie River
Bokhara
Goodooga
Brendia
Court Houes
Dubbo
Rewenstleen Bourke
Tender Board
Public Works Department
B.A Huttenshaw
Welington Common
Warne Street
Dusiness
TM. Sherriff
Wellington Town Common
T. W. Smith
Montefiores Street
Caied
Blair Athol
A.t.na
W. Bleechmore
Scout Week
P. B. Cox
Wellington Times
Wellington Gussite
A. T. Smith
Donald Parker
Store Creek
Parker
Orange
Trey Walker
Fee
Entziee
R. Stephene
Murray
Bern
Willanga
M. Wilcox
Willung
Wsal Enoabluks
Kimball's
Tey
Bie
Paula
Cillinghall
Trvel
Campbelly
Forest Vale
Iosa
Lincoln
Cileinghall” Clearing Sale
Cobbora Shire
V. Holman
Shire Clerks Council Chambers
Geurley Hocember
S— Lambs
Georie
Church OF England Fair
Armidale
Udgee Trotting Club
Mit
Nuree Ploge
Privaty Hospital
P. Jourdant
Mim Ydto Kelly
Nurae Larum
A. Burrell
Gisborne Streat
Willigot Davey
Mix Brothers
John
George
Kubha
Phil McAtamney
Stuart Fawn
Mumhi
Cowre
Grenfell
South
W. E. Gale
Lee Stroat
Leslie Ernest
Winifeston
Barry Brown
Shakespeare
Read
Nonima Palle
Wallington Cemetery
Achdeaeon
C. Dy Shakespeare
Telegraphic and Cable News
Melbourne
South Yarra
Monda
Laurine Mary Whittaker
Rome
Bellvue Hill
Lanter
Alexander Whittaker
Whittaker
Cts
Squnty
Mornday
Thoman Woolridge
Clovelly Yew
Wien
Woolridge
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