Notable Local Obituaries and Marriages Across Towns
A string of notices and life events from the region recounts deaths, engagements, and weddings. The late Sovereign Bacon is mourned in Portland as families unite through marriage, with Leslie Rogan of Bunwalls and Grace Atcherson of Watlow in the blend of two kinships. Postmaster Myles Gifford of Ariah Park receives a transfer to Mayse, while other couples announce engagements in Bonnie Doon and Stowark Shraot. A public tribute honors Frank d a Mfulholland for his long service as Orange’s town clerk, and Tarana marks the loss of Arthur Henne at 86, a longtime manager and resident. The week also notes a lightning accident involving Miss Nina Tongs near Tallimla and a dream-tinged coincidence surrounding the death of M.L.C. Sir Smith.
Skeleton weed control measures urged in western New South Wales
The Department of Agriculture warns of severe skeleton weed spread across western NSW and urges a two year coordinated spraying campaign. Parkes officers assist local councils, shires report cooperative efforts, and chlorate solutions at 5 percent or 10 percent are recommended with yearly attention to prevent seeding and root resurgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiese
Min Shites
Department of Agriculture
Find
Department
Aly. C. Walkden Brown
Noyy
Parkes
Central
West
Yelth Landhelders
Bovee
Femalong
Goobang
Tarhlan 1
Amatoor
Wieher
Methodist Church Concert and Talk At Wellington
A Methodist church gathering featured choral and instrumental performances by Miss Jean Cook and Messrs Frank Brown N Vidler with junior choir. Rev Stacks delivered inspiring sermons and discussed sin and world renewal. Afternoon address praised New Guinea Territory’s wonders and natural scenery. Monday evening social included garden produce and mission items, with readings and solos by local performers. Rev R E S Taylor reviewed church activities and progress across Wellington congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chor
Jean Cook
Saloisto
Frank Brown
N. Vidler
Stacks
Tess Cheiss
New Guinnea
Ladies’ Chuyeh Aid
A. Vy Brown
Mise Hunt
Kelvin
Leonie Aynsley
Prank Brown
Nor
Man Vidley
Interstate Band Contest Sees 14 Entries From Across Regions
Band Council of Control in Sydney reports 14 bands entered for the Interstate Band Contest matching last year’s total. Cairns Citizens Band travels 1700 miles to compete, with entrants from Bega Port Kembla Steelworks Grisford Coff’s Harbour Wellington and Ponwith. Prizes range from £5 to £100, and a Juvenile Band concert is planned for Saturday January 26, with the trophy presented by Ald. SS. Erik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Control Tin
Sydney
Leonel Walder
Cairns
Bega
Port Kombia
Ald. SS
Rick
Prideaw
Johnstone M. Leather Buckley
J. Deasey
Silk
Deasey
Gavin G
Buckley
Siuart Town
Ant
Cohen
M. Owens
M. Dutferd
Gowell
Fitzcimmons
Owens
Dynwr
Next Sunday's Church Services Across Parishes
Whittington Parish Wellington and surrounding churches schedule morning services and evening sessions. Grurie Parish Suntop holds morning and evening worship with children's instruction at 4 p.m. Cumnock Parish Cummack lists 7.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. Burimbin 11 a.m. Yooval 7.20 p.m. Presbyterian St Andrew Yooval 11 a.m. Guna Creek 3 p.m. Wellington 7.30 a.m. Praise service. Hymn tunes by B J Hoyekins. Sunday School at 10.20 a.m. Rev H R Grassiek presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumnock Marish
Cummack
Burimbin
Yooval
W. Tu G. Peaty
Th.l
Presbyterian Church
ST. Andrew's Yooval
Guna Creek
Wellington
B. J. Hoyekins
A.m. Rey
H. R. Grassiek
VIGORO BAPTIST AND LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES
VIGORO BAPTIST CHURCH AND METHODIST CHURCH services listed with times and speakers in Wellington, Stuart, Walmer, Bodangora, and nearby towns. UNITED ABORIGINES MISSION notes 11 am and 730 pm services with the evening subject The High Aim of Life. Sunday School times and missioner listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Wallington
C. Toyer
Aytor
Peter
Genrie
Taylor
Finger Post
Taylon
Bodangora
R. V. Oakes
S. ‘Cayfor
United Aborigines
Wi Rayman
Missioner
Baptist Church Concert Brings Aid for Manse Renovation
Last evening a Baptist Girls Missionary Union concert drew an appreciative audience in the Baptist Young People's Hall. With Rev J Hunter away, Drs Hinthor takehaee led a piano overture, duets, recitations and sketches by Miss Rathbourne Miss Phillips and Miss Aynsley. Home made sweets sold quickly, proceeds to fund Manse renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Girls’ Missionary Union
Baptist Young People's Hall
J. Hunter
Mayitdra
Hhintor Takehaee
Mies Rathebourne
E. Turnbull
Hunley “Hathichem
Dueguy
Mies Turnbull
Mrs. Hunter
Misses Aynsley
Mx Norman Vidler
Miss Rathbourne
Mise Phillips
E. Turnlinf
Mr. N. Vier
Son
Senior Girls Missionary Union
Nessie Marks
Mise Winule Rich
Wellington Baptist Church Services Tribute to Mrs Tey
The Rev J Rixon led morning and evening services at Wellington and Curra Creek with additional duties at Yeoval and Dubbo. The Rev J Hunter conducted services in Dubbo and planned induction for Rev L A Shakespeare at Manildra, while the congregation paid tribute to late Miss Freda Caf Tey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Rixon
Dubbo
Boffire
Wellington
Curra Creek
Rison
Yeoval
Geter
Yeovil
Thea Wilder
Asalstanes
G. B. Wykes
Hunter
Dubko 1St Sandoy
Freda Caf Tey
Baptist Church
Huyster
J. Hunter
Manild
L. A. Shakespeare
District Crops Condition Report From Western District
Senior Agricultural Instructor Mr B M Arthur reports crop conditions through the month end with harvesting delayed by October rains. Yields vary by area, with light grades improving and heavy washing affecting quality. overall district-wide output expected around twelve bushels per acre in best zones, and less in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Arthur
Witel Jonts
Brisbane council debate erupts in shouted insults
In a chaotic Brisbane City Council session last week Alderman Thit interjected while Alderman Mar ber challenged the chair. Sneers and insults fly as the Lord Mayor attempts to restore order. Debate shifts to growth and investment plans with vague forecasts and references to local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Thit
Mar
Aber
Mersey
Lalor Aldermers
Massey
Maix
Willy
Ned Massey
Moir
Boxart
Fragmentary Local Note on Footpath Issues
A fragmented passage mentions fingerop of noxious news and wandering figures near river areas. The readable text hints at concerns about footpaths and potential spending or maintenance needs, but key details are unclear.
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Iy Duthie Hospital
Marty
Waybuston
Sexyreunt Bacon
Portland
Leslie Raynon Rogan
To Rogan
Bunwalls
Wolur
Grace Atcheson
Syneter
Worthy Atcheson
Watlow
Guelth
Bylone
Alpha ‘Thartey
Wongarbon
Eldoets
Ail Aire Uinery Sullivan
Willow
Sy Srual
Dachuraky Tm
May J. IC Gifford
Ariah
Park'e Conao
fHeele
C. Doughis
B.A.’ Couplas
Bonnie Doon
Bugawhr
Leslie
May
Mes
J. Pearce
Willow Farm
Mal
J. Tipattett
Mre
Mrs. Giv
Stowark Shraot
Bath
Souch MeMhounds
Pulal
Puttick
Elisabeth May
P Uy
Phe Groomidg
Cavieo
Boi Allwe
Hockinas
TEN View
Fiytdher Sullivan
Teymnot
Eeramenyr
Gna
Wake
Warrington
Ajay
Ofice
Thie
Lune
Mpsterson
Newit
J.P Cox
Ngwouile
Tramaninty
Luke's Ghareh
Faginne
Soo
Baden Spence
Aso
Ant m Cherless
Mouidva
Ony
Heathen Jean
A Mn
Fem
Pen
Chavel
Hoye
Wallsenit
Donald
Kym
Tate WeKensie
Westmount
Gibraltarius
Lewhalm
Kelsoem Inkoss Violoviny
Slater
Tory
Cole Hone
John
Sowe
Frank d
Orange
Young
Sporling
Sid Ball
Cone
Arthur Henne
Darlinghurst
Tarana
Blayney Treering
Newstead
Celsus Kelly
Waverley
J.P. McGrath
MeGrath
Nilgari
Boorowa
Tyene Fahey
Fahey
Tallimla
Wi Smith
M.L.C
Vic
Legislative Assembly
Eyer
Smith
Bootlest, PA
Shine Council
Nsw
R. E. S. Tayl
Refoyenga Wes
Ality
Mualety
LT Smith Tailor
Kumneers
E St
Church OF England
Whittington
Pang Wallami
Keith D. Nonnan
Grurie Parish
Suntop
Wan
Windora
Vigoro
Stuart Town
Hayter
Gilgandye
Lucsrae
Dickson Bros
Percy Street
The
Royal Hotel
TI Kimbell
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