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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1926

Page

2

Wellington District Notices and Classified Fragments

A jumbled page of notices and classifieds from Wellington includes an In Memoriam for Granny Thomson from a granddaughter Nancy, various wanted ads and job leads, property to let, business openings, a golf club meeting, a bowling club notice, a radio meeting, lost items such as a dog collar, a dark chestnut horse for sale, and multiple public announcements and local business promotions with uncertain OCR text.

Granny Thomson Ryon Nancy

Excursion to Sydney and Intermediate Stations by Train

Wellington to Sydney and Intermediate Stations excursion tickets dated Friday 10 December issued at Wellington. Return within 48 days allowed with coupon attached. travel restricted to the named stations and period. Tickets available from Histon Masters and Morris, Secretary.

Ingle Parw Elmen Wellington Sydney Jaye Wady Morris

Thanked by Lotbier and Sicard for Sind friends after bereavement

Lotbier and Sicard express heartfelt thanks to Sind friends in Geurte and district for support and condolences following a sad bereavement.

Lotbier Sur T. 7 Sicard Gesite Geurte

Local Jottings From Wellington Shire News and Notes

Local items report the death of John Mathers six in Rocky Plain after a poultry club event, with details on his head wound and hospital death. Other notes cover road improvements, postal delays at Christmas, harvest progress, and community concerns about riders on footpaths. Numerous minor notices mention local weather, fires, school outings, and road work ahead of holidays.

John Mathers Carmen Bla Yard Thureday St. George Hospital Madrure Teeotwell Wellington Poultry Club Macquarie A. T. Smarth Postal Department Wellington Kiren Wert Eesry Sentre Kimell

Wellington society meetings and club notices amid fires and rain

Local notices outline upcoming Wellington general committee meeting at Scouts Hall on Priday 10th Instant and Wellington and District Radio Club gathering with a planned general discussion. A Wellington Bowling Club meeting is also noted with members urged to attend. A report recalls a recent fire causing thick smoke and rain later, with 28 points recorded.

Wellington W. Thurlow Law Street P. , A. and B. Society Scouts Priday Jarrameth Wellingwin Cheiatmar

Dr Edwards Re elected President of Macquarie Shire

At the Macquarie Shire Council meeting on Saturday Cro Edwerda of Stuart Town was reelected unopposed as president for a third term. He thanked the councillors for reappointing him to lead the entire Shire.

Macquarie Suat Cro Edwerda Stuart Town

School Concert at Alexander Theatre in Wellington

Pupils from the Intermediate High and Primary schools organize a Wednesday evening concert at the Alexander Theatre. A pleasant programme includes an operetta Beauty and the Beaut and a feature Persephone. The event promises one of the best school performances in Wellington.

Wellington Intermediate High School Alutander Theatre F.C. Wall's Newsagent G. Ford Peveldent W. A. Miller Alexander Theatey Wellington

Tom Mix in Wallington with Open Air Boiled Adventure

On Friday night west Tun MM will appear in Wallington in a film described as open apneas hive and Tony a fine combination. Tomorrow night features Jack Hoxie in The Rel Rider with Mary McAlpine and Francy Furl. The Litt Warrior and Yearn ine for Love as support, plus The Fighting Runner chapter continues.

Tun MM Wallington Apneas Hive Tony Bewefonme Ar Bln Jack Hoxie Mary’ McAlmneter Francy Furl Shapter

Wellington Scouts Attend Dubbo Weekend Camp

Eleven members of the Wellington Scout group traveled to Dubbo for a weekend camp with two troops from Dubbo and none from Nurraminy. The Jade report notes a pleasant outing despite cold weather and hut conditions.

Wellington Bey Scoute Jow Dubbo Jade Nurraminy

TALLY

If the dry weather continues, Nytmagee par eabbite will be great y reduced in number by dying for want of water and being trapped by netting in the tanks on Nytmagee station. Over TON were trapped between 1600 and 2000 were snaught at one tank. Like numbers are being destroyed almost all over the district.

Nytmagee Nymaxee Station

Improvements planned for Switch Street fronts in Lew Street area

The article describes proposed modern fronts for business places in Switch Street and near Lew Street. It notes a new frontage for Mr. Tabrett and a shop built by J. Ay Crean, with similar improvements planned along nearby streets to enhance the street appearance.

Switch Street Tabrett J. Ay Crean Lew Street Alan

Cheap Excursion Trains Announced By Railway Dept

The Railway Department reminds of a series of cheap excursions to be run this Beate month with return validity from one month to six weeks. Tickets may be purchased through station masters and should be bought before departure. The offer aims to provide long holidays and convenient travel options for patrons during the period.

Watynew Banedaily

Wellington Turf Club committee meeting at Royal Motel

A Wellington Turf Club committee met at the Royal Motel on a Saturday night with large attendance. President Mr A i Piller chaired. financial statement of the initial meeting was reviewed showing a net credit of 802 12/2. Expenditure reported as 11828 pounds overrun. club praised for transparency and generosity. A donation total of 865 to Wellington Ambulance and 80/10 to Wellington Municipal Bands noted amid criticisms of efficiency at both institutions.

Wellington Wallington

A Capitalistic Labor Man in Local Politics

A fragmented excerpt discusses a labor figure named Gree Mi Gler tied to Welhneton. Mentions hotels, shops, residences, and donations suggesting a push by a figure described as a capitalistic labor leader. Indicates a candidate likened to represent the Labor side in an unspecified contest.

Welhneton Gero Mettier Laburites Comnangtie Forbes Hutharar Hatele Binaling Bontamindra Lr Paok Mont Une Gree Livts Grow MeGirr

Venetian Carnival at Waele Hinton with Night of Illumination

A Monday evening carnival in Waele Hinton promises a grand event with illuminated gondolas and neptune pageantry. Expect music from Pierrat's chorus, a canton of displays, and a strong fund drive supporting the Boy Scouts.

Waele Hinton

Rescue at the river teaches children swimming safety

In a town event at dusk on Monday evening rescue workers saved two Hyer children through swift river knowledge. Expert male and female teachers run lessons for parents and children, with nominations closing soon for local school courses.

Aveim Mman Anid Ferestory Kchoo

Vandalism Hits Marine Baths During Early Week

Vandalism battered the Marine baths with damaged valve hardware halting operations. Inlet valves were interfered with and two show bath sections were temporarily shut down requiring repairs. Local authorities vow to pursue those responsible and remind the public that such acts impose repair costs on ratepayers.

Tive Baths Tick Mandy Jay Harcher

Boundary changes reshape Mudgee electorate map

A historical sketch outlines the revised electoral boundaries around Mudgee including Wellington Gulgong Kan sas on the Luckery crewk Spicer’s Crick Ivamar Bowes wine and to Gollan then to Gulgonyg and the Goulburn River. The line continues through Cavern Fin wer Pont Micketynulen Scabbing Flat bridge Boueke’s crossing Lackeuy’s funnel Guurle to the Cuatloruagh Liverpool across Comobella Drill Crooke Lins calu Jawbone Maryvyli Bodangora Hillcroft Gowimy and Wealden north of Wellington with new colours and hats noted as Mrs Atvwood’s open daily.

Wellington Mudgee Gulgung Kansas jLuckery Crewk Dow Spicer A Crick Ivamar Bowe Gollan Gulgonyg Goulburn Hunter Matauare Nani Cramer Apiley Dripstung Neurisi Grange Vlvetoruto Fin Micketynulen Boueke Lackeuy Guurle Cuatloruagh Liverpool Midgve Comobella Drill Crooke Linscalu Jawbone Maryvyli Bodangora Hillcroft Gowimy Wealden Een Wek

Terrific Bush Fires at Wollombi Spill Across Big River Front

A major blaze broke out along the river at Wollombi yesterday near mid day driven by strong north wind. Firefighters from far and wide battled to save homes as the wall of fire swept thirteen to fourteen miles of country destroying fences and crops. Most stock and farm buildings were saved though several properties suffered losses including Major le Myrle and the Medley family.

Wollombi Cutlle Miter Amuike Torrie Moversenl Medley McLeay Te Merles Scott Leo Muwra Lo Merk Wren le Myrle Wellington

Outbreak Fire Ravages Narrogal Area Weathered by Wind

A large fire broke out near Narrogal under strong winds causing extensive damage to genny pale ducks fencing and timber. Residents joined efforts to battle flames as rain helped slow the blaze. One town faced widespread loss while nearby areas remained on alert for rekindling. Local official Me Smith reported heavy activity in town and ongoing inspection of affected groves and properties.

A. Fiey Sarnia Ani Mare Me Smith Limbor Lyon

Fire at Barbigal Sparks Inquiries After Damage

A fire at Barbigal caused significant damage to a large tree near Gollan yesterday. Investigations by local authorities indicate the incident may involve arson and are ongoing with no confirmed suspects or exact cause reported yet.

Teawa Gollan

Fatal Fire Near Narromine Reported

A large fire near Narromine crossed the river and threatened the town yesterday. A well known resident Bewerlige is reported burned to death. his mother was with him. Burkow reports indicate the blaze was immense, sweeping crops and coming within two miles of the town. Two men were hospitalized with severe burns. several others treated for injuries. one or two men are missing. Firefighters worked to douse the flames by dawn.

Narromine Burkow Thir Firieg

Australian Swimming Championship Highlights and Names

Mie Claire Cowldwell won the half mile state championship at Bondi on a wet day, defeating Mia Filing Davey of the Spit Club by 20 yards. Time 13 juli, with 700 yards also pursued, while Moy Chariton hints at future races after returning from Gun nodeh and planning a Japan visit in January.

Mie Claire Cowldwell Mia Filing Davey Spit Club Mins Couldwell Min Feany Parack Ethel Mealing Hut Frank Hoyly Moy Chariton Enhemer Gunnodeh Sydney

Courageous girl saves two drowning girls at river

Alma Holt, 14, of Wellington, acted instantly to rescue Eunice Turnbull and Ward Wearne during a near drowning in the Macquarie River. Wearne was dragged to the bank semi conscious. Turnbull recovered with effort. Holt, a Wellington Swimming Club member, is praised by local officials and sent to the Royal Humane Society for commendation.

Alma Ho't Fred Holt Macquarie River Wan Deveryine Girin Wellington Mise Wearnie Bhallows Eunice Turnbull Alma Holt Bunien Turnbull Wellington Swimming Club RL Stephann Royal Humane

District Hospital patients and young Australians noted in town

The district hospital cares for several patients including Miss Dalry daughter of Tinley and Master Gifford Carveth, son of Mr and Mrs Carveth. Other children, William and Ronald Wil, and infant Henry John Willian are mentioned with operations, recoveries, and family notices. A gathering at Mrs Sayers residence in Morey Street drew many to bid farewell to Mrs Whitaker who left for Sydney.

William and Ronald Willack Efra. W. Wile Wek Junra Wal Henry John Willian William Sayers Morey Street Mr. Whittaker Han Sydney He Austen Abe Hive Wellington Mra Whittaker

Earthquake Tragedy Reported In Kepil Town

Wires from Moscow and caveamis describe Kepil destroyed by quake with fifty dead and five hundred injured. Other items note a fatal tram and car crash in Kogarah, a fishing accident at Waterloo, a government stance on Pastures Protection Boards, a failed air transmitting test, a German Club hall raid in Darlinghurst, and various local incidents and remarks from public figures.

Moscow Kepil Caveamis Ffty John ShouBeld del- Ver Gerald Blandford Wlac Kogarah Dunn Avrigubture Labor Party Edward Caxden Hin Marold Waterloo Anil Yen Dowper Hale Bath Allan Victoria Conecontin German Club Darlinghurst Pravalion Nquor Keegany Globe Public Rehouls Ghd Hoye! Union Lang Btate den Ul Uprome Keegan Wan Wax Hin Wat Ho Wo Clark New Guinea Han Sydney Adin Cevwk Mim Jane Hanlett Wear Ferntree Gully Goaile Sarvent Ie

Wires Report On Rain Delays and Court Trial

This Afternoon's Wires describe rain thinning morning skies delaying Sheffield match and wind unsettling the wicket. At Content Crimin Court Renvie Turner and Davis Thomas Davies stand trial over a railway incident with 27 killed and many injured. A violent Aber corn storm wrecks Quon Tand settlement with destroyed buildings. Police report arrests linked to Verona plot and coded meeting placements through Holy.

Houys Nsw Renvie Turner Davis Thomas Davies Maralla Abercorn Quon Tand Rome Verona Stoke Holy

Latest Commercial Market Report Delayed and Confused

The report notes a mixed cattle market with lighter demand for heavy cattle and generally weaker prices for other descriptions. Demand shows buoyancy in some sections with advances of about one sixth in places, while overall activity remains unsettled and irregular. A small lot of 24,000.

Antos Wwe

Market Prices At Buniek Street And Alexandyl Market

Prices listed for today include potatoes at 24/ to 26/ per bag, chaff at 7/3 to 9, onions at 8/1, lucerne hay at 10/5, and lucerne small baler 9/6 to 10/-. Additional figures for wheat, oats, and other items are incomplete or garbled in the OCR transcription.

Buniek Street Alexandyl Lucerne Lwege Bates

Flying Foxes Sightings Near Wellington

Flying foxes have rarely visited Wellington with three or four noted along the eastern fringe of the line likely driven inland from coastal districts by storm damage. The intruders focus on loquat trees laden with fruit and are described as destructive to fruit crops, while other fruit crops may also be attacked.

Macquarie Shire Neur Miss Wearnt Crngene Nantme Toft Alexie Teke Aw Hwon Bevan Hudson Stershire Davey Walker Wellington Italy Dave Parkes

Fragmentary Vote Notice From Distric Court Clerk

An unclear OCR snippet references an appeal and voting actions, with garbled names and dates. The visible items indicate a legal or electoral notice involving a district clerk, voting counts, and related proceedings, but concrete entities and actions are obscured by transcription errors.

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