Obituary of Promthe hi eliimerl in Wellington district
Promthe hi eliimerl, a prominent Wellington district figure and ex shire representative, died at a private Wellington hospital at 74. He served as a leading councillor, campaigned for local development, and was remembered for his long public service and family ties. The funeral followed a large attendance, with a service at St Johns Church and burial in Wellington.
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Promthe
Eliimerl Wnather
Wilting Jamor
Una
Mtadern Farm
Twa
Ron Wellington
Ilenry Joeenny Eine
Tioangallen Chava
Faroe! Swamp
Babich Mi
C. Wise
Suncop
Mes Parkey
Mir W. Boney
Wellington
White
Fleheron
Cy We Wise
Harper
St. John’s Church
KL Norman
Local Swim Meet Draws Crowd and Fast Times
A large morning crowd watched a club championship race over 50 yards backstroke. Je Presto won in 36 seconds with A Wat non Huing second and A Rewd, McGor aliek second in the next heats. Fastest times were noted and awards prepared for top three swimmers. Weather permitting the Wellington Club opens at night and both senior and junior events plus a ladies’ program are planned for next week.
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Paints
Ates Waller
Mo Ween
Watnon Huing
McGoraliek
Wellington
Tangs Sentriea
Severe burn incident during car cleaning on Short Street
Michael O Roerke sustained severe burns while a vehicle was being cleaned at a Short Street residence yesterday. An ambulance arrived and he was rushed to Wellington District Hospital where he remains under care. His wife experienced shock as witnesses helped extinguish the flames and stabilize him. The car was not damaged.
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Short Street
Michael O'Roerke
Wellington District Hospital
By Thoman
Westarto
New Theatre Project Under Way in Wellington
A new theatre costing about £17,000 will start soon after skeleton work completes. bricklayers to begin on Thursday. The venture, led by F. A. Taylor, aims to meet a long felt need and improve Wellington’s appearance. Taylor’s experience in Sydney theatres suggests a rapid yet steady build, with residents watching progress closely.
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F. A. Taylor
Wellington
Taylor
Sydney
Books for Children Reach Hospital Helpers and Donors
The Wellington district reports Mr E Stewart distributes used magazines to hospital patients each Sunday. When supply runs low he buys comics and children’s books with his own money to avoid disappointing the youngsters. Residents are urged to donate periodicals and children’s books to Park Street for delivery to the hospital.
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Wellington
E Stewart
Stewart
Becausu
Tnd Jn
Residenta Ta
Usidente
Park Street
Brawert
WIFE TO BENEFIT FROM EQUITY ORDER IN HARRIS ESTATE
A court order in the Harris estate near Suntey Wells awards £ 40 to Mey to sultan and £ 400 to a tall Mareix. Peter Harris, a 90 year old resident, lived with them at Suntey Wells. The order's maker, Mr Nicholas of the Equity Court, notes Harris died in July after six months bedridden.
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Mey
Sultan
Wey
Peter Harris
Suntey
Wells
Oe Nicholas
Aggressive Japan Aired At Wellington Rotary Meeting
Dean Holmes of Bathurst outlined Japan’s rapid modernization and expansion from a closed nation to a major power. He traced Western contact, industrial growth, and military buildup, noting Japan’s disarmament of the League of Nations and its Sino Japanese conflict. The talk impressed Wellington Rotarians with insights into Japanese aims and aggression.
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Japan
Dean Holmes
Bathurst
Rotary Club of Wellington
Tfhue
Padte
League of Nations
Jami
Dapan
Ching
Wellington Hotarians
Xmas Fair At St Patrick’s Church Report
The annual Xmas fair opened at the Convent grounds on Thursday and ran through the weekend with interruptions from Friday night rain. Attendance was strong Thursday and Saturday, stalls offered varied goods, and committees oversaw children’s, Carey, and Mary staff stalls along with a busy refreshment stall managed by a team of workers.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Way
Enem
Yale
Atail
Mesdaines Moss
Kimper
Honnelly
Children of Mary
Sodality
Lucy Connell
Mesdames V
Histt
Donnelly
Lane
Mesdames
Hickey
D. Breen
D. Vase
Cade
Cycling Yesterday’s Results in the Lb Miles Handicap
W Brown of Yeoval won the Lb Miles handicap with A Husenkan of Wellington and J Martin of Orange following. In the Half Mile Handicap three riders from Orange filled the podium with O Meeth winning, T Connelly second and B Martin third. The Three Mile event saw A Flanenkan of Wellington finish first, T Comwelly of Orange second, and B Moria of Orange third.
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Frendicap
W. Brown
Yeoval
A. Husenkan
Wellington
J. Martin
Orange
O. Meeth
T. Connelly
B. Martin
A. Flanenkan
T. Comwelly
Db. Moria
Grasshopper Poisoning Efforts Expand Across Wellington District
Large scale grasshopper poisoning with over 80 tons of bait issued to landowners from Wellington depot opened late September. Molong and Dubbo PAP with A L Gates in charge report 661 assignments sent, some by rail, amid bran shortages delaying some operations. Poison bait expected to suppress pests, with 18 040 pounds of poison ball distributed among Dubbo, Molong, and Madans districts. Continuous work planned with district vitals and public cooperation.
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Wellington
Molong
Dubhn
A. L. Gates
Tery
Methodist and Rinkway Rovers Clash At Rygate Park
A close cricket match at Rygate Park on Saturday ended with Rinkway Rung securing victory over the Methodists in the final stages. Key batsmen included W Cnek 41 for the Methodists and Johnston for the Banks, with notable bowling by W Apthorpe and W Kelly. Final totals saw Banks all out for 137 as Bowlers held firm through the late innings.
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Gonset
Ty Weily
E.gardult
Bensley
Wy W. Cock
Weily
Rue
G Wood
McGee
T. Cameron
M. Toyor
Ouker
Lhe
P. Caken
Campbell
Preston
Starving Stock Movers Praise Baker for Quick Sheep Shift
In Maryvale farmer W. E. Baker arranged a rapid removal of 44,000 sheep from a low condition. With Dublin man McAnally, they transported the flock by motor thrice 44 miles daily totaling 208 miles. a tire blew but saved days versus road driving which would take weeks. The crew loaded meals and completed the operation swiftly, earning praise from local supporters.
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W. E Babar
Maryvale
Oman
Sfrabl
E. Comes
Haker
Baker
McAnally
Dublin
Géalleman
Dubbo
Welock
Sheen
Mr. Baker
Wellington Band seeks public help for new instruments
J C Knight appointed to organize a local drive raising 150 pounds as a deposit for new band instruments. The balance 850 pounds will come from the band’s usual revenue streams. The appeal targets farmers for a bag of wheat and business people for aid to fund a better service for Wellington’s band.
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Wellington
J. C. Knight
Bax
Tr Im
Taelf
Manley fights cross-examination call over Homebush Abattoirs inquiry
H S Menley, Farmers and Settlers Association general president and Meat Advisory Council producer, criticizes Mr Wilson for seeking to block cross-examination. He argues British justice requires equal ground, insists he welcomes the inquiry, and questions Wilson’s privilege shield and motives in the Select Committee proceedings.
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Wilson
H.S. Menley
Farmers ‘and Settlers Asse’tion
Meat Advisory Council
G. Wilken
MLLA
Homebush Abattoirs
Henley
Witnem Box
Belect
Wilrow
Witton
Grazlend Association
Commissioner Control
Ard
Escn
Abertoir
Wileon Perviste
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Diatrit Vuaidente
E. Bensley
G. Weily
R Campbell
Bi. Banks
Cramp
Kallyse Pitt
Apthorpe
Hensley
H W. Kelly
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Welly
Knight
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F Gander
W. Apthorpa
W. Cock
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Mayfair
Johnnie Weissmuller
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Edmund Lowe
Madge Evans
Chester Morris
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