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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1937
Page
6
The narrative recalls old travel from Wellington Bridge to Montefiore, noting horse drawn vehicles, rider fashions, and the shift to motor cars. It recalls Montefiores inns, the Falls, and the 1870 flood, plus local residents like Mr Perkins, Grandfather Sullivan, the Bernasconi house, and early shops and hotels.
Money flowed as the shop stayed busy with wagon horses all day. When teams rested the teamsters aired the horses to face the road again, seizing any spare moments to prepare for the next haul.
A new Life Guards unit formed at Wellington aligns with the Life Saving classes. An author joined, bronze medallion holders eligible for membership, and Hon. secretary W H Jobson received badges. The Royal Life Saving Society appoints a subcommittee to launch an ongoing scheme. Zones for life saving championship in Sydney include Wellington paired with Dubbo Parkes Narromine. Three nominees per town will be chosen for the team, travel expenses covered by towns if more than one candidate is sent. Several events are set for the competitions, with Wellington females showing strong life saving credentials.
The Bathurst case verdict found Alfred Percy Smeaton not guilty of acting as a gatekeeper at a Rugby League match on Sunday May 23. Rev. Alfred Bingley, secretary of the Bathurst Ministers Fraternal, pressed charges claiming illegal ticketing. The jury retired an hour before delivering their decision.
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia cautions motorists about fines for misplaced or obscured rear number plates under Regulation 104 of the Traffic Act. Drivers with luggage at the back often fail to observe this rule, risking penalties and endangering road safety.
Large crowd gathered at Warren Oddfellows Hall last Monday to bid farewell to Rev E C Bowen and Mrs Bowen before their move to Wellington where he has accepted a Presbyterian call. Speakers from multiple denominations praised the couple. a wallet of notes was presented by Warren Presbyterian members. Bowen was inducted at St Andrew's last Wednesday.
In a few weeks the various Wellington and district schools will break up for their annual Christmas holidays. Pupils and teachers are eagerly looking forward to the break and festive season ahead.
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