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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1925
Page
2
Classified notice seeking a strong boy of about one year for employment with wages of 20. The brief ad states the applicant should be able to perform tasks and comply with job conditions.
Returning Officer WY Holman declares Messrs G Greenhalgh McCabe and Mosere M Conn and J H Meteod duly elected councillors for divisions A and B of Cobbora Shire for the triennial term ending 1024. Poll held Saturday December 5th, 1025 at private ballot. list includes Greenhalgh Hilton, McCabe Peter, Red Yro Samuel-ay, Bing Conn John Annie 4 McEod, Stohn Murdoch Smith William Tafurmul.
The Municipality of Wellington announces the results of the general election held on December 6 1925. Votes were recorded for Thom Baer William Fruger John Larveth Inmex George Bho Cook Norman Alfred Dowel John Patrick Kelly Thomas James Knoblanche Ernest Pat Murray John Ruse William George Schipp George Joseph Stewart George Fleming Frederick Charles Was and formal declarations name Messre Mark Bendbrick James George Catveth Norman Alfred Cook Cornelius Sarum John Murray William George Rose George Stanley Stewart Joseph Fleming Walker and Frederick Charles Wall as duly elected aldermen for the term ending on the first Friday in December 1928. Town Clerk and Returning Officer. Council Chambers Wellington. 6 December 1925.
Formal voters counted by riding show Campbell, Goninan, and Sloane leading in Riding A. Brazier, O Brien, Wilson, and Wykes prominent in Riding B and C. Harvey Truman declares the elected Councillors for the 1925 28 triennial term starting 1925.
Funeral notices announce the passing of James Madden with burial in Wellington Cemetery and thanks from the Cashell family. A separate notice offers thanks to ratepayers for votes and recalls a Thompson- in memoriam entry. A sale notice advertises Rollans Mart produce and a detailed pony mare listing with sale date and breeder notes.
Local notes report campaigns and candidates at work, school holidays set for December 17 to January 25, and a string of town happenings. The Monieipml Baths grow in popularity while river swimming dangers rise. a Convent School and High School event promise a prize distribution and concert.
Community notes record small cash gifts to the McCauley fund and local tax talk. Municipal Council aims to improve lawns amid debates on electric lighting, waste, and sewage schemes. A lost umbrella and gloves advertised for retrieval from the town clerk. High School sports at Show Ground feature events and a carnival planned for the 16th with a strong juvenile program. Rumors swirl about future mayors and the Macquarieshire presidency. A real estate listing for Bunton Pen outlines terms of 20 percent deposit and four yearly installments with 74 percent interest, reducible to 3 percent if paid early.
Friday night at Mimareh Pie Live open air theatre features Riding Thunder a western ranch drama with Hoxie supplying the good and The Roping Vantin with Jon ie Sedwick. A comedy study Putting on Airs includes Marian and Plan the Nene plus Wolves of the North. Also Thursday night previews Bon and Women and The Lost Chord screening for a strong one night program.
Rodingora correspondent misreported a Hudson van fire involving Mr Darcy Walker. A blaze broke out but Walker and passengers saved the car. Only back-seat cushions and padding burned. the vehicle remains roadworthy and available for hire.
At the Molons PP Board meeting an application from Gi Vi Chowm Ganoo Wellington was received for release of rain at the 4th mile peg on the Wellington Parkes road. Deferred to next meeting for inspection and report. Secretary instructed to verify if the land equals Smoky Camp. if so the board will refuse the application.
The article notes past aldermen frequently arriving late to council sessions, delaying business. It mentions mayoral tardiness as a recurring issue and hopes the newly elected council will fix punctuality and start meetings on time.
The annual Convent Fete opens in the Convent Grounds on Wednesday evening and continues through the following days. Proceeds go to the Convent fonds. Many trophies and novelties will draw attention and a minor admission charge applies. Winners can win valuable prizes.
The railway yards suffer nightly courting operations with late hours and poor lighting. Workers struggle to spot an unseen abunter as dim lights hinder engine crew visibility. The piece criticizes the department for economy over safety and warns of future accidents and scapegoating by higher officials.
An aged resident James Malden died peacefully at 2 p.m. at about 90 years. He had lived in the district for sixty years since coming to Wellington to help build the town. He remained mentally alert with a reminiscence of early days though eyesight faded. Survived by son Morris James and daughters Mrs Fred Thorley and Mrs Marold Thorley, funeral arrangements set for the RC cemetery with Mr GJ Shaknapurne in charge.
The Farmers and Genzlere Co operative Co secretary notes wool from major districts shows fair competition but weaker bidding than usual. French buyers remain active but restrained amid political tensions. Continental demand persists with Yorkshire and Japan support. Upcoming selling dates list December through March with steady bale counts and several leading district sellers named.
Personal Pars reports health updates from Walton and surrounding towns. Mrs. Shallard and Mr. Kelly recover in private hospitals. a daughter at Nurse Newton's. several residents convalesce from bronchitis pneumonia and accidents. Deaths include Mr. Jack Dunstan aged 19, and Mr. Rod Barber, longtime newspaper proprietor. Marriage announcements, exams successes, and resignations noted alongside civic and hospital news.
Multiple items report river and road accidents including Havel Fishburn's burn injuries after clothes ignited at home in Koxarahy and a water car collision on Easy Point road. Riders Charles Robinaan and Lal Robinson suffer fatal and minor injuries. others drown or are rescued amid surf and river incidents near Yamba. Melbourne transport talks union peace. A Turley War elected president. West Australia Senate counts show Festeo re elected and Lynch re elected with third place unsettled.
Afternoon play sees Rest on 2001 innings with players like Bardsley Collins and Macartney. many names listed amid unsettled scores while markets report buoyant cattle and fuel lines. A fire in Megs South Cost district damages several businesses, injuring George Marshall and prompting hospital care. A Wellington arrest and a political Assembly debate follow, with discussions on milling wheat for farms and licensing reforms.
A scrambled report notes Bi Fahey and Harry Lor alongside Jack Dobbs of Rockhampton in a veterans of the Wollintan case. Dobbs remains employed with the Morning Bub Twila paper and retires on a milestone birthday while colleagues give him a royal send off. Fahey reportedly holds the record for NRW, amid unclear details and fragmentary names.
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