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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1931

Page

3

Convent Pupils Celebrate Evening of Music Drama

A Wellington audience enjoyed the Sisters of Mercy annual concert at the Alexander Theatre postponed from Thursday by rain. The program featured Miss K McAtamney and Miss Sylvia Smith in solo work, a kindergarten song, violin and cello duets, and a three set cantata In the Days of Bonnie Prince Charles. The Convent Orchestra and pupils delivered skilled renditions, with praise for the whole performance and stagecraft.

Sisters of Mercy Alexander Theatre Wellington Urehostea C. Murphy Gertie McNamara Phyllis Kolichan Joan Trunton Messis Vincent Rheinberger V. Quain R. Pike Ann Veech J. Kelly Agnes Quinn Mabel Sloane Messrs . Whitehouse C. Diabald W. Theobalds P. Jewell Misa L. Davidson Mascagne A. Quinn M. Sloane Sylvia Smith Sullievan Gregory Fred Gough John Dave Lynch Frank Wilton Mason Len Hickey Carpenter Harry Clabby Fred Goffitler Victor Farrell Bonnie Prince Charles Scotland Prince Charley Stuart Mabel Singne O'Neal Trishiman Armadale Kath Seatamney Donald Roy Mcfonald

Local Government Elections Heavy Palling Braver and McLennan Win

Local Government elections were held Saturday with 1100+ voters at Wellington. Braver and J T McLennan won easy alderman seats while El Wyken topped the poll in riding C. Nine new aldermen elected, two veterans defeated. Votes for top scorers included A T Smith 1962 and J F Watkin 817, with returns efficient and prompt.

Braver J.T. McLennan Mr. el. J. Wyken Wellington Acnta Elie Messe A. J. Devine E. J. Ryan Meares J. P. Dowd W. J. Cartwright Moser A. T. Smith A.C. Paige Pryke Hls. Johnston A.T. Smith J. F. ‘Witkey J.H. Truman Jon Jae T. Smith J.B. Walker Dohnston Paige Juan W. G. Rowe Ery Morley Coe Harvey ABE Whiteley Io Thomes Kelly A. Dowtan Ada Messrs R. G. Harvey Johnason A. G. Morley A. C. Paige A. Pryke J. F. Watkin J. Mf Whitetey

Court of Hearts and Heirs Readies Old Estate Query

The letter from Ella McGann Carney of Flushing asks Newcastle authorities for help locating a long-lost will and estate tied to her family. She traces ties to Roscommon Ireland and Wellington Valley Australia, seeking clues on land owned by Bowes Logan or Murphy and asking if archives or an international claim agency can locate the will or related assets after 1834 to 1843.

Newcastle Wellington K Campbell T. J. Euwardey Gonian Stanford Ae ‘Me Phillips Berney Yee Ey Brasier Flushing Long Island USA McLennan H. Knowles H. L. Lane Robert Began Roscommon Ireland Australia Wellington Valley America Yale Summit Maryland U.S.A Wen Telenathy Vale Bowes Logan Murphy Ineernational English Court of Premie Ella McGann Carney Queens Avenue Flushing Lown GSA

McLeod and Whiteley Reelected in Cobbora Shire Riding

In Cobbora Shire only one contest occurred in Riding C where J. M. McLeod and J. E Whiteley, two retiring councillors, defeated challenger Charley G Shauimer. In Ridings A and B no contests. Mesira F Jones and S Yeo elected in A. Messrs K Masters and GB Smith in C. Voter tallies show McSwad 45 and Shaumer 68.

Cobbora Shire Mess J. M. McLeod J. E Whiteley Charley G. Shauimer Mesira F J. Jones S. Yeo Bein J. M. McSwad C. G. Shaumer E. Whiteley Wat

Macquarie Shire Election Sees Persistent Interest in Riding A

Postal voting did not dampen strong engagement in Macquarie Shire elections. In Riding A candidates drew significant support while candidates and supporters engaged actively in press commentary. Returning Officer F J Reid and assistant J Preston oversaw voting. counting extended into the night with the old team mostly returned except in Riding C where W O'Brien did not seek reelection and A T Knowles won.

Macquarie Shire F. J. Reld J. Preston W. O'Brien Arthur T. Knowles Mesora S E. Campbell A. A Stanford T. J. Edwarde J. T. Gunman

Lang Plan candidates defeated in Saturday municipal vote

The Lang Plan faced sweeping losses as Lang Plan candidates failed to secure seats in the Saturday municipal elections. Despite being strong contenders on the councils, candidates including AU Lithgow Ali Luchetti and Chifly fared poorly, with only four of twelve Lang Plan nominees returning. Former alderman Juger, aligned with the Lang Plan, also lost in Orange, marking a decisive setback for the group.

Lang Plan Coshiolds AL Lithgow Ali Luchetti Chifly Macquarie Elui AU Lithgow Orange Juger Lang

Country Party Tariff Policy Speech by Dr Earle Page

Policy speech outlines tariff controls and British preference aims. Proposes Parliament approval for embargoes within six months, immediate duty changes, and protective measures to favor Australian industry. Highlights tariff board investigations, aims to eliminate noncompetitive sectors, and set minimum standards and wage rules via federal tribunal.

Country Party Earle Page H.B Australia Archdeacon R Batty Brown Cama Great Britain

Federal constitutional reform and economic policy agenda

A fragmented text outlines financial reform to reduce interest and oppose currency manipulation, defend honesty in policy, and render the Commonwealth Bank independent. It advocates rural federation expansion, referendum on regional reparation, decentralised federal units, and a rural marketing system with expert boards. Transport plans call for a Federal Transport Council, rationalised services, and inland manufacturing near raw materials, plus road and coastal act renewals. Miscellaneous items include national power coordination, insurance reform, and preference for millers’ grouping in deportation contexts.

Labor Party Commonwealth Bank Lear Royal Commission Commonwealthewide Federel Transport Council Langport Vit Encouragement Travel Indus Wey Soclat Bene AL Wehentte Sitnl Pavaibility National Insurance Iehemw

Wellington Town Tennis Club Exhibit Night Promises Sparkling Tennis

Wellington Town Tennis Club schedules a seven thirty p.m. exhibit night with Country Week teams and visiting players. Singles and doubles exhibitions feature local Midget Windsor talents and a budding quartet of champions. Tickets and funds available from Messrs Wall Cameron and organiser Mr Ler Ling.

Wellington Potentia Tleketa Hou Wall Cameron Ler Ling Buzcarde Banks Busaards D. K. Wall L. W

Ophthalmia in Sheep Treatment Methods Described

In sheep, an infectious eye disease called ophthalmia or pink eye is treated with zinc salts or iodide solutions per Stock Branch guidance. Applications are given for preparing zinc sulfate or zinc iodide mixtures, plus steps to apply drops safely to the eye using sterile tools.

Department of Agriculture

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