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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
6
Crowds gathered for a carnival at Well Public School featuring a parade, competitions, and children's activities. The afternoon included diving displays, swimming events, and a range of novelty stalls, with prize rides and performances drawing families and local residents.
The final monthly meeting of the parish club opened with a mock banquet in the parish hall attended by about 40 members and several visitors. Toasts celebrated the Padre and the retiring headmaster Mr Murphy, with music, elocution, and a well-decorated hall, ending with Auld Lang Syne and God Save the King.
The Baptist YP Society staged a concept night in the school hall with male members organizing the programme. Attendees enjoyed a varied concert featuring piano, recitations, dialogues, songs, and instrumental items. Proceeds will benefit the 3.G.M.M. fund, estimated near £3.
The article reports the inaugural meeting of the Men’s League at a Presbyterian church. It notes the morning service with ordination of John Munro to Elder, a substantial attendance at the refreshments, and a union for men’s welfare. Mr Park from Sydney addressed the men, stressing responsibility with privileges and outlining duties in family and community life. Officers elected include President H J Beasnich, Secretary S G Millers, and Treasurer Gordon Solomon Jr, with a central executive formed from five chapters. The Wellington evening service saw representation from the Girls Order of the Covenant and the men’s league, with a sermon titled Burning Bush and the Blue Banner.
The Country Women's Association branch held its annual meeting at Rad unite on Friday afternoon. About 40 members attended despite threatening weather, with reports by President Mrs Weston and Secretary Mrs White. The year’s disbursements reached about 482, followed by speeches from Mrs Barton, Mrs Hiatt of Wellington, and others. Officers elected included President Mrs Weston, Vice Presidents Mesdames Mel Lod, Stuart, HL Martiny, Howden. Hon. Secretary Mrs White. Hon. Treasurer Roy Brevansin. The afternoon featured cake, display, community songs, and a brief tribute to hospitality from Miss Parken and hosts at Reilunds.
Rev Father Howard Lentr discusses the Catholic stance toward the Bible citing Graham and historic councils. He cites Carthage 307 and Popes involved, the Douay Bible, and critiques of private interpretation and higher criticism impacting Scripture.
The Wellington baths hosted a brisk swimming meet with junior and senior events. K Rush won the 100 yard senior event in a close finish, ahead of Franke McCormick and Jum Sled in a dead heat for second. Salle Moers showed promise with precise strokes.
The city collector proclaims ongoing enrolment in the Wellington District Hospital Contributory Scheme. Married men pay weekly to gain free hospital care for their family, with partial coverage for individuals, plus access to private hospitals and fund benefits when ill away from town. Generous offers from Mr. E L Malley spark further interest and potential donations.
Church notices list December services across denominations in Wellington Parish. Anglican Wellington and neighboring parishes hold morning and evening services. Presbyterian St Andrew’s Clinic schedule and minister details. Baptist and Methodist worship times noted. Salvation Army sessions listed with conductors and daily meetings.
Wednesday sales include Masary Proke offerings at 2 30 pm with house furniture and effects. Another sale by Masary A Wiking Co features limenew and vehicles on Saturday at 2 pm. Leeds Bros Ltd. to auction 15 090 Western bred ewes on December 24 at 2 pm for graziers and farmers. Dunedoo cattle sale promises restocking with young cattle, mainly for store cattle. Dalgety and Lidd, and O Lob Milling and Sox listed as selling agents with Likely buyers attending.
The yarding will be found in extra good condition sound and healthy and will be classed and yarded for genuine sum. Remember Thursday Next 12th December. Grantpe Saleverde at 1.30 pm Furniture.
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