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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
5
Public notice from Yeoval Official Receiver announces the first meeting of creditors on December 2, 1932, at Hobee Court Yeoval. The procedure lists a property value and timings for the sale with details of the receiver and docket numbers.
Tenders endorsed as such will be received for the undermentioned works up to 4 pm on December 18. Each tender must be accompanied by 2 percent of the tender price and a further 2 percent must be judged when contract is ended. Contract No 1 1932 Construction of eight concrete pipe culvert between 6m 44c and 18m on Suite Highway No 7 Welling Tan-Dubo with earthworks. Contract No 3 1982 Construction of double 6 3 concrete box culvert Mt 15m 8112 on State Highway No 7 Thnas. Specifications may be read at the Shire Office Gourie and the Divisional Traffic Department Parkan. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Gourie 6/12/48.
In memory of Martha Smith who departed on December 7. Inverted by her children and grandchildren thanks to friends and relatives for sympathy. WANTED POSITION as working manager with farming and property experience. Impounded livestock notice from Wellington 6 December 2992 describes steers and cattle to be sold. poundkeeper notice for November 22 1942.
Analyzes Britain's note urging U S cooperation on postwar reparations and debt payments. Warns of harmful global consequences if America dictates terms or blocks creditor responsibilities. Emphasizes uneven burdens on individuals and the risk of widespread enmity.
The article argues that Britain has paid about £200 million in war debts and urges America to join a frank, global discussion. It warns that refusal could trigger harsher measures and hurt the world economy, including Australia, while highlighting Britain's leniency and the need for timely debt adjustments.
Local items note Xmas vacation for Convent Schools at Wellington, a coroner's inquest into Thomas McNamara’s death, and Enderby’s Ice Cream Parlour opening. Diggers Xmas tree fundraiser doubles tennis matches on Monday. visitors from Kiteh’s Crvichery and a Mayoral Swimming Club review accompany town hospitality. The Wellington public school breaks up Thursday, with Hon J Jackson visiting Bodangora and show grounds before returning to Sydney.
Forecast shows cloudy conditions across the highland eastern slopes with areas of showers and thunderstorms. Med broad region will see a mix of winds and possible gale at first, then moderating as the day progresses with variable temperatures.
A small sheep shearing machine weighing about twenty pounds connects by a flexible wire to a motor car battery. British shepherds can move quickly to shear wool, using the device attached to the dashboard for portable operation.
The question of constructing the Hurrendang dam will be reopened at Dubbo on Saturday during the Premier B.3 Stevens visit. Wellington Mayor Alderman A Ty Smith has been telegrammed to send delegates to press the matter with the Premier. It is hoped to secure a strong case benefiting western workers and many members directly and indirectly.
Great Western Euchres will be played at the White City Mall tonight with a large contingent of players. Part of the proceeds will go to the Continental Convent and Beout funds this week. Supporters grow weekly and the committee may refuse admission to anyone.
The Wellington District Band announces a splendid open air concert with a programme of harmony and popular tunes. Preparations are under way for an Orange band tent. Several band members have entered for the sole competitions, including G Adlington, Tiyball, Theobald, Wilfred Knight, Taylor, and Burns. The band is in excellent form and joined by Tarkes, Bathurst Monel, and Ovinge in the contest.
A Wellington Mayors dinner tale ends with Alderman Ay 7 Smithy joking about bringing his wife for health reasons and how the climate of Wellington helped her. Pryke quips that all ten would want their wives to holiday elsewhere, drawing a warm reaction.
The Anglican Bishop of Bathurst Tr Crotty will visit Geurie on Mane day for a 7 20 evening confirmation at St Matthew's Church of England. A social gathering will follow to greet him. On Tuesday morning at 7 stash a communion service will be led by the Bishop.
Monday inte rnational scouts officials Mr MacAllater and Mr Harvey toured West stations visiting No 1 and No 2 Wellington Troops. They praised Wellington troop progress and the Macquarie River camp site. Scout Con Reidy received his assistant scout leader warrant and Rev Father Bicitine his warrant as civil master of the Second Wellington troop. The visit then moved on to Wingarbon and Dubbo.
Mrs Navona finds a gold brooch in her front garden after displacing soil during daily gardening. The Navooks are puzzled how a well preserved piece ended up there, suggesting it may have come with wind from river banks. The discovery highlights that river banks can hide unexpected riches.
At Molong a month's mind for the late Dean Lawler was celebrated. Bishop Norian preached a panegyric and announced Fr Brosnan of Gulgong as Parish Priest of Molong in succession to the late Dean Lawler. Fr Brosnan was named Diocesan Consultor.
The Salvation Army Jubilee event took place in the Citadel on Lee Street Wellington Monday evening with a 6 45 start. A well laden spread of tempting edibles and a full musical Vocal program followed as artists were warmly received by an appreciative audience. Rev J Hunter spoke before the concert about the Army's ongoing work and the occasion marked a fitting close to a significant effort.
The Convent grounds are prepared for the Continental opening to benefit the Convent and Scout funds. Decorations are attractive and a committee has arranged novelties and stalls with useful items. A dancing competition Saturday night and a concert Friday night by Mr G Murphy are planned, plus a Christmas Tree with Santa Claus.
The Western Stores and Englers Ltd present a large consignment of smart versatile clothes for sports and everyday wear. The showroom features outfits for all ages from infants to matrons with new styles in trousers, dresses, shirts, and accessories. A holiday display highlights durable winter wear and practical fashion for the season.
Mary Ann Peck died at Wellington Hospital on Monday aged about 00. Born on the Macquaria River she reverted to her maiden name after her husband’s death. Survived by three daughters and two sons. Buried in the Catholic section of Wellington cemetery with rites by Rev. Father Howard. Funeral arranged by C. d. Bhukespaire.
A fragment mentions an undefined matter linked to Pryke and Mews in a context suggesting a trial or adjudication involving wheat. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes to specify further.
The Town Club held its usual weekly practice on Monday with large attendance and social remarks. Guests Mrs Borie Mealing and Mrs M Farrell joined presidents and committee members of the WAA and WOARCS at supper after play. President de facto F C Wall viewed the absence of Mr ALC Paige and welcomed guests. Mrs Purrell played a few sets while Min Manling did not play. A mixed doubles handicap American tournament will be conducted tonight at 7 pm. The next Club Night at the Town courts is scheduled for Monday at 7:30 pm.
A list of Federal Cup players for Rathway at Stuart Town on Sunday 11th includes Manning c, Ay Manning, Don McConnell, H Loh held, Learmonth, B Godfrey, Spears, Wall, Spruit, Coady, Cox, Griffin, with travel and 11 am taping noted. Macquarie fields against Teachers next Sunday with Toyer, Walker, Lavalt, Adington, Gavin, Lay, Cruwtey, McCarthy, White, Downey among selections. Bell View vs Montefores next Sunday at 11 o'clock features Goodwin, Piper, Bennett, Bennett, Trudgett, Lynch, Crean, Thomas, Green, Taylor, Barracks. Binks side to Molongaf next Sunday with departures at 1 am sharp and players listed. Teachers v Banks selections include Lawrmonth, Godfrey, Farrington, Connilly, Cowled, Bleichmore, Newell, Riley, Caley, Traynor, Traynor, Jones, Murphy.
A detailed report of St Patrick's Catholic Club weekly meeting notes the President Fr Feenon and the executive presenting an attractive extrabue. The new planbur will be printed and distributed to members outlining events such as a work trial banquet community singing night spelling bee music and dramatic night plus a self night on the last Tuesday of each month. Impromptu speaking entertained members with topics drawn from a hat and the high standard of junior members was praised. The chairman’s competition will be remembered for its enjoyment and a big turnout expected for the next event with social committee plans for Christmas party and future entertainment arrangements discussed.
A summary of Wellington and surrounding district happenings includes health updates on notable residents, family announcements, a death in Randwick, and a birth at Mutron Chandlers private hospital. Other items cover church services in Mudgee, Mr Clarence Rowe’s note on Yorkie, and a council retirement tribute to town clerk Mulholland. The Dubbo audience is promised Sylvia Smith’s concert with praise for her past performances.
England’s Legh stars in a dramatic opening Test victory as Australia’s innings collapses in the second innings. Larwood’s bowlers restrained the visitors, who were bowled for a fragile total, leaving England short of a chase that proved easier than expected.
Fragmentary lines describe wind figures in a forest dell and a distant minty dell as if voices or echoes roam the scene. The wording suggests a lyrical or folkloric mood with unclear attribution to a specific event or date.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions woodland songaters with a line about 18 Why lyrics and a misty dll phrase heard from yonder. No clear event or person names.
An excerpt mentions eye level songs and life pain as a misty det scene. Ehaurd from yonder provides veiled chords linked to Desay BRP. The fragment is decipherable but lacks clear people places dates or events for a fuller item.
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