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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
5
A New disease affects wheat roots in Victoria's Goorong district causing destruction. The piece notes farmers hope for a record crop despite disease, and mentions prices, local events, and upcoming Pierrot and Hook and Eye performances in Wellington.
Mr. Broome of the local District School thanks generous townsmen for ensuring the school. He publicly expresses gratitude to Messrs. P B kt Stephens EK L Thomas Western Stores Fong Lee and Uo and the Red Flag Stores for their contributions.
Inscribed stock and government securities are offered with ten thousand pounds value. Wenet bonds and Beri bonds are available, and Geiss Bettlemen is purchasable or advances may be made on securities and debentures handled. Seven orders executed. Written for Onan, CARR, Broker, 76 Pitt Sydney.
Charitable drive urges Wallington District Capital volunteers to collect Christmas gifts for hospital patients. Readers with poultry and other holiday staples are asked to donate to ensure patients enjoy a Christmas dinner and share in the season’s joys, with emphasis on urgent need this year.
The State Trawling Department conducted a second sale of trawled fish led by Inspector Greem at the railway station this morning. Despite no press advertisement and wet conditions, buyers attended, attracted by cheap saltwater fish. Circulars went out yesterday, though rural residents may have missed them. Prime tutaud were sold. the consignments mostly moved before sales ended at 11 am.
Widespread heavy rain in the Wellington district and beyond hampers harvest work. Flooded fields threaten hay and wheat yields, with crops and stored grain at risk of spoilage as spiraling precipitation continues across the state and soil remains soaked. Registration figures for Wellington post office show a spike in activity amid the weather.
Anita Stewart stars in a big feature about moonshiners battles with revenue agents in Kentucky. The Mountain district clash is shown with rugged feudal tactics as rock and brush conceal combatants. A reminder that Confession will be screened tomorrow night.
The postmaster explains a new system allowing businesses with large mail to pay a pound and have mail stamped postage paid. Letters must be posted between 1 and 4 pm, tied in bundles of ten to a hundred, with addresses facing the same way. Firms with much correspondence benefit by stamping bundles rather than individual stamps. The post office may refuse if bundles are miscounted or poorly tied.
Two sales announced in Wise's Terrace feature Mrs Porter on Tuesday the 14th and Mrs Morgan on Wednesday the 10th. Both sales offer a large stock of useful house requisites cared for by the sellers. Auctioneer A B Kotton handles terms as cash with easy conditions.
Owing to a large amount of Christmas correspondence posted at the last minute the Postal Department advises the public to post all greetings early to ensure prompt delivery. There is no mail delivery on Christmas Day and only one delivery by mail carrier on Boxing Day. Posts posted late may mean greetings arrive after Christmas.
The Convent garden fete opening was postponed from last night to Friday due to rain. If weather clears, the fete will run each evening through Monday with art unions drawn then. Stalls will offer varied useful articles and should attract good sales. organizers expect a strong turnout.
The Members Salaries Bill cleared the third reading in the Assembly by 41 votes to 2. Debate touched on commercial stringency and a proposed tax amendment bill. The Anti-Profiteering Bill passed the Legislative Council second reading by 4 to 2. Christmas and New Year holidays were set for December 25 27 and January 1 respectively. Closure on the Naval College at Jervis Bay may come due to financial issues. A blasting powder tract at Guverne New Zealand injuring six was reported. Wool top industry slackness affects hundreds. The Lord Mayor was urged to convene a loyalty meeting to the Empire with support for the Lord Mayor's convening motion. The Homkins Iron and Brews Co Ltd plans 380 acres for an iron and steel works similar to Broken Hill at Newcastle. A Bathurst nugget found near Trunkey is the largest in 50 years. Australia cricket team to meet England in first test. England aims to win after two hours play restricted by rain. Government Savings Bank net profit is 104 623 for year to June. The single electorates bill is debated. Cocks warns abolition of proportional representation erodes democracy.
Weather by Sydney area brings continued heavy rain and a Sheffield Shield match abandonment. A wall at Bulwarra Head collapses during demolitions, burying two workers who survive with shock and bruises. Probate values listed for Moses Brown and Florence Young. A North Coast farmer, Mateick Dunohoo, found dead with a bullet wound. police suspect suicide. ALE Lambert elected Lord Mayor of Sydney by a narrow margin.
Mr D J Nicholson has been confined to bed with sickness. Mrs Kellahan underwent an operation at Public Hospital. Mrs Pooley and baby returned to Coogee after a holiday with the Sarums of Royal Georie. Miss May Hubbard is a patient in District hospital and improving. Mrs Griffith and Mrs Mears, post operations, are recovering well. Mrs Titheradge is improving and may return from Orange tomorrow. Mr W H Paul, now in Bathurst, visited Wellington this week and is thriving. Harold Lockrey travels to Sydney for X-ray after prolonged illness. Rev F J Dunkley began his sixth year of second ministry in Wellington. renovations and debt clearance completed. James Nancarrow of Orange mourns Harry Nancarrow of Deenhy, stroke caused serious illness with potential permanent health impact. Harry Nancarrow, long a Wellington resident, admired by many. Miss BL Thompson, ex Windora teacher now at Wangi Wangi, sends regards. Windora and Wellington friends are welcomed to visit. She enjoys the climate, rowing, and fishing. Windora public school sits on a narrow peninsula near the lake.
A charming ceremony took place Thursday December 2 at St Patrick's Church Hill uniting Miss Rea Welsh and Dr Michael Joseph Ryan. Rev Mother Peters officiated, with Miss Yvonne Leverrier as bridesmaid. A reception followed at Petty’s Hotel and the couple departed for a honeymoon in the Cavea and Tasmania, to settle later in Sydney.
Eden Studios at 727 George Street Sydney features a refined photograph campaign. The Pierrots orchestra press focus highlights talented artistes and instrumentalists performing on Wednesday night.
Prolonged illness led to the death of Miss Nita, with a funeral at St Marys Church attended by Sisters of Mary and local clergy. A second obituary notes the passing of Archie Seco, aged 7, and Terence Turner, a farmer long respected in the district, with services and burial in Wellington Cemetery.
Country residents abandon crowded beaches and head to the seaside area annually. Motor buses run from Austinmer to Wollongong with frequent intervals to Port, while trains bring visitors closer to Kiama Blowhora and the Shoalhaven Bives, amid attractions and scenic views.
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