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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
2
A donor thank you message expresses gratitude to doctors matrons and staff of a hospital for kindness and support after a bereavement. It mentions Dave Rich and family, and appeals for return of lost items and updates on land sale notices.
A fragmented note from Shire Chambers discusses general rate valuation, noting amounts, rate levy authority, and the method of assessment. It appears to refer to annual valuation details, capital value, and the distribution of rates among parcels or properties, with dates and officials obscured in the damaged text.
A Meath andl Tem temperance exam results show 71 candidates with four achieving word of merit, while others attain varied passes. Weather looms hot and dry with evenings cooling as alders consider tram miles and new bus routes. A municipal council plans three more camgens and discusses heating and safety during a busy week in Wellington. Local notices include a Red Cross society meeting, art displays, and a public sale of items by Din V. Reddy with plans for Xmas events and hotel dining.
Fragmentary copy notes a wartime Australian film shown at Mayfair Theatre on December 1. The blurred text mentions Australian movement, World War II themes, and actors, with incomplete lines about censorship, heroes, and a historical rendition.
Obituary reports Arthur Bent Bennett of Wellington dies at 58 after theatre event at Mackurie Theatre. Mrs Hy Bennett of Wellington and Mrs de Bourke of Forbes attend. Other notes include Miss Clare Bourke and family, Dr. Kimbell’s eye operation at St Luke’s Hospital, and local repairs and social events across Wellington Forbes and nearby towns.
The Mayor of Bathurst Ald M T Griffin has been re elected for his eleventh term. A bright address at Wellington highlighted the inauguration of the elves and the happy event tabling. council meetings will be shortened to think out mumy complications occupying the next meetings. The utility committee plans a regular fleetjerry meeting for consumer recommendations and future proposals.
A garbled Wellington obituary notes Imek Nutwuber and Caroline and Buruens of the Well ingwoy Mistpler hospital, with May years at Brighton and Hyed, a compositor for the National Advocate and Bethuset Sentinel, who later moved to Wellington to work at Wellifelm Prices. It mentions Labour movement activity, football enthusiasm, Ray Duty of the Wellington railway staff, Hawken Ai Ray, and Lieut Borrows aiding compulsory trainees, with Bob transferred to Newewetle after service.
DISTRICT WOOL report outlines weather, market notes, and local trade names such as Vid, Phd, and Copia Crock. Mentions Luoyd Tausten, Bakers Skdinn, Wot Murray, and Bishops along scattered town references with unclear dates.
The Wellington public school held a prize day in the Macquarie Theatre on Thursday afternoon. Donations by the BS and SELLA funded a Shakespeare prize, presented by Dr WW Swage to Waerd Pike for notable work in Shakespeare study. Jobe Seeman resembled the prize. a special certificate from the Dunwr Ket Crow Society honored an 81 score in funds.
The Scouts' Swimming Carnival crowned Wellington as the winner of the Kellett Cup with top points. Coolah, Mudgee, and Gulong trailed, while final events and diving championships showcased Wellington’s strong squad and enthusiastic support from officials and crowds.
The marriage of the daughter of Mr and Mrs H R Hubbard of Maryvale took place at Scots Church Sydney on Saturday evening November 30 at 7 o'clock. Rev J B Galloway officiated. Gin Keney Mack Kensie served as bridesmaid and Mr Dudley Atkins acted as best man. Reception followed at the Wentworth Hotel.
Local readers recount the Wellington District Woolworth Club of the Country Women’s Association events. Tributes and congratulations mark a memorial at Parkes Red, a double engagement and re marriages, and a welcome to new hospital staff. Community members attend social functions and outgoing officers are feted.
Anandalon widow shines at Be stalls selling tloketa and making donations. Hamper won by Mi sani Campbell, cake by Mrs Johanson, baby sey by Abia Bucking, and £1 wraphy by Mrs. WHimare of Arthucville.
Forecast describes unsettled conditions with isolated squalls in the northeast and southeast corners, then improving to generally fine. Hot and humid in the north and western regions, with stronger southwest winds later. Temperatures rise as the day progresses and rain eases.
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