Wellington's Granny Ellen Thompson Dies at 87
The well respected Wellington resident known as Granny Thompson died peacefully at 87 after a long life of pioneering work. Born in Ireland she moved to Australia in 1859 with husband James Thompson and helped found the town, raising a family as the area developed into a modern agricultural district. The funeral, attended by many in the district, was held at the Presbyterian cemetery with Rev. Ford officiating.
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Setis
Wellington
Ellen Thompson
Granny” Thompson
Thompson
Ireland
James Thompson
Sydney
St. Patrick's Day
Bathurat
Orange
Montefiores
Bell
Macquarie
Frank Crowe
Presbyterian Church
cKay
Trangie
Messra James
Joseph
Arthur
E Haycock
R. M. Kimbell
W. J. Brown
Dung
Last sad rites for Mrs. Brown honor archdeacon family
The funeral of Mrs. Barry Brown, wife of Archdeacon Harry Brown, drew a large town and district cortege after a service at St John’s Church. Wreaths came from many, and the procession included schoolchildren and church members before burial beside the archdeacon’s mother.
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Brown
Harry Brown
St. John's Church
St. John’s
Archdeacon Howell
Canon Wilton
O'Connell
C. W. Leavers
Dubbo
Caldwell
Georie
Howell
Church of England
Leavers
F. C Bennett Smith
St. John’s Choir
T. H. Cameron
Hedgecock
J. Stevenson
Meers
C. J. Shakespeare
Paige
Wellington School
J. T. P. Bassett
F. H. Johnston
Paton
Harvey Potts
Pearsall
R. Gardiner
Ziehlke
Savage
Bleechmore
Harry Smith
Jager
Jager, Misses Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Taylor, R. T. Brown and Family (Parkes
H. Willock
G . Cashel
Everett
Senr
Lake
C. H Barton
Progress Association Seeks Caves Development and Cement Plant
The Progress Association met Friday to pursue opening Wellington Caves, erect shelter shed at the Caves, and promote local cement works. They urged council support, urged Mines Department surveys, and discussed Burrendong dam and water conservation amid regional development.
Wellington sewerage scheme discussed by council
Irrigation and Water Conservation Department showed enthusiasm for the scheme. Mr Matheson described Macquarie Irrigation League activities. The President urged waiting to confirm League actions and evidence. Mr Knoblanche’s motion for Wellington sewerage scheme was carried over to the next meeting on Friday January 4.
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The
Progress Association
Messrs
D. J. Breeze
H. H. A. Flanagan
J. Matheson
J. Hewston
R. Hood
E. Knoblanche
Warner
N. J. Curry
A. Devine
Irrigation and Water Conservation Department
Matheson
Macquarie Irrigation League
League
Knoblanche
Wellington
The Wheat Position Correspondence
A correspondent notes opinions on the wheat market in a formal letter style column. The piece discusses supply, demand, and price implications without endorsing individual viewpoints.
Wheat market notes raise harvest outlook and prices
Dear Editor, farmers face a wheat year with higher harvest estimates for Victoria New South Wales and South Australia. Present season totals are forecast at 122000000 bushels with South Australia already ahead by 3 million. Russia seeks 746 million bushels for UK trade, while millers cut domestic offers from 5/3 to 4/1 per bushel and export parity from about 4/11 to 3/11.
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Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
West Australia
N.S.W
Russia
United Kingdom
Commonwealth
R. G. Harvey
Straying Stock Owners Warned Over Unpaid Fines
Council has long tolerated stray stock fines but rising nonpayment forced action. Committal warrants issued, sending defaulters to a 14 day lock up, prompting most fines to be paid. Owners of stray stock are urged to settle promptly or face government confinement.
Canterbury Racing Results and Bathurst Meeting Highlights
Racing at Canterbury featured Hurdle King Howard Spear Song and Jacks Day with 5 to 1 odds. Flying Handicap winner Pteropod Mollie B Hopetown at 6 to 4. Nursery divisions won by Quest Onward Salmo and Sweet Sap Pho Mangostan Peeka at 2 to 1 and 5 to 1. Three year old Handicap winner Australian Light Hemagne Bathos at 12 to 1. Parramatta Handicap won by Percyrus Buckra Joviality at 5 to 1. Bathurst summer meeting opened with Lobster Poppys Son October Belle 2 to 1 won Maiden Gold Kloral Vahiant 3 to 1. Summer Earl of Clare Worthy Boy Clarion 4 to 1 Turon Omda Coolary 4 to 1 Welter Wealth of Gold Etabene Lord Dewar 2 to 1. Fourteen thousand attended cycling carnival at Sports Ground Saturday night. Frank Corry rode pacing exhibition defeating Ken Ross and Jack Atkins. Sydney Stadium saw Tommy Uren defeat George Eagle by knockout in fourth round. Melbourne Stadium had Billy Grime knocking out Terro Pandong in ninth. Brisbane Stadium saw Harry Casey versus Flores end in a twenty round draw.
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Sports Ground
Frank Corry
Ken Ross
Jack Atkins
Sydney Stadium
Tommy Uren
Australia
George Eagle
America
Melbourne Stadium
Billy Grime
Terro Pandong
Brisbane Stadium
Harry Casey
Rockhampton
Flores
Fillipino
Why everybody leaves home for toys at Simp son’s
The Commercial Travellers' Carnival at Dubbo was a great financial success with takings over £1000 gross. An advertisement notes offerings in a candy store on Swift Street and private telephone line work by Blackall, Pierce Street, with nine years’ experience and pole and wire erection services.
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Simpson's
Carniva
Dubbo
Blackall
Pierce Street
Christmas Greetings and Special Meeting Notice
The Wellington P. A. H. Society extends Christmas greetings and invites country clients to visit the headquarters Circular Quay Sydney. Notice: resolution barring Sunday sport at Show Ground rescinded. Special general meeting for subscribers at Wellington Council Chambers Saturday night December 15 at 7.50 to discuss the matter. full roll-up urged.
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Circular Quay
Sydney
Wellington P. A. & H. Society
Wellington
Local Land Board Meeting In Wellington Dec 21
A meeting of the Local Land Board under the Crown Lands Act will be held in the Court House Wellington on 21 December at 10 am. Chairman D J Kenny to preside.
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Wellington
Returned Soldiers' and Citizens’ Club
Percy Street
R_ GARDINER
Local Land Board
Crown Lands
Court House
D. J. Kenny
A. E. Rotton
Tattersall's Hotel
Percy and
Montefiores Streets
Montefiores
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Agnes Marcia Crossley
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J. A. Preston
Red Flag Stores
Morgan
F. Jourdant
Cracknell
Rees
Hilton
Ollie Jackson
Lewis
Ryan
Mrs. Newby
Mrs. Innes
Marcia
Macquarie Shire
Goolma
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Neville Howse
Lockrey
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Remach
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Bathurst
Curry
Education Department
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Devine
Mines Department
Lee
Harper
Cousins
Hewston
Cotton
Burrendong Dam
Public Works Committee
Murray
Burrandong
Wear
Sporting
Canterbury
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Spear Song
Pteropod
Mollie B
Hopetown
Quest
Onward
Salmo
Sweet Sappho
Peeka
Hemagne
Bathos
Parramatta
Percyrus
Buckra
Joviality
Lobster
Poppys Son
October Belle
Plain Gold
Kloral
Vahiant
Earl of Clare
Worthy Boy
Clarion
Turon
Omda
Coolary
Wealth of Gold
Etabene
Lord Dewar
Swift Street
W. C. Peters
Katheil
Crook & Moad
Lord’s Place
Special Hospital Appeal
H. Taylor
C. Rose
Farmers and Graziers’ Co-Operative CO
Les Lynch
Golden
Smith’s Boot Store
Grey Eagle
the Oddfellows' Hall
Ee G.u.c.0.f
Stuart Town
Boxing Day
J. A Gleeson
M. E. Sloane
Choice Wheat Farm
Georie District
Bedford, Taylor & Weston, Limited
Phillip Williams
Baers
George M. Priddle
George Priddle
M. G. Cater
Lyons & McLeod
Lincoln
W. M
M.T
Monarch Pictures
Dan W. Roddy
Neil
Muriel Barton
Lois Wilson
Warren Kerrigan
BUICK
George Paul
LAL
George Paul Waene Street
Paramount
Ralph Lewis
Danger Point
Carmel Myers
Rex Ingram
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