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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1928

Page

2

Death notice and assorted notices from Wellington NSW

Death in Newcastle James William starling son of George and Alive Livy aged 2 grave and 6 months. Thank you messages from Mr and Mrs E K Gillenan and others for sympathy. Several notices include lost items, a dance for Xmas, a royal agent wanted, tropical fruit advert, and probate notices for William Henry McCall Lay with executors Edith Evelyn McCauley and J H Quirk. Public notices urge claimants to lodge with Registrar by January 10, 1929.

Lloyd Newcastle James William Starling George Livy Supreme Court of New South Watesa William Henry McCall Lay Wellington New South Wales Edith Evelyn McCauley J. HL Quirk Wady Maclean King Eet Sydney Supreme Cour of New South Ham Supreme Court Sui Office L. M. Addison Ad. L. Stockwell Bland Anil Janenock George Street

Local Jottings Amid Woollen and Auction Notes

Local notes record Meribah channel sport selection for an upcoming soccer match Friday. Fishing on the Macquarie River remains slow as the season nears. sale dates and auctions populate the Wellington area with consignments from W. Merriman and Fred Nickel. Memorial service for the late Mr. McLeod drew a large crowd at the Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Smith delivering the address. Local undertaker Joseph Thompson and Son and Wallington furniture sales anchor community notices alongside school holidays and dances at Bod Angora Hall.

Macquarie River Stork Bostwick Maughan Stree McLeod Smith Joseph Thompson Wellington F. W. Street and Co D. ¥. Roddy Warne Street Wil Thove Wis Gorge Paul Cooper Mensra A. Wilking Leo F. Miller W. Merriman A. Wilking Goover Paul A. Witkine The Wellington Hospital

Intermediate High School Picnic At Horseshoe Bend Report

The Second Year pupils and teaching staff from Intermediate High School enjoyed a field trip to Horseshoe Bend on Friday. The outing was described as pleasant with all attendees having a good time.

Horseshoe Bend

Thieving and Destruction of Local Cloarette Machine

Late Thursday night unknown offenders forced entry to the cloarette machine outside Mr. C. J. Shakespeare's shop on Lau Street. The front was ripped off using likely iron tools and the contents stolen. Previous break ins damaged a show easel lock, suggesting experienced offenders who may evade capture.

C. J. Shakespeare Lau Street

Ambulance Station Site Ready in Town District

The Ambulance Committee has secured a site between the Court House and Post Office for an up-to-date ambulance station. Last weekend bite pine trees on the vacant allotment were cleared to prepare the plot. Next, funds will be raised for construction as the district backs the valuable service since its establishment.

Court House

Forbes swimming carnival plans new club room funds

A Forbes swimming carnival is expected to raise about 270 toward building a new club room for the recently formed swimming club. The report notes Friday courts were canceled due to no listings, with next court day set for Friday. Also mentions Yeoval town block sale rescheduled, a school project won by Revie, and plans for a Wellington-excursion crowd ahead of Christmas.

Forbes Pwlimere Sydney Yeoval Town Mensie A. Wilkins Revie B.C Btuart Town Yeoval Parkes Wawit Ring Pool A. T. Smith Wellington Geo. Peal Peter Swan Bunton

Sunrise in a Fishing Village Film at Monarch’s Night

A modest coastal tale shows a hardworking husband and wife in a lake village. A city visitor’s flirtations test fidelity as the husband resists then yields to her charm. The film screens at the Monarch's on Thursday night.

Bho

Instalments of Invalidena aenilona fall due by December

Instalments fall due on 27 December and payable at the Post Office on Friday 21 December. The fragmentary notice indicates a payment schedule for a titled obligation named Invalidena aenilona with venue at the Post Office.

Election results from Amaroo shire unopposed seat and riding votes

In Amaroo shire elections the Shires-A result shows no opposition with one riding. KR Reynolds leads with 190 votes, G H Caldwell 140, G Ey Brutey 119. Bruce Webb 121, J O Connell 119, QO Bemdte AL share remaining votes.

Amaros Shires Bowhay Shersing Fam KR. Reynolds G. H. Caldwell G. Ey Brutey Bruce Webb J. O'Connell QO Bemdte AL

Private hospital notices and election result reported

A daughter arrived at Mrs A Herman of Place Street at Nurne Larum's private hospital and another daughter arrived at Mr A Pearson of Percy Street at Chandlers private hospital. In antistar, Sry prowreps was re-elected of the Macquarie Shire on a Saturday last for a fourth year in succession.

Mra. A. Herman Plarce St Nurne Larum's and '. A. Pearson Plarce Street AU Narve Chandlers Private Hospital Mr Pearson Percy Street Larum Antistar Sry Prowreps Macquarie Brie Low Mother Babe Nurse Graves Jack Hollow Treviskis

Town land sale amid town blocks and rare bids

Mill Doreen Dobbie hosted a town sale day with the Public Trustee and Council observers. Offers for many blocks were made but none met reserve figures. private medical figures and attendance noted, with Mrs Payne and Olympic manager Duff also mentioned among local items.

Doreen Dobbie A. Witkin T. Counc Chambers M. Smith Lae Berset Axe Tel Te Nuree Chandler Richartson

Three Trespasses and Ill Fates Stir Sydney News

A string of break ins at Fay's Shoe and Hosiery in Sydney ends with hundreds of pounds stolen and one victim treated for appendicitis. In Wellington, A Brindley appears in court for threats. A seven year old dies from ailments. Padre George McLaren Scott tours, and staff moves at Beale and Co. Wilke transfers to Orange.

Two Fingers Amputated In Farm Harvester Accident

Roy Samson, a Sydney machinery expert, visited Yeovil to repair a harvester when his right hand was caught in the beaters on Friday night. Several fingers were severely severed, and two were amputated at Nurse Pleyne's private hospital.

Roy Samson Sydney Yeuvil Pleyne

Lady champion swimmers gather for first outside city carnival

A Wellington club hosts a landmark state carnival with five leading swimmers and divers to compete. Jean Cockn set a 220 record at 2.41 2/5, surpassing former marks. Clarice Kennedy and Bt Robinson lead diving, Betty Tww is 100 yards junior champ, Thora Tennis tops both gird diver and dummer. All entries close Thursday.

Wellington Ettie Robinson Clarice Kennedy Jean Cocks Betty Taw Thora Dennis S Ie Kennedy Nex Keal Metropolis Peety Jean Cockn Mariechen Weheelau Bt Robinson Betty Tww Thora Tennis End Dummer Thie Tem

Wellington Police Court Daley Bound Over for Six Months

Ames Daley faced Wellington Police Court with a preliminary charge of threatening Arthur Stewart at the mission. Daley pleaded guilty after details that he previously threatened Stewart with a can and, on Saturday, an axe. He was bound over to keep the peace for six months on a £20 surety.

Ames Daley A. M. Dunn Arthur Stewart Mission Exim A. Brindley W. P. Kelly Compissntant Stewart Daley

Tennis match at Stuart Town ends in straight sets

Considerable interest surrounded a Wellington player W Payne and Roy of Gulgong at the Stuart Town course yesterday afternoon. Boyd won in three straight sets 6 0 6 2 6 7 2. A return match is planned for Sunday next.

W. Payne Wellington Mr. Roy Gulgong Stuart Town Boyd

Methodist Girls Comradeship Fair and Tree Benefit

The Methodist Girls Comrade ship held a Saturday event at the School of Artix Fall featuring stalls, a Christmas Tree for each child, and various competitions. Members organized the day, with drinks and ice cream drawing good trade and a warm crowd despite heat.

School of Artix Fall Comendeahin Ayyl Atul Merdamen Connor Wr G. Rowsweet Miases M. Rose D. Paternon

Market prices from Homebush run Monday sale

Sydney reports Homebush sales open with 2400 head of cattle and 1000 sheep penned. Bullocks range 7 to 18 pounds per head cows 5 to 7 pounds. Sheep traded around 40s to 46s per head with prices 10s to 26s for inferior stock.

Sydney Éalen

Water Turned Off and Oil Engine Breaks Down

Water turned off after four o clock yesterday as the town faced reduced supply due to a breakdown in the air engine plant at the electric power station. The incident forced rationing and prompted residents to conserve remaining water while repairs were organized. The federal territory election shows Mr Nealon leading. repairs may force delays and continued supply challenges.

Carder Canberra Nealon Sydney

Produce prices from Sydney market report and ranges

Sydney Monday price list shows local potatoes 4/ to 5/, Tare Manian 6/ to 6/, maize 5/3, onion 6/ to 8/, chal wheaten 1/8 to 7/3, beef or meat items unclear with other items quoted as 4/ to 6/ per unit.

Sydney

Peace in Industry Conference Plans February Delegation Return

The conference aims to preserve pears across industries awaiting delegate retreat in February. The event focuses on securing peaceful practices within industry sectors and discusses pending decisions to be finalized by attendees in the upcoming February gathering.

Sydney Sonfertrice

Backer Dies After Excited Spur at Axe Races

In Brisbane on Monday a 40 year old man, Robert Randall, collapsed and died after shouting with excitement at the Axe races in Brixbane on Saturday afternoon as his bet on Loree wan winning. No further details available.

Brisbane Robert Randall Brixbane

The King’s Tallows Ingle Bulletin Stated Recovery

A high authorities statement described The King’s condition as improved with a raised temperature of 4. Inflammation was present but slow progress toward recovery continued. Friday needle ray exam showed no appreciable pleural effusion and no operation planned.

Wellington Trotting Club Plans Meeting at Wellington Showground

The Wellington Trotting Club announces its New Year meeting to be held on Saturday January 120 at the Wellington showground. The programme features 7 events for standard horses with prizes up to 600. Entries close Saturday January 6 with no late entries accepted.

Wellington Wellington Showground Watrion

Wellington Quake Shocks New Zealand Markets

A severe earthquake was felt in Wellington new zealand yesterday causing structural damage to many buildings though no serious injuries were reported. Authorities urged caution as aftershocks were possible and residents inspected affected streets and landmarks for further risk.

Wellington

Organist Harry Inge Collapses and Dies at St Kilda

Melbourne memorial note reports Harry Joseph Inge, longtime organist at All Saints Anglican Church St Kilda for 32 years, collapsing and dying during a Monday anthem performance.

Melbourne Harry Joseph Inge All Saints St Kilda

Lost arm in car smash at Bulli station

Albert Walsh sustained severe injuries when a moving lorry crashed into a stationary vehicle at Bulli. The driver was arrested and charged with driving with no license and driving under the influence of drink.

Fatal Motor Car Smash Near Braybrook

An overturned motor car near Braybrook crashed. Florence Temple, dressed in heat affected garb, died before hospital arrival. Monday reports note a shocking incident with a fatal outcome and a separate item mentions the State taxation tax management bill to be introduced into the Assembly this week.

Idelbourne Florence Temple Braybrook Hospital

Tragedy at Waterloo Leaves Waterloo Elderman Dead

Robert Prophett, an elderman of the Waterloo Council, died in hospital yesterday after a shooting during a disturbance at Watwehio on Saturday night. Thomas Gavin, 28, was charged at Redfern Police Court with having telemonaly-mard Prophett fatally injured in the incident.

Sydney Robert Prophett Watwehio Lun ‘Thomas Gavin Redfern Hays Ing Telemonaly Mard Waterloo Council

Beckett's Budget Appeal Dismissed in High Court

Sydney court dismisses Beckett's Budget appeal against Mr T J Mutch MLA in a defamation case. The jury awarded £3500 to the plaintiff for alleged libel but the court found damages excessive and adjusted the verdict accordingly.

Sydney Beckett T. J. Muteh Muteh

Xmas Fair at Paramount Mall aids Convent of Mercy

The Xmas Fair raised funds for the local Convent of Mercy and drew large crowds on Friday and Saturday at the Paramount Mall. Attractions included stalls with practical goods, Santa Claus, a Christmas tree, and dancing. Jack Thompson won a hamper, Rev. J. Shakespraves received a wristlet watch, and Father Meuley was noted among exhibitors.

Paramount Mall Convent of Mercy Jack Thonypoon Rev. J Father Meuley Wilkon

Wellington Bowls Defeated in Western District Match

Wellington green hosted a Western District contest where the home team fell to the visitors who dominated play. The match drew a small crowd with officials and players listed, including V. Hiatt Austin Rinith Jones Cul Wheeler Bell Hind Morel Trownee Zidhlhe Castelloy Parker Garden Ke and Newe land Lord Gall Tall Fy tewin Way Schall Wheeler. A side note mentions a roller contract related to Bunneromic power halter and Eri dene providing.

V. Hiatt Austin Ay T Rinith Fi Jones G. Cul Wheeler Ge Bell A. Hind A. Morel P Trownee Troma H. Zidhlhe - Castelloy Parker Gardon C. Ke Rirnine Neweland Lord, Gall Tall Fy Tewin Way Schall G. Wheeler

Unemployed rally outside premier’s office reports scattered

A small crowd gathered outside the premier's building this morning demanding work. They insisted they were not robbers and called on Labour and Immigration ministers for aid. The group dispersed after the protest.

Sydney Monilay

Sad Home Coming in Sydney for Brisbane Traveler

Sydney reports a sad homecoming as J Chalmers of Brisbane, aged 64, who toured with the Beattie delegation, died at sea aboard the Hobson's Bay just as the steamer polled into harbor. His wife met the party at the wharf in the early morning.

Sydney J. Chalmers Brisbane Beattioh Hobson's Bay

THAT CITY CONTRACT Cast Unusual Incident

Sydney Monty Henry Leach aged 43 was found dead in the back yard of his residence at Annandale, bleeding from wounds. Detectives Frey and colleagues investigated the incident and a man named Wa Medle faced court at the Central Court on a corrrupt payment allegation connected to the case. The City Council weighing possible action on the matter.

Sydney Monty Henry Leach Annandale Frey Setivena Central Courh Amd

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