Wellington Ladies Ambulance Auxiliary Holds Annual Meeting
The Wellington Ladies Ambulance Auxiliary held its annual meeting at the Ambulance Station with strong attendance. Officers were re-elected and plans discussed for fund-raising events, including a carnival and a charity raffle, while noting improved finances and a push to purchase own crockery.
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Wellington
Ambulante Aux- Mary
Ambulance Committee
FO. Wall
Davies
Troge
Supt. Habler
FL. Sitch
Jonongyt
Miss McDonald
Mian B. Kelly
Miss Jones
Bmues
Rygato Park
Ube
Baptist Church News and Christmas Plans
Owing to the earlier date for the annual Trex for the children the event is set for Wednesday evening December 16. A tea will be provided with the Amps Tree and a programme will be rendered. Rev J Huntin will conduct the service at Walmer next Sunday afternoon. Mrs RB Lockerty remains in Matron Chandler's hospital. Mrs J Hunter oversees Wellington G M A with several members to take part in the Smad Trev programme. The terriers remain well, and the children’s choir is preparing for the Sunday night view. Regular church attendance and preaching are encouraged.
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J. Huntin
Walmer
RB. Lockerty
Ieee
Betting Tax Regulations Set Penalty At Up To 100
Government tightens betting tax enforcement with regulations approving penalties up to £100 for evasion. Bookmakers must use Treasury supplied betting books, retain original bet copies for six months, and allow police access to books. Obstruction fines of 250. Also rules on greyhound racing admission fees and receipts. Meadowdale wins the Menangie Park Hundred with Crom Biddy Spraon, Ford Baldwin, Winny.
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Eixernutive Council
Eégule
Tony Mant
Treasury
Tuyslay Inn
Meadowdale
Menangie Park Hundred
Christmas Breakup at Convent Schools Ends Term
Students at Convent Schools looked forward to the Christmas holidays and the prize announcements as the term ended. The day featured many preliminary activities and little study as classes wrapped up for the year.
St Marys Primary School break-up amid prizes and praise
At St Marys Primary School break up on Monday evening parents and friends attended. Revs Gummer Healey and Baylias spoke and praised the pupils who sang Soul of My Saviour and performed recitations and musical items. Prizes were awarded by Rev Gummer with many named holders for aggregates and subjects. A children’s concert the next day featured a cheerful program and thanks from Rev Gummer followed by a party with sweets and drinks for all.
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St. Mary's Primary School
Dr. Gummer
Healey
Baylias
Lorna Harris
Gummer
Ohio
Father Healey
Hite
Wong
Pretty Naid
Sona Murphy
Wiian Gorden
Cradle Tong
Pexs
Boon
Advance
Australia
Farr
Papita
Mev
Opening round of the Kitch Cup bowls clash yields close results
In wet conditions at the green, No 1 Rink led by H Lord and W Hewitt lost a tight battle to Harry and partner, finishing 18 to 118 as the latter’s team clinched a three point win. No 2 Rink saw Batho and T V Smith rally to pull ahead late, while No 3 Rink Willock and Zientke traded leads. Willock edged Zientke by one point 22 to 21. No 4 Rink Fulton and Hiatt initially led 18 to 11 but Fulton’s team won on the last bowl. Ongoing tournaments faced delays from rain with several Grade matches reporting close scores.
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H. Lord
W Hewitt
Wally
Tom
Harry
Lord
Chey
Kitty
Batho
Y T. V
Smith
Zientke
Willock
Axrvin
Zicilke
Fulton
Hiatt
Himelf
Matt
Rheinberger
Griffthy
Jones Lord Kitch
Murray
Preston
Howitt
Walker
Meane
Norman
Schinnock
Abernethy
Arlington
Bath
Frost
Zlehtkeity Bromdhurat
New 1Land
Walton
Gibson
Doug
A. Smith
V. Fulton
J. Preston
Geo. Walker
D. Gibron
George
Prost
Newland
Eame
P. Trounce
A. Jones
Peter
Albert
Trounee
Ke An
Wellington
T Rams
Weite
Eyste
Tome
Skippary
Presbyterian Church Installs Hat Fans by Ladin' Guild
Report notes the Presbyterian Church installing fan hats through the Ladin' Guild with a nod to communal aid. The message expresses appreciation for UK support and mentions a project timeline and likely ceremonial details.
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Presbyterian Church
Ladin’ Guild
Chip Sammie
P JSON
Wellington election shows record voter turnout in 1920s style council race
The Wellington municipal election featured a surge in enrollments and the highest poll in years as 17 candidates contested seats. Notable results included C Larum leading with 893 votes and A Dawson recording the lowest total of 342, with historical comparisons to 1923 and 1928 elections highlighting rising civic interest and a widened franchise.
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Wellington
Bear Garden
C Larum
N. A. Cook
J. Mursey
F.C. Want
W. G. Ravelant
G. S. Stewart
Rcrult
Wade
Devine
B. G
Davina
A. la
Harvey
B. O
Wilkins
Gordon
Ryan
E. M
Rose
W. G
Morley
A. G
Wallker
J. F
Cartwright
W. J
Dowd
J. P
Wall
Naveau
F. A
Mitty
N. W
Carveth
J. G
Tiehlke
H. J
Walker
George
White
B. A
Thorley
Worhoys
Hawke
Ale
A. T. Smith
Larum
Warte
A. Pryke
Murex
Orider
A.T. Smith
J.P. Walker
Johnston
ALC
Padge
W. GC. Rexe
A. G. Marley
R. G- Mare
Vey
J. M. Whiteley
A. Mryko
Wool. Cartwright
JG Mary
Sune
W. A
Gundner
Government Savings Bank to amalgamate with Commonwealth Bank
The Executive Council fixed December 16 as the amalgamation date and approved a release of 10 percent of deposits from the old Government Savings Bank division. Meall said preliminary work for the release is practically complete as staff transfer long-standing 10 shilling notes to new accounts for about 1,000,000 deposits, while A McTaviah urged deposits not to be withdrawn excessively to speed the second release.
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Executive Council
Savings Bank
Commonwealth Bank
Govurnment Savings Bank
Meall
Oll
Government Savings Bank
A. McTaviah
Church Services Wellington Parish and District
Sunday services listed for Wellington and surrounding parishes across denominations. Details include times for Church of England services in Wellington and adjacent towns, with notes on Holy Communion and Evensong, plus Presbyterian and Methodist morning and afternoon meetings and Salvation Army gatherings with local leaders and locations.
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Church OF England
Wellington
H.C
Rifle match between Orange and Wellington Rifle Clubs
Wellington will face Orange in a Saturday rifle match starting at sharp. The team of 10 sends eight to count with 200 and 500 yard ranges, including T. Kelly F A Nancau N Lang Potts F Kelly Jane L McConnell J Mower G W Nowland D O Rourke.
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Orange
Wellington
T. Kelly
F. A. Nancau
N. Lang
Potts
F. Kelly Jane
L. McConnell
J. Mower
G. W. Nowland
D. O'Rourke
Heavy Western Australia rainfall disrupts harvest prospects
Very heavy rains spread across Coombanie Warren Trangie and other western districts. Wallington saw only eight inches registered while Geurie reported heavier showers. A road bogging incident near Windorah involved a tractor named Mr A G Mealay. The rains threaten wheat and crops already bleeding value after a protracted dry spell. Across the district, rainfall totals reach about 28 inches and storms were brief but intense. The weather remains sultry with stagnant atmosphere.
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Queensland
Coonambie
Warren
Trangie
Wallington
Georie
Win
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