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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1922
Page
2
The community extends sympathy to the families of EETUKH THARES AL MAWLEY and SHANKS and to Mr and Mrs ML Kelly and others named in the notice. Friends express sorrow and appreciation for cards and messages sent during their time of trouble.
Local report notes El Thomas defeats Femony Street in Wellington on Wednesday. Details are scarce but confirm the victory and location.
The Wellington Times reports on the town show preparations, events, and local happenings. It notes officials forming committees to improve the show, updates on entrants and prizes, wheat crop prospects, and a police case involving Mrs Ford and Ney Ford, with court chatter and local observations.
Acrsagemeute arrange with Railway Counterstina to carry Molong and Cumnock wheat. Wheat and sleepers moved by train. fruit hauled from Burcawong orchard. Police recover 2800 pounds in clothing and tobacco linked to a robbery. Hypodermic syringe found. two officers report on city streets thefts continuing. Sunday church sermon at Hoplitat Church discusses temple and faith harmony with scripture.
In Wellington the week saw reports of operations at Nun Plegg's private hospital with mixed progress. Details include a patient improving after an abdominal operation and another not doing well after appendicitis treatment. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J Me Kelly of Idanger, and families in the district welcomed births and engagements while deaths were recorded. The community saw hospital visits, a promotion at the Government Savings bank, and social events at the District Hospital with a mix of recoveries and farewells.
Local band Mapieipal presented a music programme at the Park last night but bad weather forced postponement to Sunday evening. The collection proceeds will be split between two local groups. The Ballet A and A bowling teams lost on Saturday. A May State report notes Coleman’s motion through Murrutsbidgre as a central event. An evangelist in Belfast announced his wife as part of his congregation. The collection raised thirty seven pounds for wheat price details show the Wheat Pool set price fixed at per bushel on Darling Island. Milinen TM and farm ore shifts noted changes in prices and pool carding values ahead of the coming prep.
A special meeting was held to discuss a signatory comment and permit for a vidic. Other sessions are planned this evening to address the number of boys required to be present by Wednesday next, as ordered by Sydney.
Fragmentary OCR shows notes on mail handling at Wellington Port Office. Mentions letters, packets, and paper deliveries with numbers like M0186 1356 1966 and references to district mail requirements, Yeovil and Hedangorn areas, amid scattered postal terms and unclear context.
A 17 year old girl, Arthur Clements, died after a winged vehicle knocked her down by a water feature on Saturday. Her brother John mourns the loss as Mr. and Mrs. Clements, long residents of Wellington, receive condolences from friends. In other news Wellington reports rainfall gains, a record week total of 3.94 inches and unusually humid conditions with thunderstorms and heavy showers on Thursday to Saturday. The year’s rainfall to date reaches 14.51 inches.
A fragmented scene unfolds with a tormented character named Tornathal and a perilous escape attempt. The text promises a dreamlike program featuring Lor thy Dalton in Behind Mtuake and a comedy Huined by Love, with a chaotic late night schedule and sensational film titles for Wednesday.
Jubilee celebrations at Wellington Methodist Church featured evening prayers, with Rev. Wallace Denes delivering sermons on The Church the Supreme Institution and Does God Expect Something. The service included choirs and anthems, morning and afternoon, drawing many country residents.Concludes with tea meeting and concert, 6.40 pm and 8 pm, program promises to be good. admission 1/6 for adults, free for children.
A body washed up by storm waters near Wellington is identified as an elderly man last seen camping under a railway overbridge. Police and local residents removed the corpse to the morgue. The deceased is described as about 80, with grey hair and few teeth, wearing a heavy overcoat and boots. Funeral arrangements were set for Friday at the Wen Veterinary cemetery, with service at Wellington Road and burial by a local undertaker.
Obituary notes the death of Edward Voughrany at Wettington Capital on Friday at age twenty, after a recent illness. He was employed by the Str. Poparty Artieyele for years and was well known in the district. The funeral services were held at St. Bartholomew Church with interment in the local cemetery. Burial arrangements were by Ste C. Shukeapnate.
A misty afternoon at Wellington and Orange featured a lively bowls event with many players including Martin, Bartle, Walker and Hayley. Spectators cheered as Turner and the Orange rink held a strong showing, while the Wellington club praised the day and announced selections for the forthcoming Orange Cup on Wednesday.
In Mosday, Mo, Willin Waite an elf and rae eopeoidouL ot Wewl Bind was struck by lightning and lies in Molong Hospital in a serious condition. He was reportedly struck while crossing the road on the way to Niow Creek, as his horse bolted and fell. Mr A J Parken, a police oificer, collapsed dead while inspecting the scene, and a justice deputation later erected a marker at the site.
A Tercevt jubeting of the sewiysive tel committees of the J A. and IL, Bee loty, held on Profay night, appointed a subcommittee to raise membership and prize money. The show dates are April 17 and 18. The secretary noted a plan to boost attendance and attract exhibitors by enhancing the event, with emphasis on horse and livestock displays and community involvement.
Mowery Mareia and Gig face several urgent matters as the covening adjearend convenes today with wires reporting on proceedings and potential policy moves.
A damaged OCR text reports on governance debates, military personnel, and disasters. It mentions New Zealand, the Privy Council, 50,000 railway workers, and wartime security issues amid weather, lightning strikes, and a deadly incident near Yawelausa. Names include Msonmgnt Wenge, Charles Stratton, Edwin Palmée, and Frank Smith.
Fragmented OCR lists show annual examinations at Wellington, with students and staff names across subjects English Latin Math and more. The document records year groups, teachers, and scores, highlighting Whittved and Maddock among others, reflecting a school assessment summary.
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