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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1939
Page
2
An excerpted notice from Wellington district documents includes memorial thanks from a family, hospital staff recognitions, and several classified job ads seeking a waitress, housemaid, cook general, matron, and private hospital staff. It cites local expenditure rates, rate levies, and funds for town improvement, with figures and property value references.
Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss a water supply local fund and required expenditures. The readable bits reference amounts, proposed expenditures, and a local fund related to water supply. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible.
AVERAGE WORKS LOCAL FUN and NIL FOR SALE 18 to MASSEY BINDER grid condition 1 BUICK TOURER 27 model etc UTILITY condition 1 alt in LH WER perfect order WC EWC Rep 8 FOR SALE 08 TO LEI SELECT GUEST HOUSE 4 rooms sleep-out lounge 4tni for kitchen amd warage Price £90 MRA A HOOPER 10 Port Parede Bondi
Abel Wilkins Co to sell estate furniture by public auction on Wednesday December 20 at 2 30 pm near Neurea Dance Hall. January 1 1940 New Year’s Day events in Neurea Hall Lyric Orchestra. Probate of Frederick Reber late Wellington labourer. Amy Blanche Jourdant named executrix. notices to creditors due within 14 days. Paxtett & Salomon, solicitors. siqckwon & Kins, agents.
Local school holidays begin next Thursday as Convent and public schools close. Boys and girls are urged to enjoy safe riverside recreation with supervision due to hidden snake danger and treacherous swimming holes in Magquake. Alerts include avoid swimming alone and watch for cramps. Also noted are afternoon tea spots, upcoming boxing match previews, and townwide remarks on swimming baths and local events.
Local items report a house sale auction in progress by Messrs A Wikie and Co for Mr Kt Yi Matte, with fire incident at Mr T McBowell’s property under control. Weather notes praise warm weekend. Wellington District Band concert at Came enon Park. theatre screens listings for Macquarie Theatre with Staley and Livestockombe showings. Monthly Marquarie Valley Cooperative meeting notes and supplier pay rates for November delivered, with concerns on shipping delays and price impacts during wartime.
The District paper highlights Wellington in a feature titled Tre Haves Up the West. It emphasizes regional dynamics, local voices, and the evolving landscape affecting communities across the district.
The article notes the dairying industry near Wellington benefits from its role in butter production and distribution. It cites a monthly payment of £1400 to suppliers for October deliveries and suggests November cheques will follow, providing steady income to dairy farmers and local dairy businesses.
A public inquiry will be held at Writington Court Hour to morrow to examine the resignation of Matron Mr Brown from Platelet Hospital. Mer W A E Lewis of the Hospital Commission will preside and those who can provide evidence are requested to attend. The inquiry is expected to attract a large crowd and stir interest in the case.
Reports from Wellington show a heavy wheat harvest with rising receipts. On Friday 209 bay brine deliveries and 940 wagons by Saturday morning indicate a peak weekly intake, with 408,704 bushels in storage by Saturday and bags in short supply. If the weekend fills the silo, farmers fear strain on already stretched temporary structures and bags.
A local notice reports a public meeting on air raid precautions in Willington, Percy Street Drill Hall. Mr Ke Mebenn will deliver a talk emphasizing household measures and community readiness, with authorities noting country districts remain relatively safe but should still learn precautionary steps.
A list of new Justices of the Peace for western districts was announced last Thursday. Notable appointees include Merrys Bishay Abluqvifies Arthurs Norma Cook Percy Street Wellington Henry Uunkley Pinedale Geare John Dunne Malone Street Stuart Town Howard Lane Redlands Wellington Patrick Mulholland Warne Street Wellington David Spilebury Lucerne Flats Wellington Frank Thorne Pierce Brevet Wellington Darcy Walker Maxwell Street Wellington
Edward Wsrrem died at Wellington District Hospital. He was MT years old, an old age pensioner who had lived in Wellington for many years. His relatives reside locally. The funeral will be held at the Wellington cemetery this afternoon, with burial conducted by Major Johnson. Arrangements by Mamrs J Shakespeare and Sane.
Forecast calls for warm to hot and saltry conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly inland in western and southern areas. Strong gusts from the northwest to southwest, winds ease later with a cooler southern trend and southerly winds developing.
Local tennis community prepares for Wallington Toads events with men’s and doubles draws. Officials, players, and spectators anticipate a busy weekend with practice nights and an opening ceremony led by the club president and members.
The Australian Wheat Board announces a step by step payment procedure for growers to obtain first advances. Licensed receivers will handle claims through local agents, verify quantities and nets, issue non transferable certificates with coupons, and payments are made at the grower’s bank branch on valid coupons.
Wheat continues pouring into Wellington silos and two flour mills with yields far above early estimates. Farmers recall no harvest this abundant and of such quality. Silos at Genriy and Armorton expected to fill fast and surplus grain may be stored elsewhere as ships to Sydney are scarce. Ideal weather persists and growers hope it lasts until all wheat is gathered.
Budapest correspondent reports Germany has guaranteed Romanian frontiers except on the Bulgarian border and against Russian aggression in return for economic assistance to Romania. The deal allegedly includes access to Romanian oil and grain, with implications for Russo-German-Turkish dynamics and possible German troop movements if Russia acts.
Commerce Minister McLeay said about 100 million bushels of wheat will likely need storage and movement within Australia for months. The Wheat Board has offered wheat to Japan, China, Egypt, India, and negotiations with those nations and the United Kingdom continue.
A string of local items notes congratulations for the arrivals of Jason and a son to Mr and Mrs C Dyball at Logiealmond private hospital. Arthur Diagida, a well known figure, is reported in private care. Major A I Reid visits Wellington during Bateswide investigations. Others include promotions for Kunios, guard changes at Wellington, and deaths of Clem Anston Bailey in his 30s and Mrs A Chrystal in Sydney. Activities mention Bank staff transfers, Guild events, and hospital updates for Manilla and Allanville private hospital inmates Wilwen Dixon and June Cudien receiving medical attention.
The effort, led by Mr George Wilson M L A, aims to quickly build a simple wooden bulkhead to relieve wheat depot congestion. Volunteers will form sides and ends with baited wheat blocks and tips to contain grain as trucks line up at depots.
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