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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1932
Page
2
Wellington Times informs subscribers advertisers and contributors that the office will close after Thursday's issue from December 22 and reopen Monday January 2 due to holidays under the award. Readers are urged to place printing orders well in advance to avoid delays.
In NSW Probate of William Patrick Kelly’s will may be granted with Catherine Kelly and Patrick Bede Kelly named executors and notices to creditors to be sent. Also a court order confirms the capital reduction of Inverell Milling Company Limited from 44,700 to 40,000 shares and details of paid-up capital. Xmas cheer for Wallington Hospital asks for donations to the local secretary at the Court House.
The Country Women will hold a jumble and produce stall at the eastern Stores Corner on Saturday. Proceeds aid the Baby Health Centre. Also noted is a General Meeting of the Musical Dramatic Society at the High School auditorium Tuesday at 8 o'clock to present the balance sheet of A Night Out and discuss future entertaining plans.
The supply of electricity will be interrupted for about one hour from p.m. on Wednesday December 14 for repairs to the sub-station. The affected area is bounded by Warne Street Nenima Grevcont to Maughan Street Maughan Street and the railway line. Warne Street J. Harvey Truman Town Clerk.
About 40 head of cattle will be sold next Saturday by Pryke Bltos Auctioneers. The sale includes horned and shorthorn cattle in bundles of 48. Goods sacks for sale and cash on delivery at Western stations. Hertle's, Bakers, Orange. Phone 133.
The minister met promoters of a prewar railway from Bourke to connect with the Parwin line. The backers, said to be English interests, seek a £1,450,000,000 bond guarantee and grants over years, plus freehold rights over up to 200,000 acres in the Northern Territory. Relief from labour restrictions would be applied for. Cabinet consideration was expected. The plan, costing around £15,090,000 over years, aims to curb unemployment and boost steel and timber trade, with leases for vast land as inducement.
The text discusses potential development in Australia, noting a government financed scheme, possible private ownership of port services, and negotiations to assess the extent and benefits for the country while promoting national progress and transport infrastructure. It emphasizes the need to view developments in light of probable growth and public interest.
Local jottings note large wheat inflows to mills and farmer activity. Messy McLeod Ltd mill received 5000 Thage in one day. Ice Cream Parlour at Binderbys offers cold comfort. Dubbo butter factory opened with two tons output first week. suppliers increased. Womens Auxiliary meeting called but attendance poor. Council street dust plan and temporary electricity interruption announced. Kitchs up-to-date Crackery advertises ready goods. CWA jumble stall to aid Muby Mesith Centre. donations requested. Surf night at the bath and weekend weather noted with heat and wind. Ald Hagon elected Lord Mayor of Sydney with five nominations. Ald J Duckson absent.
The Wellington Musical and Dame Mie Society met at the High School to discuss the Night Out production. A loss of five pounds was disclosed. expenses stayed within two pounds of estimates, and public support fell short of expectations. A general meeting was set for Tuesday to finalize the date sheet and plan activities to sustain interest in the months ahead.
Mr RB Amanuel of Wellington Public School received a message from the Unemployment Relief Council chairman about a boys wool week to run December 1 to 10. The aim is to place unemployed youth in work and spur local support and practical action.
Bailey, remanded, charged with malle intent wounding Constable Hill in Ginborne Street on 4 December. Witnesses describe a struggle after Mr Feenan and a sergeant placed two men in custody. Bailey allegedly stabbed Hill and attacked another officer. Bailey committed for trial at the Public Quarter Session on 28 February with bail set at 100 pounds or sureties of 50 pounds.
A deputation led by J B McDonald urged Mr Mimingham to start Burrendong Dam construction to conserve western water and absorb unemployment. Representatives from Wellington Dubbo Narrabri and other towns spoke of local iron and cement availability and local expenditure benefits.
A modified meeting of the Wallington branch held at the Cornell Chamber on Friday the 9th instant. Mrs McDonald presided and was elected president along with vice presidents Mrs Lae and Mrs Male, secretary Mrs E S Autridge, and treasurer Mrs F R Row. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday March 11, 1885, with all members urged to attend.
The note lists several local figures including Mr A Hethdley of the Western Stores, Mr G W Griffiths a chemist who travelled to New Zealand, Mr Jack Masterson injured on a verandah, Mr Tom Letry of Tandwick visiting Wellington, and Harry Willock on holiday. It also reports the death of Sir Joseph Carrathary and Mrs W A Offord in Sydney, with funeral plans, plus updates on Pred McCarry, Mrs A Campbell, and Ernie Connell’s stroke and hospital status.
The article notes a misprint in a print reply about two weeds seen by Mr J H Phillips of Bakers Ayamp. It explains misspellings caused by unreadable handwriting and provides corrected botanical name Austrayal Vemosux from Spain to Tauria and common name Hooked Pouched Mink Watch.
Two weeks and a day until Christmas shoppers are urged to visit the Western Stores and Adaleyn Furniture Department for lasting home gifts. A wide range of furniture and decorations promises to make homes more pleasant and to show good wishes all year, with extraordinary prices and an inviting in-store display.
Tomorrow night the annual St Patrick's Catholic Club meeting will reference the death of late Mr W P Kelly a founder and former patron of the club His sound knowledge and guidance in the early days are praised and a large attendance is expected to honor his memory
The Hospital Carnival begins February 21 and runs to February 19. A. J. Devine chairs the committee and a queen contest will feature three country district queens and two town queens. The event hopes to raise funds to restore the Wellington District Hospital.
In the Hare Shartin Cup quarterfinals the Black team edged the Whites 5 to 4 amid a lively, hard fought match. Whites pressed late, closing to within one goal before the Blacks answered with key plays to seal victory.
Still an attraction as Wellington Swimming Baths attract crowds on warm days. Visitors from Bathurst and Coonamble, plus Dallas, enjoy the pools. Dubbo First Troop of Boy Scouts spent the day, with some boys saving their lunch money. A Sydney traveler praised the baths as unrivaled in New South Wales. The tiny rats pool drew notable attention.
The Little River branch of the GW.A. held its annual meeting at Mrs Lane’s house on Friday afternoon. About 36 members attended along with visiting members and the president. Welcoming remarks and addresses by officers were given. donations were announced including £1 1s 0d to Wellington Mission Room and £8 to the Sun Xmas Toy Fund for Children in Hospital. Officers were elected with Mrs Weston as president and other posts filled by members present.
The passage notes sympathy for a land scheme and the desire to provide all accessible facts to the proper authorizing official. Mr. George Wilson MLA backed Mr. Missingham and pledged to push the matter forward as far as possible.
Pupils from Wellington Intermediate High School faced the public examination results. Names published show those admitted to Wellington High, while others failed to qualify or awaiting further results. Some candidates are listed from Yeoval and surrounding districts. decisions on admission will be announced later.
Town Club’s mixed and doubles events wrap up with Fettell and Knight victorious in the mixed division and Fettell and Knight winning the final. Lovett and Spratt compete, while Knight shows improved form amid uneven play and club events close the season with a social night and speeches.
Forecast calls for mainly warm to hot weather with scattered thunderstorm activity and strong gusts from the west. Cooler air to the north and west with southerly winds, temperatures around 90 degrees in parts of the state.
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