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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1932
Page
3
Wellington memory fills the town as the renowned lawyer W P Kelly suddenly collapses in court. Tributes pour in from peers, clients, and officials, with the Police Magistrate adjourning the session and deep condolences expressed to his widow and family. An early funeral service and requiem mass follow, underscoring his significant public service and legal impact.
At early Mass in St Patrick's Church Rev Pathor Howard spoke of the death of Mr W P Kelly. He praised Kelly as a brave, charitable Catholic leader and longtime Wellington citizen, offering heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family and praying for eternal rest.
A state funeral for a renowned local figure drew crowds from Sydney to Dubbo and towns across the West. The service at St Patrick s Church and the burial at the family vault amid a cortege through town highlighted the community’s esteem for a brilliant, charitable man. Notables from police magistrates to solicitors and clergy attended, with Rev Dr Gummer presiding at the graveside.
Edward Meredith Bennett a very old and well known labourer died Friday at his residence Montiferer Street. He left a widow and grown children including Edward Parken Brent Parkes Herbert John Cecil Wellington. Daughters Meg Stanford Gomobrillo Mrs Bennett W Mar row Wellington Mrs W Bolton Browarrian and Mr McGuire Wellington. Interment was in the Church of England portion of Wellington Cemetery Saturday with service at the grave by Reverend Keith Norman. Funeral arrangements by J. Shakespeare.
A detailed report of the Continental carnival opening night with vibrant lanterns electric lights and Chinese motifs. Describes crowds patrons performances stalls including Sweets, Refreshments, Ice Cream, games, Scouts stall and Lucky Dip. Highlights include Wellington Citizens Band and Theobald’s orchestra, the Convent’s queen ceremony and plantation themed concert numbers.
The Australian cricket selectors announced a 13 man squad for the second Test starting December 30 at Melbourne. Kippax and Nagel dropped. Bradman O'Brien and Oxenham among those included. Woodfull Ponatard Madanin Fingleton Richardson O'Brien Oldfield Oxenham Tronmoniger Grimmett Wall O'Reilly Paynter listed.
The death occurred on Tuesday near her daughter Mrs Cooper’s residence at Brown’s Creek Blayney. Mrs McIntyre aged about 101 left Ireland for Australia with her sister’s son aboard The Timphney. She was widow of William McIntyre once underground engineer at Bodamora gold mine near Wellington. She spent much of her life around Arrowne Creek and Lucknow and remained mentally alert until shortly before death. Survived by daughters Mrs Cooper Brown’s Creek, Mrs Bergin Cowar TV, Mrs Newstead Newbridge, and Rohore Merrylanny. Funeral at Blayney on Sunday with a prayers book she brought from Ireland buried with her per her wish.
Government notice renotifies bird sanctuaries around Gavling Creek Meadow Creek and Spring Creek water supplies within one mile of public schools. Birds and animals protection act imposes penalties up to £20 for taking or killing within the districts. some species including foxes and hares remain unprotected and may be taken.
The Timai TM Offics presents a rackhorse lease form outlining terms for equipment rental. The document specifies parties, duration, payment, and responsibilities with emphasis on lease conditions and usage limits.
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