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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
18
A Wellington A L P deputation urged the Hospital Board to address harsh treatment of old age pensioners under the contributory scheme. The council discussed pension deductions, hospital stays, and refunds as the group pressed for relief and clearer rules from the pensions board.
A deputation from Wellington discusses alleged pension reductions for elderly patients upon hospital admission. MLAs and health ministers are urged to ensure pensioners are not penalised, with calls for cooperation among hospitals and action by the Wellington Board of Directors. The matter moves to ALP committees for further protest.
Tender compliments to HDE in Wellington and district for reducing prices through solid effort and patronage. Our table shows substantial savings over the past years, including a tabled figure and period notes, highlighting sustained price reductions and customer support.
The home team routed Gori by nine wickets and 98 runs. Key performers included Pogarty and Strahorn in the final bowling of the first innings, with sharp wicket keeping by N Payne. W Swithorn and N Payne starred in Geune scored 270, delivering powerful batting as well.
Cumnock journeyed to Avon Dale last Sunday to play a friendly, winning the game by eight runs.
The report notes Cumnock's fourteenth victory in a wheat season with yields up to 14 bags per acre of high quality grain. Farmers credit extremely heavy rain last week for bumper crops though some fields showed weather-related stress. Several players and teams are named in match tallies and bowling figures, reflecting a busy agricultural cricket style recap.
The Yeoval News reports St Golumba's Convent School closed last weekend for Xmas vacation. Good Samaritan Sisters left Yeoval to spend holidays in Sydney and Melbourne. Weber and Jimmy Webber to relocate to Narromine. Mrs Davis takes a short Sydney holiday, with Wo Longong noted.
The Teal theatre received 4261 bags of wheat, a yearly record, as parade of outfits and performances unfolded. Lord Mayor and Maid of Honour in court dress, senior boys sang John Peel, senior girls performed Gay Little Japanese, and Uncle John's Whiskers drew praise. Tableaux and dances followed despite flood damage hindering coloured tests. receipts at the door reportedly £28.
The Convent School annual concert Wednesday drew strong attendance and high praise. Pupils performed harmoniously in opening chorus Stout heart to a long Road, piano duet Beautiful Evening Star, and varied acts. Roy Downey hosted well. Betty Pillans and junior performers earned applause for music and dancing.
A fragmented summary of wool sales notes strong demand in Sydney and Brisbane auctions. It cites large bale volumes from southern to Riverina districts, price declines for top descriptions, and brisk bidding resuming in Sydney with buyers concentrated there. Names and firms include W J Harnett, C Te and F Weston, and Australian Mercantile Land and Finances Co. Ltd.
At the Urban Area Committee monthly meeting, G. J. Black was appointed chairman for the ensuing year on motion by C. Durr and second by W. T. Happer. The committee plans to lower the sanitary rate for payments to 91/6/96 if paid promptly. Other items included addressing washouts near My 5. Wright’s residence and improving young trees along the bridge to the Catholic Church.
Dixon, a junior, is currently an inmate of Dudley Hospital in Or ge suffering from blood poisoning. The report notes his condition within the hospital’s records and mentions his band affiliations, reflecting a personal health update tied to his group activity.
Wool lot lines show sleeve wool underperforming at best levels with about five percent lower sympathy amid weak London and Brisbane markets. Top price reached 22d for eight bales of Sumner AAA Come from Brooklands Yas clip, wall bred stylish and bright wool. Next catalogue promised for December 16.
Miss Mary Ryan returns home after plans for Back to Dubbo celebrations. Mr W Palmer, recently ill, comes home much improved. Mrs O ifard attends sister's wedding and a work holiday. Mrs Miskell returns to Parken. Mr A Devlin arrives from Wollongong to work at Yeoval mercer y department. Mr J Wirch suffers throat swelling after a bee sting and is treated. Miss G Hanns confined with severe seat illness. Mrs Alf Wilkin and family host Dr S Kefford visit. Mr B Johnson travels to Gingarara for his son's illness.
A pleasant afternoon at the Church of En e marked a presentation by the Ladies' Guild to Miss U Brown who recently resigned after three years as secretary. Miss K Longmore was chosen as new secretary. Mrs J Saxby presented along with a bouquet from Rita Longmore while Miss Brown gave a neat reply.
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