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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1938
Page
2
Public notices from Wellington Shire Council advertise tenders for Contract No 6 1038 and related works, with bid deposits and submission details at the Main Roads office plus council chambers. Also listed are local events and notices including dances, school events, and Christmas season advisories, with dates and venues in Wellington and surrounding towns.
Weekend notices reveal three calendar issues and weather concerns. Municipal council updates highlight distribution of calendars to businesses and offices and urge contact for further copies. Affected residents are advised to collect calendars from the Timer office and municipal offices.
Local jottings show daily life in Wellington with notes on business college, rail services, and pupils returning west. The Wellington Times reports on meetings about the ram hopper plague and the pest control debate, including views on destruction methods and public health impacts.
A local community outing announces Wednesday evening events at the Wellington grounds. The program includes a series of swimming competitions and performances by the Wellington Band with planned musical selections and displays, inviting public attendance.
Wellington district hospital, Macquarie Shire Council and Wellington Municipal Council announce an immunisation program to prevent illness. Forms and information are available at council offices. Protect your children's health by ensuring they are immunised. Harvey Truman, Town Clerk, Wellington.
The Wellington and Dubbo bands will unite for a Sunday program with home band music in the afternoon near the bath area. An evening concert by the two teams is expected to attract a large gathering.
The Board of Directors met Friday morning last to fix November payments for cream deliveries at the Wellington Butter Factory. Despite a London market dip, November payments were enabled by increased output, viewed positively as wool and wheat prices trend down. District farmers, currently earning returns from dairy, rely on current prices to sustain income.
The Taxpayers Association led by S McKellar White notes rising taxation. In Sydney the volume of taxation in 1947-48 exceeded prior levels, with Wellington stores preparing for a busy Christmas season. The piece highlights anticipated annual business costs around 45,000,000 and urges early shopping as weather and schedules shape Christmas buying, praising Howland's modern service and precision staff for efficient preparations.
Readable items include Thun constellation and White Sword am Lance. Marches, ae and Stripes telection with Besaica TM, Comet King teornet polka, and Pop Goes the Weasel f Homoresque are listed. The band will play at the swimming carnival next Wednesday.
A London audience enjoyed a remarkable run of films at the Le Macquarie Theatre last Saturday night. Pamdine For Two and Devil's Party, with suitable support, met with 100 percent approval while pricier imports underperformed. The public response underscored strong support for the programme.
A local education dispute presses Wellington residents to back a minimum pupil threshold needed to establish a new high school class in Wellington. The Patents and Citi esence Association backs the minister’s demand and urges immediate action to ensure the plan proceeds, with cooperation from parents and the community to avoid delaying the project for years.
A large, representative gathering Thursday night honored Mr JW Price on the eve of his marriage to Miss E Payne. M Whiteley presided as speeches offered congratulations and best wishes for the future. Mr Price received a case of cutlery from friends and expressed gratitude for the generous gift. Price is active in sporting bodies and secretary of Wellington P A and He Rowery. Organizers were Messrs C Cam won, K Porter and A Spratt.
The Provisional Macquarie Shire Council advances rural power to Bruart Town and Kuchar jeena, marking government action to improve country conditions. The move signals local progress despite lack of formal institutional backing, reflecting community effort and district leadership in Wellington.
Tharg will ene Vacation of lin faing clsre in Wellington this year. The required quota to form tome cimams not being obtained. The facilities for learning 10 ewlte 1 thy focal bathe have me dowbt Soma rexpamable for the falling through of they clam. There are still many children who cannot read this town and the pool construction costs impact schooling.
The Mount Arthur scenic road project advances steadily with engineering challenges mostly overcome. Officials say the survey ensures no unusual grades, reducing future maintenance and improving access once completed despite some local public criticism.
An Agricultural Bureau meeting chaired by Mr. R. G. Harvey addressed requests to arrange a paper or lecture on jam making and preservation. A market day was postponed to January. Mr. J. Kimball donated a handsome micell and pen for the bureau, and thanks were given. Debate covered wattage for a power point, grasshopper plague damages, and calls for governmental action. The secretary noted a successful Junior Farmers meeting and hopes for growth in Wellington. A letter to MLA Geo Wilson was urged to raise attention to ongoing strikes and battery establishment in country centres.
A fragmented forecast describes unsettled conditions with wetter spells and fog in coastal areas. It mentions fresh to strong winds, possible squalls, and variable temperatures with higher chances of rain inland and across highland regions.
Readiness builds for an all day Wellington Swimming Club carnival at the Olympic pool on Wednesday. The program features diving by the Wellington troupe, the Herb Setrel Cup, and the 10 yard championship with ten hopefuls. Tickets cost one shilling with concessions for children.
Alexander MacDonnell of Windsor Victoria was killed last night when a wheel of his car rolled on the Caves Road in Sydney. He was aged ten years.
Personalities in Wellington as Mre Rose Murray visits her parents during recovery at Mornshy District Hospital. Families travel for holidays including Mrs. Lishibe and Mrs. Phillipa joining from Wellington and Gisborne Street. News of medical treatments, new births at Allenville private hospital, and the sudden death of Mr. GF Wild’s father with funeral attendance mentioned.
Reports from Erle Grieve at Wellben silos show strong wheat intake with two silos full and three likely by harvest end. Wellington district proves a high yielding area with wheat quality praised, though late crops suffered from dry spells before rain revived field prospects.
Fragmentary text appears to express confusion about German viewpoint and actions. No clear events, persons, or organizations are identifiable. Unable to determine a factual news item from the supplied material.
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