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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
3
Public notice warns of Wellington Times Christmas holidays with publication dates and road purchase advertisement. In Memoriam honors Grace Ellen Offord, aged 50, remembered by family with loving verses and photos.
Classified notice from COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSN inviting applications for a superior coordinator general role with strong references, listing contact at Apaly 10 Mrs. Hyde's Percy Street Ellington and noting Western Storer's Corner donations and gifts. Also mentions Dripstone Dance and various music and art offerings and sales of horses and gear at Warvey's Macquarie Bridge.
A brief remembrances notice for Janet Marion Blair published by her family. The card notes her death in December and mentions her husband son and daughter, signaling a family tribute in a local remembrance column.
A fragmented notice lists band contests on December 3 and 7 40 am with venues Bathurst Avenue Bathurst Coonamble Dubbo and Wellington, including championships. It mentions Solovents in Alexander the ach day and inktime championships with ambiguous details.
Local jottings announce a 40 day cruise aboard the band New Zealand bound ship "The Mela" leaving Sydney on November 20. The voyage includes stops at Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island with meals and drinks aboard. Fare advertised at 427 guineas.
The Wellington event seeks ex residents for a March gathering. Names are requested from readers to invite former Wellington residents to join the week activities and be contacted by the secretary.
A fragmented plea urges all residents to promote Wellington Boomerang Week from March 1 to 21 with letters and invitations. The text advocates widespread publicity to mobilize participation and invite former residents to return for the event.
A series of community items from Wellington and surrounding areas detail events and notices. A dance to aid Dripstow Cricket Club, Xmas stalls and concerts at local schools, hospital visits, and church activities are announced. Local officials, families, and residents are noted with references to meetings, weather impacts, and municipal distribution of primary products.
Big days ahead as Wellington hosts its annual band contest at Wal with several events including a principal showcase to crown the top point earner. Contestants perform in the afternoon at Xane with four musical bouts and a concluding party at the Alexander Theatre.
A Tuesday afternoon teaching assembly featured Mr Thome Morgan and Mrs Morgan presenting a lively event. Students displayed crafts and sang, while a visiting Uncle shared stories about boats and a carnival theme.
A Christmas fete at the Convent Growlany featured stalls including Gulluyss Children's Stall and Mary Salle stalls with diverse items. Prizes and crafts drew families, with recipients like Miss Nellie Belly and Mr James Seatthy mentioned among participants.
The Women's Hospital Auxiliary reflects on the year’s work at a Sydney conference chaired by Mrs E Colvin. Members praise the Auxiliary's effort and Mr A Adams for service to the Institution. Citizens of Wellington district are thanked for support including hampers and linen tea. Tickets for the next event are set for Thursday the 24th.
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions Mr do HL Truman and Town Clerk duties with references to Sydney and a rough Linn. Details are garbled, names incomplete, and relations uncertain. The piece appears to be a journal note or obituary fragment with limited legible entities.
The Boomerang Week setting features UE Sovinty issuing a challenge to other Societies and Clu groups. Members listed include Movary da Whitring Robert Conn P J Baker Alhiny OHion, with plans for a public notice in The paper. The secretary and president weigh the odds as the event unfolds at the Stadium amid farmer notes and community attention.
Wellington Ambulance Station minutes record Rev Father Howard elected to fill a vacancy on the committee. Correspondence notes donations and receipts from Q Gipin Miss M E Peele and Country Women's Association. October November case totals and miles logged. Fundraising events yielded several amounts including a carnival result of £8 7 2. Anniversary night planned with Pheobald's Orchestra on January 26.
The School of Arts notes snooker events are popular with strong turnout. The November winner was Me B. Manh A modified tourney concluded recently with My, 4d Mower claimed the title. The Bulk Cup contest is ongoing as Mr. Staller of Western Storsy and Edgleys donated a cup, with three-time holder approaching ownership. Booking changes start January 1, 1984, shifting all rentals to Cahbier to cover hall and meeting space.
A plan for Wellington Boomerang Week outlines a wide program of events and publicity from March 26, inviting ex-residents to return for a major festival. The committee aims to boost Wellington by featuring entertainment, racing, concerts, and royal visitors, while coordinating newspaper coverage and public notices.
Fragmentary OCR lists names including Martin tkuliucks, Nina, Meggan, Ayre Lomein, Vaval Gaxci Fong, and others amid scattered phrases on a show. Mentions shoes, jet, and a lawyer Deen. Context unclear but centers on a recital style event with multiple individuals.
Fragmented OCR mentions W. I. Paull Bathurst Hospital. The text includes garbled names, terms and a bequeathal reference. No clear event date or outcome is established.
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