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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1924
Page
2
The Times will publish on Wednesday December 24 1925 instead of Thursday. An issue will be issued until Monday January 4 or 5 1926, with a holiday break to give staff the fullest rest.
Message to district representatives urges timely submission of notices to ensure inclusion in the upcoming Times issue. Deadline is December 24 morning. late items may miss the Wednesday evening print. Prompt contributions affect placement and recognition in the year end edition.
Local Jottings note the new fire station will be officially opened on Wednesday after noon with hopes for a large attendance. The item mentions public schools, a Two Chairline-Fiat G-seater car delivery option, and various local notices from Wellington and surrounding districts. It lists holidays, train schedules, and community events, plus ads for ice cream and local businesses amid a flurry of narrative snippets and minor incidents.
A recent fire service practice session drew laughs and lessons as three young men attempted a water-jet display, all ending with wet clothing and split-second misjudgments. Nearby, a motor vehicle incident near Fone Lee and Co’s caused no injuries. Local club meeting and festive fundraisers were noted, along with calls to lockdown poultry during Christmas season.
The Primary, Infants and Secondary Schools of Wellington Intermediate High School will break up for Christmas on Wednesday 17th. Parents and others are invited to attend the distribution of prizes and certificates at 2.30 in the Infants Hall. A sum of about £2 has been subscribed for prizes and sport funds supplemented. Every child in the Infant Department will receive a suitable gift. Thanks are given to named ladies and gentlemen for donations from various individuals and local stores and breweries.
Friday afternoon a well known Guntop resident Mr Charlee O'Brien sustained severe injuries while clearing a choked wheat machine. A sudden horse start dragged his hand into the gear, tearing and exposing bone. He was rushed to Matron Newtin's hospital for immediate surgery. Recovery appears lengthy though no amputation occurred. Friends extend sympathy and best wishes for his speedy recovery.
Report of a successful sale at Commurdeth Yards yesterday afternoon with Jersee bidding up to 28 per head and a hoop acid to 82/2 per head. Masks Alot Wilkin and Duane Geo Paul promoted the event in conjunction with adction.
River drift yields notes found by Bane Hay Inst Mn T Whalphore while fishing on the Mercydikie River. Two treacle tisa contained messages from Mudgee region. One dry, one water damaged both written by boys. First reads Hillview Mebat Hoping to find you wall Mr W C floneyestte. Second asks Keith Endacott 14, Yar rabin Port Office. Flood risk noted with Yar rabin and Codgegong linkage.
A 16 year old named Frederick Strinhouse died after entering Loombah Creek for a swim on Saturday afternoon. He could not swim and sank, despite attempts by bystanders to rescue him. Georgy Seymour secured the body and medical aid failed to revive him. The funeral was held yesterday at the local Catholic cemetery with arrangements by Mr J Shakespeare.
Virginia Lee Corbin and Joseph Dowling headline the film Enemies of Children. The pair, noted early screen names, co star with Shewan and Hoberts in a George Gibbs adapted tale. The Monarchy Theatre screens the feature tomorrow night.
The Times quoted Orange market prices versus Wellington in a dispute over meat costs in Dubbo. Butchers argue higher local prices reflect standards and morning-only trades. They say Orange’s larger population allows cheaper meat through steady day trade and higher sheep prices justify mutton pricing, while the price gap to Wellington seems large.
At Thursday night’s council gathering rumors swirled around a supposed dark Morse and a single candidate Ald Walker who had previously won and is listed as the only contestant for a £75 event. Unclear who or what caused the odd disturbance leaves residents puzzled.
Wellington shopkeepers convene in Council Chambers at 7 30 tonight to decide Xmas holiday trading hours. A Bathurst meeting set shops open on Xmas Eve until 9 and closed all day Saturday 27th. It was decided shops close New Year Eve at 6. Residents urged to shop early and avoid leaving it to the last store.
The Department weighs appointing a second assistant at Wellington to ease daily strain. One coaster staffer currently handles inquiries sales stamps postal notes parcel deliveries and other duties. The crowd at the counter grows and the public suffers from delays and poor service.
A special meeting of the Parente and Citisena Association was held in the District School came on Thursday night with fair attendance. Mr. Curry reported receiving £10 2s 6d for the prize fund and it was decided to divide the amount among the four school departments. Donations are invited before next Wednesday to fund the prize giving on the following Wednesday.
A cool change moved in early morning with light rain across the Commonwealth. Friday was the hottest day of the season with oppressive heat and sultry conditions, followed by a northwest cloud rise Saturday, then clearing, and rain expected to slow harvests briefly unless heavy winds accompany it.
Government allotment agent explains who pays silo storage charges. Purchaser bears costs on delivery and weight, quality, and condition are guaranteed by a Government wheat warrant. Storage charged at 4d per bushel for storage only and 2d for pool straight out. Farmers storing wheat may sell later, with purchaser paying the silo charge.
Two Lithgow to Narrabri motorists find James Dwyer age 60 dead with 17 knife wounds after a fight beside the Mudgee road. Police report a brutal homicide with body dragged about 80 yards. a knife and bloodied items found nearby. Nearby fires and other incidents fill a crowded Sydney news scene.
Afternoon wires report unsettled weather with rain and thunder and a Western division cool spell. Market notes show cattle yarded around 2600, various produce prices listed. A fatal shooting at Allandale: George Goodeby 22 wounded three others and killed himself, all rushed to Cowansock hospital. Gowlsby in Coxs nock district eight weeks. Separate incident: Christchurch NZ on Saturday night train vs motorcycle near Wurnbunt level crossing. Duncan Stewart and Edwards Recoves die.
Jack French died from injuries after his motor cycle struck barbed wire stretched across a road near Oakey Queensland while attempting to fetch medicine for an elderly man. He died at Toowoomba Hospital as funeral notices spread across the state. It was raining in the central and southern districts this morning.
Personal Pars has been elected president of Cobbera Shire for the ensuing term. A pon han arrived at private hospital to Min a1 wall in Perey Street Minn. Wiehe, head arrirenn of the fit department of Wellington Trepaediary Nigh School will not return to Wellington after the Sue vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Todge of Wuulu man have received a handsome Xmas box in the terms of a fine son at Nerse Plegg's private hospital om Saturday Jas. Mr. Donald Now, former president of the Cobbora Shire Council, is at Matron Newton's private Hospital improving. Winifred Goninan, daughter of Met and Mrs. A. Goninan of Burrendong, underwent a minor operation at Nurse Floge's private hospital and returned home. Mrs. Ford intends leaving for Queensland for a lengthy holiday with home folk. Ald J. F. Walker elected Mayor of Wellington with plans to handle work for ratepayers. Mie M. Vanch of Oaklaigh recovering after being shaken from a sulky last Saturday. friends wish her speedy recovery.
The report lists multiple obituaries including infant Douglas John Bastwick of Suntop, interred at a local cemetery, and Mrs M Flood aged 57 buried at Trang. It also notes the death of Mrs Teubella Carey in Sydney, aged 34, with three children, and Charley Lawrence Prick of Wellington, formerly with Eastwood Council, buried after illness. Funeral details and arrangements are provided for each.
On Wednesday evening next the 17th month, in Returnid Soldiers Club rooms, the Black and White Shield will be presented to the All Blacks Club winners of the senior competition last winter. Tickets priced at 8 shillings, expected to be a big crown event.
The Works Committee backs a new railway from Gulgong to Maryvale to connect northern and western districts, urging Parliament to sanction construction and funding. Backed by Wammerawa MPs and supported by Newcastle and Muswellbrook, the project would open vast farming areas and boost wheat, lucerne, and livestock trades. Estimated cost about £172,806 with likely construction starting next year pending government approval.
A quiet wedding took place at St John the Baptist Church Wellington on Thursday evening uniting Ernest De Veigne and Miss Borthe B Shearman. The bride wore ivory crepe de chine with Brussels lace and pearls, attended by her sister Miss Nellie Shearman. Richard De Veigne, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Reception at the Federal Hotel followed. The couple plan to honeymoon in Sydney.
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