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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1930
Page
3
Treasury officials report a conversion loan of 420 009 000 and related figures. The document mentions due dates and interest terms, with references to Wellington and a player named Anteback. It notes discrepancies in amounts and timing, and requests verification of the numbers and authorities involved.
A well attended farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs R H Pion was held at a Wellington home with many local figures, including Mr and Mrs L Connell and supporters from the district. A sale of work and troop activities supported local charities, with stalls, refreshments, and games drawing wide participation and praise for organizers.
Government to consider licensing starting price bookmakers under tight supervision to raise revenue. The report notes World breaststroke record by M Van Parys at 400 metres and recounts racing hearing outcomes and results from Western District Racing Association meetings, including disqualifications and several race winners at Orange and other venues.
An extraordinary vote to fill the Wellburton Municipal Council vacancy drew only 278 ballots from 1240 electors. J. M. Whiteley defeated Bart A. White 166 to 111, with minimal attendance and a late result acknowledged by Town Clerk EW Williams.
The 1931 Our Calendar will not be issued this year but a landy hang-up calendar will be given away with the Thursday issue. It measures about 5b 9 inches and includes the tidal cylinder, moon phases, list of advertisers, views of Wellington, Dunwin and Wambeyan Caves, mail time-table, oval rain table, and local officials and club secretaries. Each sheet is perforated to tear off and aims to be more useful than the high sheet.
Fragmented results from a weekly swimming meet list girls and boys yard races, relay events, and individual showings. Notable names include Marie Batho Bessie Hildreds Joye Shakespeare and Mary Gayo among others with final team points and across events noted.
A dated report critiques U S government stabilisation of wheat prices, noting poor outcomes and faulty information services. It describes extensive investigations into demand and supply, suggests buying rather than selling, and warns that storage and terminal facilities are strained, undermining price stability efforts. It highlights volatility, downward price trends, and the need for large scale, reliable operations.
The text lists several racing outcomes with winners and odds, including Severn division horses and various handicap and mile events. Names appear garbled and inconsistent, making full results and participants difficult to confirm.
The death of Mr Christopher Kringes occurred at Warner on Friday after a lengthy illness. He was a longtime resident of Blayney and had lived in Hayne g and Millthorpe. He is survived by six brothers and two sisters including Alerts itosvpt Motihiw and Alfred of Hayne g Led of Millthorpe. The funeral proceeded from St Laurence Wellington to the riveride cemetery with interment in the family plot. Reverend Enon Vs a Murrisof conducted the service.
Report of a cricket innings with Barnet top scoring 20 and McConnell, Mikketean and Chalmers among others. The text records batsmen dismissals, partnerships and fielding notes, noting Barnet’s fall, McConnell’s contributions, and multiple players named with limited readable data.
In a truncated score narrative, Queensland posted 15 in their first innings while New South Wales struggled in the follow up. D2 Gough and Godwin top the list of dismissals for Queensland, Hooker claimed four wickets, Stewart two, and Big Cumming one. NSW’s late innings saw a single wicket for 21 and a batsman noted at 22 not out, with details garbled throughout.
Fragmented OCR sports note reports a flat test match between West Indies and Australia at Adelaide with partial scores for West Indies and Australia. Key players named include Grimmett, Wall, and Bradman, plus scattered bowler figures and innings totals amid unclear context and stray phrases.
The ladies auxiliary held a successful linen day on Wednesday raising 80 pounds with an additional 6 pounds 14 shillings in worth to cover shortages. Gifts of linen arrived from Mrs Ey Row of Purest Vale. The Indies auxiliary met Friday with good attendance and planned to support the hospital fund through January carnival events. The board thanks Westella public school for eggs and Mr Stevens plus pupils for donations and appeals for gifts for the Christmas dinner to help save expenses.
The Salvation Army celebration includes a kindergarten display The Tiny Tots won audience hearts with prizes awarded in the afternoon A Sunday program faced a heavy storm but attendees enjoyed choir full chorus action songs and recitations Adjutant Knights address offered an object lesson The Floral March and prize distribution are scheduled for tonight
Heavy storms battered the town and district with vivid lightning and strong winds. Rain aided crop recovery yet caused bush fires to crest, and showers continued into the night. A total of 114 points of rain for the month was recorded by nine o'clock this morning.
In a rain interrupted match between Wellington and Queensland, Wellington faced a late mark and 7 percent, while Maryvale posted scores of 47 and 49 as rain prevented play before lunch in the New South Wales Queensland contest.
The Wellington Post Office will observe Xmas and New Year hours. Xmas Day closes all day. Boxing Day opens 9 to 10 am for all business except money orders and Savings Bank. mail close 11:45 am and delivery by postman. Dec 27 opens until 2 pm for general business except money orders and Savings Bank. New Year’s Day opens 9 am to 10 am for all business except money orders and Savings Bank. mails close 10 am, delivery by postmen. Old age pensions paid Monday 22 and Tuesday 29. remittance advised to come on a Monday if convenient.
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