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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
3
The Wellington Times reports its office will be closed after December 22 and reopen on Monday January 2 to grant staff holiday time under the award. Advertisers, subscribers, and contributors are urged to place printing orders early to avoid delays before the break.
Government mining notices announce an inquiry under the Mining Act 1906 for Application No. 226 Stuart Town by Percy James Baker Man sell for bucket dredging near Cudgerong River at Warden's Court Town on January seventeenth at 9 am. Objections must be filed with the Minister for Lands within one month.
A fragmented report cites government plans to fund a large dam project and use the funds to support wages and employment. It mentions fears of financial strain, calls for concentrating money locally, and emphasizes need for national action and industrial policy.
Local supporters press a government led water policy shift backing Borrendong Dam. They urge urgent national and state funding, arguing the project secures Liv West water conservation, economic balance, and benefits for rural residents amid financial distress and metropolitan works. The plea cites Premier Sevens' policy stance and stresses fairness between country and city needs.
A weather and community notes page recounts a water shortage warning from the mayor for residents between Ham and Apm, upcoming local meetings to choose West Welliqsston’s representative, and various social events. It mentions Iryke Brothers selling livestock, Pryke Bros handling new wheat, and an upcoming meeting to select a mayoral candidate.
The Wellington band contest at Orange Week arouses wide interest among country bands. The Wallington group claims they will best the Jesters, with nightly practices under Mrs De Rist ant. Alt Love appointed for the contest, and a large turnout expected. Sunday evening features Cole programme and a special finale. the hand will perform selections including the Sheelat suite.
Fragmentary OCR shows a chaotic dialogue with names SonaWike Blatan Bathurst and Linker Jeeth. The quote hints at a road journey and a moral reflection on hell, speed, and direction, but the garbled text obscures concrete facts or events.
The children of the Wellington Public School Kinderenrten clase enjoyed the annual Xmas party on Thursday afternoon. Sweets, cakes, and prizes were provided by local groups, with Miss Barton donating the blocky for the Kiddie. The day was hot and the children departed with happy memories of the event.
The inprecisenly popular client Western Rushes continues in the White City Hall gosmigght as a large crowd gathers. The exhibit shows patronage steady with plans to maintain the fund of St Patrick’s Cartho fe Cluly. Thursday night Mrs Ken Newell won one sequence and Mr B Quain close behind for seconds. Nine people gathered with thirteen games each for third prize, and Mr May, son UR, plays off.
Wheat piles at Wellington store amid heavy arrivals, a daily peak of seven thousand bushels reported and total holdings around 210000 bushels with more expected. Jourdant notes potential to add hundreds more as top grain moves in, while overall volumes rise across the district.
The Gift Store showcases a broad assortment of family gifts with a large variety of hand worked china, silk shirts, crepe de chine, pyjamas, gowns, boxed bras, and accessories. Items include Xyanite brand wares, trays, boxes, and decorative pieces, with lay by options to secure purchases.
SPECIAL XMAS OFFER W. Mow Funn sells bone lines and cutlery at reduced prices. A wide Christmas gift range is offered for youth and old. An indication of a town in Arizona appears in the text, with a suggested price per packet. A special Christmas offer lists 16 articles and a free small souvenir.
The 12 year old Joan Truman, daughter of Mr and Mrs H Truman, scored as high as the State medal winner in a Trinity College examination marking a leap in talent. Last year she won the State medal in the preparatory division. A Railway Tenants Club heating is planned for tonight with pupils from town and district to perform a fancy dress mixed doubles contest.
Dr Crotty the Bishop of Bathurst visited Geurie Parish at St Matthew's for a confirmation of about twenty candidates. The event began at 7 89 pm with Hymn Jesu Stand Among UW and featured an address on four aspects of day including religion and world affairs. A Royal Rail reception followed with local dignitaries and clergymen. Evening entertainment and a cleanup hymn closed the event, and a early morning communion the next day marked many newly confirmed receiving first communion.
November output at the Wellington Macquarie Nulles Co operative Dairy Suprety Vo'e factory rose with more suppliers and more cows in milk. Despite dry conditions, output reached 64 409 lbs of choice butter and 600 lbs second grade, while October and September figures show steady progress. Prices for butter fell about fourpence per pound, signaling a likely pay drop for suppliers though Wellington may hold its price better than others. Manager Mr. Tatvidnon remains confident the plant will grow and sustain high pay relative to rivals.
A lively Christmas program for children and families was held at the Presbyterian grounds last night. The event featured a short school program, prizes for pupils with top marks, and a well supplied Xmas tree distribution by Santa Claus, followed by refreshments and tributes to the staff.
Notable Wellington items include Mm Geurey Baker of Marymty amid health and family losses as the town marks engagements and obliquely the death of a relative. T. He Bmanel heads a Golden Key function at Wellington Public School as Gardiner steps down from the Education Department. Ald. M. Griffey is reelected Mayor of Kathurst. Rev. Father Curran visits. new constable and postman assignments shake town duties. plans for parochial and scout activities reflect ongoing civic life.
Wellington Hospital Carnival committee aims to raise funds for patient care and repairs with a charity carnival from February 11 to 18 1999. Charitably minded women compete for town and country titles with public votes, colored banners, and prize wagering to support hospital needs amid a festival atmosphere.
Mrs W A Offord of Burwood dies aged about 60 at Lewisham Hospital after years of illness including strokes and an operation. She survived by her husband and grown children, with funeral at the Wellington Mirpdim Church and interment in the Methodist portion of the town cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev G Cowled with Murrey Brothers handling arrangements.
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