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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
5
A fragment notes loans and bonds activity, mentioning shares scrip and debentures handling. It records purchases or advances, with a broker identified as CARR in Pitt. The text signals a completed settlement or execution of a trade.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Paix express sincere thanks to kin and friends for wreaths cards and expressions of sympathy. They also thank Dr. Savage, the Matron, and local Hospital staff for their kindness during their recent bereavement.
Local notes say Mr. Burwood Neich will possess the Club House Hotel after license transfer at court on Tuesday. Other items mention license transfers, shop promotions, Christmas gifts at Simpson's and Wilmot's, church services, hospital funds, and civic meetings. A Bathurst case involves James McKen remanded for stealing a bay gelding valued at £13.
Wheat growers plan to restart harvesting after fine weather. Crops in Wallington district fared better than in other areas, while Temora area reports some twisted and downed sheaves. Christmas Sunday services listed: Wellington 11 am Mr Mark Bembrick, 7 pm Rev 8 W Bonnor. Yeoval 11 pm Rev Bonnor. Curra Creek 3 pm Rev Bonnor. Bodangora 3 pm Mr L Jurd.
Eden Studios in Sydney advertises a tempting deal with 12 dainty sepia toned photos included in a charming booklet folder for six pence. The studio, renowned state wide for quality, opens all day Saturdays and on holidays at 727 George Street.
E Rotton will sell at his Mart on Maughan street on Saturday next at 4.80 p.m. a quantity of Hams Shoulders Middies and Sides of Bacon on account of Mr Cashell. The lot is prepared for Xmas use and cash is the payment term. Police court had a light list on Tuesday with two drunks and offences under the Liquor Act.
A major sports meeting will take place at Stuart Town on Monday December 27 featuring the Sheffield Handicap as the highlight. Other events include boys and girls races hop, step and jump and high jump. A dance follows in the evening. Details from secretary W Devenish jun Stuart Town.
Salvation Army Sunday School held its annual prize giving and concert to a large crowd. Adjt Keen presided as Ald. Matheson then mayor awarded about 50 prizes including 10s prizes to Miss Joyce Stewart and Master Norman McLeod who also won the first prizes. Prizes were distributed by Ald. Matheson after a musical and vocal program and refreshments of ices.
Abel Wilkins and Co. offer the late W Lavender farm for auction on Wednesday January 12 1921. Located about three miles from Wellington the alluvial Bell River land is highly irrigable and among the district’s best. Executors sell following the owner’s death. full particulars to be advertised later.
In Parliament Mr Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, said farmers can rest assured that selling and shipping wheat is progressing well. Tonnage is plentiful and no obstacle remains to selling at strong exchange rates. Australia holds a better position than America for the European market as certificates payment details are outlined with first payments due mid month and April 30 for the second, interest at 5 1 2 per cent on uncertificated notes. CAPTAIN SWIFT tale to be shown at Monarch Pictures promises a tale of identity, revenge, and redemption with Earle Williams.
The popular QuaITs game in Wellington drew strong interest with 18 nominations for a handicap event held at the Commercial Hotel Yard last Saturday where Ted McGory behind won against A Hawke in the ring. A £5 handicap looms Boxing Day with a projected record entry as entries close December 23 led by Air EB Darke.
The cattle sale advertises one thousand head from Mr Edmund Jowett Mile via Bedford Taylor and Woaton Ltd. on Tuesday 21 December. Yarding will consist mainly of cows and heifers with mixed young cattle. Cattle come from western holdings and will be yarded drafted and sold in lots to suit buyers.
Farmers in the Wellington district report weather has mitigated earlier fears of heavy rain damage. Wheat crops show slight losses overall, late sown areas promise good yields, and harvesting is in full swing with heavy pulling and additional team needs. Risks of further ruin remain, but local prospects are brighter than in other districts.
A brief extract from a Dodge Brothers letter to Standardised Motors Ltd. Sydney explains the pricing policy for motor vehicles. It states the aim to give true value and not demand excess, pledging a fair return for their efforts now and in the future.
Local notices recount Arthur Amos of Rockley near Bathurst at 67, a noted grazier. Rob Romani heads to Sydney for State Orchestral concerts then New Zealand holiday. Mrs T Quain of Dripstone injured leg, improving. Misses Flu and Molly Corbett visiting Wellington. musicians. Sorgt Tracey praises Lithgow climate and low crime. Jack Haynes injured hand. Navy service in Geelong with brother on leave.
Commercial exams show strong results with high marks across grades. Names include Lealie Ling at advanced grade with 4 percent, Harold Scho field 94 percent, Willie Murphy 04 percent, Papnl McHugh 98 percent, Stanley Dowd 96 percent, and Michael Cummins 90 percent. Our Lady's High School lists Phyllis Thompson 82 percent in intermediate bookkeeping and P. Thompson 78 percent in intermediate typewriting.
The Wellington Pierrots packed Oddfellows Hall for a second appearance with new artists, a record sale, and a strong cast. The orchestra impressed, Miss Flo Corbett excelled on violin, and Baby Smith drew applause. The show closed with national anthems and a charitable aim for the School of Arts, aided by Priddle and a full, appreciative house.
Today's forecast calls for warm and sultry conditions in the east with cooler air in the west and south west. Showers are expected in southern parts, scattered along tablelands and coast, with isolated thunderstorms and variable winds. Market data show cattle prices easing slightly and sheep numbers strong, while notes mention government officials and new assembly members sworn in.
An adjourned Wellington School of Arts Committee meeting debated club access to the recreation room on specific nights and tackled financial declines. Treasurer reports arrears, subscriptions, and member losses while discussions unfold about replacing or working with the custodian amid friction and threatened resignations.
Customers seeking engraved items should buy from F.8 Wilmot opt to ensure timely delivery for Obripimas observances. The guidance emphasizes early ordering to avoid delays.
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