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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1923
Page
2
Sale notice for drapery twets clothing and hardware items at H A Barraclough Ltd in Wellington. Promises easy terms and small deposits during the fourth and first weeks of the month. W M Donalden mentioned, with references to Kemwin and Toorntan Bériot in the listing.
Town residents head to Sydney for Christmas holidays aboard a private carriage and train, with notes on weather, water supply tensions between Dabble and Wellington, a fire at Fulton's stables, local concerts, and upcoming Wellington racing events.
A drowning fatality occurred at Luilerelife yesterday as Albert Fereua tried to save his younger sister from the water. Despite efforts to revive him, all rescue attempts failed and his body was recovered. The local notices report a Nash car trip from Wallington to Sydney on Saturday 22nd, and a withdrawal of 1000 wethers from sale by MG Cater on the 19th instant. The Wellington Times also notes Christmas holidays closure from December 24 to January 2 and forecasts by Mr. W J Pitts predicting a sequence of good seasons for farmers over the next six to seven years.
Local business leaders and employers agree to close shops on Thursday December 27 and also on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Two late nights allowed in a week only with a full day off or double pay. Banks and public offices also to close on Thursday 27.
The post office will close all day on Christmas Day and Sunday. On Boxing Day it opens until 10 am with mail close that time. No money orders or banking business. but street delivery will continue. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day hours mirror Boxing Day, opening at 9 40 am with mail dispatch at that time. Deliveries by pestment occur on both days. NOVELTY IN WHEAT CROPS reports Mr. B C Mebonn of Illivon South Parkes showing a rare wheat crop with a secondary growth harvest emerging within weeks, promising a double crop potential.
Universal Jewel picture Bavu is billed as the most thrilling mysterious film of the era. It follows two men, one refined and the other brute, both after the same woman, against a backdrop of upheaval and a dramatic wedding scene with a red revolutionist leader.
Fragmentary OCR listing names and places in a Gulgong district notes section. Mentions Dodge eats and several individuals including John Atkins Tucklang R Lund Bieriwn Lynch Weblington Mra Tl A Croft Mra CF Biren Wellington Honeysoft K W Payne Boorandi Mulluley.
A grand concert at Alexander Theatre tonight features Madame Muriel Barton Mrs W Powell Dr Waite D V Roddy T Chie I Murray and other artists to raise funds for the local Municipal Band to travel to Millthorpe on Boxing Day for the Band content.
A severe blaze in Dubbo early Saturday gutted two business premises near the intersection of Avisbane and Wingewaers atroste. The fire, hindered by water shortages, engulfed a general store and the two storied brick shop run by butcher Mr A Murphy of Wellington. Murphy had recently acquired the business and suffered heavy losses.
On Saturday afternoon residents reported a Simkow sighting near the Sand Bank below Stallows on the riverfront. A reptilejumble reportedly attacked two youths, one swimmer, then fled. both victims, identified as Navas and Gintong, were injured but alive after the encounter.
Wellington fans await a promising display this Saturday as Pal Brown of Newville faces Rival Riley. Local chatter notes Brown’s past bouts with Jimmy Clabby in Sydney and various opponents, while Riley’s career draws mixed reactions ahead of potential plans for a Sydney return.
Aired text reports motorists neglecting lights on moonlit nights, risking fines as law requires lights between sunset and sunrise. In a separate incident, the Salvation Army Barracks stables burned, horses rescued, with fire likely started by tampering after thefts previously noted at the site.
Daily wire summary reports scattered rain across New South Wales while detailing political shifts, union tensions, and economic concerns. It notes labour discontent, possible state elections, and remarks on ministerial actions, plus a series of accidents and injuries in and around Sydney and suburbs.
Doctor Norwood of City Temple London claims Woolwich arsenal is mass producing millions of gun make for every person in the danger zone if war comes He says his information is reliable and argues this exposes the falsehoods about League of Nations preparations while not blaming authorities.
Mrs A T Smith and family holidayed at Blackheath. Nurse Jewill’s private hospital see patient daughter of Mr and Mrs McGarry Mumbai. Nurse Matheson resumes duty at District Hospital. Nurse Ease Smith from Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney passes exams. Mr and Mrs L Sparkes of Yeoval welcome newborn. Mrs Ginrk, visiting from Sydney, operated at District Hospital today and doing well. Mr J A Simpson and family travel to Bond for six weeks holiday. Frank Dillon recently discharged from local hospital improved in health. Mrs G W Nowland and family to Manly for holidays. Mr Nowland plans annual holidays. Young AM Corcoran recovering after fall at Molonge hospital. Chris Begum of Drill Creek had finger amputated after accident. recovery gradual.
A lengthy ledger of donors and gifts for hospital support, including multiple names with varied small contributions in pounds, shillings, and pence. Entries cover Maconachle, Misery Bul livan, Dowd, Ragan, Campbell, Reid, Baker, and numerous others with amounts like 10/8 1/4 3/-. Additional lines note GOLLAN AND DISTRICT and SPIDERS CREEK AND WILLY with further modest donations such as 10/6 and 1/1.
Ald. Penston is named Wellington Town Mayor with praise for a decade of public service. Former Mayor Ald. Matheson retires after nineteen years on council, noting cash shortages limited development but counting several completed projects amid a housing boom. A push for speedy Wellington Caves development and prudent water use follows, with warnings that hose waste will trigger penalties.
Mrs A H Miller wife of a prominent Gilfandra resident perished in a Friday night blaze. Authorities believe a lamp explosion caused the fire. The couple had wed only five weeks earlier.
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