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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
9
Auction notice for a piano with damaged OCR. It lists inspection by ROTTON and SCOUTS from BROKEN HILL. A demonstration by J. A. Hall, with details about date December 18th and Alderman Wall. Location between Schunl and Mra. i Maughan Street, reward offered for return to Mr Cruickshank, Wellington Primary School.
Unreadable OCR fragment mentioning numbers and names with no klarity. Appears to reference locations, prices, and entities but is too garbled to identify a factual event or context.
The Wellington Town Council announces proposed rate figures for street lighting and water supply areas. Details cover unimproved land value, rate in the pound, projected expenditures, and funds on hand. A fee schedule for attendance at council meetings is also provided.
In the Probate jurisdiction of New South Wales the will of Alexander Ross of Campbelltown near Wellington is being probated. After fourteen days from publication executors George Alexander Clarence Rosp and Claude Harold Ron may apply for probate. creditors must file claims with details within the same period. Also includes unrelated classified notices about gifts, furnished apartments, and a motor mechanic wanted in Orange with wartime urgency.
Macquarie Shire Council notes ending December 31 outlines proposed expenditure funded by the General Rate to be raised at two pence in the pound on lands valued at Kurmir. The document lists on hand funds and other anticipated revenue to cover capital works and operating costs. Wellington council office date 17/12/20.
Local notes recall Steroscopies at the Monarch on Wednesday night and mention Nash’s new Steerator car ride. Town items discuss warm days, water rates, toy shows, Xmas cokes, a hospital fundraiser, and plans for band music in the park with deck chairs for public use during evenings.
A fragment dense with local happenings includes a swimming carnival win by Mr Knuckey, council plans for Xmas and New Year activities, anticipated school leavers’ exodus home for holidays, and various sales and auctions. Also mentions garbage service debate, hospital fee waivers, poultry markets, and charity donations.
Fragmentary note lists late donations received after the marathon event. Mentions donors such as Erick Tin Maw and Mughes M/s along with Mrs Wo Burns and others. Items described include expenses clearance and acknowledgments from an etal group.
A Brisbane wool sales wire from Winchombe Carson Ltd notes average to good Expedition wools available at opening. Continental Yorkshire and Australian manufacturers survey operating. Market generally 6 to 10 percent lower than mid November Bris bane sales. Fault wool down about 18 percent.
Mesare Wilkina and Cou in conjunction with Mesare Mensie and Hearce say they held a successful sale for O'Connor Bros Rochdale Gost yesterday. Horses sold up to 430, cattle and calves to £8 10, calves to £2 10, turkeys 15 shillings, machinery sold well. Mr Rick Wilkink conducted the sale efficiently.
An advertisement touts a new Feather Baking Powder claiming extra strength makes batters lighter and moister without separating. It asserts the powder reduces stickiness and keeps batter from spoiling even after mixing, and notes local grocers carry it at no extra cost for the strength.
Visitors from Broken Hill will arrive in Wellington tomorrow at 6 pm and give a demonstration in the Salvation Army Hall. The Mayor will welcome them as they travel by motor coach, a sign of the true Australian spirit. On Saturday the Scouts will continue their journey to Sydney.
A near collision occurred Tuesday afternoon near Gipin's corner during a funeral. Two small children riding near the procession veered onto the footpath and nearly clashed with a vehicle. Blinds on the corner reportedly obscured drivers and riders, preventing a worse accident.
At the Methodist Church tonight the Rev. T. K. Taylor will deliver a sermon on What the Methodist teaches concerning the mode of Bay Hiam and its relationship to the greater question of Rivanes. Members and authorities in Wirtielan Visktora are invited. a special singing is planned. Tree services are announced in the Methodist church.
A Baptist Church sermon based on Luke 6 26 drew a strong response from attendees. A baptismal service is planned for next Sunday evening with Rev J Tueter delivering the message on baptism and its meaning. A warm welcome and bright singing are promised for the gathering.
A fragment describes Adler’s method to maximize a pound by buying wisely. It promotes low prices, top quality, and customer satisfaction, claiming the Adler system has driven strong sales in town and ends with a caution about “Break your pound at Adler's” and receiving change.
Thomas Henry Mewan aged 10 and Sidney Arnett Hodder aged 14 were found guilty of possessing stolen property. The court heard they took a blue suit from a carriage and later claimed it at Fuichurvena, leading to arrest in Orange. The magistrate imposed a penalty of £1 with 10 shillings costs each.
Fragmentary OCR notes show an irregular schedule for St John’s Church on December 20 including Wellington at 1 am HC and end 7.40 pm. A later entry mentions a Woulu man at 3 pm HE, but details are unclear and names are incomplete.
Christmas and New Year observances affect Wellington Port and Telegraph Office. Normal morning delivery and telegraphic business from 5 to 10 am on certain days, Money Order Office closed, Sydney mail expected later, and special Saturday hours listed with restricted access.
Ming Philbin stars in Thy Bemble of Venus a William Fox production set for opening night at Monarchs. The film blends old fashioned music with modern sentiment and features a dramatic love story amid lavish settings.
A jumble of local items notes engagements, hospital updates, and moves. Florence Daphne Hubbard of Fentonville to Peter Mont of Merrylands. Miss Mavie Grace Willson of Girborne Street to Mr Charley Kellaher. Wynne, formerly of Wellington, to settle in Parkes. Nathan Bernasconi to reach 46 years with G K Wion now Wester Stores. Also updates on Mr Jacob Wyner’s hospital stay, Mr Morris Morrim’s death in Dubbo, and other community shifts.
A garbled fragment references discussion in the community and a phone number, suggesting a local inquiry or alert. Details are unclear, with no full names, places, or events to anchor a definite news item. Further readable text needed for a proper summary.
The Burrendong Macquerie River dam plan was sent to the Works Committee, but no near progress. Substantial work lies ahead, with evidence to be heard and Parliament to sanction funding after years of agitation from towns along the Murrumbidgee and supporters urging timely water supply.
The Wellington club lines up for the Guttrell Shield contest this Saturday with a strong representation including Mayer, Morris, Teresi, Ay Jones, Walner, Jonex, Bassett, Re Hinth, Reers, Cameron and Traman. The event follows a Western District league round with major players reportedly tied up this week due to Sinan business commitments.
A garbled excerpt from a Morning Post style piece argues the test of Prohibition, noting immense spending, reduced crime, and mixed effects. It discusses America's stance, public health, and social costs, asserting both support and critique of Prohibition’s impact and enforcement.
A fragmented ad-like notice discusses a Gyro Armk Fiynigan Ginger Beer model with Buco finish and six cylinder four wheel brakes. It mentions balloon tyres and a price of £8010 for quick orders, with George Paul as an agent and a note on a homemade sweet Alwaye fresh product.
Wires recount Sydney’s growth as a major inland city with white population second in the empire and Melbourne’s position. The State Cabinet adjourns Parliament early to January 1, a plan to appoint twelve new Upper House members. A Government House interview aims to gauge the Governor’s stance on appointments, while a deputation seeks stock and station agent registration legislation. A murder case in St Kilda involving Henry Taeke is noted, and ministerial roles and wartime budgets are discussed with signs of possible immediate cabinet action.
The afternoon wires describe fluctuating local commodity prices including potatoes and wheaten flour, with notes on Victorian and Tasmanian markets. A separate report details a violent incident at Gironfell Caragabal Homestead ending in a fatality and police inquiries, mentioning a 41 year old victim and a box of revolver parts linked to the shooting.
A fragment covers migrants to embark on a voyage to Avattalia and Bay plans for Friday, with references to the Migrants Department's figures for 185. It notes Canada arranging passenger rates, a policy for under 17s, and mentions two Avro bombers and a trainee pilot collision near Toowt ac Munston, injuring several.
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