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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1922
Page
2
A fragmented OCR note mentions a family seeking return home and healing after disruption. Names appear garbled and events are unclear, but the piece revolves around a gathering and a desire to resume life, with references to people like Mrs Crawley and Jolson in a past tense wartime context.
Fragmentary notice notes holidays to enable compliance with a printing regulation award. Limited readable details mention times and casd errors. Further context unavailable.
Fragmentary notice shows E L Thomas involved at Perot Street Wellington with unclear Wednesday reference and a very faded name. No dates or concrete actions are readable.
The Wellington district page reports on farmer aid applications for sod wheat, a Wellington Town Band program at Hiwil Park, and a sequence of local sports results including Orange bowlers, Masterpal Maud at Bell Park, and Orange Rifle Club events. It also covers town council estimates, a show appeal, and community notices about fishing, mining prospects, school tennis champions, and a shooting incident at Kenmore Mantel Hospital.
Readable text covers a mix of festive items and a street accident. Mentions Mr Meecham and Mr Manekam with gifts, a lamp post incident after a car collision, and postal holiday arrangements from December to January with extended hours and delivery reminders. Santa Claus items are noted and Shakespeare references appear in a fragmented section.
At the last meeting of the Municipal Council Mayor Mathew moved to place on record the splendid work of the ex Mayor Wade. He cited Dr Wade’s service on water works and other matters, praising his tenure and noting the governor’s celebrations. Alderman Preston seconded the motion, praising the former mayor, and the motion passed unanimously.
In Lidgaan the jury returned a majority verdict for the plaintiff on damages totaling £2,000 after considering five counts. Damages were £2,251 on the second count, £750 on the third, £800 on the fourth, and £530 on the fifth. The action claimed £5,000 against the New South Wales branch of the British Medical Association for alleged misgewot slander conspiracy and misrepresentation. A stay of proceedings was granted.
The Wellington District and Maryvale schools raised funds for the hospital through concerts and decorations. Donations total around £107 from the district plus gifts and dances by local residents and groups, including a notable £200 from a hospital dance, highlighting community support for patients.
The Beltway Department announces a Christmas and New Year programme at Station Masters MOMABOR PICTURES Tomorrow night features The Aww Who Married Mis Owen Wife with Frank Mayo and Silvie Greames and Gamble tik Liven. Also on Thursday night Two Faces Well and North Rio Grande will be screened, with The City of Silent Men in the supporting drama Under Onth.
Warm sultry forecast with showers and thunder across regions. Labor leads in party standings with possible balance of power, potential for another election within a year. Weather impacts northern and coastal districts as storms and heavy winds threaten.
A morning session of the Wellington Land Board dealt with several entries. Grants and recommendations include forfeiture waivers for a road, 40 acre allotments, and per acre pricing. Multiple applicants such as John Downslly Algernon Vernon and Mor ray Wileos appear in various categories with terms and conditions noted.
A fragmented report covers matches in Adelaide and country regions. South Australia arced to 86 for one, while Carlton B restricted Geurie to modest totals. notable scores include Taylor 450, Kippna 179, Diddeld 4m, and Joe Geurie top-scored in a Carlton B win. Variton A beat Nonton B by 46 runs, and Wunluman edged Woninaan in a close finish.
Arthurville committee discusses proposed reform for Wallington Shows Titl position while praising the carnival's success and claiming farmers should be drawn to the event. Weather improves, and town sentiment remains jubilant as board weighs remedies to boost attendance and support for the show.
A letter proposes a municipal charity concert to raise funds for those fined for raising cows and horns on roads. The program lists songs and sketches performed by Aldermen and local figures, with admission noted and hopes the event will draw a large audience.
Listelot wooly found ready buyers at Woot Thursday's Rydney vale. Mr. Lee WR, Lawson, Farnham secured 37948 for a soring and S54 comeback, Mr Ann Murray, Wallington, 2294, for worind at Ate. TJ. Veeen, Welling il. at SWleckcombe, Aarwon There pushed away at the Orangy Dintsiet Memorial, yesterday attarmoor, N wellihnown resident of the Orange Diatriod In the person of Mr. Dave Mov [Ketnn, one, at the age of 68 you who hid been alling fae considerable Driedith heart trouble, la wife proecnaped Sim fourteen months ago.
The Wellington election proceeded with orderly voting at multiple booths under supervision. Voters from Wellington Division, including Hodangara and Nutuman, arrived by afternoon. counts began late evening and continued into midnight, with major candidates like Higot and Neville prominent in results.
Fragmented OCR lists vote tallies for Wellington West and Abbott subareas with multiple names and codes. The gibberish shows candidates Dunn Grant Hedger Powell and others, plus incomplete tallies and notes on portals and polling.
Members of the imn and new supporters donate cash to the local swimming club including 45 from J.J. Aly of Ad Kong Motors and 1/1 from F.A. Jones. Training continues with a 100 yard event and fencing in the Shadows work proceeds. A Waters district tenor page trophy, presented by Mrs. O. M. Buryan, honors swimmers and a golden medal is promised for the carnival on January 26 3.
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Fragmented text describes a large organized event in Melbourne with trains, camps, and directives for supplies. It mentions a variety of details including travel, accommodation, cooking staff, and equipment lists. The overall sense is a youth scout camp activity with preparations and scheduling.
The report details racing events and medical incidents at Canterbury Park and surrounding venues. Multiple injuries are described, including a broken thigh and severe concussion, along with race results in divisions and handicaps featuring riders such as Leary and Kenilworth.
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