Cheap return fares on Wellington to Sydney trains
Cheap tickets at single fare and a quarter for a double journey will be offered from Wellington by trains to Sydney and intermediate stations. Trains depart Wellington on Wednesday December 24 at 4 50 pm and Wednesday December 34 at 11 0 am. Returns allowed within seven days for trips under 20 miles and within 42 days for longer distances. Handbills from Station Masters give full details.
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Wellington
Sydney
W. J. Morris
In Memoriam Myrel Crean December 18 1924 Obituary
In memory of Myrel Crean a daring daughter and sister who departed this site inserted by her parents and sisters. December 18 1924.
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Crean
Myrel Crean
Hes Lavine
In Memoriam Althopes
In loving memory of dear father who died December 20 1928. We loved you, miss you, dear father. Your memory lingers fondly with us as another year dawns. From Lovie and Jack Hornfall and family Harry and Ron.
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Althopes
Lovie
Jack Hornfall
Andeandsone Norte
Harry and
Ron
Althofer
Caroline
Norman
Blanche
Wellington Times announces holiday publication change
The Wellington Times will publish on Wednesday December 24 instead of Thursday. There will be no further issue of The Times until Monday January 1, 1923. This break is to give staff a full Christmas and New Year holiday.
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Wellington Times
TIMES
Local Jottings and Sales at Wilkins Yard
Local notes report bags for wheat transport and a sale at A Wilkins and Co yard next Saturday including iron piping Oregon timber and waggons. Also mentions municipal baths construction and a charity concert by Gollaw Public School pupils to aid the local hospital. Bridget Evalyn Fletcher dies aged months and burial in B C cemetery.
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Oregon
Wilking
Colm Yarde
Wellington Braer Bowkatt
Py Hodge
A. Wilkins and
Go's
Wellingtoe
F. & Wilmot
Gollaw Public
Loval
Alexandria Hospital
Fir
Christman
A.T. Smith
Wellington names Ald Walker mayor in local note
The town elects Ald Joseph Fleming Walker as mayor. The piece highlights his reputation as a fighter and debater and notes residents expect him to serve Welllington, the Tinven of the West, with enthusiasm. Other items mention holiday trains to Sydney, local fair ads, and community notices.
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Simpson’ Ta Taitiamuo
Ino
Ald
Jamoa Brands Walker
Thera Wan
Enderby’s
Mt Simpson
Enderby Peter
Wellington
J.B. Walker
Golden Key
Post Mortem Ordered After Sudden Child Death
The coroner ordered a postmortem on the seven month old child who died suddenly at the Fletcher residence on Simpson Street. The infant was a grandchild of Samuel Piggott, who is alleged to have entered a room withstrychnine exposure. Stomach contents were sent to Sydney for examination, while authorities investigate possible contact with poisonous substances. The young mother mourns as she informs her father and the family suffers a grave tragedy.
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Min Fletcher
Simpson Stront
Samuel Piggott
Sydney
Refused Travellers Food At Dubbo Hotel Court
Margaret Mary Wiley, manager of the Royal Hotel in Baltimore, was fined £2 plus costs for denying travellers meals. The case arose after Beryt Fayn, Dunedoo, and a party of travellers arrived at 8 10 am Sunday seeking food, only to be refused due to a food shortage and plans to host two cricket teams for lunch. The magistrate condemned the growing practice of refusing travellers meals at hotels.
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Dubbo
Mra
Margaret Mary Wiley
Royal Hotel
Baltimore
Seitnensen
Tuteing
Beryt Fayns
Dunedoo
P.M
Death of Samuel Piggot On Sine Street During Holidays
Police report the death of Samuel Nathan Piggot a 68 year old railway fitter found dead in his room during annual holidays. Strychnine detected in a glass and on the table. Body moved to morgue with an inquest pending at a local court. Piggot resided with his daughter Mrs E Fletcher and was last seen alive earlier that day.
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Samuel Nathan Piggot
E. Fletcher
Sineson Brrent
Mhn
Fetter
Bunng
Atn Town
Boxing Day Origins and Modern Gift Giving Traditions
A historical note traces Boxing Day to a day for gifts and reishink rest, though modern practice has gifts on Christmas morning. It notes boxes of head soothing remedies and a shift to post Christmas recovery, with references to feasting and free gatherings after Christmas Day.
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Oles
Payment of Pensions Delayed by Holidays
The Acting Postmaster announces pension payments will be made Tuesday and Wednesday of next week due to public holidays Thursday and Friday. Pensioners must call at the post office on Tuesday and Wednesday next week and again on the same days of the following week.
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Thors
Mike
Times District Representatives Urged to Submit News by December 21 24
District representatives are urged to send all district items to the office no later than Monday night December 21 or Tuesday morning December 22 to ensure inclusion in the Christmas issue of the Times printed on Wednesday evening December 24. Submitting only Xmax items will spare correspondents and readers disappointment and improve publishability.
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Towner
Times
Wee
Xmax
Mnv
School holiday prize delight sparks civic pride
A Wellington school celebrates the break up with ice cream for 700 children, courtesy of Mr Anita and Mr Austins efforts, in a display of public spirit that local citizens hope would inspire more community generosity. In Parliament, the Legislative Council rejected a bid for free life passes after three terms, avoiding £6800 potential taxpayer costs and questionable benefits.
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Anita
Austin
Wellington
Legislative Council
N.S.W
Annual camp for Sixth Light Hares Regiment in Orange
The Sixth Light Hares Regiment plans its third camp from February 10 to 7, 1885, near the show ground. Activities include extensive maneuvers, mounted sports, and a military ball, with about 200 members expected. a private thistle specimen was showcased at the Times office.
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Sixth Light Hares
Orange Seon
Wan
Rove Coure
Toi
Prepared to Die at Monarchs Saturday Night
Eddie Polo stars in Prepared to Die after a break up as he plans a dramatic exit. The program also features The Eternal Struggle Biwi and Hold Everything. Tomorrow night Environment and Flowing Gold with a monkey comic On Saturday The Married Circle with Monte Blur Florence Victor and Creighton Haley supporting the feature.
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Eddie Polo
Hi Swetheart
Bevay
Marriute Circle
Monte Blur
Florence Vidtor
Creighton Haley
Dale
Abst Wilkins and Co Sale Of Gas Iron Piping Timber
Next Saturday at their yards Abst Wilkins and Co will auction a large stock of gas iron piping and timber. The sale promises good material at fair prices with broad selection and reliable goods.
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Abst Wilkins and Co
Excursion Trains To Sydney And Intermediate Stations
An item notes cheaper excursion trains to Sydney and nearby stations in connection with Chicago day and New Year holidays. Details and timetables are to be obtained from the office.
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Sydney
Lille
The Holidays and the Stores Closed for Christmas Week
The local business district announced holiday closures starting Saturday the 27th with Christmas Eve operations, and a New Year ball day. Stores will close on the preceding Wednesday at 1 pm. Banks and government offices will be closed from Wednesday evening May 24th to Tuesday morning, May 30.
Striking The Rate On Town Water Board Meeting
A jovial mounting of the town water committee was held on Monday to set the water year charges. The total annual water fund is outlined for next year with general funds and utilities including lighting and water distribution. Members agreed on annual payments and set the water rate at eight pence per sunk.
Wheat storage charge confusion for Texas wheat growers
Wheat growers misunderstand the storage charge for wheat held in silo units. Government warrants and storage costs affect trucking, milling, and shipping, with fear of guarantees and volatility in futures and rail transport.
Turkey Trade Troubles Hit Rural Markets
A jumble of notes describes turkeys moved from Wellington and a Sydney market, with misadventures in keeping, fattening, and transporting birds. A South Coast farmer ships a consignment hoping for profit but ends with deducted commissions and little gain after freight and exchange. The tale highlights middlemen profits and avoidable losses in the poultry trade.
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Turkey
Jock
Koy
Larkeye
Wellington
Mili
Somactie
Sydney
Western Town
Realiae
Wellington Motor Cycle Nuisance Prompts Police Action
Inspector Byrne of Dubbo acts on complaints about breaches of the Motor Traffic Act by riders in Wellington. Sergeant Lut Paton coordinates Wellington police to curb loud, rushing motorcycles endangering pedestrians. Residents note fewer nuisance noises and call for enforcement, warning about stray dogs and alleyway hazards. Local advertisers invite readers to sample Tea Cream at The Golden Ear fountain.
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Palle
Inspector Byrne
Dubbo
He Weites
Wellington
Straetad Bergeant
Oolour
Anfury
Percy
Bwitt
Shocking Fatal Car Crash Near Dubbo Claims Life
A deadly crash seven miles from Dubbo on the Baltimore road killed Miss Nora Yeo of Elong and injured Mr H Barton and Miss Dorothy Yeo. The single seater car skidded on a rut, overturned twice, then righted, with Nora Yeo crushed to death and Barton and Dorothy Yeo hospitalized. Mrs Barton and family await news as details emerge from the scene and Dubbo hospital.
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Mia Nora Yeo
Elong
Dinis Darton
H. Barton
Nani Ima
Misa Dorn Yeo
Barton
Tron
Cuttin
Dubbo
Murrungundy
Yeo
Ballimore
Nora ‘Yeo
Mr. Barton
Miss Yeo
Mr Barton
Vkoll
Mia Nore Yeo
Denia Barton
Elong Glong
Whyt
Wellington
Dubbo Pulive
Cobbara
Hee
Nora Yeo
Dorothy Yeo
Ide
Minn Nara Yen
Burton
Teal
Dr. Yuill
Dr. Yul
Cooper
Corpier
Yuill
Miei Nora
Douglak Yeo
Wellington Times Announces Holiday Publication Schedule
The Wellington Times states a delayed issue due to Christmas disruption. The Wednesday edition will be published with twelve pages of reading, including local news and original articles. A calendar fee will be included, and a second issue will appear on Monday and Thursday following the holidays.
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Wellington ‘Tience
All
Post Office Hours and Services Include Holidays
Post Office hours over holidays listed with 9 to 10 am on Xmay Day and Boxing Day. Delivery by Pontznen as usual. December 27 hours for all business including Money Orders and Savings Bank. Home service details unclear due to scanning errors but mail and telephone services are noted as normal.
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Pontznen
Lynm
Bualnow
Poxtman
Mallelox
Cequirers Ileared
Eni~ Himions
Quench event at the Golden Key draws crowd
A terse notice records a special festival at the Golden Key venue titled Special Vastle at Blepaen y. Local residents gather for an event amid scarce resources, with emphasis on community resilience and festive offerings.
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Golden Key
Turbulent parliamentary sessions and violent incidents reported
The article recounts chaotic parliamentary arguments over the Auditor-General's report and the Murrumbidgee levy, notes a Waterside Workers dispute and a night protest at the Town Hall, and reports injuries from a hit and run on Macquarie Street followed by a police arrest. It also mentions robberies in Melbourne and a missing pair, with further notes on a murder suspect and local school arrangements.
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Bydney
Meitices
Sydney
Petind
Paria Mat
Beith
Atlen
Meiraputhan
Gromade
Arsen Bil
Melbourne
Pao
John
Walter Suntifla
Kehuew Vis
Volo
Walter
Wires Report Mixed Markets and Assembly Action
Market notes describe cattle and wool prices uneven with showers stabilizing rates, while regional weather shows improving warmth and northerly winds. Political proceedings cover Railway Bill debates, a division on a cheap pass motion, and a disqualification ruling by ARC stewards. Police search Lithgow area for a blood stained coat tied to a murder investigation.
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Hawkesbury
Bay
Victorian
Bate
Thres
Pawee
Chattey
Cheapa
Charles Roseytha
Meare Scott Fell
Hawkinx
Maiesworth
New
Motenworth
Anger
wquintat-Arns
ARC
William Leo
Lithgow
Smoke Social at Wellington Football League Event
Members of the Wellington Football League hosted a Smoke Social at Boldiers Club last night with large attendance and an enjoyable program. Various tunes were sung and honored. the gathering featured performances and a raffle auction conducted by William and Co for the next Rabuntay event at 2.40.
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Wellington Football League
Boldiers
Rabuntay
A William and Co
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