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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
1
The piece criticizes government and information flow during wartime, noting conflicting orders on late shopping nights in Sydney and uncertain railway travel advisories. It urges clear official announcements to guide the public and maintain trust in authorities amid national crisis.
The Government announced a holiday cancellation affecting all working Australians. With the exception of three days, no holidays will occur between December 25 and January 3. All annual leave in the Federal Public Service is suspended indefinitely. NSW will not observe December 27 as a public holiday despite state gazette notices.
Organisers of a town and district event invite all to a Garden Party at Coorabe with a full orchestra Boys Fire Band and popular tunes. The grounds will host card tables dancing egg and spoon races peanut races and a peanut scramble plus games and supper. Proceeds aid the Red Cross.
Police reservists in Wellington, 15 trusted citizens, attend weekly lectures since April, under Senior Sergeant Frankish. The Police Reservist Act enables them to assist the regular force in emergencies, with duties including refugee handling. a December 23 meeting is moved from Christmas Eve due to the holiday.
Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy star in Bitter Sweet in Technicolor at the Macquarie Theatre opening Saturday Monday and Tuesday. The Noel Coward operetta set in London and Vienna features ten Coward songs and marks their second color appearance after Sweethearts in 1939. Also showing Columbia's Fugitive at Large with Jack Holt.
Two government officers inspected the Macquarie River pollution issue in Wellington. Chief Inspector of Mines Salter and Soil Conservation Director Clayton met the Mayor and aldermen at the Council Chambers, then toured the river. They stated the siltation is not due to soil erosion. A full report will be given at tonight's council meeting.
At the Wellington baths yesterday afternoon the junior boys over 50 yards saw 14 starters as S Newell triumphed by a margin amid cheering. Rooster Leith and Max Dowd swam well posting 30 1/5 seconds in the heat. Miss M Bond won the senior event over 83 1/3 yards in 24 seconds, with a decisive lead over two rivals.
Readable fragment notes a Yeoval event titled the Strings will be the answercite feature for a 1948 show on Wednesday March 4. Details some entertainment lineup and local venue.
The Premier announced that night lighting rules and anti glare measures are extended to all New South Wales. Late shopping nights are abolished across the state and illuminated signs and exterior lighting are banned for night sport venues and public amusements. Shops may stay open past 5.45 pm only if lighting standards are met. local Wellington businesses will adhere but small mixed shops are exempt. Main stores will close at 6 pm on Saturdays and on Christmas Eve Wednesday.
The report lists girls and junior boys handicap races with winners M Bond B Prest M Ted E Condon M Payne and P Payme, plus junior heats for 50 yards. Newell Dowd Rooater Smith Scarfe place in final times around 24 seconds to 30 seconds. notes a disqualification for breaking the tape in time.
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