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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1932
Page
3
Ald A T Smith is re elected as mayor in Wellington after a vigorous council meeting. The report notes his second term approval by seven votes and acknowledges support from fellow aldermen and the community.
The Far West Health Scheme announces the annual Cheletinarensapy at Manly on December 27 and January 10. About 140 children will be assisted with meals and medical care en route from towns including Wentworth, Nyngan, Coonamble, and Moree. committees raise funds in Sydney to build a convalescent depot at Manly, with transport organized by the Broken Hill line and regional branches coordinating en route arrangements.
The Country Party reports on wool industry needs and calls for policy measures. It endorses exchange stabilization funds to offset price dips and outlines a revised Commonwealth wool executive with producer representation. Abolition of land tax and tariff reduction are urged, tied to Parliament reform and broader public support.
The Deputy Mayor thanked the Mayor for past backing. Remarks were supported by Walkyr colleagues. The Mayor replied warmly, praising the work of his wife and noting that without her assistance the position would not have achieved success.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an unclear sale notice or classifieds item. Readable parts indicate a sale action and local references but essential details like date, location, or organizer are missing or illegible. Unable to confirm full scope from the provided snippet.
The piece notes heavy holiday travel to Sydney and Wellington from the far west with trains from various towns packed for Christmas and New Year. It mentions crowds on trains from Nyngan, Numblie, Rourke, Brewarring, Warren, and Wellington, plus crowded mail trains and goods lines. An extra Wellington excursion is planned for New Year’s Eve weekend with additional trips the following Saturday.
A severe storm hit the town between Faughan and Heres Streets on Thursday afternoon. Winds tore roofs from fences, bent branches, and scattered galvanised iron while fruit trees suffered heavy losses. no injuries reported though widespread damage occurred in Thibbe and Wellington areas.
In a long remembered test match competition Caldwell’s Wines Ltd offered £50 top prize to pick a winner, with several minor prizes. Wellington drew several winners including P. Ren, Cooma Hotel, Cooma. P. Smith, Wellington. W. M. Kiobern. C. Maloney, Oil House Motel, Mudgee. The event drew strong local interest and publicity for the district.
The Wellington Ambulance Ladies Auxiliary held its annual meeting at the Ambulance office on Thursday night with Supt. presiding. Members present included Mrs Such, Mravenson, Sis Le McConnell, Mn Moore, Mlue Le Brien, and F. C. Wall. The chairman reviewed a year of substantial work. Wall thanked the group for their efforts and noted plans for a car as a new year goal. The committee hopes to start construction of a new building soon. Officer elections were deferred to Tuesday night. A donation request letter from Hon J Jackson seeking a £1900 loan will be presented to the Belief Council when due.
Sarah Barber of Learie sought a divorce a mensa et thoro from William James Barber in Dubbo. Acting Judge Lloyd granted the decree nisi after reviewing the District Court evidence amid adultery and lengthy separation. Advocate Fy W. Geene with J P Bassett and Son represented the petitioner.
The Malbourne meeting presided by Managing Director J T Thompson reported strong results. New business reached 14,088 policies amounting to £10,019,107, with accident polices rising to 2,86 and total income around £...785,091. Investments included £211,218,000 in government and local securities. A surplus of £? and reserves were set aside for contingencies while expressing appreciation for staff and loyal service.
Germany intends a government relief program to provide four room dwellings with small parcels of land for each family. Two million pounds will be spent, funded by a neat tax. Beneficiaries receive £120 loans repayable over 86 years at 1 percent interest, with 2 to 4 percent interest elsewhere. Families must labor to build homes and develop the land.
Sydney Rotary heard Education Minister Mr Drummond sketch a plan to curb youth unemployment by expanding junior farmers clubs, technical college classes for 1000 unemployed boys, and irrigation-based settlements. He cited Riverina Welfare Farm at Yume as a model and urged government-private cooperation to train the next generation of rural production.
A one week old infant named Elizabeth Ann, admitted to City of London Maternity Hospital on City Road, died after six days of care. Doctors and nurses had fed her with a fountain-pan method using milk, but she remained involuntary and weak. Staff kept a heated cot with cotton wool to maintain 10 degrees, and both day and night nurses stayed beside her, while specialists from Harley Street and across London had come to see the infant.
A Sydney Morning Herald excerpt discusses Australian made toys, tariffs, and the impact on local employment with focus on returned soldiers. It cites rising Australian toy factories from 28 to 50, wage growth, and wealth kept domestically, arguing against foreign goods and for protectionist measures to sustain farms and industry. Paul Cheyne signs the letter.
A desultory cry for community help arises on a rainy night to honor and bolster the hospital fund. Volunteers speak of acts of kindness and pledge to support the hospital, urging more residents to contribute and attend a forthcoming meeting.
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