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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
15
Goop Gifts urges readers to judge gifts by usefulness and quality, not intrinsic value. Stores boast full departments with quality, inexpensive gifts designed for thrifty shoppers, and offer assistance before purchases.
The notice proclaims a gift oriented sales push from Black's grocery departments featuring overflow of new season Christmas fare. It highlights choicest hams cakes puddings cordials confectionery canned fruits crystallised ginger pineapple cherries figs Jordan almonds and other confections.
A holiday greeting expressing appreciation for customers as friends and wishing them a joyful Christmas and a prosperous 1936. The message emphasizes mutual success and good wishes for the season and coming year.
A large crowd gathered in the picture theatre to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs F Webber and family on their departure from the district. Mr Webber has taken the hardware department in Mr Keorta’s business in Narromine. Webber has long served Black Bros. store and supported Yeoval activities, with friends praising his service. A presentation of a hand purse and a wad of notes was made, followed by a speech, refreshments, and dancing before Auld Lang Syne. The Webbers left Yeoval on Sunday to begin duties in Narromine, with the family to follow later.
Dr. Stapleton raised at Amaro Shire Council a possible road deviation near the Baldry hotel. The proprietor had permission to relocate and planned a costly new building. Rumors suggested the new layout might bypass the hotel, a concern Dr. Stapleton said would be unfair to the businessman.
At a carnival committee meeting the schedule was expanded to include pastoral, agricultural, and horticultural sections for the next carnival. A council assurance was sought regarding road deviation and alignment. Dr. Stapleton thanked Cowsteil for the assurance, noting it would please the Baldry hotel proprietor.
The Yeoval community lists a string of small town life notes. J Munro of Stirling underwent surgery at Binda walla private hospital last Monday and is wished a speedy recovery. Mrs Joe Miller, previously in Orange, returned home improved. Mr and Mrs A Cooper came home after their honeymoon to reside in Yeoval. Angus Longmore of Orange visited Yeoval relatives. Mrs M McDonald and her son returned from Orange. Mr and Mrs W Cooper welcomed a daughter, mother and baby well. Miss E Porter of Graydon holidays with the Johnstons. Theo Ryan, silos worker at Walmer, spent weekends in Yeoval renewing old ties. Mrs W Follett of Arthurville enjoys a holiday in Yeoval with the Milers. The Rickies with their dog Jack travelled to Sydney and the South Coast for Xmas vacation. Mrs Masey and Miss Brown from the teaching staff left Yeoval Thursday night. Macey to Sydney and Brown to Kiama.
Amaroo Shire Council discussed fixing rates for the Cumnock town area at 3d on unimproved capital value and 1d for sanitary services with a 4d service discount for early payment after May 31 1938. Urban Committee’s proposal, supported by Dr Webb and Dr Reynolds, was adopted. Other items note locals away on holidays, health trips to Orange, and staff movements at Yeoval Hospital.
Amaroo Shire Council last Monday received a letter from the Department of Labour and Industry approving relief labour for sanitary and rubbish reserve works at Yeoval. The project, including fencing, costs £63. a schedule was sent to the department. The Shire noted prior discussion and says the work will start shortly. The editor and Wellington Times readers are wished a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Budd Bros. travelling circus and rodeo cast performed to a good turnout Saturday night, delivering a lively show with clowns, acrobatics, and riding acts. Fans left enthusiastic about the stunts and family entertainment.
Avondale cricketers visited Yeoval Railway side for a friendly on Sunday. Yeoval top scorers included E. Johnson 12 and S. Selby 87, while Avondale’s W Ryan, B Bayes, and H Dowton contributed with key stands. The match boosts Manning River link as Yeoval anticipates a visit from Manning River team in the new year.
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