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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

3

Excursion Fares Anywhere By New South Wales Railways

The upcoming excursion fare will offer a single return ticket for travel from Wellington to any NSW Railways station. One excursion train in each direction will operate midweek January 15 with limited tickets. Information and bookings via local Electorate office and Wellington agents. Memorial notices and thanks follow, plus late 19th century ads seeking a second hand tractor and a milking cow buyer.

Generwates Furjone Wilson Wellington Aaryvale Usber

Patriotic social events and notices in Conabella Hall

Community notices announce boxing night for British War Victims with Lyric Orchestra, January openings for a hairdressing business, Wellington office closures around January 14, and a New Year Eve patriotic dance and euchre party at Reids Woolshed plus a flannel dance at Mayfair Theatre.

Conabella Hall Meleod Reid Eursrlila Parkes Orchestrs

Local Jottings and Events Around Wellington

A collage of community notes from Wellington and nearby towns. Social events include a dance New Year Eve party, a grand stock sale, and a horse sale with entries underway. Weather mentions heat waves and humidity, plus local council and mayoral notes.

Storyvale New Yeurs Ammeiligle St Macquarie L. Miling Ant Ca Dusgalyo Thule Dyhedin Singer Machine Welington Mackean Meigs ALP Ualiune Leuop Uuhbo Theough Wellington Syd

Unclear OCR Weather and Local Notices from Wellington District

Heavy rain forecast over the Wellington district with potential impact on the town's water supply. Solicitors in Wellington closing on Saturday and January 6. Public Service Board findings on November sales. New Year dinner at Wellington School of Arts. local cricket and football updates with team selections and upcoming matches.

Bathrat Wellington Taekiay Wellinggon Wii I Wellingon Wal M Cox Wf Wuulaman Pritee E A. Kobly Wakehurst Public Ser Wellington School of Arta Sil Welluville Gill Shy Voovay Thal Cars Smith FE Stuth Wo Hayvey Hubbard T Newel Hy Webloch Gifford Well Black Daffy Wapshorpe Mr Guy Witty Maryvale Pat

Christmas Theatres Schedules Start Late Afternoon

The Maenuairiy Theatre announces special Christmas starting times with shows beginning at 7.4 percent on Monday December Mayfair on Aimar wye. Rail service will be ceeur al at the Mayfair on Saturday. The schedule includes Boxing Week events and New Year's Days with various exhibits and performances across December and early January.

Oseine Aimar

Vatican City Mass Reflects On Theatre Performance

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a service or event at a theatre named Marquarie Theatre with dates around January 1st and 2nd. It mentions voting, appearances by Sue and Abe, and refers to a Mass or deonrent in a Vatican City context, though details are unclear.

Bunedoo Sven HBS Stockwell Momatiores Sears Marquarie Theatre Sue L Abe

Fire Alarm At Mr Walker S Garage Fire Brings Rescue

Fire alarm at Mr D Walker s garage sparked a blaze that damaged the site before firefighters arrived. Captain T Masterson and five firemen assisted, removing burning debris and preventing spread though the structure suffered serious damage.

D. Walker T. Masterson Gurmee Rupert

Railway excursions January travel details incomplete

The notice outlines railway excursions to commence in mid January with a Sydney direction trip leaving Wellington on June 1. It notes a two month window for the excursion fare and directs inquiries to the focal station for information on other directions.

Commingianne Gartigun Acinus Railway Ete Sydney Wellington Excurion Travnl

Weather Forecast Update From NGO Jones Report

A weather forecast notes last week’s limited operation by a group from a central station, low sunspot activity expected, and a shift in support to southern areas. It references mid December timing, Christman to the new year, and farms to be indicated with favorable twin assets.

Eyelea Eyetia Christman

Wellington Times Schedule Update for Holiday Week

The Wellington Times will publish Monday as usual. Due to holiday closings the paper will not print Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday next, and the following week the office will be open Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Advertisers are asked to note these arrangements.

Wellington Times

Record Load of Wheat in Yarrowdale Harvest Season

During the wheat season merchants requisitioned wagons for grain transport. Keith Gallun and Larry delivered a second load weighing 18 long tons, about 20 bags, from Ste. Wo Rens property at Yarrowdale. Jack Mearns assisted in bringing the wheat.

Lorrney Willy Amd Wham al Keith Gallun Larry Ike Jack Mearns Ste. Wo Rens Yarrowdale

Xmas Tree Celebration At Convent School

A large Christmas tree decorates the convent school hall as children and adults gather for a festive event. Santa Claus arrives to distribute gifts, and a delightful supper is served. Prizes, stockings, and raffles entertain attendees while local volunteers and performers organize the evening.

Hull Santa Claus Geminiltuo Geitanes Turing Hilda Walth Suatoo Ahan Quain Peggy Giorks E. Lowe

The Macquarie Theatre Program Preview

The Macquarie Theatre presents a special preview featuring films and stage acts. Notable events include Two Fur Dongen with Charles Laughton and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, plus Dancing Cobra and Maurice Maeterlinck's The Blue Bird. A Technicolor Hedket Gold series screens at the Macquarie and May fsi Theatre with additional talent.

Macquarie Mvepid Iver Wonger Alfred Hiehcock Latre Dame Maurice Marcerlhick Jt Fan Eureee Comey Uctérn Macquativ Shirtes Temple

Swimming Meet Upsets Seniors in 80 Yard Backstroke

Six competitors raced a tight 80 yard backstroke where Dowd and Cameron vied for lead. Cameron edged Dowd as the winner posted a two and a fifth second time, earning a small prize. The junior swimmer had shown rapid improvement, clocking 4.0 in the 100 yard backstroke the prior week.

Cameron

Wellington District Mourns Loss of Local Bricklayer Charles White

The death occurred Friday in Wellington of Charles Edward White aged 77 after a long illness. A builder and contractor by trade, he lived in Wellington most of his life, retiring about 12 years ago. Survived by his wife and family, his funeral was held Saturday at the Baptist section of Wellington Cemetery with service conducted by Reverend Norman. Burial followed private arrangements by Sumre Murray Bros.

Wellington Werson Charles Eaward White Australia England Hind Carvicil Yast Wnell Tie Bert White Lilla Frances Mer F. Thantnet Edward Graydon Bertram Norman Sumre Murray

Wellington man Percy John Rolls dies at 42 in hospital

Obituary notes the death of Percy John Rolls aged 42 from Wellington, Woodstork native, long a steady worker. He died after years of illness, leaving a wife and seven children, and a large family circle including brothers Charles Henry Ernest and others. Requiem Mass held at St Patrick's Church followed by Catholic burial at Wellington cemetery. Family and friends mourn the breadwinner.

Weington Dirlet Hospital Perry Stolin Wau Woodstork Welington Lansley Wellingtinn Jane File Violet Frileeeh the Childrer Pwetys Wellington Miss Powrsoy St Patrek's Church Wellton Acid Sons

Dreadful errors mar Wellington family notices in scrambled text

Fragmentary OCR record from Wellington area lists names like Str. Reg BlaLaellan and Mr. Ted Owens, with scattered mentions of families in Orange and Wellin, school vacation notes, and military duties. The garbled text includes references to Jester Lynch, Mrs Lynch, and local residents in a confusing, non-sensical sequence.

Ike Souie Tie Reg BlaLaellan Aneine Wellington Joraner

Wellington District Hospital guest list and family notices

The notice details hospital stays and departures in Wellington. It lists Mr Gus Prudgett hospital care, a patient released after observation, and social updates on families including Byam, Smith, and Jennings. Engagements and births are noted among local residents with names and addresses.

Pat Roddy Specials at Randwick Mile Draws Crowds

The feature at Randwick this Saturday is the large mile event with Geebung pulled from the field and another horse needing a foul to force a finish. Pat Ruddy’s selections promise value with Red Thespian and Kurrawid among the top picks as the seven year old selling horse aims for a peak performance.

Mick Viters Sumner Cu Geebung Iwen Yuty Bright Pat Ruddy Reddy's Court Randwick

Compulsory Jockey Not Excused in Sydney Appeal

A garbled Sydney report notes a compulsory jockey appeal regarding training responses and protection concerns. The fragment mentions a jockey named Patrick and references home defense service, ambitions, and an appeal outcome, but details are unclear due to text damage.

Sydney Patrick Wan

Youth Drowned in Murrumbidgee Tragedy Near Bank

Reported drowning at the Murrumbidgee with a youth identified as Moore among several near the riverbank. Witnesses say a swimmer called out and vanished as others near the White River area assisted, authorities notified and search continuing.

Moore High Asc Alpha Sades Tao

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