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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
8
The Baker's Swamp district notes a string of local weddings and social events this week, with plans for three weddings within the town limits. A heatwave persists, minor rain showers noted, and residents travel to Wellington for a recent town event. teachers and families share holiday quiet as town life continues.
The Budangora crops fair was described as fairly good overall with some fields hit hard by a late storm and heat. Reports note one heavy thunderstorm on Sunday, heavy rain in the northwest, and ongoing weather stress potentially causing a wheat shortage this season. Local growers express cautious optimism amid variable yields and plans to move to Tubbo for aid.
A very successful Christmas Tree event at Bodangora School of Art hall on December 12 drew over one hundred children and many parents. The Bodangora committee, led by Robbeow as secretary, distributed gifts from a large tree stacked with toys books and various rewards. After Claus handed out presents the gathering enjoyed supper with ice cream and sweets followed by dancing. An unexpended fund balance funded a gift to Mr and Mrs Patterson due to Mr Patterson’s health and climate needs.
A jumbled report notes a wrist bone find and family plans to spend Christmas in Wollongong. It mentions Greentree of Collie Public School being appointed to Bodanxntu Public School, Patterson falling ill, and Cudden filling the vacancy with parent approval. Also references Ian Cowell’s visit and other scattered items.
December services across Wellington parish include Baym H C with 7 30 pm and 10 am times, Curea Creek 3 pm, Elong 11 am, Bodangorm Wan 7 80 pm, and a Christma Eve service at Cumnock 11 30 pm. Rev W Le G Penty officiates with details for Dec 25 and 2nd. Stuart Town parish notes December 23rd Sunday after Advent with 7 80 dimes Burrendonge 11 am Dripstone 240 pm Mumbil services and Xmas Bays led by Kev F Bramley.
This notice lists Christmas day masses at St Patrick's Church Wellington with services at 6 am and 7 am, and additional times in nearby towns including Gollan, Bodingora, Suntop, and Suse Town with midnight and morning masses.
Sunday December services listed for St Andrew's with ministers Windurst and Wellington among others. service times and attendees noted in church notices from the Presbyterian paper column.
Readable church notices describe Sunday worship at Wellington Methodist and Baptist congregations. Times include 11 am and 7 20 pm for the Methodist service with Rev BLS Taylors ing and special hymns such as Prince of Peace and Silent Night. Baptist notices list services led by Rev J Munter and Rev J Hunter with subjects and pastoral contacts, plus a midweek or evening schedule and guest speakers from nearby towns.
The article reflects on season greetings and Christmas reverence as Angele’s morn, urging harmony over division. It notes special Christmas services next Sunday morning and evening, with festive musical church events and a Christmastide morning service at the Methodist church.
Kimberly plans an afternoon event featuring Tex Vcal drinks and ergam. The note outlines a casual gathering with beverages and a relaxed schedule.
Geurie cricketers at Wongarbon chase in a 214 run target. T Culkin tops with 87 while Wongarbon bowled out for 111. NSW secures a 244 run outright win over South Australia as Theak proves costly. Wellington Association plans a Boxing Day trip for Mumford Cup and Monteleveva vs Maryvale fixtures noted along with other local club notices and selections.
The Wellington District Ambulance Committee met at the Ambulance Station on Thursday night with President F C Wall and Superintendent in attendance. Minutes note correspondence on Sales Tax, calls for Superintendent and Secretary for Cowra, donations from local groups, financials totaling £279 1s 2d approved, and reports on November activity with 14 cases and 1449 miles, plus vehicle maintenance and road concerns on Maxwell Street.
A fatal Bathurst accident occurred Tuesday morning in Lambert Street as a cantilever awning collapsed onto two plumbers working on a new building. Leslie James Richardson, 43, died instantly, and Ralph Page, 26, died later at Bathurst Hospital. An additional worker narrowly escaped harm. The collapse was blamed on brickwork not fully set before anchoring.
The December New Nation reviews celebrate holiday themes and bright artwork including Norman Lindauys Apollo's Vanguard. The issue features women fashion pages, Cousin Shirleys child pages, and an in depth look at wool production from carting to finishing.
Pill Son and Badgery Ltd reported a sale of 3277 bales representing most districts except far west and Moniro. Yass wool shown in good condition attracted buyers while southern clips lacked strength. Western and north western wools grew well but bore burr. Competition was strong from buyers. value levels matched last week with the top price at 8.5d per lb.
The Farmers and Graziers Co op Me Ltd notes a firm sale at Monday's catalogue sale with 6.74 percent bales and a favorable selection of late district wool. Prices were higher than last week and compared with the previous sale, with Japanese German Prone and Bradford showing freer competition and American demand aiding stylish medium merino. The half year closing sale is described as firm, a hopeful sign for the new year, with market back to the level of the November sale before the latest British auctions.
Winchcombe Carnon Ltd notes a lively wool sale with values largely maintained across classes. Buyers from Japan, Germany, Belgium, Italy and Australia competed for topmaking fleece, while examples from Mesrs Gand, Cosker, Ross, Gunter Bens, and Mouton show good length, quality and soft handling. several bids ranged around 11d to 128d per unit.
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