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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
2
Fragmented notices memorialize HENRY ALTHOFER and W W E dane Father, with tributes from family. A separate memorial for HENRY ALTHORHE recollects a husband and father who died in 1922. Also includes thanks from ATR LN MILDE family and assorted small ads for cleaning, rental, and services, plus a used motor bus hire notice and local job and notice snippets.
Business for sale in a good country town featuring fine stock and amenities. Stock around 15000 with strong turnover and 19 percent under cost. property includes electric lighting and stable routage, portion in town. Owners retiring from business. inquiries to THIS OFFICE for details.
Probate notices announce that Anthony Wilson as executor seeks Probate of Mat. Gareth Wilson and notices of administration for the estate of Adolphus Hugh O'Rem en are to be served at the listed Wellington address. A separate notice impounds a horse and announces a sale on December 16, 1925 at Nava.
Subscriptions note that no issue will be published on Monday December 28. The Wellington Times will instead publish on Thursday December 31, with normal sequence resuming afterward.
A patchwork of local items lists holiday events at the Wine dora Presbyterian Church and Yeoval churches, racey snippets about inquest dates for Mrs Skully and her child, a hotel thief incident, Xmas bakery specials, weather notes, and a Xmas poultry sale. The piece mentions the Hov 16 Ford service, public baths, and trains crowded by holiday traffic as the area nears Christmas 1926.
A large Saturday night crowd drew many shoppers as merchants reported brisk business. Notes indicate a special consignment landed at 8/8 worth double at Almowon and farmers anticipate harvesting soon with hopes all crops seasonably pampered by year end.
Xvion services at Wallington with 11 am Elc worship and evening views at 7 30 pm. Church notices note schedules for the parish and related events in the local column.
An 82 year old man named George Revver died after being admitted with pollen-induced illness to the District Hospital yesterday. The report notes his age and hospital admission details with no further medical cause given.
The western special excursion train to Sydney passed through on Friday night with ample space on board. At Wellington the arrival showed two empty carriages while a large number of excursionists boarded the train there.
The piece urges festive generosity for the hospital patients on the hill. It calls for donations of poultry and other treats to brighten Christmas Day, noting that so far no poultry donations have arrived.
Bebe Daniels and Lois Wilson star with Rudolph Valentino in Paramounts Monsieur Benvenire opening at the Monarch theatre next Wednesday. The tale follows the Duke de Chartres who travels to England to seek the King of France to marry a girl, while Valentino reappears after a two year absence. Wilson plays Queen Marie, with Dorie Kenyon and Lowell Sherin also in the cast.
A plea seeks help for Mrs Delph O'Brien and her children after her husband, a war veteran, spent years in service and faced illness. The family relies on a small pension as they struggle to make ends meet and face Christmas hardship. The appeal cites sacrifices of 1914 and asks readers to contribute to ease their burden.
Three sons of Mes and Mrs We J Burnet and four coworkers suffered sudden illness after a charity dine on a farm night. Doctors blamed promiaine poisoning from junkets and dried apples. All are recovering at home. Mr and Mrs Burnet face anxiety over the incident at Warne Street.
The state premier announced on Saturday that 26 new appointments would be made to the Upper House. Notable entrants include W. P. Kody of Wallington A. Mann of Dubbo and T. Lavelle, among others, with several seats to be filled in the morning.
On Friday last in the polls court the following auctioneers were named Menin M Cater Tr Loneragan G Pru A Rotton R Tonking Gee Wilkins Gordon Wilking W Hilyard A Hawkwe’s the one Wad abo is mad to Mary Robins wom.
The Railway Department announces a special reduced fare excursion train from Chevnning to Sydney and intermediate stations for the holiday period. Full particulars are available at stations, with a special train to Wellington on Xmas Eve.
On Friday last Mr Hilyned consigned to Wilga Downs station By york a draft of two-tooth morning rams bred by Messrs Bruce and Taylor at Gillinghall Estate Wellington. The animals are described as fine big plain shaded with strong constitutions and high quality.
At a district inquiry in Canneton Camano the coroner investigates the deaths of a two year old and an infant named Marks. The inquiry considers natural causes and accidental death with a verdict due Wednesday on the infant case and a possible verdict of accidental death.
Residents of Wellington near Warne Street watched a first carnival of street speedway practice as children tested cycling and sprinting skills on the road. Authorities noted safety concerns and urged steps to curb dangerous drills that could threaten the public during the impromptu event on the Met countryside road yesterday.
Personal pars from Mn McAlixter in the district report ailing and anxious condition at Nur Graves private hospital for mother and babe. Sister Mackonate from Vintriet Hospital sails home Saturday to spend the annual wave. Miss Isabel McLachlan of Orange spends a Wellington holiday with her brother and wife. Engagement announced between Whitlock daughter and Moran son of Brewarrina. Harden residents Sharpe family visit Wellington. Mr Sharp active in swimming club and plans for improvements at the Inent swimming pool.
The New South Waley agency Snad donk Motors Ltd issues an emphatic denial refuting circulating rumors about Riurhy' ene Tk and a red-seal Pinglie. The notice appears in business columns alongside strong recommendations for the Rugbys from Durant, urging caution to potential buyers.
Fragmentary text suggests a pre purchase communication or notice involving names or items not fully readable. The readable bits imply an early stage of inquiry or offer. No concrete dates places or entities are recoverable from the fragment.
Rail officials face criticism for overcrowded trains on the western line. Passengers endure hot, dirty carriages and packed compartments as trains run with inadequate accommodation, especially to Bourke and Wellington. Critics urge a safer, more comfortable service and reform to prevent cattle-like crowding during peak travel periods.
Saturday night the mall train again crowded to capacity as State members discussed the issue to seek earlier service. From Wellington to Sydney trains fill at departure and pick up passengers along the line, creating a vivid image of the crowded scene and public patience.
The State Government plans to ask the Governor today to appoint 28 new Upper House members. The Premier will submit his nominees and outline the appointments. An Executive Council meeting will decide the final selections. A push to abolish the Upper House and later the governor’s office gains momentum amid political turmoil. In Montain Vieh, three children perished in a house fire aged 4, 2, and 8. The father was away. the house burned when he returned. At North Sydney a woman found a drowned corpse in a waiting room scene and a youth shooting accident at Douglas Park wounded 18-year-old William Kingwn after a cobblin outing.
Prices for potatoes yellow corn and wheat quoted with several regional variations. Market notes include sheep and lamb trade, yarded stock and quality signals, plus protests over reported government actions. Officials announce Upper House appointments and a pending council vote, with bush and arson incidents noted amid rural distress.
Local aldermen clash over a proposed garbage service and enforcement amid ratable concerns in Wellington. Residents mix refuse in yards and drains, inspectors urged to compel clean premises. debates touch on water plans and the need for public health enforcement in Stuart Town and surrounding districts.
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