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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
2
Mrs A Campbell and family of Argyle thank kind friends for letters cards telegrams visits and sympathy during their bereavement in a concise note of gratitude from the household.
Advertisers subscribers and readers are asked to note arrangements The Times will publish on Wednesday December 34 instead of Thursday that week There will be no further issue until holiday staff benefit and Xmas shopping season.
Wheat remains in large quantity awaiting stripping at Wellington silos while wagons and motor lorries operate daily. The Bathurst electric light was switched on amid mayoral ceremony. Dubbo lighting delayed by waterside strike until March. Weather has been warm days and cool nights with ideal harvest conditions. harvests extend beyond New Year and wheat carting runs into January. The Golden Key offers tea and ice cream. Christmas trading and shop hours noted. local life includes band program in Cameron Park and Xmas shopping at Simpson's.
A chaotic harvest season strained the railway department amid truck and engine shortages. Demand outpaces supply as freight and transport woes persist. Local notes report ongoing efforts to keep lines moving despite limited rolling stock and labor.
Wellington and district residents are named among the ust, showing the latest roll of Justices of the Peace. The list includes Fr W Blackwell, H A Braine, GW Nowland, RW Conn, J Lockroy, and Gollan, with bank managers and local officials referenced.
Mr FP Barr of the Wheat Pool received Sydney telegram noting London market steady to rising and European buyers needed. Australian wheat deemed relatively cheap though European purchases loom, with the new year forecast to lift prices for Australian growers.
Trustees of Tarongs Fark in Sydney seek fresh supplies of kangaroos wallaroos and wallabies for display at the gardens. They urge residents of the district to contribute or donate any available animals or financial assistance to obtain more specimens for exhibition.
A historical note from Wellington honors Cornelius Bletury for 1896 yield of 40 bushels per acre, once a standout in the western wheat belt. The item traces the progress from that early harvest to the vast expansion today with hundreds of thousands of acres under cereal.
Quick Transportation owners Menors W. Mastare and Bons of Bpier's Creek invest in a 920 LP International motor truck to speed farm produce to town. The lorry carries 45 bags of wheat and has operated two trips from Spi 4 Crosk and one from Mr G. E. of Oplll Creek daily, covering about 70 miles in roughly seven hours.
83 year old Mr J Withers contemplates spiritualism versus spiritism asked by readers. He warns that spiritism can ruin followers, while true spiritualism offers value and a prepared afterlife for believers, urging discernment between the two terms and their consequences.
The Fool committee has gambled arrangements for a new wheat payment system. Certificates are now distributed, and growers can receive the first payment at their banks.
The acting cashier states that all pensioners will receive payments on Tuesday and Wednesday instead of Thursday and Friday due to public holidays. Pensioners are asked to call at the post office on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Auctioneers announce the sale of an orchard property of about 4 acres by Measre Abel on 30 January. The land has alluvial soil and two excellent living options. Buyers can inspect anytime. full particulars are in this issue’s advertisement.
Notice warns of clever imitation coins in Orange and nearby towns. Victims surrendered lighter coins that could be cut with a knife. some coins were divided in two at a bank. Merchants urged to inspect change carefully to prevent losses.
The focal business people decide to close Ubisir business pre maries on Saturday the 27th and keep open late on Christmas Eve. New Year will be a holiday. Stores will close the preceding Wednesday at par. Banks and government offices will close from Wednesday evening to Tuesday morning.
The funeral of the late Miss Nora Yeo, victim in a Dubbo motor accident, was held at Elong Elong on Thursday afternoon with many district residents in attendance. Rev Cary officiated at the graveside in the Blong cemetery Church of England section. Yeo’s sister and brother-in-law had arranged to return the family, but urgent calls altered plans.
Farmers adopt motor lorries and motor wagons to move wheat this harvest. Spicer's Creek and Spiers Creek see owners expanding fleets with three daily trips to railways and silos. Local operators Mr Masters and Mr Smith hailed for enterprise as more farmers expected to buy motor traction next season.
An NY expert warns bobbed hair will generate bearded women and facial hair in men, citing a NY Herald report. He says hair growth begins in the chemical lab inside every head and grows on face and body if allowed. Also notes car ads and showroom openings from C J Shakearehouse.
The Tear notes Wellington rainfall for 1924 reaching over 28 inches with November as the wettest month in 30 years. Abel Wilkins and Co report seven Dodge cars sold to numerous buyers including D. H. Chrystal, L. Marin, J. Ryan, H. L. Bunster, and others across Wellington and surrounding towns, adding to a prior large listing.
The Wellington Primary School presents Mr Gev Shumack with praise for his sincere friendship and personal interest in every pupil. He donates gold medals to top performers and gives gifts to several students. He led cricket and rounders teams around Genre and Stuart, often paying trip costs. The boys respect him as a teacher and friend, and his transfer would be a loss to the school.
Employers are reminded to lodge Workmen's Compensation returns for 1924 with the Minister of Labour and Industry by February 18. Forms are from Government Printing Office or department branches at Newcastle and Broken Hill. Penalty £5 for defaults. further guidance available from the Sydney Department of Labour and Industry.
Arthur Isunoara Beaton Ville Maryvale reports 000 acres sown to wheat with 1700 bags above average and plans for 1200 more bags. At South Dalston, Teing Muronbong has 70 acres under wheat, stripped 3400 bags and expects 1200 more, plus two tons of hay from 4 acres. Sowed with copper carbonate to prevent bunt and smut. no pests or wild rot observed.
Universal feature High Speed with Herbert Rawlinson comes to the Monarch tomorrow night. The film blends action and comedy as Rawlinson plays an amateur athlete whose father disapproves of his romance with a champion, amid a lively cast and producer's laughter guarantee.
Wires report light rain in Sydney may hinder the test match today and humid conditions. A plane from Maitland to Sydney may cover 60 miles in under nine minutes. Officials gossip on appointments including Sir Arthur to the Upper House and railway commissioners. Crimes, accidents, poisonings, and a train burial in New Zealand are noted, with several injuries and fatalities.
Weather was fine and wicket good with a large attendance. Hobbs scored 96 while Satelife favored DD as play began. Andrews stood in for Taylor, absent through a severe ball. Cattle market and racing cup weights listed, profits and trades noted amid a busy day.
Reported mineral find at Ulan near Mad Eve in high grade coal seams extends north for about two and a half miles into granite ledges. Mr Bruntnall told the School Teachers Federation this morning that 138 new schools were built or extended nationwide during the year, valued at £1,880,003.
A Rus sia report from the trade union dslegatan notes greatly improved conditions. It cites heightened activity in education, hearing improvement, better moral life and greater financial stability within Rus sia.
In Wellington and surrounding districts, wheat yields rise with ample quality, aided by local farming methods and abundant rainfall prospects. The region ships wool, chaff, maize and other produce to markets, with rail lines delivering grain from nearby districts while Wellington sustains substantial agricultural wealth of its own through diverse crops and livestock.
A little daughter arrived to Mr and Mrs G G Daley of Lee Street. Nurse Crean from Dintsid Hospital resumes duty tonight. Mr Donald Rose still a patient in Dr Newton's private hospital, condition improved. Mrs S Edmunds of Yougal admitted to Nurse Chandler's hospital and doing well. Mr Chas O'Brien of Blintup suffered a severe hand injury harvesting, making good progress. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs G McGowan of Gutgundra on the arrival of a little daughter. Private hospital news from Nurse Change ters and Galgorm, Rev Allen moving to Millehorpe rector, Rev Carr to Galgong. Mary and Mrs Teg McLachlan of Wellington recovering in Orange before Sydney trip. Ex-Police Sergeant Bob Bell in retirement at Dobbo. Mr Denie Berton, vice of the recent car deal, improving in private hospital. Mime Yeo recovering from shock. Mr W G Ashford to contest Wammerawa election as Independent Nationalist. previous poll had him third but unseated by committee. Mr William Morrie of Bathurst railway dep relieved at Wellington District Alce Hospital with pneumonia. slight improvement. Wellington noted for blood stock and racing trotting, with many district performers. Wheat traffic: 41,000 tons left Dubbo for Sydney in 24 hours, though local belief Dubbo grows only enough for nearby towns. Trains from Gigandra and Coonamble arrive. Dubbo reported as a growing hub. Mrs Dunn, wife of Mr Wear Dunn, with daughter of Mrs J Market, in Mudie. Dunn recovering in Military Hospital at Fandwick after knee injury and teeth extraction. communication with relatives resumed.
The note details how towns from Gilgandra to Narromine rely on the Dubbo district for wheat, with Wellington reporting over 11,000 tons arriving in a day and total daily wheat movements around 16,000 tons. It notes Dubbo's limited wheat-centre role and the broader rail network feeding grain to the area.
Postal service outlines Christmas schedule with limited hours and extended periods. Christmas Eve morning closures, December 27 extended hours to 1 am for Money Order and Savings Bank services. Customer support and telephone service operate with reduced or continuous staffing as noted.
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