Wellington Times Office Closes for Holidays
Subscribers advertisers and contributors are notified that the Wellington Times office will close after Thursday's publication from December 22 reopening Monday January 2 to permit staff holidays under the award. Also notices include condolences and memorials for Frances Eliza Beth Sellars and area 750 acres Water Reserve No 33980 available for Special Lease applications with the Crown Land Agent Wellington.
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Wellington Times
Ph. Ponto
Wellington
L.D. Wellington
Crown Land Agent
L. 8. Seiler
Will of John Wallace Runci Man probate request in NSW
Probate application filed after fourteen days for the last will of John Wallace Runci Man late of Campbella New South Wales farmer. Harriet Ann Runciman and William Thomas Runciman named executrix and executor seek grant. notices served at solicitors J H Quirk and Davidson Wellington. claims to be sent within fourteen days to 84 Pitt Street Sydney.
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John Wallace Runciman
Campbella
New South Wales
Harriet Ann Runciman
William Thomas Runciman
J. H. Quirk
Davidson
Wellington
W. J. Maclean
Pitt Street
Sydney
Supreme Court of New South
Season's greetings reflect on Australia’s trials and hope
A year in review delivers a broad, reflective Christmas message to Australians. It honors public trust, resilience, and empire heritage while urging optimism, unity, and peace on earth with goodwill toward men as the nation faces past hardships and looks toward better times.
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Australia
Tenders Invited for Concrete Culverts on State Highway 7
TENDERS are hereby invited and will be received by the undersigned up till noon Saturday the 14th prox imo for construction of concrete culverts on State Highway No 7 Wellington Molong Road between mileages 196 and 217m. Specifications for the various groups for when separate tenders will be received may be seen and tender forms obtained at this Office during office hours.
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Wellington-Molong Road
Ambulance committees exchange season greetings
Mr A J Frost secretary of the Maryvale Ambulance Committee received a letter from Mr F C Wall President of the Wellington and District Ambulance extending season greetings to the Maryvale Ambulance Auxiliary Committee. The message thanks them for their work and wishes a Merry Xmas and prosperous New Year. Frost forwarded the letter from Canberra on behalf of the Maryvale branch.
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A. J. Frost
Maryvale Ambulance Committee
F. C. Wall
Wellington and District Ambulance
Central Committee
Wellington
Frost
Canberra
Maryvale
New Year Hope and Peace Wish Amid Christmas Echoes
A reflective message urges recognizing past failings and learning from hardship, to enter the new year with hope and a goal to improve the world and ourselves. It repeats a Christmas refrain and cherishes health, welfare, and peace on earth with good will toward men.
New Year Races and Hospital Queen Contest in Orange
Local jottings report New Year races at Orange and a public Hospital Queen contest sparked by contestant identities. Other items note Sydney evidence in a stabbing case, Xmas shopping rush warnings, police licenses granted, a whirligig incident near the show ground, donations to the Unemployed Fund, a fatality at a Mascot soap factory, and upcoming sales and races including ponies at Wellington saleyards.
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Orange
Daily Telegraph
H. Pursegrove
Georie
Acre
Campbell
Hamilton
Sydney
Herbert Bailey
Hill
Wellington
Enderby
Glenrock
J. P. Dowd
Tom Enderby
Huntley Quinn
Gearin Orinet Ltd
Mascot
B. Downey
C.W.A
E. Hickey
Arthur Street
Kitch's Land of Toys
Manning River
A. T. Smith
The Spirit of Xmas at Western Stores and Edgleys
Christmas spirit turns to gift buying at the Wonderland of Gifts and Toys. Western Stores and Edgleys Ltd display a wide range of gifts for mother, father, sister, brother, and sweethearts with clear pricing. Men favor ties and shirts while women look to boxed stationery hosiery perfumes lingerie and ladies robes.
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Western
Edgleys Ltd
Coming of Age Honor For Milton Toyer In Apsley
Friends gathered at Milton Toyer's home in Apsley to celebrate his majority. Rev G. Cowled of Wellington presided and praised the guest. The evening featured games, singing, recitations and speeches with a 21st birthday cake, a chaving outfit, and a key given by Sybil Lavender.
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Milton Toyer
Apsley
G. Cowled
Wellington
Toyer
Local Jottings Personalities and Moves in Wellington
Local notes record wheat samples from Mesers Abel Wilkins and Co, with one no record for the state, plus iron advertisements by Coleman Quick-lite Co. residents Bert Soward and J A Hi Balmain move in, staff changes at Wes tern Stores, and farewells as families return to Sydney and Lidcombe. Brothers William and John Bere reunite after 31 years, while Jack Bere recovers from a leg knock. Public figures Henry Slade Davies James Harvey Truman and Frederick Charles Wall listed as Justices of the Peace.
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Mesers
Abel Wilkins and Co
Ford
Eumangerie
Gorge Wilkins
T. Hubbard
Maryvale
Wellington
William
John Bere
Ipswich
Queensland
Sydney
Jack
Henry Slade Davies
James Harvey Truman
Frederick Charles Wall
Last mail to Sydney for Xmas must be posted by Friday
People wishing mail to reach Sydney before Christmas should post immediately as delays may occur. The final mail that will arrive in time must be posted before 6 o clock Friday, and items posted Saturday will not be delivered until Tuesday morning. Public urged to note.
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Sydney
Xmas Night Concert by District Band at baths
The public are lavishly catered for Xmas night at 8.15 in the baths area. The District Band will perform favorite old Christmas carols and Mozart choruses including Glor a in Excelsis and Kyrie. Solo numbers feature cornet by Bandsman Webber and euphonium by G Adlington. Bandmaster J C Knight leads.
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Mazoris
Baths
Cornet
Webber
Eupho
G. Adlington
J. C. Knight
Stuart Town Races Boxing Day Meeting
The Stuart Town Race Club holds a Boxing Day meeting expected to draw a large local and district crowd. Record entries promise high class gallopers and strong public interest with ample facilities for patrons on a fine day.
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Stuart Town
Ambulance Women's Auxiliary Elects Wellington Officers
The Wellington District Ambulance Women's Auxiliary met at the Ambulance Station on Tuesday night, electing officers for the coming year. President Mrs. F. L. Such, vice presidents Mrs. I. W. Sorenzon and Mrs. L. H. McConnell, and honorary secretary Mrs. J. Smith were named. A Christmas hamper prize went to Mr. Arty Connell and second prize, a sucking pig, to Mr. George Cox of the Federal Hotel.
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Wellington
George Cox
Federal
Iotrl
Great Western Euchres At White City Hall Tonight
The Great Western Euchres continue at White City Hall with nineteen tables already engaged despite past setbacks. Attendance is expected to set a record as weather is fine and no other attraction competes, though prior events were affected by the Convent Continental interference and poor weather.
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White
Prize Winners at St Johns Church England Distribution
The annual prize distribution at St John’s Church England was led by Rector Rev Keith D Norman and Superintendent A T Smith who praised pupils and teachers. Boys and girls from multiple classes received first and second prizes, with special awards to Mina Austin Bernasconi Addie Edwards and Jean Harding.
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St. John's Church of England
Keith D. Norman
A. T. Smith
Xmas Tennis Party At Wellington Public Courts
The Wellington Public Tenmin courts hosted a Xmas tennis party organized by Les Ling and W Potts. Invitations went to club members and other clubs. The event featured tennis, card games, Theobald's orchestra providing music, a sup per by the ladies, and games continuing until late, enjoyed by all.
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Wellington
Messrs
Les Ling
W Potts
Theobald
Miss Jessie Austin Class Wins Top in Reinhard and Stevens
Gladys Reinhard earns first place and Jean Stevens takes second in Miss Jessie Austin's class. Misa Beasie Payne's class awards Janet McLeod first and Winnie Payne second with Mary Brown receiving a special prize. Joyce Shakespeare's class lists Connie Poulter Norma Poulter and Betty Fulton among participants.
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Jessie Austin
Gladys’ Reinhard
Jean Stevens
Misa Beasie Payne
Janet McLeod
Winnie Payne
Mary Brown
Iss Joyce Shakespeare
Connie Poulter
Norma Poulter
Betty Fulton
Weekend Swimming Meet Nears Dubbo Carnival Hope
Yesterday at the baths a crowd watched Indies men's clubs compete. Juniors showed strong form ahead of the Dubbo carnival on Monday with Ted Moone offering transport. Reg McCormick faced timing doubts in the senior final as watch accuracy caused questions about the 28 second result. Girls’ handicaps saw Joan Ryan, Betty Preston and Gwen Murray place, while juniors and seniors delivered close finishes. A polo team excursion was postponed due to tight championship dates before Eisteddford funds were raised for Bessie O’Connor’s funeral.
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Fettle
Dubbo
Ted Moone
Reg McCormick
Joan Ryan
Betty Preston
Gwen Murray
Neca
Enderby
W. Crossley
W. Musgrave
Sees
MH. Blanchard
W. Toohey
D. Lynch
H. Blechard
C. Enderby
J. Moore
R. McCormick
I Sherringham
Bessie O'Connor
National Park
Arthur
Narromina Yards
Mesara F. McCormick
J. Stephens
J. Sherringham
NSW Wins Dramatic Cricket Finish in Adelaide
South Australia and NSW battled to the finish with NSW needing 86 to win, seven wickets down at 75 before Reilly and Oldfield steered NSW to a three wicket victory. Victoria trounced Queensland by an innings as Ironmonger shattered the innings with seven for 13, Queensland bowled out for 74 in the second innings. Wellington Association Combined team to face Manning River on Monday January 2. team includes Hutchinson, Asmuss, Coogan, Favell, Hickey, Jones, Lay, Manning, Reilly, Sullivan, Sutton, Caley, Chalmers. Cecilia to West at Orange on the 29th. Bell and Hickey considered for the line-up.
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South Australia
N.S.W
Adelaide
Reilly
Oldfield
Victoria
Queensland
Wellington
Frank Noonan
Manning River
H. Hutchinson
W. Asmussea
R. C. Coogan
R. Favell
G. Hickey
W. Jones
E. Lay
A- Manning
A. Reilly
L. Sullivan
O. Suttongencies
Cecil Bell
Enderby's Fee Cran Parlour Suggestion At Issue
A suggestion to redeem the motor tax for winter gains traction, described as potentially profitable. A retailer reports petal sales dropping from 300 gallons to under 50 gallons weekly since September, highlighting reduced demand.
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Enderby
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Frances Elizabeth Sellars
Lily
Florrie
Nabawa
Waratah
T. Morrice, “Gillinghall
Leslie Robert Lawson
Oundary Road
Boundary Road
Narragal
Gordon
Molong
Shire Macquarie
J. Her Kihy
U.S. For Lands
Shire OF
Macquarie
T. N. Ayling
F.L.C.A
Shire Chambers
Charles James Kimbell
Ewart Gladstone Kimbell
R. M. Kimbell
C. J. Kimbell
E. G. Kimbell
A. J. L. Stockwell
J. T. P. Bassett & Son
TH. Quirk and
W. P. Kelly & Son
Cassidy Brothers
Hollywood
Dodge
T. Ford
J. E. McKinnon
Wright Heaton
Ganecre
Advanca
Isobel Althofer
RE. J. Brennan
Lee Street
Shire
Ele Public Tennis Club
Les. W. Ling
Hospital Carnival
Monster Public Meeting School OF Arts
At & P.m
F. A. Naveau
R. Bleechmore
Coleman Quick-lite Co
Bert Soward
Harry Price
Pyramus
J. A. Hi. Balmain
Joan
F. L. Such
J. A. H. Balmain
P.M
Cootamundra
E. T. Oram
Taree
Jack Bere
J. C. Mikkelsen
Union Bank
Melbourne
Vr. Mikkelsen
Riddington
George, Street
Mikkelsen
F. L. Jefferes
Parkes
Fr. Hiatt
Ambulance Women’s Auxiliary
Church OF England
Jack Lewis
Kom Sutton
Briggs
Jack Lewias
Brian Hobson
Misa Sylvia Smith
Jim Clare
Ray Sutton
Miss Leiter
Victor Cousins
Gordon Poulter
Harold Brien
Ken Brown
Hildred
Dudley McLeodlat
Ossie Clare
Miss Hilton
Bert Cousins
Wal Poulter
Wally Gurdon
Miss Henderson
Pauline Howard
Connie Herman
Phyllis Platy
Joan Cartwright
Jean Harding
Avice Howe
Xmas Tennis Party
Lia
Barthaelomew
Barty
Bell
Pisy
J. Trudgett
J. Barrett
J. Sharrock
J. Stuart
K. Thomas
E. Taylor
E. Barrett
Kelly
T. Mason
Brows
Piver
R. Crean
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