Christmas Tree Event Delights School Children
On Tuesday night the Parents and Citizens Association hosted a successful Christmas Tree for schoolchildren with toys sweets drinks and a large toy Santa arrived about 9 pm to present gifts. Prizes donated by parents teachers or Mrs. Jim Agnew sparked cheers and the Monte Carlo dances crowned the fun. Cricket reports from Cumnock and Yeoval plus local notices close with health and holiday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Father Christmas
Santa Claus
R. E. Ferguson
Lola Kunze
Beatrice Selby
Elma Simmons
Josephine Cooper
Thelma Ruszell
Julie Price
Chrissie Chown
C. Gow
M. Johnson
Walter Blatch
Douglas Long
William Cooper
Walter Wirtu
Harold Johnson
C. Farr
Gwen Davis
Hilton Agnew
Marge Stein
Jim Clatworthy
Bessie Long
C. Miskell
Jim Agnew
Mrs. Green
Christmas Reflections and Grain Trade Outlook From Wellington District
A Wellington district note reports most farmers finished harvest, with high returns on select crops and better than expected grain quality. Silos at Geurie and Wellington saved costs, while local rail yards show room for wheat. The writer urges practical Christmas observance and wishes for a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryvale
Geurie
Wellington
Haga
Xmas Tree Party at Gollan School
In Gollan Hall on Wednesday December 14 a Christmas tree party for district children drew a large crowd. The teacher and parents organized the event with a toy laden tree praised by all. Prizes of merit were awarded to Ella Ney, Clarice Lockrey, and Daphne Court, with a gift for the teacher and a dancing finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue
Gollan Hall
Gollan School
R. Skelton
Geo. Hollow
Missen
Ella Ney
Clarice Lockrey
Daphne Court
Dripstone Weather Brings Minor Wheat Recovery and New Year Social
Light Thursday showers recorded 21 points boosting house tanks with little impact on crops. Dripstone Cricket Club schedules New Year social on Monday January 2 hosted by secretary Jack Cronin. Pupils enjoyed peaches and nectarines from Messrs G F Althofer and Son at school break-up. Local residents travel for holidays, including Mrs and Miss Thompson, Mrs Taylor party, D Pye, Norman Offner and families. Seasonal best wishes to editor and readers for prosperity in the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dripstone Cricket Club
Jack Cronin
Messra G. F. Althofer and Son
H. Blunden
Miss Thompson
N. C. Althofer
Sydney
Mrs. Taylor
Christmas Festivities Highlight Stuart Town Area News
The district enjoyed major Xmas events at Mookerawa and Farnham with large crowds. A subsidised school tree at Mookerawa under Mr James Cameron attracted many children, while Farnham held a well attended dance. Codner Flat hosted a Dec 10 basket picnic with prizes for married and single adults and children. Santa Claus handed out gifts and a lively Xmas concert followed with ten gifted performers, then supper and a long dance into dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mookerawa
Farnhan
James Cameron
Santy
Farnham
Stuart Town
Macquarie River News
Codner
Oakey Creek
Burrendong
E. Lee
D. Codner
C. Lang
E. Lang
H. Lang
W. Frappell
F. Quealy
Quealy
G. and
R. Lang
L. Loader
M. Farnham
Mr. Hartley
Santa Claus
W. A. Lang
Miss Loaders
Mr. Speery
Clive Lang
N. Cohen
M.C
Darcy Codner
L. Codner
Thos. Hoy
Prosperity and harvests mark ARTHURVILLE January 1933 notes
In ARTHURVILLE The Times reports a busy harvest season with wheat growers racing to finish before Xmas due to heavy crops. Weather is favorable but slow work persists, silos bustle as the Molong terminal would ease grain movement, and the government’s wheat bounty and lower freight rates help producers. A Ponto school Xmas Tree party is praised with visitors from the district, and Mrs. Erwin is noted as guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molong
Ponto School
Erwin
Village School Breaks Up With Christmas Dance
The local school held a breaking up party on Saturday evening featuring a Xmas Tree and dance with a very happy time reported. Congratulations to Mr Howden on a successful year and to the pupils on their passes. A Wellington Cricket Club played an unfriendly game and defeated the locals. Cut this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howden
Wellington
Burrendong Community News Warm Christmas Week Notes
Arthur Spratt of Sydney renews ties at Burrendong near Wongarbon Mudgee River and Mumbil. Mrs Dorothy Smith vacations with Burrendong kin. Burrendong School to rise to 50 pupils after Xmas and the old school to be tendered in February. Boxing Day rifle range prep. Ambulance Christmas greeting from H J Habler. Santa on Oakey Creek Christmas tree draws prizes. Oakey Creek cricket beats Fashion's Mount. Mumbil over Wellington. Bob Smith tops with 85. Rain lately, cool spell continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Spratt
Sydney
Jate
Burrendong
Wongarbon
Mudgee River
Dorothy Smith
H. Smith
Nat Jeffery
Mudgee High School
Kemp
Connolly
Central Committee
Wellington
H. J. Habler
Santa Claus
Oakey Creek
A Gonmnan
Tom Pope
Bodangora Christmas Weather and Local News
Blazing daytime heat with cool nights, extra blankets needed. Harry Dowton supplies fresh fruit and vegetables around Bodangora. harvests nearly finished in a favorable season. J H Quirk campaign against the yellow top of Queensland pest noted. Mr C J Kimbell's Wellington departure viewed with regret for his local advice. Hazel Vane narrowly escapes chopping thumb. logue Sear holidaying in Temora. Patterson family leaves for Sydney holidays. Wheat and fruit thefts reported. Xmas tree social was enjoyed with Santa gifts and dancing. New Wellington Times correspondent ends with season’s compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dowton
Bodangora
J. H. Quirk
Queensland
C. J. Kimbell
Wellington
Hazel
Santa Claus
WONGAREON PERSONAL HOLIDAY NOTES AND LOCAL VISITS
Mrs Moore senior has gone to Sydney for a few weeks holiday. Mrs G Pearson and younger family members travel to the seaside for a holiday period. Miss Gladys Saunders enjoys holidays with her mother. Mr Hilton Saunders left the village to start a business at Auburn. Loyal M A I O F Lodge members visited Wellington on Monday night and were treated royally. The Wallabies from Dubbo lifted the Hammer Cup but were unsuccessful. Locals are pleased with themselves. Christmas greetings to the editor and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Sydney
G. Pearson
Gladys Saunders
Hilton Saunders
Auburn
M.A
F. Lodge
Wellington
Dubbo
Christmas weekend harvests and village festivities
The district records hot weather with heavy harvests and high yields on J. W. Eade’s farm, as families prepare for Christmas. Euchareena and CURRA CREEK celebrate with picnics, a Christmas tree at Curra Creek, and a festive Santa Claus visit. Children enjoyed games, dancing, and gifts, while residents thank Parish helpers and volunteers for a joyous season.
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Yeoval
Cumnock
Cum Nock
L. Matchett
R. Ferguson
C. Wilkin
Ferguson
J. Black
W. Drummond
Gregory
Yeoval Railway
Obley
Bonham
Jackson
Dooley
Fiddies
Petrie
Green
V. Cooper
A. Edwards
R. Cooper
J. Ambroge
Orange
Orange District Ambulance
Mac Richardson
Miss Brown
Alec Ritchie
Petersham
Schoo
Wellington District News
A. Wilkins & Co
F.U
Yeis
Uncle Toby
Toby
Clifford Love & CO. Ltd
Clarence Street
Gollan
Dripstone
Arthurville
Wongareon
BLUE
Oo Drapery & Mercery
Sto Levy's Building
J. W. Eade
Maroombah
George Lyons
W. W
T. Richardson
Edith Peters
F. Bromley
Gy Lyons
Little
Halla
Curra Creek
G. I. Rich
L. Chalmers
Arthur Knowles
Car
E Austin
Leslie Austin
Pryke
H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
Opticians
Georgest
Club House
P.a.newall
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Austral
E. C. Biddle
Bell Bridge Motors
Percy Street
Bowling Green
SHELL
PLUME
VOCO
White Flash
Atlantic
C.O.R.& Plus Motor Spirits
Velvos
Pensylvania
Darcy Walke
Cookwell
Inglis Ltd
Kent Street
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