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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1929
Page
5
In memoriam notices for Mary Anne Zell and Trudgett recount memories and family tributes with dates December 1924 1926 and 1928. Included are death notices for Zell and Farrell and public notices about probate and wills from Wellington New South Wales with names Farrell Clark and Quirk. Also local society itemsLost valve strainer, dance, and public notices about employment and poultry feeding services.
The Cobbora Shire Council on December 17 1929 approved General Fund estimates totaling 42 585 pounds with 1 271 458 pounds unimproved land value for rate calculations 2d in the pound on unimproved capital value. Dunedoo and Geurie water provisions noted with local rate details and farm by products appeal offering a chemical process to convert crop by products into motor spirit manure and more from Farm By-Products Vic Ltd Mangalo Victoria.
Shire of Amaroo impounded a bay mare at Cumnock from Yal laundry Railway Yard on the 18th inst. The mare is dark with points branded ULT over 786. Amount due to date 17/6. If not released she will be sold at the pound on Thursday 2 January 1930 at 12 noon. T Walker, Poundkeeper. £166. Cornel Chambers, Coeur, on December 1929.
The Wellington Times announces there will be no issue on Thursday 26 and Monday 30 December. The office will close from Monday night 23 December to Tuesday morning 31 December to allow staff to take part in the Christmas holidays.
The piece contrasts hardship in Australia with a hopeful Christmas message. It notes failed crops wool price declines strikes unemployment and hunger, but urges gratitude and unity. It invokes a brighter future, rain turning to sun, and the idea of working together as brothers to pull through. It closes with reference to Jesus Christ as Saviour and a hopeful outlook.
A festive passage urges gratitude for divine mercy and blessings to all mankind. It invites readers to unite in a single hopeful wish, praising God and extending goodwill during the Christmas season and toward the coming year.
Local notes report Xmas cake orders from Kimball and Tait, with notes on Hollywood Morri sons Del icious Cakes. The Australian League beat a northern side 42 to 22, and Wellington’s New Year swimming carnival is promoted. A boy 11 faced a theft charge, probation granted. Weather turned cooler with a light shower forecast. Train delays due to holiday crowds and a £500 grant for sports ground discussed. Fire at Gilgandra Western Stores was controlled, a dance to occur New Year’s Eve, and a bridge of social events links to the Wollongong wedding of Miss Mabel Musgrave and Mr Gilbert Munro.
Frank Best was knocked unconscious when hit on the head by a swinging device over the Macquarie River at the Sand Bank. He was rescued by companions. A Cot stall run by Moseley and Barton raised funds near £10 of £15 needed. Police Court fines and fund updates noted, with Royal Agricultural Society entry deadlines for wheat at the Royal Show.
On the Finance Committee’s recommendation the Wellington Municipal Council called for junior clerk applications after noting heavy workload. It cited Mr Williams and Mr Swindhurst returning to the office frequently to finish tasks, with the Town Clerk going back up to four times weekly.
Monarch Pictures announces special Kmas programing with premieres and reruns. Tomorrow night Hoot Gibson stars in The Lariat Kid with Chalk Marks as a First National drama. Boxing night Karl Dane appears in The Duke Steps Out. Friday features Norma Talmadge in The Woman Disputed followed by the Big Four special Revenge on Saturday.
Wellington Council received a letter from Hon H V C Thorby Minister for Agriculture confirming the Wellington Show Ground Bill has passed all stages and is likely to pass the Legislative Council. He is seeking a £600 special grant to accelerate work and absorb unemployed in town.
The Railway Department announces a cheap excursion train from Wellington to Sydney leaving at 8.2 a.m. on Tuesday January 1. Tickets are single fare for the round trip with return conditions as other excursions but no tickets issued for intermediate stations. An opportunity for a budget rail trip for post holiday travelers.
Church notices list Christmas Day services at Church of England 8 am 11 am and 7 30 pm plus later schedules. Methodist Wellington service times and Reverend Cowled. Presbyterian Wellington Sunday 28 December 11 am communion 7 30 pm memorial for Mrs Clark. Baptist Wallington Bournewood Seatonville with various youth and young people services led by Reverend Hunter.
Parish notices list holiday services for Cumnock Yeoval Baldry and Burimbla with times on Christmas Day Sunday after Christmas Eve Watch Night and New Year Day. Services include Watch Night at Cumnock 11 30 pm January 1 Circumcision and early morning masses across the parishes.
Mr and Mrs E Mort of Carndross Mandchester Queensland visit Wellington staying with Mrs Mort s parents Mr and Mrs F C B Smith. Mr W P Bassett leaves Wellington for Sydney then Tasmania for a short holiday. Hon A K Trethowan resigns as director of Producers and Citizens Co operative Assurance Co Ltd. Mr and Mrs R F Gardiner now of Taree stay in Wellington for Xmas. Sir Neville Howse to travel abroad early next year, likely away until end of 1980, with a stop in Orange for January races. Tragedy shocks Orange as Richard Fitzroy Creaghe bank manager commits suicide at Bank of Australasia premises.
The Wellington Swimming Club will host its New Year Carnival on Wednesday January 1 with championship events novelty races springboard and high diving. Entries close Monday December 30 at 6 p.m. Official programmes available from secretary Mr V Hickey or at Wellington baths. Local residents may enjoy the holiday carnival while visitors arrive for the event.
Government set aside £275 to hire the unemployed in Wellington. 163 men reported at 7.30 am with 87 placed in work for three days, plus 17 horses and drays used. Preference given to returned soldiers and families with dependents. Town Clerk, Mr Bedford, oversees groups. Willian wired ministers seeking additional funds to ease local distress.
Robbers broke a panel of the outer door to enter Mr. E R Thom as store in Wellington. They rifled tills and attempted the safe, took about £5 in money and stamps, plus watches and other items. Thieves moved items to a corner to watch the front door before fleeing, no hurry evident.
The recent First Aid examination results show all candidates earning creditable passes. Medallion awards went to Turnbull and R. Coupland, Certificates to Gough, A, Kelly, J. Crean, and Bede Kelly. Classes will resume next year with Home Nursing and First Aid now planned. start date to be advertised.
Mrs L Robinson of Kandos holidaying with relatives at Wellington nearly drowned when a gust upset a canoe as she sailed with friends. Rescued by bystanders, she received artificial respiration from rescuers and was taken to a doctor. She recovered enough to go home.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Clarke of Montefiore Street died at Wellington District Hospital aged three months and was buried in the Church of England section, with services led by Ven Archdeacon Barry Brown. Funeral by J Thompson and Son. A second infant, child of Mr and Mrs Niquit of Curra Creek, died Friday and was laid to rest in the Methodist portion of Wellington cemetery, with Rev Baes Caves Faves at the graveside and funeral arrangements by Essra J Jon and Son.
The death occurred on the 18th inst of Mrs Janet Marion Clark a well known resident of the town district at her residence in Zouch Street aged 60. She was the widow of the late Mr D Clark and a daughter of the late Mr Henry Spilsbury. Survived by two sons Arthur and Roy and a daughter Mrs W Hilyard of Wellington. Also survived by two brothers Harry and Alex Spilsbury and sisters Mrs Payne and Mrs ? of Sydney. Remains laid to rest in the Presbyterian portion of the local cemetery beside her late husband. A memorial service is planned at the Presbyterian church. Arrangements were by J Thompson and Bop.
Mrs Mary Tilbrook wife of Mr J Tilbrook died Friday after a heart attack at a private hospital Wellington aged 78. She was born in England and lived in South Australia before moving to Wellington about nine years ago. Survived by sons D G Tilbrook R G Tilbrook and A Tilbrook and daughters Mrs A Frogley and Mrs E W Kerr. Funeral held at Church of England Wellington cemetery with Ven Barry Brown officiating. Murray Brothers conducted arrangements. The item also notes local shop offerings at the Key with nuts figs and distinctive gift boxes.
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