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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1935
Page
3
Poultry sale at the Auction Mart scheduled for Xmas Eve and again Saturday afternoon next. Sellers should bring their ducks and fowls to the Mart by 2 o'clock on sale day. Auctioneer W. M. Barr announces the event.
Maisie Scott Ladies Hairdressing announces Xmas Eve opening until 9 30 p m and urges clients to book appointments for hairdressing permanent waving cutting and all styles. Notice to trespassers on Burrendong Estate prosecutions apply to all without respect to persons. all previous permissions cancelled. Campbell Bros Burrendong.
Bandstand surf board vacancies also fur flats cottages min beat Y A 2939 Mrs MeAlister
The St Patrick’s Catholic Drama Society will present the three act comedy The Happy Prodigal by Ernest Denny on Wednesday January 15. Those who have enjoyed prior productions are sure of another entertaining evening. Special Xmas services are planned at all churches Wednesday next. A Boxing Night dance will feature Theo Bald's orchestra at Empire Hall. Local notices include a Christmas poultry sale by W F Barr and a 10 percent discount promotion at Kitch's.
A collage of obituaries and notices listing In Memoriam entries for Edwards and Bricks Cottage sale ads, a Pirate Treasure Contest notice, farm lease seeks, solicitor office closure, an apology for slander, a government water license notice, and a dated irrigation commission call with addresses and dates.
A goods train struck a lorry at a Molong level crossing on Friday morning, wrecking the vehicle but allowing two Orange residents to escape with minor injuries. In Bathurst, Alfred Thomas Oxley aged 6d years, Governor of the Bathurst Gaol, died after a stroke earlier in the week. A cool change followed a hot spell and Sir Samuel Hoare resigned from the British Ministry over Paris police proposals, a week of political sensation.
The Wellington post office reports an exceptionally busy Christmas period with a heavier workload than usual. Staff handle the Christmas rush professionally, though deliveries may run later than normal due to the surge in letters and parcels.
Friday afternoon the Western Stores staff gathered after business to present a cut glass whisky set and two tall Stuart Comports to manager Mr M Cameron. J Stalker congratulated Cameron on a successful year and wished him and Mrs. Cameron a merry Christmas and prosperous new year. Cameron attributed his success to staff interest.
In Bodangora on Thursday Captain Bond discussed his gold strike with this office saying he received assay reports from the Mines Department but has not requested further reports. He stated no Wellington capital is invested in the venture and recalled a Times dispatch noting assay results richer than any local finds in years.
Department of Railways New South Wales invites tenders for painting labour on station buildings at Mullion Creek Euchareena and Mumbil due 12 noon January 8 1936. Specifications available Bathurst Resident Engineer offices and at stations concerned. Enclose in sealed envelope endorsed Tenders for painting Orange Wellington lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
A hare flees a country amid talk of new royal decrees including camels being shod. The joke mirrors an Australian taxpayer's plight, noting a flood of laws making the place intolerable. The tale hinges on law absurdity and taxpayer frustration.
Wellington Times will close for the Xmas and New Year period to comply with the industrial award. The last issue this year appears on December 23 and the first issue of the new year will be Friday January 3. Advertisers and subscribers are asked to note these alterations.
A Wellington Christmas program features the Wellington Band performing a rich mix of marches carols and solos in the bandstand. Selections include Hosanna Adeate Fidelis Christians Awake William Tell Land of Hope and Glory Hark the Herald Angels Australis and God Save the King with a Wagner duet and Mozart chorus in the interval.
Crowds packed shops Saturday afternoon and evening as people hunted Christmas bargains. The bustling streets drew a countrywide crowd with many leaving last minute purchases for tomorrow night. The heavy shopping indicates improving conditions compared with earlier periods.
The Monarch Theatre brings a new REO Radio version of The Three Musketeers to the screen, tracing the famous Alexandre Dumas tale from 1884 Paris to today. The show runs Thursday Friday and Saturday with the comedy She Gets Her Man starring Helen Twelvetrees, ZaSu Pitts, and Hugh O’Connell.
The Mayfair screens Claudette Colbert’s She Married Her Boss with The Scoundrel as support. Audiences have shown strong enthusiasm, signaling the star power behind the comedy and Noel Coward’s screen debut in a satirical look at New York society.
Wellington over the holidays promises varied recreation. Garryowen races Thursday and Friday, Show Ground hosts a New Year’s Day cycling meeting, and the Municipal Baths reopen with crystal clear filtered water. Nearby Wellington Caves and Recreation Ground invite golf tennis and swimming, with camping areas and picnic spots along the river.
The Church of England held a children's Xmas party and prize presentation in the Parish Hall on Friday December 20. Smaller Kindergarten children received books. The Rector urged teachers to guide character and thanked them for support. the Superintendent, Mr A T Smith, spoke and the function ended with the National Anthem. Winners names to be announced later.
The Wellington Band earns praise for harmony and ready service to public and charitable causes. Readers are urged to attend Sunday park concerts, contribute to collections, and support band fundraisers including a Maryvale dendé and Empire Hall dance on January 20. The group aims to reclaim top G grade in Sydney contests despite stronger rivals, hoping for a prize or at least a good showing.
The Welling ton Cycle Club held a Sunday sports meeting with strong fields and good crowds as riders trained for New Year shows at the Showground. J Ashworth won the half mile from Daley Bros, C G Daley placed third. C C Daley won the mile and a half handicap by a tyre from L Ryan, and then took the three mile scratch race ahead of Ryan and T Ashworth. A cycling picnic is planned at the Falls on the first Sunday in the New Year.
The holiday rail traffic at Wellington has been exceptionally heavy with morning and evening trains filled with passengers. Last Saturday two Sydney passenger trains and a special parcel train arrived within an hour. A new special parcel train is due tomorrow at 8 40 am followed by two mail trains and a late excursion train.
Forecast shows mainly fine weather with clouds and warm to hot sultry conditions. Winds shift from northeast to southeast with a brief cool change along the southern coastline. Isolated squalls and scattered thunderstorms expected to approach western areas amid settled conditions.
Miss Culkin visits Wellington and renews friendships at St Johns Church of England. Mar ia Sloan and John O Shea engagement noted along with Millie Warren pre wedding event and Jack Cudden wedding planned. Promotions include V Zann to C P S Officer at Dunedoo and J J Fernon linked. Wellington headmaster Thomson to Murwillumbah as inspector. Sergeant Hayes transferred to Dubbo. Kemp to Dunedoo.
Thursday last the children of the Diggers in town and district enjoyed their annual celebration a tree ritual and matinee at the Mayfair Theatre over 800 youngsters attended thanks to the generosity of Mr Paul Warton of the Mayfair Theatre
The 2:30 matinee delighted children with Santa Claus gifts and a show donated by Mr. Warton. In the evening an Xmas tree at the School of Arts drew a large crowd with ginger beer and creams, as the Ladies' Auxiliary aided the event. Mrs Savag received three gifts for her work in organising the celebration.
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