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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1940

Page

2

Wellington city budget and rates reform noted in public notice

A fragmented 1941 public notice outlines proposed rates for water supply and unimproved land values within Wellington district. It details expenditure from the Water Supply Fund, provided funds on hand, and the amounts to be raised by rate, referencing multiple local areas and the Unimproved Capital Value. The notice also records probate matter on the will of James Jones and related readers’ claims with formal instructions for filing within fourteen days.

Audi Laural Sea Mide Wellington Tate Don Boehie Wien Avai Buide Fares Guar Jones Rem James Ung BOB Town Improvement

Tenders at Cobbora Shire Council Award Notice

Cobbora Shire Council invites tenders for the supply and delivery of 2 000 cyds of 2 agerewuis and 400 wyde of 116 clean screenings for State Highway No 7 between Wellington and Georie. Tenderers must deposit 1 percent with the tender and provide a per cent security. details at Council Office Parkes and Sydney.

Wyde State Aghway No Wellington Sydney Tenieywee Pillans Omec Uummnock Woo Pruden Shire Clirk

Frank Brown Memorial Fund and Town Expenditure Records

A scanned ledger page details financial items for the Frank Brown Memorial Fund and local government accounts. It lists expenditures, petty cash, gas loan fund figures, town improvement fund allocations, and sewerage levies with amounts, rates, and district references © local audit note dated December 14.

Preston WoLow O'Shen T. Payne Geusie Lie Ber Woos Fist Willack & Pavie Lia Shibespeare Ladvn Petty Ryeelpis Nea Ius Arthur Gj Hawke

Flannel Dance and Theatre Events Advertised

Readable lines show a flannel dance at The Theatre with admission details for Theobald's Orsuhatin and supper announcements. A town notice mentions a welcoming civic event and a gentleman’s formal wear display. The post office in Lingtis is referenced with a returning item.

Theobald Arnival Lath Sant & Mee

Hire of Amaroo Notice

I hereby ren that the White Office will clow on Tuesday and will seeups, wait Thursday, January zh.

Amaroo White Office Ban Phan Janery

Local Jottings from Town Notes and Events

The Wellington Tennis Club held a highly successful junior members night on Friday. Austin invites applications for the racing or dusting division and notes the due date of January 18. The piece mentions rain last Friday and various local notices, camps, and ads including singer Deanna Durbin and a reference to MacLown and an electrician.

Sarysules Pook Austin Gisborne MacLown Mire Electrician Wellington Deanna Durbin

Christmas Eve Trade Fills Streets Amid Busy Holiday Prep

A fragmentary report notes subdued crowds on Saluriay night as merchants stay busy and shoppers rush for gifts. Mentions Christmas Eve telegraph and toy promotions, with local officials planning increased staff and events at Macquarie and other venues.

Mitehey Hadi Postaril Telegraphs JW. Hamilton Iasieek Chie Sydney Nass WM. Hughes Manin

Farewell ceremony announced by ALF team

A farewell event is planned featuring ALF and the presentations duo. It will be held in the park near the Rotunda and will begin at peak visibility, with attendees expected to honor the well known figures and honor the service they provided.

Do Your Xmas Shopp At Mow Funn Macquarie Bridge Store

A damaged OCR style advertisement lists Xmas foods and sweets including hams pineapple bines puddings cakes and ginger. The garbled copy names Gartrell White and Gartrell Bruce as possible suppliers with pricing fragments and product notes. The ad promotes a wide stock of holiday treats though legibility is poor.

Funn Macquarie Bridge Gartrell Gartrell White Jay Ae Binger

Advantage of technical classes in wartime industry

A pupil named Betsa Philipson is commended for a brass turning and lathe operation demonstration. The article argues technical training equips youths with engine work skills vital to the nation's war effort, noting many countries leverage such training while domestic labor for government engine work wanes.

Wellington Betsa Philipson Brian Biin

Bushfire Prevention Drive Targets Community Education

The Bushfires Advisory Committee with Rural Bank launches the annual prevention drive. A series of radio broadcasts under the title “Awt Terne” will begin through Station 200 on January 104, airing Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays to promote fire safety measures.

ATK Puinh

Local Donations Reported by Wellington District Teachers

A garbled list shows donations acknowledged from Wellington and District Teachers Federation and partners. Items include funds from BUG UK Spicer’s Upeak and branch, Xinax yurry proceeds, and memberships. clothing items such as socks and other goods. plus milk donations to Wellington Primary.

Act Knowlehind Wellington Ditrict BUG UK Spicer Upeak Stonathona Xinax Yurry Repmard Paige

Naphthalene Petrol Use As Engine Fuel Questioned

An engineer from NRALAL Mid Fieldve warns that using naphthalene rich blends to raise octane may improve performance but requires vast quantities, leads to engine fouling, and would be unprofitable due to smoke and dirty exhaust.

Eis N.ralal Alvions Belge

National Emergency Services Wardens Examined at Wellington

An examination of wardens under the Wellington branch of the National Emergency Service shows a fully trained staff readiness. Dry RM Glawton and Dry S.A. Pe Reile unit Commander Hh Js Gabler led the effort, praising prepared classes and the new staff readiness.

Wellington Audokin Association RM Glawton Dry S.A Gabler Geraston

Wellington Hospital Expenditure and Government Support

Maintenance expenditure at Wellington Dieteret Hospital totals 830,228 with government contribution 12,180. Capital expenditure at 46,241 includes substantial state support. Mr Geonce Miles released figures during his Wellington visit. Mr Wilson notes state aid helps keep country hospital services going.

Wellington Dieteret Hospital Taka Alouncei Geonce Miles Wellington

Orange RAM Sales Catalogue Preview at Orange Showground

A late 19th century notice announces the Orange ram sale on January 21 at the showground. The catalogue lists noted breeds and names such as Boonooke and Wanganella with many others, to be available in New Zealand and posted electronically. The sale, with committee oversight, begins at 1 pm, with venue constraints noted due to military authorites occupying the ground.

Alvertiggtigny Deniliquin Sud

VAD Members Skillfully Aid in Resuscitation Efforts

Thirty evo members at the Wei ngton branch of the VAD contributed to resuscitation work, performing with enthusiasm under Mire didackron and led by Mr. W Jobson of the Wallington Amateur Swimming Club. Notable successes include Beckett, Loverling, Bayly, Jean Bock, Hilda Barton, Ruth Full er, Judy McDonnell, Noruy Taylor, Marjorie Whine and others.

Evo Weington V.A.D Mire di Dackron W Jobson Jireh Wallington w'Beckett Loverling Dunce Bayly Mergare Bayly Jean Bock Hilda Barton Marios Brown Dead Cobb Jean French Ruth Full ‘Er Dean Munn Ruth Mearmines Rath McDonnell Judy McDonnell Mana Grimaby Bessin Payne el Priam Jerly Preston Mijune Breston Joan Ryan Noruy Taylor Mabel Taylor Mallie ‘Truman Arene Marjorie Whine Joyce Wikliana Ruth Cook Lou Davideon Theather Bird Mesdumer Lois Cameron Stella Mullick Amy Nichtwine

School Boy Injured Swimming Near Bridge

Tom Payne, son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Payne, was swimming near the tillway bridge last week when he struck a leg on a submerged log. He was admitted to hospital for several days and has since returned home. Parents are warned of river dangers for children.

Tom Payne Charlie Payne Magquario Tillway Bridge

Christmas Shopping Quiet in Wells Town Stores

Residents of Wells Town rush preholiday purchases as many delay income duties until the last minute. Tomorrow shoppers face early X-ray pres enta while avoiding the rush. Local houses cater to mass shoppers with high profile sales. Windows show variety but large stocks tempt crowding. buy locally advertised goods to support main service.

Wellingon

Holiday Arrangements At Post Office

Public notice for Wellinghon and Mintvice details altered hours and holiday closures. Offices to be closed Sunday and Boxing Day, with limited delivery 1 to 10 am for money orders only, postmen delivering mail on reduced schedule. Normal business resumes next year. private boxholders advised of restricted access.

Wellinghon Mintvice Orbin Niall Wy

Uncertain Election Reference in Government Item

Fragmentary note refers to a Saturday by election and a government item that could influence a wall or seat in the present representative body. Details are unreadable, but the snippet hints at a minor change or contest affecting a governmental position.

Woud Havi

Christmas Greetings Amid Prophetic Wait for Peace

A fragmented plea for peace and hope referenced as Christmas greetings, noting oppression and a distant future of harmony. The text hints at societal struggle and the longing for a truer peace that should follow hardship.

Unclear government ticket eyed with mixed party support

A government slate may include six members with independent and party lines cited. Labor, County and Independent candidates feature in a fragmented race with outlying districts expected to favor the County Party, while others contest the balance of power amid shifting loyalties.

Labor J. Dynan Laboel Yifl T We Mapwick Country Party Ferguson Barker

Randwick racing disqualifications at Buussay list

Disqualified results emerge from Randwick event series including Gold Pan and several stakes. Notable horses Whinny and others misspellings withdrawn. winners listed with odds such as 7/1 and 2). Multiple Handicap events noted with diverse entrants like Fire jus and Thuty Mark. Melbourne sector Trip Hurdles Letelan highlighted.

Randwick Winne Liv Winifred Wetzel Mid of Deland

Yuletide Readies Amid War Storms and Old World Faith

The piece reflects on Christmas amid global conflict, urging unity and resilience. It laments betrayals by Allies, praises Britain’s resolve, and calls for a steadfast march toward democracy. It notes Britain’s struggle against Nazi aggression and envisions hope through sacrifice and a future free from tyranny.

Next Year a Critical Period

Brisbane report on Monday notes Federal Treasurer Mr. Fadden arrived amid discussion of war expenditure at £300,000,000 annually. He warned that the next year would be a critical period, foreseeing a heavier drain on resources. He urged cautious deferral of conformity and restrictions proposed by authorities.

Brisbane Mr. Fadden Wwe Auatralia

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