Local Jottings Describe Holiday Crowds and Shop News
Town residents plan trips to Sydney amid crowded trains for holidays. Boxing Day plans abandoned due to finances. Public holiday announced for Wellington area. Local stores advertise toys, games, and cheap goods at Simpson's. Motors and cars prominent, with several model purchases and dealer notes.
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Sydney
Tesla
Jim
Simpson
Lnege
Daily Mail
Rookine City
Sma
A. T. Smith
The
and Rose
Society For
Agaiuml
Alex’ Ross
Guthrie
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
E. A. Putton
Studebaker
Spordrter
Royal Australian Navy
Newcastle
Edgecliff
Bundies
Xmen
Hi Jed
Paramount Theatre
Mail
Nail Leuin
Coonamble
Conn Williamson
Wellington
K.M
Candy Blore
Swift Stroet
Arilla
Ote
Turku
Fulton's Motors
George Paul
E. Campball
Burrandong
St.a
Campbell
Paul Bax
Nince
Maitland
Paterson
Parents ignore heat risk to crying babies in carriage
Morning incident at Toft Standlog involved a motor car and two young children left in the sun. The babies became tired and overheated, crying for their father who was not present until later found. Parkes man Walter Bracr tripped near Wel come Street, cut by a sharp object, was treated at Parkes Hospital and discharged after a few days.
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Pamersoy
Munter
Walter Bracr
Parkes
Welcome Street
Parkes Hospital
Imbell’s
Weighbridge Testing Delayed Along Molong-Dubbo Line
The Times reports weighbridges along the Molong-Dubbo line will not be officially tested until after January 3. Farmers and others must wait a few days longer for confirmation and access.
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The
Times
Molong-Dubbo
Painful accident at work leaves man’s fingers crushed
Mr George Urquhart suffered severe crushing of the middle and ring fingers on his right hand when a block of wood was thrown onto it. Both fingers were badly damaged and burned along their length. He is receiving treatment at the District Hospital as the injured man recovers outdoors. Yeoval Races highlight an ALR Club event on January 16 with a six event programme and liberal prize money. Nomination close at 12d on the day, bookmakers not holding, secretarial contact available for programmes and information.
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George Urquhart
Pam
W.D.R.A Keema
Wellington District Water Board Correspondence Summaries
The Wellington district water board reviewed two items. J O Morris of Mayone Batrnewood asked about the Possibility of compulsory action to remove noxious weeds and if saffron thistle is scheduled. The board advised him to contact the Shire Council. Glaxiers Association of Wellington thanked the board for attention to permits in Wellington town and noted improvements.
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Molong
Wellington
Glaxiers Association
Stuart Towns Boxing Day Sports At Stuart Town
Boxing Day program at Stuart Town features eight main events, plus unlisted fun for all ages. The Stuart Town brass band will entertain, with dancing on the grass and a ball to close the day. Residents urged to attend for daytime sport and evening festivities.
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Stuart Town
Bay
Montybody
Wallington Club Hosts 60 Yard Sprint Outcome
The Wallington Swimming Club held a 60 yard sprint at Shadows on Wednesday with fourteen swimmers. Jack Masterson won with a 2 second handicap, Jack Norrin was second at 8 seconds, and Fred Smith placed third at 6 seconds. The meet was the club season’s first of this kind and led to plans for more events and championships including Bathurst carnival on New Year’s Day and Western district championships.
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Wallington Swimming Club
Jack Masterson
Jack Norrin
Fred Smith
Wvant
Torether
Bathurst
After the Storm at Coves North Station
A storm last week caused a wildfire near Coves North station where fourteen bales remained unburned after lightning started a fire. Heavy rain soaked the grain but failed to extinguish the blaze, though the fire stayed contained through the night. The piece warns to watch paddery after storms.
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Coves North Station
Warty
Wellington Times Holiday Note
The Wellington Times will close from Monday evening for Christmas and reopen in January. Subscribers and advertisers are asked to note there will be no issue on Thursday December 27 and the following Monday.
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TIMES
Omer
Wellington
Fio Faaue
Water conservation conference to be held in Dubbo town hall
A conference to discuss water conservation is convened by the Macquarie Valley Water Conservation and Irrigation League at Dubbo town hall on Thursday 18 January 1921. Representatives of all interested duties are invited to attend and express views on expanding the committee and a proposed tour of the Muerumbidigen area. Cheap trains to the city are advertised with discounted fares for travel tonight and in the coming days for short and longer distances to Sydney and intermediate stations.
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Dubbo
Macquarie Valley Water Conservation and Irrigation League
Wallington
Sydney
Dangerous Road Hazard Prompted by Council
A report on Macquarie Shire Council noting a dangerous stretch at Rern Creek vales road edge. Fencing and a sheer drop threat vehicles and horses, with no protection if a horse shies. Repairs and safety measures urged to prevent vehicle going off the mountain slope.
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Macquarie Shire
Rern Creek
Covered Wagon Arrives Bathurst After Crowded Night
The Covered Wagon faced three crowded nights and opened at Bathurst Monday night. Voting to shorten the overnight run delayed the journey, but a fast Studebaker powered plan followed. Fulton’s Motor Works endorsed Studebaker automobiles.
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Bathurst
Mathur
We Tighe
Studebaker
Fulton
New Clutch Pedal Ease Sparked by Standardised Motors
In New South Wales Standardised Motors Limited unveils a redesigned Dodge Brothers clutch pedal claimed to greatly reduce effort. The firm notes women and others with stiff pedals gain the most, and describes the change as simple once learned. Located at 270 Castlereagh Street Sydney with Jas Loneragan (Gul wong) Co.
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Lote Brothers
Jane
Carnevardine
Sotavia
New South Wales
Ora
Standardised Motors Limited
Cestlereagh Street
Sydney- Loomagunte
Jas Loneragan
Gul Wong
Baboon Attack at Newemtle Circus Ends in Captures
Chaos erupted at Barry Bron’ciicus Newemtle show when escaped baboons fought circus hands near the main tent. A female struck a keeper, a five foot male savagely tore a brimmed hat, while others clashed at the fence. Five attendants finally restrained the animals with revolvers and nets.
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Newemtle
Barry Bron
Yale
Pringime
Thax
Mr Way
Vocal bred mare wins at Mooner Wall races
Lady Thrill, a Vocal bred mare trained at Macquarie Bead Farm by Me. Harry Taylor, won the Barkoole standicap at Mooner Wall Vic on Saturday. Clocking 7.7, she led from zero to two and triumphed by a length and three quarters over rival horses. Taylor had advertised fur sales in Sydney for 626 ens. Trillion-Lapals is listed as the sire.
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Lady Thrill
Barkoole
Mooner Wall
Vic
Harry Taylor
Macquirie Bead Farm
Trillion-Lapals
Mr. Taylor
Sydney
Show Committee Grants Show Ground Cricket Use 1921 24
At a special meeting the Show Committee allowed the Wellington Cricket Association to play on the show ground for 1921 24 under conditions. An appointed ground keeper, damage liability, insurance, and gate revenue share to the P A and Society were set, with the right to terminate the agreement at any time.
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Wellington
Cricket Association
Tbe
P. A. and
Hi Society
Wellington District News Roundup and Marriages
Nura Moore acts for Nurne Donaldson while away. Dr Veuohle recovering at Lewisham Hospital. Harry Taylor reports his father improving after Orange visit. Mrs Termings and Ald and Mrs Walker visiting Orange. Neville returns from England. J Hilly holidays in Wellington with Gosper in Newtown. Malleson’s health improving. L Dean holidaying in Welman ton. George W Brownhill wed Marjorie Weirick at Randwick. Rev R S Lee elevated to priesthood in Wahvet. Law to minister in China. Woerry Marshall injured in locomotive incident. off duty. Colin Toynton dies at five from rheumatic heart. Xmas greetings from Wellington Trotting Club. Wedding of W M Donaldson and Nurse A C Inwell on Christmas Eve. Salvation Army leaders Adjt and Mrs Moon leaving Wellington. final talks and public farewells.
Weather and crime notes from Sydney dispatch
Cloudy warm to hot with rain and thunder likely across the coast and west. News items include a fatal rock fall at Leura, a mob attack on Constable Forrest, a big bank haul in Adelaide, political critiques in Domain, wage threats by trade unions, fraud cases, and a railway engine derailment near CamnTorbury.
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Australia
N.S.W
Che Lower Alla
Leura
Yentertay
Frederick Crowther
Forrest
Waterloo
Earle Page
Grand Central Hotel
Adelaide
Bic George
Aulese
Albert
Cyril
Mulbourne
Englinh, 6Th and Austreay Bank
Te Sydney Bank
Promantiv
Watson
MLP
Uniow
Torbury
Burwood
Vey
Retimi Thompson
Robert Rothkehr
Western Auburby
Parramatta Road
George Fuller
Biate
Sam Fay
Entra Railway
Trafic Export
Vent Raven
Tonve
London
Ian
Killara
Nu Aydney
Amara
Hospital Special Appeal raises funds at Diner rally
The Aine rally drew good attendance and patrons like Harry Taylor, with donations boosting the hospital fund toward £1300 and aiming for £1500. Volunteers and organisers thanked supporters, noted absent hospital commissioners, and described chocolate wheels, drinks, and boxing events that raised extra money for the Municipal Stand project.
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Teagan
Park
Harry Taylor
Organiags
Efe
Vantros
Morubare
Gaye
Pyramittae
Ross
Keith J. Ivers
Co. Stewart
Tassur
Sturge
Boxing Evetts
Mewes C. Rose
W. Witlnek
Wykes
Dean
N. Nenearium
Houston
Ellow
Mesdames Mower
F Johnston
Rass
Marine
Taylor
Huapreal
Bowe
Christmas Week Picture Program Plans Revealed
The article preview outlines holiday film showings and special events at the Monarchs and nearby venues. Highlights include nightly screenings from December 18 featuring a retro lineup, a “Fools FIlm” premiere, and two star performances by Entallo Taylor and Jehall. A Monday night special “Driven” marks the jewel feature, with other attractions like “Only a Op Girl” and “Mr Barnes of New York” listed for the week, plus a visit by Sid Godfrey and a Wellington ring display verifying the festive program's scope.
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Xian
Tighes
Mevburt
Basie
Hilraday
Wulur
Paramount
All Star
Entallo Taylor
Jehall
Will von
Mr. Barnes
New York
Ween
Sydney Stadium
Sid Godfrey
Relurgever
Wellington
Belgium
Wilted by Mother's Attempt to Drag Him From Seat
A fragment describes Oliver wilt and a mother trying to drag him from a seat, with unclear context and missing details about location or event.
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Oliver
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