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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1928
Page
2
A damaged note expresses gratitude to friends who aided after a disastrous flood on Lee Street. The text mentions stray horses, dogs, and other chaotic details, plus an upcoming licensing court in Wellington and a sewing machine company contact. The fragmentary wording limits precise facts.
Notice under the Income Tax Act requires returns for the year ended June 30th to be submitted to the Commissioner of Taxation or Warwick Building Hamilton Street Sydney by the 6th of January. Forms and details available at post offices stations and assessors offices. Penalty on failure to furnish returns is not less than two pounds nor more than one hundred pounds. The Western Stores and Edgleys Ltd.
Christmas Eve reflections urge forgiveness and charity as the world prepares for Christmas Day. The piece contrasts celebrations in Australia with winter conditions elsewhere, stressing the birth of Christ as the central meaning and the call to kindness, reconciliation, and generosity. It includes verses adapted to the theme Under the Holly Bough and laments petty quarrels while urging renewed goodwill.
A jumble of notices from Wellington and surrounds covers post delays and Xmas mail rush, road conditions to Sydney, and local council issues about water for fire safety. It notes residents traveling to Sydney, motor traffic, and weekend crowds, with farm grain movements, a big Winter sale, and public notices of reserve withdrawals and property sales.
Fragmented text notes an estate sale near Welllington tied to Mr F Cone ro lty. Mentions parcel timing at the post office, public auction by Geo Paul, and a property called Kelvin of 655 acres two miles from Wellington.
Personal notices describe operation recoveries in Nurse Flege's hospital and local residents visiting during Christmas. Talks of holiday train services to and from the city, staff substitutions, and a lengthy parade of about a dozen vehicles drawn by a strong engine. The event marked an extended day in Wellington with many visitors and travel activity.
Mrs Jennings hosts Boxing Night events at the Methodial Church with two special film programs and a water polo match. The Monarch Pictures program features Jack Mulhall and Dorothy Meekins in Shipwrecked followed by Wallace Beery in Shipwrecked. Boxing Night also presents Horsemen of the Plains with Come to My Home and a Glen Tyrone comedy.
At the police court this morning several names were called but none answered. Bail amounts were added to the State revenue. The defendants, after heavy Kenan beer in a Saturday session, faced the law for disturbances. A woman was among the defendants but also missing when Wyariae was called.
On Saturday evening a street fight near the Club Hotel Ler Street drew a large crowd until Constable Byane arrived to quell the disturbance. One combatant was restrained by his butcher, a suspect chastised with warning, and fined Norman Colline £1 and seven days in default for indecent language at the police court.
A fragmentary natural weather note describes Friday morning rain and thunder, a light sprinkle, then clearer intervals. Saturday saw another shower followed by cooler conditions. a mild Sunday with a cool breeze and overcast morning later clearing. Town water reliance rises as rainfall remains uncertain.
The Wellington club hosts a New Year carnival featuring the Pentathlon Championship with top swimmers from the state. Notable guests include Clive Barres, Australian diving champion, and Joader from the NSW diving troupe. The event aims to attract the town’s leisure crowd with a festive public holiday spectacle.
A Sydney visitor praises Wellington as a crown of the season while locals greet arrivals and celebrate newborns and family reunions. Mr and Mrs Os. Progley welcome a daughter in Lincoln. Mr and Mrs H.C. Lord are congratulated on their second grandchild. W Clement, once stationed at the Commercial Bank, visits Wellington with wife and child. The Kennard family, long-time Wellington residents now in Sydney, plans to attend Back to Orange week, recalling a 72 year link to the event.
Bri Jones, emerging star after last week’s triumph, clocked 67.45 seconds to win a 100 yard trial at the baths yesterday. F McCormick was second in 70.0, Weld third in 73.15 as Jones led from the start and finished with a clear margin. The event aimed to challenge a 66-second standard, with Jones’s form suggesting further improvement possible.
There were 2600 cattle queried this morning as markets show slight gains. Beef prices ranged around 44, quality 98 percent, inferior at 4 per 100, with bullocks priced 7 to 16. Lambs and wethers traded with mixed quotations while sheep and pens showed notable shifts.
Insurance officials arrived Saturday to investigate a Thursday fire that destroyed Mrs Shaleone’s premises. The twin safe was found open but largely intact aside from top papers, with books and contents reportedly undamaged. Local figures note significant losses and ongoing inquiries into the blaze.
The Wellington region mourns Mrs Charly Tredgett wife of Mr iy a Tend ett of Bonndaie died at age of Td youre Tt after a motor vehicle accident while bringing a child to Wellington Hospital. She had lived in Euoreens before moving with her husband to Stuart Town three hours earlier. Survived by eight children Sydney Lincoln Adolphus John Norman Mrs Ee Bevan Mrs Fwily Stuart Town Bee G Edwards Gosford Mrs P Jacobs Lara Lee. Buried beside her aunt in the Stuart Town Church of England cemetery with Rev Mr Butler officiating. The funeral drew a large, representative crowd showing high esteem for the deceased and family. Arrangements were by Mr J Shakespeare.
George Henry Kearl of Georie died of heart failure at District Hospital on Thursday aged 45. He was a son in law of Mrs Frampton of Kear and survived by his wife and three children. Funeral was held at An Gauri cemetery with Rev L Connor officiating. M U L O C F Lodge members met the cortege and joined burial service at the graveside. Floral arrangements were arranged by Mr Co the Shokeapeure.
Melbourne witnesses report a passenger train collision near Kouwoveup this morning. About 42 people were injured. an ambulance rushed to Tool hospital to treat the wounded.
A damaged report recounts an assault by three men on a resident named Mateugue. He was seized, thrown to the ground, and his coat torn while the attackers rifled his pockets taking coin and a chain, with only partial details readable.
A bookmaker was attacked by four men after returning to the till on a Saturday night. He suffered injuries and awoke to find a large cash stash missing. Police probe ongoing into the armed robbery and the handling of the 4500 pounds taken from the till.
Sidney Stony Mys huey Duvalas C45) slain and her husband Giwon Dundes 00) critically injured as they and others return from a day outing. A major collision on the windy Southwnrom road left several occupants injured and the village disrupted.
The text presents a garbled message attributed to the Prime Minister discussing economic revival and industrial harmony. It references closure to commercial war and the joint effort of various sectors to maintain power in industry, though many fragments are unreadable.
Police investigation follows a violent incident at a Wet Maltland party on a Saturday night. A suspect, described as shrewish and reluctant to cooperate, faces a medical exam after a gash caused by a blade. Evidence includes emptied beer bottles found during the inquiry.
Reported Saturday night shooting in Adelaide City involves Joseph Anibat 27 alleged to have fired at Caroline Marka 18 Elijah Rachlin 28 and a bystander during an onloynar incident. Motive linked to jealousy and rivalries among young men, Amita reportedly distracted by Amita. Police investigation underway with multiple suspects.
A large blaze in Griffith yesterday morning destroyed part of Carney's general store area with damage estimated at £10,000. Fire crews battled flames as residents reported thick smoke and abrupt containment after hours.
Christmas Eve and Day observances attracted large congregations in Wellington and surrounding areas. Services at Stuart Town and Bam noted by choirs and sermons titled There Have Seen His Star in the East and Gut Tidings of Great Joy. Rev. C. came near to a subject in the morning with Barn in Barn and in the evening Phy Day springs from on Bligh.
Agriculture officials weigh delays in the water conveyance project with the Public Works Centre. Inquiry into evidence continues as the Irrigation Commission consults with Public Works to address requirements and possible scheme delays.
Reported last night a disturbance near Gru Al Sul involving four individuals who approached a vehicle with Cunningham and Kyowh returning home from work. The scene escalated as a passerby intervened, police involvement noted, and several people reportedly removed from the area under uncertain circumstances.
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