Christmas Evening 1880 Wellington Weid notes and memories
In Wellington on Christmas Eve 1880 locals recall the town and its people. The reminiscence names streets, shops, and houses, describes busy fronts on Wollinecott Street, the layout of stores, banks, hotels, and the old commercial area, and mentions residents and business figures such as Quilty, Rubin, Cummings, and others. The piece evokes a bustling, intimate town scene with era specifics and familiar landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollinecott Street
Vasile
Musas
George Pal
International Harvester Comyany
Betnarsennis
Fulton
Hee
Rubin Tluck
Gand
Omnes
Laeuih
Woo
Galvini and
Fone Lee
Janes Wilder
George Quilty
Bither Polsum
Imbultirye Musein
Benjafield
Hy Ptl
Mustin
Macon
Satchel
Jose
Gisdule
Metugma
Marty
Winkie
Cummings
Levy
Ivan
Turk
Dan
Connell
William —Ingal
Tattersall
Murphy Sen
Jimmy Oh Eau
Frank Brown
A. D. Nelson
Central Hotel
Stanly
Dunemore
Union Bank
New South Wales
ML Barton
Sloane
Clue House
Tom
Dea Rygate
Grifitha
Ehumiat
Dhat
John Conners
Miner
Pauly Yr
Mallon
Exchange
J. Newton Smith
Court Mouse
Hughes
York
Royal
Frank Woodley
Royal Motel
Royal Oak
William Lagat
London
Tattersalls
Tow
Muse
Commercial
Lope
Franke Mall
Buikee Hotel
M. Davey
T. . York
James Clifford
O'Shea
Ray
Jerusalem Nazareth Bethlehem and the Bethlehem Hope
A reflective piece weighs belief in Jerusalem Nazareth and Bethlehem as symbols of hope regeneration and critique of modern thought. It contrasts religious renewal with scientific doubt, notes Europe’s political shocks, and praises Australia’s potential to lead a new light sparked by the cradle child. It questions faith, charity, and humanity amid crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Carinel
Jerusalem
Mazareths
Australia
Neawreth
Wentworth
Europe
Mussolini
Italy
Hitler
Germany
Britain
Baby
Forwood Saddlers and Xmas Eve in the Old Town
The fragment recalls Forwood saddlers and Rose living opposite the Church of England in the old corner building. It mentions Forwood’s shop near the Masonic Hall, a red brick building with gables and a shingle roof, the Rail Way hotel turned boarding house, and local figures like McLaughlin, Shaw family, and the Wellington Band led by Bob Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forwood
Rose
Church of England
Masonic Hall
Railway
McLaughlin
Shaw
F. Marsh
William Careson
Joseph Awrona
Jubn A. Gardiner
B. Gaden
Harry Fletcher
W. Martin
Robert Porter
C. Ho Barton
Grannie iThompson
Ernest Matthews
Christian
Wellington Post Office Holiday Arrangements
Arrangements for Christmas and New Year at Wellington Post Office. Christmas Day closed with no mail despatch or delivery. Boxing Day open 2 am to 10 am for all business except money orders and Savings Bank. mails close at 10 am. Saturday 27 open until 4 pm for general business except money orders and Savings Bank. New Year’s Day open 9 am to 10 am for all business except money orders and Savings Bank. mails close at 10 am. postmen deliver. Old-age pensions paid Monday 22 and Tuesday 23. pensioners asked to come early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Savings Bank
Tueway
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M. McLeod Ltd
Royal Exchange Assurance
Dobbie's Pharmacy
Lastwa
RC. B. Barton
Prs
D. H. Barton
Awe
Fuller
Neures
Ion
Ponts Falla
Parkes Road
E. Finch
Yorks Road
Peron
Whitwell
I Beckett
Paley Hive
N. Ruthofer
Dripstone
Harry Taylor
Macquarie Stud Farm
Eervemer
Ubber
PBS
Times” Office
B. Thomson
Jacquarie Chambers
Dubbo
Cres C.P
Ches GP
Cy Handy
E. W. Ball
Fe Steer
Telephone
Whemot
Jeweller
Nanitha’ Credcent
Wellingtom
Shakespeare
Monumental Mason
Gishorne St
Pst
Victor
Paling’s
George
Sydney
Charley Misty
Ianent Sond
Anil Puttiohen
Ite Prowrie
Mrownhill Aml Sons
Che
Cine
Petey Alin Weimglun New
W. EB. Patterson
Jerusa
Lem
P.O
Harvey Bros
Opticians
Griffiths
Hollywood
Morrison
H. Bestwick
General Agricultural and Implement Agent
Lucerne & Hayeverd Hien
Singer Sewing Machine CO
J. J. Ryan
Clive Street
Fong Lee & CO
Cash and Save Department
Fong Lee & Co. Ammonee
Solivit Pour
Jonocent
Alliance
FONG LEE _ CO, CASH AND SAVE DEPARTMENT
Nanina Crescent
Murray Bros
Maughan ST
Phose
Roddy
Anchovette
Dan V. Roddy