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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1930
Page
5
A week of heavy rains disrupted harvests across farms delaying wheat gathering. Farmers face low marketable yields due to rust and wet conditions, risking unemployment as 1880 prospects dim. Community notes share sympathy for Struttons after a house fire and local police, schooling, and New Year greetings amid the upheaval.
Last week heavy rainfall delayed Vesting works for Dripstone shire with paddocks flooded and tracks submerged. A storm on Wednesday caused creek overflows, damaged fences and culverts, halted trains, and required early Friday repairs. Local fruit producer Mr Althofer reports abundant peaches and apricots while community events and a dance plan mark the festive period.
Arthurville residents send Christmas and New Year wishes to The Tims editors as 1980 ends. Heavy intermittent rains cause harvest delays, with over four inches recorded, boggy ground halting machines. Reports note fair fruit amidst frost, praise Limestone Hill water relief, and warn grasshoppers swarm after soaking ground. Local losses include Curve Creek flood damage to a garden and a failing motor lorry amid grocery needs.
A 1936 Wellington Times column reflects on financial strain in Australia with 28 million debt, urging calm and brave hope. It laments rising costs for workers families while calling for generosity to ease hardship and end with Christmas wishes to the editor and readers.
The Yeoval public school held a Thursday afternoon concert in the school room with many children performing and a pleasant afternoon noted. Supper, cool drinks, and a varied program followed, with praise for Miss Ritchie and music by Mrs Ferguson and others. A euchre party and dance for RC funds is planned for Boxing Night at the Australian Hall, promising a very pleasant time. Weather is mild but rain delays farmers. a shipment delivered near 120,000 bushels. Mrs B Hocker plans Hobart holidays. Mr Ritchie, the band teacher, had surgery in Orange but is recovering. Mrs H Whittaker remains confined with influenza, wishes for her speedy return. The writer wishes Merry Xmas and a bright New Year to the Fuller staff and readers.
The report notes a wide fine day followed by a half hour storm with three inches of rain and flood on roads. It mentions Mrs Eckerly traveling for holidays, the Leonard family away, Master J Edwards recovering from finger injuries, and a local Bible school Christmas Memorial Hall where Santa Claus delivered gifts and sweets to children amid community efforts and praise.
About 150 children and parents gathered for a Christmas tree event in the Empire hall on Tuesday night. Santa Claus distributed bags of treats, cakes, and cordial after carols such as The Christ. mee Trea and My Old Kentucky Home. Leonie Baker thanked organizers as Exnes McHatton received a Scout prize.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a storm sequence from Sunday evening through Monday and Wednesday, with heavy winds and lightning. It mentions rainfall and wind impacts, including unknown measurements and locations. The readability is limited, but the entry notes substantial weather-related disruptions and a weigh-in context.
During Tusk week the Store Creek Cricket Club received an invitation from Stuart Town secretary and attended a one day match on Sunday. Stuart Town bowled first, posting a total while Store Creek chased and finished with ten wickets to spare, earning 150 runs and a confident win as they look toward another trip to Stuart Town.
In Stuart Town a late storm brought three inches of moisture over two falls, with the rural district bearing the brunt. Residents report near-misses as swollen streams swept past crossings, including a dramatic rescue of Mr. Lawson Wis who was washed downstream but survived. Ginger Crock narrowly escaped a floating log. Townsfolk express relief that both horses and residents endured the peril and await Christmas calm. Visitors arrive for the holidays, among them Mrs Jon Warn and Una Dickerson, with more travelers expected next week as the reporter signs off for the season.
A Bournewood function honored Leo Wykes on reaching majority at the Wykes home. Guests praised his school days and sportsmanship, with speeches by Victor Wykes and Pickford. Leo received gifts including a gold chain, Bible, and silver ink stand as congratulations. Heavy crops were delayed by naval gales during harvest.
A series of crimes and mysterious events unfold in a rural district. Henry Wilson, 53, fatally shoots his wife and later dies by suicide after a failed robbery attempt at their home. The couple leave behind six children and a scene of chaos. In a separate incident, a family near Pedk Hill reports a sudden disappearance during farm work as authorities investigate. Another notable tale recalls a dramatic home intrusion by Mrs Dowling’s husband and a disturbing breach that ends with an alarming scene in a bedroom. Local residents also note crop losses linked to late cherry crops and broader community concerns as an elderly resident, Mr William Spicer, dies in a private hospital after years of service.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions farmers, wheat in ground, wet soil, and an extended period before ruin. It references SUNY parks and a writer’s extended holiday note about Xmas, with unclear actions or dates. The passage reads like a stray, local agricultural diary entry with missing context.
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