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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
10
In the town of Wenumneron, officials outline the proposed 1997 budget with emphasis on capital values, street lighting funding, and local rate levies. Details include unimproved capital value of taxable land, rate levels on unimproved value, and projected revenue from the street lighting local fund.
The article outlines the Water Supply Local Fund proposal detailing the capital value of ratable land within the town improvement area and the rate in the pound required. It notes funds on hand, expected revenue, and minimum expenditures for town improvements, with names and local notices interwoven amid routine civic updates.
The death occurred at Wellington District Hospital yesterday of IMy Borneede Vieloy Copni aged 80. An ill health long preceded his passing after a fall and a serious illness. Born in Ciota Italy he lived in Australia for many years and later settled in Wellington. He was a farmer in Mickoiymulinas and later led a quieter life with his family. He was respected for his character and was an active member of the Wellington Bowling Club. Survived by wife and family, including son Lauyiv in Sydney and daughter in a Sydney convent, with daughters Eileen and Min Elsie Coppi. The funeral, at St Patrick's Church, and burial in Wellington cemetery were conducted by Rev Father Foley. Burial arrangements arranged by Bessis, Mornay Brow.
A village Baptist Church Christmas program drew a full hall Friday evening with singing, recitations, and a tableau. Children performed solos, duets, and group carols while Rev. Hunter thanked organizers for a successful event followed by refreshments.
The piece reviews a week of varied weather with high rainfall on the Bell River and overall warm, wet conditions. It notes recorded rainfall totals up to date, compares this to prior years, and forecasts bright clear weather aiding holiday shopping and family plans.
The Wellington swimming club held trials for a four-man team to defend the Petyr Cup at Mudgee on Saturday. Selected were Lb, Ly, Rog, McCormick, W Read, and N Commins, with many locals and junior swimmers preparing for upcoming events and championships over New Year’s carnivals.
Mr Clyde Pultan suffered an ankle sprain two days ago and faces a couple of weeks of recovery. Mrs J Mayningy of Simpson received word of her brother Mr Hine old Huckle’s death in Sydney. The Wellington district Hospital and the Ladies Auxiliary were discussed as community members prepared to present Christmas gifts to Rev Norman and Mrs Normat, with greetings for the move of the Wellington residents to Wunder.
Ronald Srahwn Morgan aged 26, a local cantor, was found hanged by the reins from a tree near Concord. Police report long illness and declining health prior to the tragedy, with behavioral changes noted in the weeks leading up to the incident. A horse, anvil wire, and other items were found at the scene.
The Department of Mora Jawa and Mrs Les honored two long serving workers at St John’s Church of England in Wellington. A parish hall reception followed with poetry, music, and speeches praising the ladies for decades of service. Flowers were presented and gifts given as a token of appreciation.
The annual Bournewood Christmas tree event was held last Thursday in the Sunday School Hall. The hall was filled to capacity as Rev. AL Bunter led and praised the gathering. Local youths and families enjoyed a program including recitations and solos followed by a splendid supper and festive conversions.
The government has arranged rail excursions for 1987 spanning multiple holiday periods. Planned trips run in late February, March, September, May, August, and December with specific weekly blocks noted. Travel is offered "anywhere to anywhere" at fixed rates, including single and round trips.
The report covers Canepines winning the Flying Handicap at Vie Otvia Park, with details on horses like Your Brusnter and Auto Box in preparation for the Sumgrey Cup at Randwick. Analysts predict strong contenders and speculate on runner selections such as Annial Sam, Liptross, and Young Crusader for upcoming races.
Immortal high seas tale Captain Blood is adapted as a talking picture by Cosmopolitan Productions and screens at the Monarch’s Thetis tonight, promising stark drama, grand action, and notable performances. Also showing at Mayfair is Stage Sheet musical comedy with Dick Powell and Joan Mondale, directed by Busby Berkeley, plus Poppy at the Magnolia Choate featuring W. Fields in a forest romance.
A London based firm called Decent XMAS Box ford Nuffield and the Mor via and other manufacturing concerns has donated 3000 pounds to aid Areas Through Britain suffering from unemployment. The sum includes two million pounds linked to recent medical research at Oxford Point University as part of the estate to be managed by three trustees tied to industrial undertakings.
Fragmentary text describes an afternoon guild gathering with mentions of Mew and Howard and unspecified activities including a partaken event and expression of goodwill for a present. The damaged excerpt lacks full context or clear outcomes.
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