This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
2
A cottage and contents owned by Mr T Lowe were destroyed by fire about 11.30 last night on the Wellington Dubbo road, miles from town. Mr Lowe escaped with his wife away, Ted Amotes alerted neighbours, but little could be saved as flames consumed the dwelling and its contents.
Miss Enid Dutfield of Longueville and Mrs Bourke nee Miss Hest-Wik spend holidays in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sherringham visit for annual holidays. Miss Olga Kenny and Mrs Roberts return after extended visit. Miss Hazel Poole operated on for appendicitis at Wellington District Hospital and recovering. Mr E H Sandell to accompany Kiyoshi Nakama the Hawaiian swimmer on his Wellington visit. Mr and Mrs F Reid and young daughter depart for Mesa Vale after Xmas stay. Mr W Kelly of Lithgow stayed with R Walsh family. Mrs J B Kelly and children drive to Queanbeyan for a holiday, with time in the city. Engagement announced: Alberta Parkes to Lawrence Arthur Morgan. Keith Henry to elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Robard. Wellington hosts visits and engagements amid seasonal travel.
Wellington residents hosted and holidayed with family over Christmas. Mr Bissell and Mr Haynes family visited relatives in Wellington. The Lowry, Wall, Truman, and Leach families featured in visits and greetings. Julie Ryan engaged to West Brown. F W Blackwell retired after 44 years with Union Bank Orange. Gordon Ellis prepares film releases in England. Mrs Towney of Wellington dies at 62 in Orange. Olive Melon announces engagement to Gordon Croudace. A cocktail party at Wellington Tennis Club celebrated the engagement. wedding planned for early next year.
Wellington Amateur Swimming Club brings Honolulu star Kiyoshi Nakama to Wellington Baths on Wednesday evening next 4 January for a special carnival. He will compete in 100 80 yard events and participate in NSW championships, with other regional swimmers and a grand Hawaiian ball planned afterward.
A garbled report from Sydney indicates Australian officials consider migrants and employment status, with uncertain references to ministerial statements and warnings about labor market integration. The fragment hints at policy concerns and government messaging on immigration.
The Chief Secretary announces a temporary ban on open sea ducks and teal from March to May due to scarcity of wild birds. The decision, reported amid regional shortages, will affect hunting and wildlife management during the spring season.
A special programme of music for the occasion drew the public to the band’s enclosure. Spectators enjoyed terraces seating while conditions allowed many swimmers to take to the water and swim to the music.
Wellington residents urged to immunise children against diphtheria as outbreaks rise. Parents are invited to obtain serum forms from the Municipal Council chambers or Macquarie Shire Office, while the Hawith Department provides the necessary vaccine. Prevention is stressed to protect kids.
A team of young cricketers from Tasmania arrived in Wellington from Dunedin this morning and will stay about a week. The party, numbering around 10, has enjoyed a marvellous tour with social matches and sightseeing of inland districts. They were welcomed by Wellington Association officials and players, played a game against a local eleven, will dine with Mrs. Warton at the Macquarie Theatre, and were made honorary members of the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club during their visit.
The ambulance carnival originally set for January 21 to February 4, 1079 has been postponed and will now begin Saturday March 4 and run until Saturday March 18, 1039.
On Monday the post office opens from % a.m. to 10 a.m. for all postal and telegraphic business except money orders and savings bank. Outward mails close at 10 a.m. Inward mails will be sorted into private boxes with no delivery by postmen. Letter receivers will.
In dry western towns restrictions have been imposed on water use and hoses. Wellingen reports high demand but no restrictions yet. A two month dry spell yielded no rain since November 28, with prior rainfall 69 points on the 9th, leaving a lean period before 9 am clearance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.