Wanted a house property near Wellington for about £500
Public notices reveal a want ad by J E Kinnon seeking a house to purchase around £500. A lost bag containing blankets and cloth is reported near Mary Hollow Railway and Ellington with a reward for return. A probate notice in New South Wales names administration to Public Trustee for the estate of Anselm Augustine Ambrose Michael Hannesly, with claims due by January 23, 1938. A mining lease application in Wellington by Arthur Francis Barnett Hell seeks permission to mine gold by bucket dredge on Portions 3 27 46 10 in Yarregal Gulwade Burran areas, with Wardens Court hearing January 24 1998.
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Supreme Court of New South Wales
Anselm
Augustine Ambrose Michael
W. B. Geddes
Public Trustes
Savings Bank
Ceastlereagh Street
Sydney
Wellington
Arthur Francis Barnett Hell
Stuart Towr
Mae
Yarregal
Gulwade
Burrandong
Bligh
I River
Warden's Court
Pickup
Wellington Jottings Highlights and Local Events
Local notices recount auctions and furniture sales by George Paul and others in Wellington, with holiday rhythms and band performances. Weather relief from recent rains, traffic tweaks, and calls for public attendance at meetings and events.
Water shortage threatens stock and households regionwide
Reports from country centres indicate water supplies for stock and domestic use are falling. Households are carting water as supplies run low, and dams and streams are drying up. Compared with the west, the district is in relatively better shape, but a good rain could do much to ease the shortage.
New Year Holiday Hours in Wellington Stores
Wellington businesses observe New Year holidays matching Xmas. Shops close Friday at 6 p.m. and reopen Tuesday morning January 4. There is a late shopping night Friday but stores close promptly at 1 p.m. on Friday.
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Wellington
Auction notice for 440 acre mixed farming property
At 3 p m on Saturday 8th January 1858 Abel Wilkins and O will call at their office Anchor Chambers on account of Mr M P Kelly junr his splendid mixed farming and grazing property of 440 acre freehold and C P This is a well improved property well situated and permanently watered by running creeks Mr Kelly has decided to relinquish farming in the New Year and buyers attention is drawn to this sale Full particulars can be obtained from the auctioneers and arrangements made for inspection.
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Harvey Potts
Geo. Paul
M. BE. Pettell
Simpson Stret
Wellington
Zenda
Hathe
T. J. Edge
Orange
George Paul
Clem Phillips
Dubboy
Towni
Wellingon
Dubbo
Dacqueri
England
Hunslet
France
Rotunda
Garryowen Race Club
Grand Hotel
The
Graziers’ Association
School of Arts
Ronald Colman
Abel Wilkins
Chambera
M. P. Kelly
Fire at Percy Street Garage Subdues Flames Quickly
Fire broke out Friday afternoon at the rear of Harold Keirfe’s Percy Street residence garage. Nearby residents helped suppress the blaze before the brigade arrived, extinguishing flames started from old fencing. the car was moved and buckets and garden hose kept the fire under control.
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Harold Keirfe
Percy Street
Rainfall Chart for Farmers Published in Times Issue
A rainfall chart printed in this Times issue offers a permanent recording method for the coming year. Clipped and mounted on card, it serves farmers and residents who track yearly rainfall on their property, addressing the lack of lasting records despite many landowners using rain gauges.
Christmas Services Bring Strong Attendance in Wellington
Christmas Day services across Wellington and the state drew large crowds, reflecting a bright display of Christian feeling during the holiday. The editor notes efforts to keep that spirit alive throughout the year, despite its dormancy.
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Wellington
Bush Fires Warn of Drought Time and Care
Fires have occurred in several areas recently due to dry conditions, though none caused serious damage thanks to prompt action. The outbreaks underscore the danger to landowners amid feed scarcity, making this bush fire season a critical warning to exercise utmost caution.
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Disney
Good Wheat Year After Mixed Start Harvest Ends Strongly
The harvest closed with a standout wheat season. Early reports were cautious, but yields rose to high averages, though perhaps not matching the previous year. Wellington district remained solid and reliable, even as other regions had more variable results.
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Wellington
Dancers Attend Neura Hall Benefit Dance
A large crowd from across the district gathered at Neura Hall on Monday night for a dance to aid the Agricultural Bureau and Hall funds. Boxing night spirit varied the mood as Miss J Owens won the belle of the ball, with Mrs Fdna Dicker and Mr Reg Spargo winning the fox trot and Mrs Culkin partnering Spargo for a second win in the waltz.
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Neura Hall
Agricultural Bureau
Caves Well Patronised During Christmas Holiday Week End
Wellington Caves drew many visitors from locals and tourists over the Christmas weekend. The article notes the potential for greater tourist traffic if Wellington broadens publicity and marketing efforts, acknowledging the tourist bureau has begun effective promotion.
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Wellington
Dredging on the Macquarie advances to completion
Wellington Alluvials Limited reveals a massive Macquarie River dredge near completion. When fully operational it will process 300 000 cubic feet of overburden and gold bearing wash monthly and run three shifts early next year across multiple river segments.
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Wellington Alluvials Limited
Macquarie
Macquarie River
Grasshopper Damage Hits Dripstone Fruit Crops
Grasshoppers have caused about 1000 cases of fruit loss for G. Afthofer & Sons at Dripstone this year. Despite repeated poisoning efforts on the property the pests persist, highlighting the need for drastic future action and universal landowner cooperation to control this annually increasing problem.
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Messrs. G. Afthofer & Sons
Dripstone
Weather tally shows lower rainfall this year in Wellington
This year’s rainfall in Wellington runs about two inches below last year. Through November the trend suggested a possible eclipse of last year’s total, but December brought only 64 points over four days. December last year was wet, with 354 points, lifting the yearly total to the average 2451 points, compared with 2154 this year.
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Wellington
Lawns on Footpaths and Civic Co operation
Landowners have planted lawns from the concrete footpath strips to the gutter showing civic spirit. The council’s concrete footpaths prompt cooperation and potential universal lawn planting if gutters and kerbing are completed, reducing maintenance costs.
Wellington Caves Draw Holiday Crowds Despite Poor Weather
The Wellington Caves attracted 400 visitors over the Xmas Vacation with most from outside towns. Improved facilities including camping grounds rest house ten court golf course and Bell River swimming pool boost the site as a holiday resort likely to see large crowds again during the New Year holidays.
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Wellington
Bell River
Wellington Caves
Wellington Xmas Social Notes and Engagements
Wellington residents report a busy holiday season with numerous visitors from Sydney and Queensland, engagements announced including Lila Batty to John Burns and Lillian Payne to Warren Price, several locals taking holidays at Tuggerah Lakes and Coogee, and updates on illnesses and a military funeral for Harold Buckley.
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Lillian
Nuptials At St Patrick's For Miss Bery Cox And Mr Claude Mason
At a Nuptial Mass in St Patrick's Catholic Church Rev Father Kelly united Miss Bery Cox and Mr Claude Mason. The bride, daughter of James Cox of Bydney, wore a brocaded bloque gown with circular train and orange blossom veil. Attendants Ellice Quain and Mollie Cox wore hyd rangea blue gowns. Best man Doug Lynch and groomsman Gilbert Hickey assisted. A reception at Kimbell's followed, with Mrs M J Cox hosting. The couple plan a South Coast honeymoon and will reside at Westwood Spicer's Creek.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Father Kelly
Bery Cox
Claude Mason
Mason
Westwood
Spicer's Creek
James Cox
Bydney
Cox
Wellington
Doug. Lynch
Mudgee
Ie Man
Gilbert Hickey
Mrs. Mason
School Attendance Record Set By Howard Brothers
Colin Howard of Gallymont has attended school without a single day missed for seven years since starting at age six. His brother Greg has also maintained perfect attendance for three years.
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Colin Howard
Gallymont
Twheny
Greg
Methodist Church News Shows Plans for New Building
In Sunday services led by Rev. G. Wood, choir members Mrs. Arthur Jennings and Mr. Frank Walker were thanked for singing. Three young men assisted in Georie, with hopes to continue toward lay preaching. The architect N. W. McPherson sent plaza plans and specs for the new church to trustees for discussion and tender notices soon. Christmas envelopes remain outstanding as a virent appeal persists.
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Arthur Jennings
Frank Walker
G. Wood
Georie
F. Walker
Jude
N. W. McPherson
Wool Market Opens After Christmas Recess
Wool sales reopen in Sydney Monday after a short Christmas recess with attractive catalogues for buyers. The December auctions closed privately, and strong early activity suggests active New Year demand from Continental, Yorkshire, and Japanese buyers. The extent of value gains hinges on Japanese participation and continued Eastern demand.
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Schute, Bell, Badgery, Lomby Limited
Sydney
Bishop Wylde suffers minor injuries in Bathurst collision
The Bishop of Bathurst the Right Rev A J Wykley sustained minor injuries when two cars collided on The Rocks hill Bathurst Orange road during a heavy rainstorm. He endured a severe shaking and is expected to remain at home at Bishopecourt for some time.
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Bathurst
A. J. Wykley
Rocks Hill
Bathurst- Orange Road
Bishopecourt
Dubbo Christmas Party Brings Joy to 2000 Children
Dubbo Municipal Council organized an annual Christmas party for local children. Over 2000 attended at the Olympic Pool, consuming three cwt of sweets 22 cases of fruit and 74 dozen cakes. Milk and cordial were served as Santa Claus distributed gifts and pennies. The party cost 520 to cover expenses.
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Dubbo
Olympic Pool
Santa Claus
Britain’s Food in Emergency Policy Described
The Daily Herald reports a Board of Trade option on the entire Canadian wheat crop to secure part of Britain’s food supply in emergencies. After talks with Whitehall experts and the Canadian Wheat Board, Sir Thomas Inskip outlines this plan costing about £1,000,000 plus £5,000,000 for options as part of a larger scheme to import and store emergency supplies.
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Daily Herald
Britain
Board of Trade
Minister For Co-ordination of Defence
Thomas Inskip
Whitehall
Canadian Wheat Board
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Omaha
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H. Willock
Federal Hotel
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National Bank of Queensland
Brian Jones
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Coogee
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Manly
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T. G. Burns
G. E. A. Bishop
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Tuggerah Lakes
Bishop
Tuggerah
Keith Mattheson
Mrs. Mattheson
Brisbane
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Percy Stephens
Murwillumbah
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Mick
Cubby"Connell
F. Reid
Les Ling
Phyllis May
A. E. Whiteman
Percy Streit
Danald Keith
F. ¢. Rowe
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Perthville
P. J. Kelly
A. E. Mort
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T. L. Smith
Burrendong
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P. J. Carroll
Gilgandra
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Lay
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N.S.W
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Stan Job
Lalesy
Mias Vera Lahy
Wellington District
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Ronald Lane
Hedfey Lane
Methodist Church News
Wylde
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