In Memoriam and Government Notices Items
In memoriam notices mourn a nephew drowned December 2kth 1924 with vigil and mercy of God. Government Gazette notice shows proposed road widening for Redbank Gor Macquarie Shire and closure of ROW141/7605 with lodgment deadline one month. Quarterly Licensing Court for Wellington district set for January 15 at 1.40 PM at Wellington Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancarrow
Charlotte
Treva
Redbank
Gor Macquarie
OP Fleming
U.S
Probationer Nurse Wanted at Carcoar District Hospital
Carcoar District Hospital seeks a probationer nurse to commence duties on January 8 1926 with a salary of £52 per annum. Preference given to experienced applicants. Apply with reference to Matron. Also noting seed wheat for sale and a notice of a saddlery business relocation in Wellington district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Hard Federation
Carlton and Maryvale Rugby Teams Set for January Matches
Carlton IL and Maryvale teams prepare for a joint match schedule with early morning departures from F C Walls and Maryvale Ground. Selected players include C Barnes J Colbert R Wessell K McCarthy and J Read among others. A Wellington side also to meet Yeoval at show ground on January 2 with a large roster and pre-match meeting point at Muirs Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton IL
Maryvale
C.campbell
J. w'Beckett
J. Read
K. Newell
A. Radburn
3. Gollan
S. Newell
Mellagh
F. Patten
Offer
C. McHugh
W. Whiteley
R. Olde
Yeoval
Show Ground
Don McConnell
Walter Martyn
E. Schofield
H. Offner
Cronin
J. Dob
W. Pulbrook
K. McCarthy
D. Wall
W. Allatt
C. Barnes
Sutton
Warren Jones
A. Lee
Muir's Corner
Dean
Sharp
Wellington
East Orange
Jack Sutton
R. Mostyn
E. Wall
P. Newell
V. Hiatt
Les Patten
T. Sehonex
A. Sullivan
J. Colbert
R. Howard
S. Gollan
H. Donoghue
W. Sullivan
W. Everett
Thanks for flowers and sympathy in our bereavement
MR J W ROSS and FAMILY express sincere thanks to all friends and relatives for floral tributes and sympathy letters after their recent bereavement. Special thanks are given to the Rev Ford Mrs Jordan Mrs Bradford Mr and Mrs Harry Rowe and family and Mrs A Pullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ross
Ford
Jordan
Bradford
Harry Rowe
A. Pullen
Local Jottings Bright New Year Notes and Shop News
A bustling Christmas period in Wellington with crowds at Monarch Pictures and visits from the Salvation Army to the hospital. Local ads promote Studebaker and Kosciusko ice cream while noting holiday closures and the 44 hour week affecting rail service. Obituaries mention Mrs Elizabeth Muldoon of Bathurst and local residents return from Sydney with news of a 1960 Crossley car. Licensing court set for January 15 at Wellington court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Fulton's Motors
Monarch Pictures
Salvation Army
Job
Nash
Bedford
Ted
T. T. Simpson
Dave Vass
A. E. Barter
Cumnock
Barter
Golden Key
Carolina
Simpson
Flourmill Owners Association
Simpson's
Svar
Lang
Elizabeth Muldoon
Bathurst
Harry Sullivan
Euchareens
Sydney
Sullivan
Wellington Court House
Cheaper motor spirit for Wellington
The British Imperial Oil Co Ltd announces extended bulk delivery of Shell Motor Spirit to Wellington from January 11. motorists gain immediate savings on petrol costs and tins and cases, as the depot for distribution nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Imperial Oil Co., Ltd
Shell Motor Spirit
Wellington
Watch Night and Baptism Services at Baptist Church
A Watch Night service will be held in the Baptist Church on New Year’s Eve and next Sunday a Baptismal service will follow where several individuals are to receive Christian Baptism. The Rev. J. Hunter will speak on Christian Baptism from a historical view, promising a topic of interest. Hymn books are provided and all are welcome.
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Baptist Church
J. Hunter
Henry Tacke
Currell
St. Kilda
Domino Condelli
Clare
North Melbourne
Douglas Robertson
Sydney
William Frederick al- Meida
Babadah
Robadah
Condobolin
Wellington Rifle Club Citizens Cup Entries
Wellington Rifle Club reports splendid entries for the Citizens Cup to be shot tomorrow at the local range. Twelve teams will compete including Hargraves Mudgee Orange Gulgira Molong Bathurst and Wellington. The club promises a well prepared course and a day of shooting with powder and lead on the range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Rifle Club
Hargraves
Mudgee
Orange
Gilganira
Molong
Bathurst
Wellington
Wellington youth dominates Tamworth swimming carnival
Wellington swimmer and diver William Urquhart, aged 14, won the boys high diving event at Tamworth Swimming Carnival. Judge Dick Eve praised his performance as spectators applauded. Urquhart claimed the first prize a watch and chain and enjoys a right royal time at Tamworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Wellington
William Urquhart
Dick Eve
Billy
Vacational Swimming Classes Open Statewide January Dates
The tenth annual Christ mas vacational swimming schools will run January 4 to 15 across the state under ex-champion Harold Hardwicke. A trained staff of 77 teachers will conduct classes at metropolitan baths and in Newcastle Kempsey Lismore Tamworth Lithgow Bathurst Wellington Orange Goulburn Wagga Wagga Wollongong. Since starting, 40 000 children have learned to swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hardwicke
Metropolitan
Newcastle
Kempsey
Lismore
Tamworth
Lithgow
Bathurst
Wellington
Orance
Goulburn
Wagga
Wollongong
Workmen's Compensation Returns Due February 1926
Employers must file returns detailing accidents and compensation paid in 1925 with the Minister for Labour and Industry by 1 February 1926. A £5 penalty applies for default. Forms available from the Government Printing Office Sydney or the Department branches at Newcastle and Broken Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Department of Labour and Industry
Newcastle
Broken Hill
Department
The 44 Hour Week Comes Into Force
The 44 hour week takes effect next Monday influencing local businesses to open at 9?1 and close at 5.60 p.m. Wednesdays close at 12.90 p.m. Saturdays close at noon.
A Home Gathering at Maryvale for Christmas Season
Mr and Mrs Lovett of Maryvale report a joyful family reunion with Harold and wife returning from Coff's Harbour after a 686 mile journey. Clif comes from Goulburn, Eric from Young, Harry from Murrumburrah, and Aubrey from Newcastle. Wusiy returns to bank duties, CHY and Aubrey depart by train, western trains criticized for dirt and overcrowding, Peters Ice Cream back at Endbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of N.S.W
Chy
Aubrey
St John’s Church Sunday Services Schedule
Wellington hosts 11 am service with H C and 7.80 pm. Bodan gora holds a 3 pm service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
H.C
Bodangora
Prospective Buyers Targeted by Fulton Motors Rep
Mr Grant Vardy representing Fulton Motors will contact all prospective buyers of Studebaker and Chevrolet cars and trucks. The outreach aims to find buyers and arrange inquiries and demonstrations as part of the dealer’s sales drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Vardy
Fulton's Motors
Studebaker
Chevrolet
Furniture sale notice by Miss Trevaskis
Mr. A. E. Rotton advertises a full house sale on January 6 at 2.40 pm at Miss Trevaskis residence Warne Street. She is leaving the district and all articles will be disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Rotton
A Cool Change Brings Pleasant Wind and Hope for Rain
Yesterday afternoon a cool easterly wind blew with force, making conditions more pleasant. Evening and night showed signs of rain though only a few drops fell. A good rain would benefit the grass that has dried due to the recent dry spell, aiding a new shoot.
Local councils to go out of office next December
State Cabinet decided that all municipal and shire councils elected earlier this month will be dissolved by December. Local Government elections will be held on the adult franchise. Councils must prioritize betrayal manufacturers, and failure could trigger ministerial intervention by the Minister for Local Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neglessor
Loc Governent
Rain Out West Weather Rally List of Readings
Yesterday morning steady rain fell further west with a storm in the Mountains. Molong recorded 28 points while other readings include Carinda 62 Coonamble 24 Gilgandra 32 Dandaloo B&B Hunterford 18 Wanaring 50 Barrengun 40 Engenia 40 Goodooga LY Angle dool 45 Collarendabri 82 Bourke 6 Louth 16 Coolah Molongy 28 Cudal 6 Lithgow 106 Mt. Victoria 42 Blackheath 40 Katoomba 60 Lawson 10 Springwood 1065.
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Molong
Carinda
Coonamble
Gilgandra
Dandaloo B&b
Hungerford
Wanaring
Barrengun
Engenia
Goodooga LY
Angledool
Collarendabri
Bourke
Louth
Coolah
Molongy
Cudal
Lithgow
Mt. Victoria
Blackheath
Katoomba
Lawson
Springwood
The Year's Rainfall in Wellington 1825
The rainfall for 1825 in Wellington totaled 187% points, well above the prior year but far below the long term average. November was the wettest month with 85 points. April the driest with 10. Monthly figures follow: January 240, February 142, March 90, April 1, May 277, June 265, July 170, August 118, September 50, October 11, November 355, December 2.
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Wellington
Sales Approach at Hillview Farm Auction
Mr Newell plans to quit farming and move south. The sale on the 20th January, the third Wednesday, features a first-rate plant with a top driving team and a well-kept, working order setup. Abel Wilkins and Co. auctioneers. Mr Kennedy, former Hillview seller, has bought grazing land and will auction his wheat farming outfit in an up-to-date, ready-to-work condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell
Abel Wilkins
Kennedy
Abel Wiliins and Co
Dute
44 Hour Week in State Rail Work Approved
The Retail Traders Association backs no change to shop hours as 44 hour week starts Monday. A.R.U. officials urge spread over five days, not six, and condemn breach of faith if two free days are not granted. State government workshops to run 44 hours in five days after cabinet decision.
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The
Retail Traders’ Association
A.R.U
Personal Pars and Holiday Notices From Wellington
Personal notes list residents and visitors to Wellington during holidays. Mentions Mrs Chrystal staying with sister in Sydney, G W Nowland family holidaying by the seaside, several people convalescing or traveling, and children or relatives undergoing surgeries or births. Also notes a death, Isaac Toole of Bathurst, and a boxing day burial in Coogee.
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G. W. Nowland and
Bank of N.S.W
John Chiplin
Sydney
Wellington
Mrs. Flanagan
Multiple Fatalities Mark Maroubin Speedway Tragedy and Local Upheaval
A string of early 20th century items details a murder at a slaughter yard near Maroubra, a fatal speedway crash killing Leo J. Salmon and Alfred Vaughan, political moves in parliament on the five day week and union ties, railway shop staff suspicions, and a series of accidents and disasters including a decapitation, a tiger snake bite death, a lightning strike killing Frederick Hayes, and a cyclone wrecking Robadah with widespread destruction.
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Forbes
William Harris
Slaugherman
Hark
Keng
Harris
Maroubra Speedway
Leo J. Salmon
Alfred Vaughan
Vaughan
Ag Salmon
Coast
Lang
Salmon
Salmon Motors Lad
England
Arthur Richardson
Woodfall
Kelleway
Woodfull
Wellington
William Davis
Thoms McGuire
Davis
McGuire
Hurstville
Samuel Steele
Steele
Melbourne
Charles Matherson
Richmond
Kurrajong Soldiers
Frederick Hayes
Waterloo Council
Seamen's Union
Afternoon prices and headlines from Melbourne court
This afternoon's wires report local prices for potatoes oats hay and feed wheat maize and chaff with Tasmanian and local varieties. The London papers feature Australia Eleven as a front page story with double columns posters and photographs. Three murder charges were listed at the Melbourne City Court this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
London
Melbourne
Multiple Obituaries in Wellington and District
Obituaries report the deaths of infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W Mostyn of Maryvale. James Smith aged 81 of Maxwell Street. Mrs Ann Ross Wyton of Yarrandale. Mr William John McAlister aged 57 of Wellington. Mrs Bridget O'Brien aged 83 of Orange. Funeral arrangements by Shakespeare and Thompson, with services at Baptist, Church of England, Presbyterian, and Catholic rites. varied last rites and memorials noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Brook
Ichael J Dillon
Welington
W. P. Hennessy
Olf
James Smith
Maxwell Street
Sunay
Ein
Church of England Parton
Barry Brown
C. 4. Shakespeare
Spicer's Creek
Sarsh Ann Ross
J. Wyton
Yarrandale
Hawthorn
Victoria
Wallace
Robert
H. G. Ford
Wellington
Spicer
Messrs
J. Thompson
William John McAlister
Farmers
Murray Brothers
Uge Ceased
Harry
England
Percy
Alick
Ronald
Cole
Pierce
Orange District
Bridget O'Brien
Woth
Bleek Rock
Neuren
Orange
William O'Brien
Anson Road
Patrick O'Brien
William, John
Adolphus
Reinhard Coonambley
Smith
Warren
Horton
Bathurst
R.C
Orange Cemetery
Father Kelly
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Con and
Linnie Gardell
Hareld
Jean
Court House
A. M. Dunn
CLL
Carcoar District Hospital
J. T. Holland
Suntop
Thornton Street
Lee Street
Thos, Carroll, Saddler
E. A. Fulton
W. A. Miller
the District Paper
Gacllington Times
Haven
Motor Spirit
Peters
Enderby’s
ST. John's Church
Mrs. Chrystal
Senr
Mrs. Patten
Jacob Warner
Pridham
J. Pridham
Java
W. G. Allatt
Audrey Newton
Newton
Barrendong
Jack Pridham
Marshan Barton
Bertram Barton
Mrs. Syd. Pennyworth
Mrs. McConnell
Swift Street
Mrs. Pennyworth
Ella Newman
Bank of New South Wales
Campbelltown
Neal Thomas
Gulgong
Commercial Bank
Darrell K. Wall
F.C. Wall
Sydney University
F.C. BR. Smith
Bruce
Ron
Maolong
Isaac Toule
Manly
Isaac Toole
Lambert Street
Nurse Donaldson's Private Hospital
S. Devenish
Dunedoot
Frank Howland
T. J. Payne
Ponto
Mr. Skelly
Roy Best
Best
Meg Davidson
Read Best
Fred Parker
Urana
Lockhart
Sccountant
Margaret Dillon
Michael Dillon
Coogee
Rookwood
W. J. Hennessy
A. R. Bethune
W. Richardson
W Smith
JD. Whelan
Clarence and
Frank Dillon
Owk
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