Quiet Wellington Holidays Marked By Toy Sale Rush
The holidays in Wellington passed quietly with a Xmas Eve crowd in town. Cars filled streets from Gilpin’s corner to the Red Flag and into Warne Street, while Boxing Day saw trips to Sydney and many head to Dubbo and Bathurst for events. Weather was cool and local trade strong in toys and fancy goods with few accidents reported.
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Wellington
Gilpin's Corner
Warne Street
Percy
Swift
Sydney
Dubbo
Bathurst
Macquarie River
New Serial Story Promises Absorbing Interest Start
The item announces a fresh serial story beginning on January 7. It promises an absorbing reading experience with a focus on engaging plots and continuing installments.
Auction Notice for McPod’s Mill Furniture Sale
A. E. Rotton restates Treviskis auction in Warne Street for Wednesday 6th Jan at 2:50 pm. Sale offers house full of living room and dining room furniture plus beds, dressers, glassware, kitchenware, bedding, textiles, and garden items. Absolute unreserved sale. strictly cash terms.
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Treviskis
Warne Street
McPod
LDP
Nicholson
Morrow
Open Letter to Aldermen Cook Sarum and Bembrick
Letter writers praise aldermen for opposing costly parkage services and question water charges and public works. The author urges transparency on costs for baths and street improvements, asks about revenue and rents, and argues ratepayers deserve full financial clarity from the council.
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Cook, Sarum and
Bembrick
Mark Bembrick
Pirieuess
Tve
Thankine Yen
Tema
Fern Knollanch
Australian boy producer brings film to Melbourne
A sixteen year old boy producer and actor George Palmer presents The Mail Robber, a one reel Melbourne produced moving picture. He is described as the youngest moving picture producer in the world and the film debuts tonight at the Monarch’s theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
George Palmer
Young Palmer
Monarch Picture Company
Australia
Baths Proposal Sparks Public Debate On Access
A Wellington reader condemns a council plan to enclose the Baths with a sewer and charge admission, arguing it hurts visitors and families. He urges a joint meeting of council and the Swimming Club to find a compromise, praising the baths as a popular open attraction and a potential financial success without barriers.
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Wellington
Stewart
Swimmers Fail Time Test in 200 Yard Race
In yesterday’s point score event six swimmers competed in the 200 yards but all were disqualified for breaking time. The unfamiliar distance caused uncertainty over times. G. Roxe set a new club best at 2.64 2-5ths and N. Sutton also lowered his time to 2.56 1-5ths, while the season’s previous best by Sutton was 1.58 21th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Sutton
G. Roxe
Bowls Match Between Messrs Jones and Simpson
An afternoon bowls match on the Wil mot Badge course saw veteran Fred Jones face challenger T T Simpson. Simpson performed well but Jones led at one point and closed strong to win 12 to 10 at the final head. Boxing Day brought four rink activities with Ziehlke versus Warner and Hewett versus Smith, culminating in a Hewett victory in the final between Ziehlke and Hewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmot
Fred Jones
T. T. Simpson
T. T
T.T
Anil
Jones
Chile
H. Ziehlke
C. Warner
W. Hewett
U. EL. Smith
Wood
Aiehlke
Hewett
Corn Growers Urge Rain to Fill Dropping Grain
Farmers relying on corn crops seek timely rainfall as plants advance to tasseling and kernels risk poor development without adequate moisture. Local reports indicate concern for yield as dry spells threaten fullness of the ears.
Turned-down Page Looks Ahead to 1926 Advancements
A 1925 retrospective from a local voice reflects on world events Locarno Pact China Australia and NSW politics. It highlights Wellington baths electricity lighting plans Maryvale Gulgong railway and Burrendong Weir, plus farming advances tractors and wheat delivery. It urges progress unity and civic support for public works and the Swimming Club carnival.
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China
Australia
New South Wales
Labor Party
Sydney
North Sydney
Wellington
Maryvale-Gulgong
Burrendong
Public Works Committee
West
Dore
Baths Clock Improves Bathers Watch Time at Municipal Baths
Residents clash with the Municipal Council over plans to enclose the baths to curb free dips. A fence and turnstile proposal would block unsanctioned access while preserving lawn viewing areas. The Council should support the Swimming Club in hosting carnivals and ensure public lawn access remains free.
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Caretiker's
Dubbo and Wellington Swim Carnival Results and Claims
The Dubbo Swimming Club carnival on Boxing May at the Macquarie River drew many Wellington entrants who, though strong, failed to win the Western championship. Highlights include A Reid winning the 40 Yards Open Handicap final for Wellington, and G Rose claiming the final of the 100 Yards Visitors' Handicap. The event faced criticism over a narrow deep turning board, but overall races ran on time with numerous winners from Wellington and Dubbo sharing honours in breathless contests across 40 and 100 yard sprints, diving, and relay events.
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Dubbo
Macquarie River
Wellington
Wellington Swimming Club
Stephens
Wellington Club
A. Willocks
T. L. Baird
B. Burns
W. McCormick
A. Reid
C. Harris
Sutton
Turner
Norris
Rose
J. Palmer
B. Baird
T. Turner
C. Mulcahy
P. Palmer
G. Turner
C. Field
Brownlow
L. Rose
G. Rose
L. Cooper
M. C. Baird
Thompson
R. Palmer
F. Astill
N. Sutton
Palmer
J. Huston
W. Reid
M. Donaldson
Miss Madden
J. Turner
F. Samuels
P. Reid
M. Vaughan
Sherringham
Miss Maiden
Miss Harvey
Those Water Meters Dispute over Town Metering Protest
A town council criticizes incomplete water metering and argues that unmetered residents overuse water. The writer calls for full metering or removal of charges, noting metered residents pay better than nonmetered ones and urging fair treatment as the water works debt looms. The piece attacks perceived injustice and demands action to end the farce.
Fulton Motors Ad Promotes Economy Car Offer
An old style advertisement urges buyers to visit Fulton Motors Sales and Service to purchase an economy Chevrolet while highlighting local district value and affordability.
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Fulton's Motors
Transport in the Future What of the Motor
The piece traces transport evolution from horse and bullock to rail and then motor vehicles. It notes the railway as long distance, motor lorries entering market, challenging horses, and the motor’s growing role in both road transport and farm work, potentially easing burdens on horses.
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Die Harda
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Georie
Waterford
Theo Newell, Esq
Abel Wilkins and CO. Auctioneers
Hillview
Dan Kennedy
Abel Wilkins & CO
Sonally
Pen
P.s.—Plewe
Time Council
P.B.P
Monarch Pictures
Buck Jones
Arizona
Romeo
Paramount All Star
Tom MIX
Riders OF the Purple Sage
Zane Grey
Colleen Moore
Desert Flower
Marie Corelli
Thelma
Adler’s
Ora
Harvard
Orig
J. J. Adler
Orange
Parkes
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