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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
5
A provisional village chronicle details militiary optimism, ploughing progress, social events, church and school notes, a fatality, and local visits. It records Mr Howard’s reappointment, dances, birthdays, baptisms, and community concerns amid unsettled weather and work shifts.
On Wednesday the weather shows a slight tendency to rain as plans unfold for a Wheelman League branch. The Bodangora team looks to be in the news with cricket chatter and a proposed visit by locals to celebrate and discuss town events. A mysterious apparitional sight near Maryvale adds local intrigue.
From our corrispondent, Walmer residents discuss securing land on the Boll river bank behind Mr T Hi Walton's grounds for a jetty. They plan letters to Macquarie Shire Council and neighboring associations urging cooperation. The Walmer Fund and A. will hold March meeting at BN Lane’s residence on March 2.
A fragmented report from a rural area describes weather effects on crops and fields, possible wedding plans, and community meetings. It mentions H Blundon and others, washouts on roads, and a council decision on farming funds, with references to local schools and river conditions.
In Gullawsville the correspondent reports on postponed weather, rain delays, and ongoing road work with concerns about safety. Mentions a local resident's medical treatment recovery, upcoming auctions by the Collanavitin Braceh of the Fo and association, and town events slated for the weekend.
A lively notice outlines a March 11 ball and a benefit day for the RO Church with races and field events including sprinting, long jump, hurdles, and weights. Cricket results show Banke and Law defeating Murrumbidgerio with 129 runs, while Civil Service faced Baturlay next. The piece mentions strong teams and the Civil Service squad, noting weather and attendance impacts on plans.
In a rugged Burrendong vs Fashion’s Mount match played yesterday on the Jattery wicket Fashion’s Mount defeated Burrendong by one run. A social at Mr Herring’s prior drew large attendance with dancing lasting until daylight. The piece notes a wedding at Mumil and references local nature battles with drought and pests impacting vegetation and animal food sources.
An inquest at Cobbora into the death of Thomas Bunker, who died by his own hand, returned a verdict of suicide. The deceased, long in the timber trade, left a letter claiming despair and intent to end life, expressing fear and urging medical science to note his act.
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