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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1954

Page

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Longer hours proposed for country hotels in Maxwell report

Wellington licensees advocate extended evenings for country hotels in response to Mr Justice Maxwell's liquor report. Club House Hotel owner D Alexander supports later hours and staggered schedules, while publican Eric Sebire says the report preserves brewery influence. Central Hotel's Jim Bourke echoes calls for later closing.

Wellington Justice Maxwell Liquor Commission Times D. Alexander Club House Queensland Eric Sebire Maxwell Central Hotel Jim Bourke

Sermon at Wallington Baptist Church by Pastor L Hettson

Pastor L Hettson will preach at Wallington Baptist Church next Sunday at 11 am using Hebrews 3 1 as his text with the title A Worthy Consideration. A summary of the address will appear in Monday's Times.

Wallington Baptist Church L. Hettson Christ Jesus

Wellington Rugby League to Present Players Next Thursday

Wellington Rugby League sets Thursday night general meeting at the Agricultural Hall to honor first grade players with three or more games. Presentations to be made by life member J Harvey Truman. Kimber Cup to Our Boys team. playing coach John Olive to arrive in April. preparations also underway for Saturday football competition.

Wellington Rugby League Agricultural Hall Mr. Thomas C. Bell K. Bell W. Bell B. Cohen C. Collins J. Cornish L. Dowton K. Fowler W. Fowler W. Gagnon T. Hunt C. Johnson T. Lawler B. Lee D. Masterson P. Meharg B. Miller J. Player P. Rich B. Smith Thomas John Olive Wellington Olive Des Connell Inverell Connell

Council opens appeal for N. Coast flood victims

The Wellington Shire Council voted to donate £25 to begin a regional flood appeal after a Lord Mayor of Sydney telegram urged local bodies to gather cash food clothing and stock fodder. Councillors contributed £43 in total with multiple £1 £2 and £5 gifts and donations will be acknowledged in the Wellington Times.

Wellington Sydney Ald P. D. Hills EK. D. W. Masters J. Harvey Truman Sydney Morning Herald D. W. Roddy Masters Cr. Masters Cr. Roddy Cr. J. Owens Cr. E. J. Payne A. A. Stanford Cr. F. Cc. Thomas Cr. F. Stanford Wellington “Times Wellington Shire Council Times

Headmasters report to P and C meeting

The meeting heard about Commonwealth Scholarships denials for Edwin Dodd Harry Payne and Robert Scott Noeline Mackie won an Intermediate bursary. Mr Schmidt outlined pupil attendance activities changes in staff and new clubs including Naturalists and Toy Making with focused supervision and a concerted effort to fund duplicating material for the school through P and C assistance.

Edwin Dodd Harry Payne Robert Scott Noeline Mackie Schmidt Mudgee Bank St. Andrew's Church F. Graft A. Davis Queanbeyan Naturalists

Wellington Church Appeals Help for Flood Victims

The Wellington Presbyterian Church under Rev. R C Lawton launches an immediate appeal for cash or clothing to aid flood victims. Rev D Cole, relieving minister at St Andrew's Wellington, will deliver aid next week with his van. donations can be left at the Presbyterian Church Hall.

Wellington

Five Big Cricket Matches At Weekend In Wellington

Five important cricket matches scheduled in Wellington this weekend include two semi finals of the Saturday Competition on Saturday, the Broderlin Shield final between RSL and Centrals at Rygate Park on Sunday, and inter-town clashes at the Showground where Wellington No 1 and No 2 teams face Nyngan. Wellington teams field 12th men C Whale I Ney capt Dodd Austin Coady Smith Barker Wykes and T Dodd Collins Ross capt N Ross Wallace Williams Wallace Lay Doherty 12th.

Wellington Rygate Park RSL Centrals Nyngan C. Whale I. Ney N. Johnson V. Harvey Dodd C. Austin A. Forrest P. Coady R. Smith D. King D. Barker P. Wykes T. Dodd B. Collins N. Ross F. Rowe W. Forrest L. Duff J. Thomas C. Williams R. Jones J. Wallace K. Lay C. Doherty

No Water Supply For Cumnock

State Member for Lt. Mr. Robertson says a water supply for Cumnock is unlikely for some time due to restricted funds and higher priority works. The Cumnock Progress Association had sought representations, but the matter remains unfunded and not imminent.

Cumnock C. G. Robertson Cumnock Progress Association Robertson

Bowling Club boosts Anti-T.B. appeal with donation

Wellington Bowling Club members donated £11 8s to the Anti-Tuberculosis Association appeal. Country Officer D. Wilson said the club has given a fine lead and expects strong button sales in the town. Volunteers are asked to contact him at the Royal Hotel.

Wellington Anti-T.b. Association D. Wilson

Hospital Matron To Leave Wellington On Sunday

Wellington hospital bids farewell to Matron Miss Darling after nearly three years of service. Miss M L Bailey will succeed her, arriving from Coonabarabran. Darling helped launch the Hospitals Amenities Appeal raising over £2000. Farewell parties and tributes were held as she plans a rest then new work, with travel to Sydney Sunday by car.

Wellington Wellington District Hospital M. Darling M. L. Bailey Coonabarabran Miss Darling Tom Cameron Warne Street Sydney Geoffrey Darling Epping

Puppet Show At Two Marinets At 10 30 A M Tonight

A large audience is expected for tonight's puppet show with two performances scheduled at Marinets, one at 10 30 a m and another to follow. Local organizers urge families to arrive early to secure seats.

Electricity connected for Geurie station and yards

Electricity will be connected to the Geurie Railway Station without delay after representations by the Geurie Progress Association to the State member for Dubbo, C. G. Robertson, MLA. Lighting already provided for the stationmaster’s residence. trucking yard work deferred due to finances. Later, 1200 children attended a show, with praise for first class artists and plans for future events including Corroboree ballet, at the Methodist Hall with 5 shillings, 3 shillings, and 2 shillings 6 pence tickets.

Geurie Geurie Progress Association Dubbo C. G. Robertson

Soldier Settler Harold Richards Appeals Land Board Ruling

An appeal by Harold Thomas Richards a 2 Soldier Settler against a Land Board decision will be heard in the Land and Valuation Court at Queen's Square Sydney on Monday March 8. Richards occupying part of Wandao Wandong Estate. The Land Board sat at Molong on November 25 and declared the holding forfeited under various terms.

Land Board Land and Valuation Court Queen's Square Sydney Harold Thomas Richards Wandao Wandong Molong

Darling Farewell Parties Mark Hospital Leadership

Miss Darling departs Wellington after leading the District Hospital, with a lawn gathering at Nanima and presentations by nursing and domestic staff. Miss Stanton-Cook also receives thanks as she prepares to leave for Bathurst, while gifts and speeches reflect the community’s appreciation.

Eron D. F. Spring G. Fuller D. H. Chrystal R. A. B. Davidson T. Gameron Trelly Smith Miss Darling Bindnowalla Miss J. Stanton- Cook Miss Stanton-Cook Wellington Bathurst

Primary School milk use prompts parent aid call

Mr L Craft reports at the Parents and Citizens Association meeting that the Department supplied up to 14 gallons of free milk daily for primary pupils but usage declined to five gallons this year. He urged parents to provide mugs for school milks while noting Frances Rolls won a School Bursary and pupil enrollment held steady at 347. The school plans extra classes in woodwork and needlework with a swimming carnival set for March 12.

Schmidt Wellington P. and C Douglas P.and CG. Association D. Mander Jones P. Moylan P. and P. Association L. Craft R. C. Lawton Craft Frances Rolls Daniel Needework

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Maxwell Liquor Report N. Coast Bowling Club T.B N. D. Barton Mamma Mesdames Barton A. H. Taylor M. C. Cam W. Wootten Arts Council Wootten Methodist Hall Department of Education Mr. Craft
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