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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
3
A fragment from a district news column notes confusion over a school system abbreviation. Specific names, dates, or places are unreadable, but the item hints at misinterpretation or mislabeling within district communications.
The town enjoyed another old time dance with strong turnout and vigorous dancing. Funds from the two nights exceeded £80 for community needs as Mary Gleeson and Mrs. W. Dev assisted, with H. Warn of MLC and Devenish providing wetting support. a child, Marek Dickerson, suffered eye injury but is hoped to recover. The James Reid Memorial gate project was described, with graveside ceremonies led by Rev. T. W. Barthy and notable attendees.
A sizable group from the Cumnock Rifle Club travelled to Parkes for Boxing Day rifle matches. Mauter Ray Priddle, 13, won first prize in two of three events, scoring a perfect 35/35 in the Forbes 300 yards and 45/45 in the de Bumberry 600 yards, finishing just shy of the Parkes Aggregate winner. A separate Auburn v Cumnock match saw Auburn victorious by 26 points. Banquet and speeches followed at Arta House with toasts to both clubs and a lively musical program.
Weather favored gathering in grain with vigorous stripping. Yields exceed expectations, grain quality improves in color and weight, rust fears seem unfounded. Also notes a bachelor’s annual Christmas picnic at Mr. Wykes' with games, music, tea, and sociable talks among single men and district residents.
A New Year cricket match at Yeoval saw Wellington defeat Yeoval 169 to 100. J Manning starred in slips with four wickets, Eli Wall excelled in fielding, EJ Gibson scored 26 for Yeoval, while A Gittings made 58 and Allett 32 not out for Wellington. Town children enjoyed a Christmas Tree organized by Mrs. Ern Sparkes and gifts from Dr. Miles.
Kenneth Duddy six, third son of Ebert Duddy of Mount Bulla way near Coonabarabran, drowned at a dam while bathing with others. William Sykes, a Trangie sawmill worker, died after a logging accident involving a loaded team and a log. Mr Sunderland and spouse escaped serious harm when a motorcycle racer collided with their sulky near Wylandree Creek. Charles Bowler, 70, of Dubbo, collapsed from stroke like injuries and died three hours after admission to Dubbo District Hospital.
The 1929 cost study by the U S Department of Agriculture examined 897 reports on wheat in the western division. It found average gross cost per acre of 24.99 dollars with 1.09 dollars per bushel net after straw credit, yielding 22 bushels per acre and sales value 0.87 dollars per bushel, leaving a deficit of 4.66 dollars per acre.
The fragment outlines a dense list of clubs, dates, and venues across New South Wales towns such as Bathurst, Goolagong, Eugowra, Narromine, and Forbes. It records event dates for J.C. and D.R.C. activities with scattered figures like 7.0 and 1.0, reflecting a period-era community schedule.
The Wellington district enjoyed a calm Christmas period with few sports fixtures. Residents took trips to Sydney by car or train while many stayed local for picnics and fishing. Weather alternated from mild Christmas day to cool windy Boxing Day, improving again Sunday and Monday. Excursionists from Tooraweenah Orange Dubbo and Melony visited for fishing, signaling the district as a growing holiday resort with strong fishing potential despite limited development.
Visitors praise the Wallington area for caves fishing and camping along the Macquarie and Bell rivers. The Shire Council is urged to improve roads to Burrandong to sustain rising tourist traffic and prevent loss of pleasure due to washouts and rough hillsides.
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