Drowning Tragedy After Batharat Holiday Outing
A Batharat party including Alfred Beddows Fred Campbell and Albert Jonkinadn traveled to Wellington for a fishing trip. While returning the boat capsized near the river and three men died Campbell and Nancarrow survived with injuries. Rescue efforts continued as authorities notified police and arranged body recovery at Montefiore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batharat
George Nancarow
Alfred Beddows
Fred Campbell
Albert Jonkinadn
Wedlington
Wellington
Gardolt
Jlenkipton
Gardoll
Nancarrow
Nancaryow
Ewune
Campbell
Whem
Ancarra
el Lattor
Camivil
Land de Jude
Derkine Eawingg
Waa
Nineuraw
Namie Otte
Gils
Mike
Jenkins
Jenking
Campfull
Rankins
Cumpbell
Maryvale
Theington
Gaedoll Hol
Dubbo
Foholion
Dirk Brenan
Nuncarrow
Forte Hols
Brennan
McCarty
Tecensen
Montefiore
Bathurst man recalls fatal river boating accident
An IRA-like Bathurst narrative follows Mr Pristerlek Campbell recounting a deadly trip on the Macquarie River to Dowd’s Falls. The party’s boat capsized after water surged in, two men clung to the upturned hull, and divers searched the river bottom, with Mr Brennan recovering the body after a dangerous swim. Deceased, 42, was a Wellington native, son of a long-time bootmaker, survived by widow and two children. Time of recovery estimated near 11 am. funeral held with Manchester Unity procession. Coroner ruled accidental drowning from boat capsize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Alvuente
Wellington
Pristerlek Campbell
Campbell
Atvlent Hy
Loath
Alan Lid
Ginomy
Alex
Navcarrow
Tunde
Herbert Jenkinson
Mir Dtok Bevanay
Brennan
Suthy
Bowls Tournaments During Boxing Day and New Year
Two lawn bowls events were held over Boxing Day and the following Saturday, a Singles Handicap for a trophy by Mr A Dunn and a Fain Handicap by Mr H Zieblke. Dir V Hiatta won the singles, judged by Warner and Truman, with good attendance and notable plays. Wellington defeated Mudgee 7 points in a New Year match after a car trip as three rinks toured. The venue and greens were praised, and wellington invited Mudgee to return on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dunn
Me H. Zieblke
Dir
V- Hiatta
Mansrs Warner
Truman
Therie
Tembees
Moat
Amor
Mombare
Mudgee
Mud Gee
Mudgee Club
Wellington
Visit to Mudgee Echoes Shared Joyful Concert Day
A reader recalls a highly enjoyable concert day and looks forward to another visit to Mudgee in the future with great pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudgee
Obituary of John Harold Rowan at 20 in Currn Creek
After about twelve months of illness death claimed the well known resident John Harold Rowan aged 20 of Spiccta Creek son of Mr and Mrs Chas Regan He was a popular young man with many friends He died peacefully on Christmas Eve Survived by his widow and two children the funeral was held Boxing Day at RC cemetery Currn Creek Long officiating Coffin maple heavily silver mounted funeral arrangements by Col Shakespeare
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Xinae Eve
Furan
John Harold Rowan
Chas Régan
Spiccta Creek
Sh Ilona
Currn Creek
Mons
Col. Shakespeare
Death of Wellington district resident Donald Ross aged 56
Donald Ross of Woreat Vale Spicers Creek died New Year’s Eve at Nurse Newton’s private hospital after a long illness heart trouble was the cause. He was a longtime Cobbora Shire Council member and railway advocate survived by wife two sons and several daughters funeral held New Year’s Day in Wellington with a large procession and burial in the Presbyterian cemetery conducted by Rev. A G Ford.
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Donald Ross
Woreat Vale
Spicers Creek
Newton
Wellington
Bullock Creek
Ballarat
Victoria
Sever
Madere District
Spicer'n Creek
Roas Wias
Memser
Cobbora Shire
Sinee
Maryvale
Gulgong
Hov
Willow Aleo
Stanley
Alick
Mesdames 3
Gollan
Wallington
Wellington Cemetery
Ai. G. Ford
CJ Shakerpeare
George Harvey Dies at 70 In Wellington Home
George Harvey aged 70, longtime Wellington resident, died suddenly at his home on Gabralson Street on New Year’s Day. The deceased, who had lived in the district for many years, is survived by a grown family. The interment took place in the Church of England portion of the local cemetery with Archdeacon Barry Brown officiating. Funeral arrangements were handled by C J Bhuieos.
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Deceaved
Wellingtom
G Nancarrow
Nanima Crescant
Lonving
Wellington
Bathnct
William Street
Mambore
Air Manchester Unity
Church of England
Barry Brown
My. G
Shakespeare
Wethers Day
Gurdoll
Deceaed
Messry Walter
Sydney
Fred
Les
Kyogle
Richard
Arthur
Norman
Bert
Gabralson Street
George Marvey
Gunttam
C. J. Bhuieospeare
Bathurst Rail Worker William Morris Dies in Wellington
William Morris of Vale Road Bath, born a Bathurst native, died at Wellington Hospital after ten days with pneumonia. A single man and veteran Bathurst railway yard employee, he reached engine driver rank while on temporary duty in Wellington. The funeral occurred in Bathurst with Catholic rites and a solemn vigil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Howe
Dewp Aymis
Bathurst
Long cortege for deceased with workmates and mourners
The funeral procession led by Mr 4 B Chifley of the Enginedrivers Fireman and Cleaners Association followed the hearse. Coffin bearers included H Spratt P Appleby Burne and W Austin. Chief mourners were the deceased’s aged mother, sibling and brothers Guy Eric and Andrew Morrie Minx Catherine Morris, and other relatives. Floral tributes from Bath district and Wallington local residents. Rev Father Norton officiated at the Mortuary Chapel and graveside.
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4. B. Chifley
Enginedrivers
Mesera H. Spratt
P. Appleby
Burne
W. Austin
Catherine Morris
Mes. C. Parsons
Father Norton
Heavy Storms Sweep District Across Bournewood and Orange
A violent storm Saturday brought 16 points of rain locally with two inches total in places. Lightning blacked out telephones, floods swamped streets, and a group of three swagmen near Brandy Creek were swept away by floodwaters under a bridge, two dying. Dairyman Rheinberger had a near drown crossing Bell River, losing cream and gear. Numerous motorists faced road flooding, and the storm caused widespread disruption though overall damage was limited.
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Bournewood
Sunton
Wellington
Orange
Muller
Constable Muller
Beatty
Millen
Ouhr
Ware
India
Rheinberger
Bell River
Gobor
Ion
Bodangora Hailstorm Wrecks Crops and Buildings
A severe afternoon storm at Bodangora unleashed a heavy hail and wind event. The hall collapsed, roofs and windows were shredded, and wheat crops suffered extensive damage with losses to several farmers including Progrey, Dowd, Newall, and others. The village saw widespread flooding and property damage across stores, offices, and homes.
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Sullivan
Sheridan
A. Progley
Alan
Ofeba
Liecolt
B. Dowd
Bodangers
Kan Newall
Progrey
Horace
Bodangora _steelt
Robinson's Store
Church of England
Bunyan
Mile
Severe Mid-North NSW Storm Hits Gobolion District
A historic storm lashed the Gobolion, Montefiore, and Spicar's Creek areas, washing away fencing and damaging property. Roads flooded to three feet, cattle and sheep losses reported, about 20 cars buried for hours, and a railway line washed out. Damages also noted near Nowiros with widespread property harm and uprooted trees.
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Montefiore
Gobolion
Terrenta
Bentwick
Salter
Dubbo
Macquarie
Guarie
Maryvale
Nowiros
Spicar's Creek
Girl Escapes From Bourke Mail Train Window
A 19 year old and a 16 year old girl caused a sensation on Friday night by leaping from a moving Bourke mail train near Apuley. Located by Peak Hill police, the girl was returned to Sydney and admitted to District Hospital with concussion but no fractures. The attendant who accompanied her was unable to prevent the dive, and the train was halted after her fall onto a heap of ash.
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Bourke
Apuley
Gir
Sydney
Peak Hill
Narromina
Apaley
Theirl
Townsy
Sergi, Paton
Wallington Trotting Club Meeting Details Presented
The Wallington Trotting Club, led by A. and Fuller, reviews a large gathering as they prepare for the forthcoming meeting at month’s end. Welcoming Mr. Kimbell back from the Old Country, the club plans a Saturday event with £170 across seven races. Entries close January 22. a Newton Handicap for horses with certain records is announced. nominations require early approval under new regulations. Kosciusko for Nutti a Keatan, Cool Drinks and Choice Frail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & Fuller
Theington Trotting Club
M. Kimbell
Old Country
Bat Inet
W. D.T.A
Sven
Galloway
Newton
Horer
Norm Cook
Sheep Sale Notice From Goonoo Owners
Acting under instructions from various owners we will sell at Go onooo. The notice lists a sheep sale conducted by multiple owners with details on the sale location and participating holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goonoo
Auction Notice for 40 Acres and Farm Implements in Wellington
Public auction of 40 acres net, four room cottage, fowl yards, pig run, sheds, tools, spring cart, two horses with sulky, 800 trees in bearing crop valued at 2200, pumpkins, tomatoes, corn. Five miles from Wellington with water, walk in walk out bass. Auction date January 8, 1925 at 2:30 pm at our office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
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MW. Diaby
Barrett
Huttaher
Ferris
Tord
Wilton
Tarrant
Low
Murphy
Newland
Prenton
Warne
BiowsKe
Swords
C.J. Barrett
Fulton
Jones
Provident
Mudger Club
Martehor
Leed
Somy Tulare
John Harold Regan
George Harvey
William Mokmb
Bodangora
Bodangore
Wallington Trotting Club
Kosciusko
Gobolson
Abel Wilkins & CO
SALE
Abel Wilkins
AHD CO
Mons Clearing Sale
Killarney
Nugingerie
Ea Moving Dublia
J. Poeton Bate Sul
Porton
King OF Ning
Sole Bros
Colossal Circus and Zoo
James Watson
Monarch Pictures
Holpton
Unis
Little Red Schoolhouse
Martha Manafield
Century
Paramount Presents
Matt Moore
LAW
Bari
George Paul
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