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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
4
A sudden cyclone last Sunday afternoon ripped through Bodangara causing extensive damage. Heavy rain, high winds, and flash floods wrecked gardens, roofs, and fences, washing away roads and fields. Farmers report heavy losses across paddocks and crops, with some insured losses also noted and local officials scrambling to assess the aftermath.
Public notice outlines rules for horse eligibility under the New South Wales Trotting Club and Western Viner Abureration, detailing certificate approvals, prior racing, and deadlines. Applicants must file seven clear days before entry closing, with details available from local trotting clubs or the NSW Trotting Club secretary.
Storms drenched the district with heavy rain and hail submerging streets and backyards. Crop damage centered on wheat and fruit, with 61 bags of wheat ruined near Toynton and broader losses cited by Mr G Cleary and H Compton. The coronation of Miss Hughes as queen drew large crowds at Royal Hall, aided by local volunteers, with £60 raised for St Matthews Church funds and total takings near £500. Railway activity, election of lodge officers, and New Year celebrations at Reynolds Hall followed, highlighting community resilience and charitable effort during a severe weather season.
A fragmented local item describes Jamon Quirk attempting a video around a pad dock, slipping and landing on his back. He sustained only bruising and a shake, then resumed activity within days. The report also notes holiday visits by Mr and Mrs George Arneil to relatives, and mentions community figures including Mr. Campbell and Mr. Tan McCanthy amid other local happenings.
A regional note from Arthurville wishes readers season’s greetings and outlines bright prospects for the Wellington district in 1925. It reports about 70 points of rain, Xmas fire incidents contained by phone aid, a charity Christmas treat by Mrs Weston, and local efforts of the Country Women’s Association benefiting country women and children. It mentions Mrs Weston’s hospitality, Mr Wenton’s role as an alderman, and local transport accidents including a milk-canic river incident involving a cart and horse.
Delightful weather marked the holidays with hot days at week’s end and heavy thunder on Sunday, rain exceeding an inch aiding maize growers. Bell flyer surfaced after heavy floods but stayed within banks. A New Year trip to Orange for a race yielded no fortunes. Spilsbury family updates, Mrs Lavender and children visit Moir kin at New Canterbury, Donald Moir injured but recovering. Deep sympathy extended to Peter Rheinberger family after a death, funeral attended in Mudgoe.
Yeoval Monday night event saw Mr. G. Hl ilott farewelled by fellow-marchers and friends with a silver tea service for his work with the Yeoval Glee Club. Elliott organized the Give n Club and led it with enthusiasm, his departure a loss to local musical people. Also noted are Jim Whyte's accident involving a horse, a new baby daughter for Mrs. Neville of Yallundry, ongoing wheat harvest troubles, larger motor lorries described, and church sports to fund repairs with a Dramatic Society play. Rev H. G. Ford visiting the district.
A dance will take place in Me Atammey's ball on Friday the 10th at Joseph's Convent in Stuary Town. Trippers of the light tentantic are assured of a good night's enjoyment. The Tee Creama are at Con Witteman and invite patrons to try them.
A dense OCR of a racing program lists multiple events including The Macquarie Handicap of 20 Sovs for Gelve and Savas, distances 7 and 6 furlongs, nomination and acceptance details, and prize money. Other listed events include Trial Handicap and The Wellington Jockey Club Handicap, with conditions, weights, fees, and dates noting Tuesday January 27, 1025 as the signing date, under officials W Gardner and Norman Flynn.
A few weeks ago a fire at Mr P McAtamney s Hotel garage involved a Ford car used as a night activity by licensed hawker A G Cooper. The blaze caused the Ford to blow and burn the Dodge hood and paint though extinguished by McAtamney s chemical extinguisher. Insurance covered the vehicles amid a late thunderstorm bringing heavy rain. Mr and Mrs G Edwards of Gil-
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