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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1925
Page
2
District Wellington and Soldiers Memorial appeal asks residents to honor promised donations to clear debts for the memorial. Readily payable at their convenience to the secretaries or treasurer Mr Blackwell at Union Bank, or to M McLEOD and J IL TRUMAN, Joint Honorary Secretaries.
Cobbora Shire Council advertises an extraordinary election for the seat of deceased Councillor Donald Rows to be held February 11, 1925 in Car fielding. Nomination day is January 23, 1925 with two proposer signatures and consent required. Nomination forms to be delivered by 6 pm January 29 at Council Chambers Guuries. A V Holman Shire Clerk and Returning Officer. Gottwell Chambers, Geurse, January 8, 1925.
Western line changes on Monday January 12 1925 shift Railway Refreshment Room from Wellington to Dubbo. Down trains start earlier from Wellington to Dubbo with timetable alterations for mail and day passenger services. Handbills detailing new times available from station masters.
Funeral notice for J H Woods invites friends to attend a service at Woods Funeral Parlors tomorrow morning with cemetery details. Also returns thanks from Mr and Mrs Cavanagh and others for wreaths cards and sympathy after a bereavement.
Though absent from my side you are ever in my thoughts. Your wife Mollie Chaproniere inserts this memorial note for the departed, dated January 38, 1043, with affectionate remembrance and sorrow.
The notice lists a string of local happenings in Wellington including a horse show at the stalls on Leo Street starting January 1 for four days, alongside motor cars and tractors entering farm life. It notes weather outlook, fresh cream sources at Don Williamson’s, and a retry of local fairs and sales. It also mentions railway service changes, a spring shoe sale, and a forthcoming horse sale by Messe Hilysiil and Rebineon at the Wrh Pebruary, with 600 horses expected. A sheep and cattle sale led by Geo. Peul is announced for Saturday the 7th, with 400–600 cattle to be sold at 2.80.
A byelection will be held Saturday February or January 22nd. The Riding of the Cubhura Shires votes to replace Dr Rony. two or more candidates expected. Advertisement notes anticipated contest between rivals.
A very fine brick building with over three acres of land is advertised for sale by Abel Wilking and Co. The auction is set for Saturday next, 17th at 5 p.m. The ad notes the property is in excellent condition and worth inspecting.
Members of the Wellington Garryowen Race Club are reminded of a general meeting on Saturday night at the club house. Reports will be presented and the annual meeting will be held in March.
The Mayor calls a council meeting this evening about the construction of the swimming baths. All interested parties are asked to attend. The baths could bring a large attraction and be central to the town.
The agency run by Abel Wilkine and Co. has sold over 100 Dodge cars in about 18 months. Last week five more cars were sold along with many returning secondhand vehicles.
Molong will be in fête for the opening of the new Molong-Yroval railway line with invitations from the Governor and contingents led by Sir Neville Howse. Mr F J Williams of Orange will represent the Tathway Carnie, while local officials prepare a ceremonial program. Contrasting note reports a courageous act by 12 year old Harry Kelly of Condobolin who saved another youth from drowning, then nearly drowned himself before rescue.
The revised timetable shows Sydney departures for the Coanambly and Bourke mails to Wellington with adjusted arrival and departure times, including short stops and altered layovers. It notes earlier and later trains, city stops, and contingency times, with times now listed for connections to the Wellington end and eastern routes.
Richard Talmadge, star of In Past Company, endures dangerous on set stunts as studios refuse to back him. His wife Mrs Talmadge funds a sinking fund for disability, while she often accompanies him. A Hollywood rooftop stunt with Mildred Harris prompted a tense squabble with director James Horne, culminating in a perilous dive from the third floor after a debate over safety.
A jumbled Wellington era notice set covers births marriages and illnesses. Mentions Norse Flegg’s private hospital, a birth to Mr and Mrs Clite Ryan of Simpson Street, and plans for trips to Jenolan Caves and Sydney. Includes health updates on McGeorge and Jack Weles, a wedding at Orange Jockey Club events, and a funeral at the local cemetery. scattered names appear with limited context.
Local bowlers travel Wednesday to Bathinvat for the Gurttell Shield event with Werle ingen leading the division and several players named, while Muthurst and Wellington squads prepare for the same competition.
Widespread incidents include a child missing then found drowned at Waterloo, a young boy scalded by boiling water, and a fatal accident at Melbourne beaches. Returned soldiers and unions protest in Sydney with clashes and police detentions at the Domain. A gunman shot his wife then killed himself, while a horse deal near Melbourne is under consideration for £27,000.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a contested game between Oraniy and Dubbo clubs. It states Dubbo won by 7 to 6 after a tough period, with later reference to Saturday activities and club members. Names and precise details are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a farmer in Bunbury and references to a state child case. Details are unreadable, but the fragment implies a legal or state involvement with a person named Martin Brockman and a mention of a department.
Weather outlook described as hot and sultry with rain likely and strong north west winds. Accident notes report cornet soloist Ert Woods from Charters Towers died after a carriage incident near Bundaberg. A family poisoning incident involves salmon and cucumber salad causing seven members to fall ill. Tonos, 61, died with his daughter in critical condition. Motor vehicle insurance rates set to rise by about thirty percent from February first. Produce price table lists potatoes, panlouns, wheat, lucerne and hay with varying rates. Transport schedules mention a passenger Leslie with the C. J. De Garte mark and a Sydney-bound message.
The article reports millions of young grasshoppers invading Trangie and nearby Wellington causing damage to green gram crops and home gardens. Insect hordes devour fruit trays and vegetables while authorities note gardens are being stripped and residents fear further destruction pending hot weather.
At Mayquarie Shire meeting Shire Clerk J H Tru discussed allotting funds for Wellington Caves improvements. Council debated repair vs replacement, with opinions from Dr Fuller and Dr Edwards on risks, revenue potential, and keeping caves as a self supporting attraction. Town Council settled on a budget between £100 and £60 for the coming year to enhance the Caves.
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