Wanted a marriageable cook for wealthy family
Wanted a married couple, man to kill, tell, and geteral atation work. Wee te cook for jena family, must dainty dishes and be clean. Wages £166 per annual.
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1925
Page
2
Wanted a married couple, man to kill, tell, and geteral atation work. Wee te cook for jena family, must dainty dishes and be clean. Wages £166 per annual.
Readytowears in black navy and broad trims reduced below cost. Hats and trims include straw, Georgette, satin, and fancy blends. children's mats and infant outfits offered in various colors and sizes. Hosiery and undergarments also clear with inspection invited.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Turnstion the will of Donald Roes is noted with executors Elizabeth Smythe Ross and Alex Ross. Notice invites creditors to lodge claims within fourteen days at the undersigned offices. Also a Wellington Light Horse recruitment notice invites volunteers for the troop, with camp at Orange on 10 February and details via Lieut. F A. Sayeau.
Local Jottings notes fresh goods at T-T.8 and Fulton’s Motors reports the opening of their service station and showrooms at The Bury Corner last year. They disposed of 45 Chevrolet and 18 Studebaker cars, signaling confidence in Chevrolet and Studebaker service. Standard Chevrolet price is 8240 and a six cylinder Studebaker with imported parts uses a Bosch magneto and Lay-by system. Riverina growers and Tamora to Barellan lines report full granaries and large allos. Temora bins are full. bag stock may be tight next season. Municipal nursery offers winter plant varieties. Sample real ice cream at Fountain’s Golden Bey. District Hospital reports three cases of infectious disease with patients improving.
The issue lists sidewalk hazards near schools with calls for posted safety slogans and faster action on danger discs. Residents report a busy town scene with auctions, sales, and the return of Simpeon, plus business notices for motor imports funding and a vaccine balloon of local events, including a swimming carnival and a carnival planning meeting.
The weekend brought light rain with scattered showers on Saturday and Sunday. Total weekly rainfall reached 29 points, with additional showers recorded this afternoon. Riverina reported further heavy falls while conditions stayed dull and warm.
Wellington Trotting Club invites all sporting men to the Wellington Show Ground on Saturday for a meeting. Entries for all events close Thursday next with secretary Sir Norman Cook. The programme is final and aims to attract many entries from the West. Owners are urged to post entries today.
The muccina of Mrs A Gittings in cricket this season is noteworthy. Since arriving in Wellington from Bathurst he played for Wellington B grade, delivering solid performances. He is considering joining Railway A players, boasting a fine batting average in U96 fixtures. He remained at the crease for 15 against Seares, then scored 119 not out versus Maryvale, totaling 197 across two matches and remaining unbeaten in both. Mr Gittings earns congratulations for these achievements.
The Molong Yeoval railway line opens with a ceremony at Molong led by Minister for Works. A picnic train carried passengers to Yeoval at 10 30, amid large crowds, marking the start of daily passenger service between Molong and Yeoval. The Dudbo Yeoval section will be officially opened at a later date.
The Month Pictures will stage the first series of Fighting Blood a twelve part youth story filled with incident and excitement It stars Fighting Joe Gale Galen Judy Wileaxapur Knockout Kelly Nate Bhap iro Ajariah Stutibashier and Ma Wleaxramv in a lively screen adventure Fans should not miss the opening night with a cast of colorful characters and lighthearted thrills
For 18 years a Stephen's Ink thermometer outside Mr Gooden's shop on Lee Street served the public to gauge heat. It was torn from its position by vandals, carried to Bank Street and thrown over Mr Gondon's fence. Police aim to catch the culprits as youth trouble grows, with calls for parental restraint.
Reports from Parliament hint May delays as Mak Siccar, a two year old colt owned by W J Le Queene of Western Stores, delivers a strong win in the Maiden Two Year Old Handicap at Rosehill. The piece notes his odds movement and indicates broader talk of Wellington Light Horse recruitment and upcoming Orange camp events.
A Dubbo group spent a day at Wellington Caves enjoying a motor car trip, admired the formations, had lunch and tea at the entrance nook, and held an impromptu dance before returning to Dubbo around 10 o'clock. Participants included Mrasts 0, Clay, Murdoch J, Ruehle H, Maker J, Little, Powell, Mitchell W, Brown, Fisher G, Bryant A, Bryant E, Mitchell A, Long P, Ingram M.
Street lighting along the eastern railway line is criticized as poor by residents. Simpson Thornton and Pierce Streets are dim. a tallow candle would outshine the current lamps. Over the past week burners have barely lit, effectively useless, and the council is urged to fix the lighting now to avoid wasted time and money.
Personal Pars reports health of Me. Battie Maris not as good as desired. Veech and Miss Bi Veech holidaying at Manly staying Breyne Hotel. Howse sworn in as Minister for Defence and Health. Death of Captain Anson noted in Sydney. Rev J G Ford to holiday in Brisbane. Mrs Ford presently holidaying. G Marsden returns from duty. Local families traveling to Hurrenjuck and the southwestern area. Mylocharane ill in hospital after returning to Sydney. Jack’s friends look forward to recovery. Elisabeth Cooney, pupil at Perthville, passed Intermediate exams with marks listed. Guests at Bong Bone include Gwen Stockwell and Mrs F G White. Governor and Lady dehair attended tea. Peters’ Jee Cream available at Peters.
Community notes urge Shire Clerk J. H. Truman and local business leaders to develop Wellington Caves into a premier state tourist resort. They cite Christmas visitors from Taras Yaas and Sydney and call for improved facilities to attract more guests, hotel trade, and extra town revenue. The piece also critiques a Dubbo Dispatch wheat claim as inflated and defends Wellington’s status as a major wheat area, while touching on railway administration moves and parliamentary plans.
Sydney wires report injuries from a two car collision near Westworth, with two people hospitalised. a man named Forter and Mary Petershaw were treated. A Christchurch incident killed Father Francis Maziow after being run over. Peter Moses, 10, disappeared while swimming in Torrens after wading into weeds. body later recovered. An electrocution caused death of Michael Joseph Ohmson in Balmain while installing a water main extension. A rail workers’ dispute and protests surfaced in Melbourne and Sydney with mentions of arbitration adherence. A collision near Albury injured Nellie Perrin, 181, and four others. About 200 candidates sat for midterm exams with 3670 passing percentage.
Latest cricket scores show Tate Andrews Malley Chapman Gregory Hobbs Ratcliffe Sundsles with four wickets and 103 run stand. Weather forecasts hot and rainy, with heavy rain and north winds. Agricultural produce prices listed, cattle market notes, and oats and hay values. Extreme heat in Adelaide with windy conditions reported. injuries in factory incident. Maritime strike talks fail. shipowners refuse. City council editing dispute over Spare Ground reporting continues.
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