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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
5
Deputy Postmaster-General reports that Mr Trounce could not find a successor for Walmer postmaster and the office is closed from the 2nd of the current month. Residents may receive correspondence roadside if suitable receptacles are provided, per notice.
Correspondent reports the first meeting of the Mumbil Athletic Club on the 17th amid extreme heat and poor grounds. Despite weather, attendance was strong, Mrs. Forrest supervised catering, and T. F. Peacock served as secretary. The social at night was successful with W. Starr as MC. Finishes near the end. Handicap and running events performed well under a capable handicapper J. E. McLachlan and track master W. Inwood. Judges W. Schons and J. Mole counted cleanly. Opening Handicap 100 yd race, trophies and prize money noted. Sheffield Handicap 120 yd, and a Ladies Race with a guinea trophy won by Molly Herring. Eleven entries in the Ladies’ race. thirty-three entries overall in events including Quoit, Wicket, and Beaten Stakes.
In a cricket match at Bodangora Bell Park, Bodangora posted 61 with Cooney leading bowling for 4/19 and J Cooney taking 4/19. H Hale Holt’s side tallied 102 with W Anderson not out and J Ottaway contributing. A Bathurst team visits Wallington next Monday for a 10:30 am start as a western district clash looms. secretary Mr. W Hendry handles arrangements while Mr. F Grant manages communications.
The district endures intense heat and drought risk as 1902 conditions loom, threatening livestock mortality. Obituaries note the passing of Narroogal’s E. A. Smith. Mumbai sports drew large crowds despite scorching sun with £80 paid gates. A cart theft. a shattered shaft incident follows. A new Fashions Mount Cricket Club forms with local youth joining. Arthur Foxall sustains a minor dredge accident. response to his injury highlights. Mr Lynch secures £50 for P A and H Society. Molong Express lists political wins for Narro mine, Peak Hill rail bill, and various public works. A bush fire rages in the Dilga mountains.
From our correspondent in Collansville, a week of extreme heat yielded a brief light shower on January 21 1908 followed by a thunderclap. Grass is gone, rain is hoped for, and locals ask when it will come. Two foxes were trapped on Glenleigh, one killed nearby by a cattle dog, the other logged on the run. A schoolteacher is sought for Gollan school, with no education for children while free education is claimed. The Farmers and Settlers meeting of the 18th was postponed due to absences. fixed for the 25th, all members urged to attend. Bodangora note: H C Willard resigns as Bodangora correspondent for the Times, and applications are invited to fill the post. Weather records show 82 in the shade at 3:30, rising tomorrow.
From GumNock, heat waves grip the week with 104 to 110 degrees. Nomination day for Amaroo Shire Councillors produced only retiring councillors, so no election will be held. P A and H Society Committee met Friday night to receive the schedule and set tenders for printing, with the farm collection prize raised to ten pounds. A letter from MP J Lynch notes no special grant of fifty pounds for the Association. A Molong Express reader sent a planetarium note last week.
The Georie region reports heat and storms with water supplies strained as residents contemplate a brisk shift inland. Local elections loom with nominations closed and two riding winners declared, while Bodangora artillery plans clash in a forthcoming battle. Community bands perform and road hazards around the serpentine wheat bridge draw concern as danger rises and officials promise action.
Extreme warm dry conditions hazard crops with corn withering and rain needed. Patrick Colreavy named as B Riding Macquarie Shire Council candidate and Progress Association discusses Burril road repairs. Sunday School prizes presented by Canon Brown. Rabbit trappers on strike over prices. wheat shipments low as market tension persists.
Dalgety and Co report London sales begin with strong attendance and animated competition. Merino prices held steady from last series, while faulty merinos and crossbreds fall 1 to 5 per cent. Other reports note ease in some quotes and broad buyer activity. Also, farmer W Rees of Back Droubalgie loses six draught horses valued at £30 each after access to a neighbor's wheat wagon. likely litigation.
The undersigned states no liability for any debt by his wife from this date. Bodangora January 20, 1908. Builders invited to submit tenders for the erection of weatherboard cottage for Mr Grimson. Tender closing 30th instant. Pianos and specifications available at McCormick's Great Hotel.
A Norfolk resident publicly thanks the Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association through local agent A Wiikina for a prompt and liberal settlement of a claim arising from an accident on February 1, 1904.
To Let and for sale items list several properties including Beall House in Gisborne and Porcysatrert area, Monte flores and Montefores properties, North Wellington homes, Keoward Hawking Streets, Saumpeon's Lane, plus Blacksmith's Shop in Lee atrock. Details mention rent and debt collector services by Mor wich Hire Jon Co and BdRW Ad ONL.
In GISBORNE STREET opposite Ryzate bro the laundry will operate. D W Petersen proprietor announces closure of Bodangers and demands all accounts be paid by Saturday February 8. Leighton is associated with the notice.
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