Annual General Meeting and Wheat Pool Offer by Wellington Mill
The Wellington Farmers Flour Milling Co Ltd announces the annual general meeting in Warne Street on Wednesday January 28 at 8 pm. Attendance, report distribution, election of officers and auditors, and general welfare business will be discussed. The company also seeks wheat from farmers at a private pool with a two pence per bushel premium over the voluntary price, or purchase at market rates, or storage under liberal terms. Wheat unloading and grinding details are noted.
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Bereny Societies
Warne Street
Bustnese
Wellington Farmers Flour. Milling Co., Ltd
Extraordinary Election Notice for Cobbora Shire Council
The Shire of Cobborn announces a postal ballot election for one councilor in the Riding of Cobbora. Candidates Laban Walterhood Bailey and William Smith nominated. Polling place is Cobbora Shire office and voting closes 6 pm February 14, 1928. January 22, 1935.
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Hall
Abel Wilkins & Co Promotes Revere Tee Cream in Buderbys
An antiquated notice touts Abel Wilkins & Co selling Revere Tee Cream at Buderbys. It mentions municipal baths expanding facilities with dressing sheds nearly done and aims to ease bathers exposure next summer. The text is garbled but centers on bathhouse improvements and a tea product promotion.
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Buderby's
Vacancies in Welkington Light Here troop advertised
Local notes report several recruits have joined the Welkington Light Here troop with remaining vacancies soon filled. Public meetings, weather notes, social fund appeals, and upcoming auctions are listed, including a February sale by A B Rotton and district hospital subscriptions. Rabbit industry growth noted as Wongarbon supplies rabbits to Wellington Breeding Works.
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Welkington
Amstraline Light
Light
Sydney
Country Centre
Atmwood
A. E. Rotton
Endarby’s
Peter
Gulargambone
Gilgandra
A.B. Rotton
N. Thom
Cobborn Shire
Bega
Pattle
Hin
Thorton
Washington Port
Wellington District Hospital
Friendly Societies
Warne Street
Harry Lord
W Howitt
Wellington
Thinnol
Peters
Lee Gene
Ender
W. H. O'Brien
Swift,St
Baptist Church
O'Brien
James Fender
Wongarbon
Therr
Fred
Dodge Car Records Proclaim Sturdy Touring Model
Dodge Brothers touring car praised for durability and ease of operation. The article states the car stands up under all conditions, is inexpensive to maintain, and has earned wide admiration from the motoring public. Official figures claim one million Dodge cars built in nine years after the war. Details on prices and terms available from Jas Lonere Wilkies Co., the agents.
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DODGE
Dodge Brothers
Jas Lonere
Dietims
Wilkies
Postponed auction notice for Gungiuhomah sale
Mr M G Cater announces the clearing sale advertised at Gungiuhomah for 20 January has been postponed to Wednesday 11 February at 11 am. Luncheon and refreshments will be provided.
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Bunciebomah
M. G. Cater
Gungiuhomah
Abel Wilkins & Co Sale Dates
Auction notices list sale dates for Porton Porton’s sales on Wednesday June 28 1940 and other upcoming firings with names such as James Zain J B Whiteley Devenish Triplett Toynton O S O’Connor and Ted McCrorwy with dates in February March and March.
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Abel Wilkins &O
Oh Porton’s
James Zain
Baba
J. B. Whiteley
Devenish
Ahi
J. Triplett
Toynton
O'Soonor
Ted McCrorwy
Flowery Land duel near Macquarie Bridge in China news
Report recalls a morning boxing bout in China with seven rounds ending when one fighter yielded. Commentary hints at recent unrest and fighting spirit blamed on Wellington air. Local rail news notes Zigzag railway track reopening near Lithgow, forming a scenic tourist route from Sydney via Mt Victoria and Bell. Work to begin once line handed over.
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China
Flowery Land
Macquarie Bridge
Wellington
Bloxland
Bell
Lithgow
Mt Victoria
Sydney
Lithsow
Wellington to host Local Government conference seen aid
Mayor Walker returns from Sydney where the Local Government Association executive met. Government promises essential financial help to hold the Wellington conference this year. The Executive reviewed the Local Government Amending Bill and made drastic alterations and recommendations. Residents urged to welcome delegates and arrange suitable accommodation.
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Walker
Wellington
Local Government Association
Sydney
Nevesucy
Railway officials face changes as service satisfaction grows
The article discusses railway commissioners and the public view of new administration, noting reappointment of Mr Evasee as Chief Commissioner and promotions of Brain and Fovater to the board. It also reports a near fatal crash between Dubbo and Wellington involving a horse, two cars, a cyclist, and injured villagers, urging stronger penalties for stray livestock owners. The piece ends with an ice cream ad for Williamson’s.
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Trunport
Railway and Tramway Mino'e
Evasee
Mesura Brain
Fovater
Big Stock Sale At Dundee Auction Yard
Big stock sale advertised in this issue by Mewary Beker and Campbell movers of Dundee. A large auction features 4000 high quality sheep and cattle including noted strains in good condition and right age. Also 300 head of cattle, mostly Cobborat Station bred, will be offered. Details in advertisement.
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Dunedoo
Mewary
Cobbora Shire Extraordinary Election Nominates Five Candidates
Candidates nominated for the vacancy in Cobbora Shire riding following Dr. D Rose's death are Laban Walterhood Bailey W M Cooney John Murdoch McLeod and William Smith. The election is set for Saturday February 14 at the Cobbora Shire Council with polls opening at 6 pm.
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Cobbora Shire
Cobbora Shir
D. Rose
Mesure Laban Walterhood Bailey
W. M. Cooney
John Murdoch McLeod
William Smith
Gouri
Stock A menace as Wellington streets plagued by roaming cattle
Reports say stock wandering through Wellington streets after dark ruin footpaths and gardens. Fruitless attempts to curb the problem show ornamental trees and gardens damaged while residents call on the Council to act against stock owners and roaming animals.
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Wellington
Monarchs to Screen Behind the Curtains Show
Molong resident Mr Durnham of Molong suffered a serious road accident ten miles from Evgoora when his car capsized. Found by mailman Mr McKid, he was taken to Engowra then Molong hospital with fractured ribs and bruises. Mrs Durnham traveled to Engowra to bring him home as he recovers.
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Molong
Duriham
Engowra
Joos! Nowpital
Passengers and crew linked to union spies aboard Mariann
In Sydney a report states that on the Mariann’s last Tasmanian voyage three first flags passengers and one crew member were spies from the menain's union. They mingled with the crew, prompted departures at Launceston, and refused return passes to Tasmania while measures were taken to block boardings.
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Sydney
Mariann
Tasmania
Menain's Union
Launceston
Passaures
Taamania
W. A. Holman
Parkhill
North Sydney
Tom Walah
Federal Arbitration Court
Lewin
Marfiemont
Sydney trotting star barred amid irregular practices
The well known Sydney reinsman Ms CH O'Brien with brown mare Tarana and owner W Campbell are suspended for six months for improper practices in Glebe Trotters Mundicap second division at Epping Armatory. Princess Wynne appears in Bathtub stable. Blayney trotting club forms and seeks race dates February 28 March 28 April 26 with provisional programme.
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Sydney
Ms. CH. O'Brien
Tarana
W. Campbell
Slater
Sir Alick
Blayney
W.T.A
Obituary Notice For Local Resident Widerwon At 76
Widerwon aged 76 a long time resident of Neverthre has died. The widow was mother of the unfortunate returned soldier found dead in a call in the Dub bo Gaol In September. Constable W G Canning, after 0b years at Wattle Flat, has been transferred to Cumnock and will take up his new duties in the county within a day or two.
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Widerwon
Neverthre
Haw
Dubbo
W. G Canning
Wattle Flat
Cumnock
Coutay
Inland District News Notices and Staff Movements
Personal Pars. Slater McKensiy resumes duty after six weeks off at the District Hospital. Digger Smith readmitted for further treatment at the General Hospital. Alf Rone ill and admitted to a private hospital in Manly. Mrs Crone, mother of Mrs J A Preston, unwell in Wellington, hopes for recovery. Mr Thom, Cobbora Shire engineer, appointed to Mumbulla Shire Council. Barbara King transferred from Parkes Intermediate High to Courtwall School, starts Thursday. A Gittings to holidays.likely leaving Wellington after break. Miss A B King. Funeral notices: Ann Wython dies at 85 in Cudal. well known in Orange. Mrs Barry Ann Craggie, widow of late Robert Craggie, dies in Newtown. remains at Oamaru. J Uahur may become District Superintendent in Dubbo. F Dowling to become outdoor assistant to F J Williams in Orange. Mr Crauser appointed to teach languages at Wellington Intermediate High School. Mr Crauser from West Kempney with family of six. Wellington welcomes them for a long stay.
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Thom
Cobbora
Hae
Mumbulla
Teaver
Barbara King
Parkes
Courtwall School
Cluthes
Bary Ann
Robert Craigy
Newtown
Wellington
Sydney
Hemaine
Myre Craig
Hookwood
Crausar
Dunnicliffe
Cravaar
West Kempney
Trotting Meeting Abandoned at Royal Hotel Committee
A large turnout of Royal Hotel committee men debated continuing the trotting meeting next Saturday but awarded limited prize money for weak response. The NEW Trotting Association approval delays caused trouble for country clubs. A two day meeting planned for April 4 and 5 aims for £600 in prize money plus cups from President A E Yule. The abandoned first meeting remains the club’s notable failure since formation.
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Royal Hotel
Sydney
Bathurst
Gulargambonn
Dubbo
N.E.W. Trotting Association
Horwa
Ubu
A. E Yule Jor
Ithan
Rab bits and sales claims from Quirindi and Scone
A fragment from a regional notice reports Mr W R Osborne and his son of Quirindi claiming to have bagged 100 000 rabbits during February 48 to December 18 while working nine days a fortnight. It notes proceeds from a sale of skin in Scone totaling 180 pounds and cites A T Smith offering honest values at all times.
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Beone
W. R. Osborne
Quirindi
Akin
Scone
A. T. Smith
Some Notes From the Mercury on Unrest and Local Plans
A fragmented column discusses strike effects on workers and industry, city lighting reforms, and Mayor Walker avoiding the unlucky number 13. It notes political timing before elections, Wellington street improvements, and praise for potato and lucerne yields along the Bell River flats, highlighting local agricultural potential.
Obituary notices for May and Fraser in Wellington district
The death of Alfred Henry Joseph May aged 46 at Thornton Street occurred Friday morning after a chronic illness. A native of Curracaseek he spent most of his life in the district, worked in the slaughtering business, and is survived by a widow, a 13 year old daughter, a 16 month old child, his mother, several brothers and sisters. The funeral was at the Church of England cemetery, Service read by Archdeacon Barry Brown, conducted by C J Shalene. Mary Fraser of Arthur Street died Friday morning aged 80 after a fortnight of strokes and paralysis. she had lived in the district for many years. She is survived by her husband Robert Fraser and other relatives.
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Thornton Street
Alfrew Henry Toseph May
Mm. C. May
Wellington
Curra Cesek
Hla
Sevaral Brothers
Hotere
Oval
Barry Brown
C. J. Shalenepeere
Wellingtor
Ulin
Poraon
Mex
Mary Frasers
Robert Frasay
Arthur Street
Plac
Nepcass
Aly
Long Life Ends in Wellington District
The late Mrs Yraser and husband lived in farming near Wellington Flat before returning to Wal lington. She reared seven children, six daughters, and one son. The funeral procession, with a large cortege, moved to the Church of England for a service conducted by Archdeacon Ean Brown, followed by burial in the local cemetery. Members of the family include Mesdames W Lavinder Ferguson Wellington and others in the area.
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Yraser
Wellington
Wallington
Dr Midet
Arthur Tad
Mr & Vrue
Western Australia
Grammy
Veo
Ean Brown
Monte
Meat, Thompson and Son
Wellington Swimming Carnival Excites Big Wellington Crowd
The To-Day's Swimming Carnival drew large crowds as visiting teams from Sydney and Orange joined local supporters. Notable events included the 100 yards championship won by Sam Kat, with B. Doyle and Carberry also placing, and diving judged by R. Eve with strong performances. Rumors suggest Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku may visit Wellington in March.
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South Milybane
Sam Kat
Honolulu
B. Doyle
Thur
Aturtaey
Kahanamoa
Eve Maw
With & Tase
Vie
Bowls Entertaining Match At Local Club In District
A bowl match at the local club in the Worlorn District drew a lively crowd on Saturday. Wallington claimed a nine point victory after a close start, with fans and players enjoying a ceremonial display.
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Orange Bowlore
Hington
Worlorn
Gurtrelt Bhield
Gmma
Wallington
Amy
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