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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
9
A damaged notice reports trespassing on the Pope property with defendants named Joseph Wright and others. It states prosecution is planned under local law and mentions Dowd and Sullivan in connection with the matter.
The Wellington district reports a mild season with frosty mornings easing travel and steady wheat growth. A well attended dance, local road works, and town sports involving Goolma and Gulgong highlight community life as meteor showers, health news, and family events add local color.
Amumed springlike weather follows recent rains with sunny warm days and quagmires hindering travel. The Little River floods cause supply delays as residents shop by telephones while mailman Job delivers through trying conditions. Notables include Mr George Kelly ill in Wellington District Hospital and Mr Wil Brummell visiting for treatment. Constable Jack Concable has returned to a school near Bogan Gate after leaving Suntop.
Mr Mutch urges reform in education from primary schools to the University with free access. A new church will be built at Burrandorig on Major Murphy's land offering iron versus concrete construction, with the iron view arguing water risk if the dam becomes real.
Weather after heavy rain brings favorable springlike conditions. Farmers rush to finish crops with next week set for completion. Meeting by Mr McLeay in Gourie aims to form a local military troop with several locals volunteering. A visiting team of torunia players to visit weekend. Mrs Morley and Mrs Hayden recover from illnesses. Local public school breaks for mid winter, rabbits fewer but foxes increasing and lamb losses suffered by sheep owners. Stationmaster Elphicka recalls overcoming floods and praise rains.
Yeoval defeated Cumnock 25 to 3 in a Cap Sania Shield football match played at Yeoval. The first half was even at 8 all, but Yeoval dominated the second half with standout shows from Bull Johnson and Snowy Vaughan as the team overall rose to the occasion. Second team won 2 nil in a hard fought reply. Also notes on Mabel Wower recovering from operations and W Long of Yaoval on the mend after a run of bad luck.
At the Amazon Shire Council meeting Alfred Wise of Parkes was named valuer replacing J McMunny who resigned due to ill health. Remuneration fixed at £326 for three years. Fleming, aged 83, underwent a successful operation after weeks of illness and is recovering. Doris Carpenter wedding plans with Harry Seamen noted with gifts accepted by Dr Gruen. Cumnock orchestra provided music and a social. Auld Lang Syne sung. Yeoval beat Cumnock 26 to 3 in football. match marked by uneven second half. McLean of Motong acted as referee.
At Norwood the residence of Councillor H J Wyken and Mrx Wykes a Friday night party celebrated Miss Mim Bana Wykes becoming of age. About forty guests attended with games and supper as Mr F C Thomas spoke for the hosts congratulating the celebrant on her majority and the hope she follows wise parental counsel. Mr H J Wykes replied expressing pleasure at the large gathering.
The Yeoval billiard table is kept in constant readiness for patrons, inviting players of all ages to enjoy a ready and accessible gaming space at the local venue. It emphasizes reliable availability and community recreation.
Dripstone Tennis Club is re formed with a young and enthusiastic membership and ready to start practice. Honorary secretary Harry Hughes Junior will arrange matches with other clubs. A tennis social is set for 15 July at Dripstone Hall to energize the effort. Local farming notes report mild winter and good spring growth with three to three and a half inches of rain monthly, some areas receiving more due to isolated storms.
This week sees visitors from Mudges and Wellington staying with local families including Mrs J Dennin and Mrs E Peacock, with youths returning from Teal and North Sydney schools. Local footballers defeated the Waratahs 28 to nil at Bell Park, led by Gough and Hughes, while public schools recess for midwinter holidays amid education minister Mutch’s note on fleet events.
Hinton announces to inform the public that the Railway Hotel at Stuart Town and Dintriet has been taken over. The hotel offers all the best brands of liquor and superior accommodation. Phone 2.
The annual benefit for Mr George Sullivan centered on the Queen competition between Miss Mary Devenish and Mims Rachael Sloane. Votes total 3117 with the Diggara Queen edging ahead by 1954, raising £108 7s 1d. Crowning was postponed to Saturday due to late arrivals.
McNeilly Crampton and Martin of Orange discuss their second western annual rum salon. Moura Kater Bros of Mamblehon purcheaere of Borenram are noted in the report with mentions of E Darvel Kater of Kalleine Trangia.
Ltd Orange reports private sale activity in January listing consignments including G A Pearce Springfield 6000 GD Bowen Suma Park 600 Bex tall and Dunn Sydney 4000 owen Beveridge Estate Mulinh 2600 J Sweeney Wilber troy 1200 Strickland Sunds burte 100 T and A Russ East Woodlands 8600 ewer J Quigley Moringo 1200 D T Herbert Ltd Caraboblin 8400 ewes Robinaog Bros Greigery 1600 awea HA Tomkins Comm.
In Eulowra 1900 a note highlights an enquiry for sheep and announces Mrs Attwood offering frocks in all the latest styles and shades for women, with a focus on broad goods and wear. Edols Chan and J Christie of Glenbrook are among mentioned names in regional listings.
The Wellington Times warns subscribers owing three years or more that accounts will be rendered on the 30th January and if payment or arrangements are not made within three weeks of that date, summonses for recovery will be issued. John D. Brownhill presides.
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