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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1925
Page
9
A jumble of small ads appears with requests for workers to cultivate land and care for rabbits, a farm engine sale, and notices of missing items. Found parcel misfiled, reward inquires, and recruitment calls sit alongside memorial notices and tributes to loved ones.
Tenders invited to clear 200 acres for plough work at Spicer's Creek. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted. Apply EW Masters via phone 2 Spicer's Creek. In NSW Supreme Court probate matter No 111248 for the estate of Charles Henry Dawson Simmons, notice of third accounts filed and invitation for interested parties to attend by July 24, 1926.
Nasromine rail delivery offers choice navels at 4 per case. Oranges shipped in standardized Canadian packed crates, securely wired for trade. Liberal discount to trade. Written by The Orchardist McKillop and Sons Buddah Narro.
In memoriam Betty McSweeney who died at Horsham Victoria on 7 July 1924. Mourned by daughter C. Thomas and grandchildren. A lost gold brooch with red stonePedris chain and bell. Reward offered via Times Office.
Wellington notes keep Wednesday free for the Church of England annual deuce. Two freak sheep exhibits tomorrow and Saturday, one ram with three mouths, another with three logs. Poultry club exhibitors from Wellington win prizes at Young show. Weather brings sharp frosts halting early fruit. Sage Bruce’s champion ram sells for 400 guineas. Intermediate High School reopens after mid winter break. Wellington station painted, front improved. Macquarie River pollution concerns Bathurst Council. Upcoming dances and ballets in July 20 27. Country Weeks meet at Council Chamber Saturday 2 80 pm. Stan Bray’s tailing sale featured this Saturday.
Listings show Ford car registrations dominate for the five months ending May 31, 1925, in New South Wales settings with 1858 models, Dodge second, and motor trucks expanding utility for farmers, including wheat carting, while Nash, Quent trucks top the Nash line at Stewart's garage. Alert to farmers considering motor trucks for future use.
July 12 Wellington timetable lists 8 am MAC 1 aati and 70 pam Neures at 3 p.m with St John's Church on the day.
Mr George Paul announces a prime cattle sale at the Commercial Yard on Saturday July 18 at 2 30 pm Other owners wishing to offer cattle are asked to communicate with the auctioneer.
On Friday July 17 Mudgee Matone and Barrett plan a special cattle sale offering 500 head including 126 bullocks. Buyers can expect good conditions with abundant rains and ample feed making this a cattle man year.
Founders involved in wireless will soon have the chance to test the newly introduced Radiolw Receiver. A representative of Amalgamated Wireless Ltd will demonstrate it here, as advertised.
John Unwins, worker for W B Wykex of Bournewood, was injured Tuesday when limbs from a tree he was cutting fell on him. He was admitted to District Hospital with severe abrasions to the side and back, with no signs of internal injuries observed at present.
The School of Arts committee met Monday night with strong attendance. A rough balance sheet for the past year was presented and accepted. Sub-committees reports were received. The Provident moved thanks to Mr Murray and his assistants for the annual dance. The annual general meeting was set for Friday the 24th inst.
A. R. K. Coupland reports government approval for the old cemetery reserve to the present trust. The area covers 11 acres 20 perches and was notified August 18 as cemetery extension. Listed names appear among trustees and trusteeship aims are detailed in the fragment.
Laedy Bros Ltd offers 400 head of cattle at Orange on Thursday next July 16. The lot includes bulls, cows, steers, and heifers from prime to fat, presenting a strong bid for buyers and dealers.
A pruning demonstration under the Yous Agricultural Bureau will be conducted by government expert Mr. J. J. Benton. The event will take place at St Norman Cooks orchard 8010 and at Mr M Metco’s residency at 2.20 pm on Monday. All interested are invited to attend.
License transferred in Licensing Court from Arthur Collins to Fergun McGnery for Maryvale Motel. McKully appeared for the station. the new license covers the Maryvale Motel with ties to the Gulgong District where he previously ran a hotel.
The Bell River finta again proves its fertility with a morning harvest on Mr P Rhelnere's property. Two big mushrooms were brought in, the larger measuring 7 inches across and 20 inches around, the smaller 5 inches and 16 inches around. A pair would satisfy a man’s breakfast.
Mr HV Thorby MDA received a letter from the Under Secretary Public Works Department stating that after the June letter the necessary Bill to authorize building the Sandy Motlow to Maryvale line will be considered with Public Works policy and construction may start in the current financial year.
Instructions from UK Public: Trustee to sell by public auction with court order on Saturday at 11:90 am the effects of the late Falten Khan. Items include a large consignment of new clothing for men women and children plus minor sundries such as combs knives pipes. Goods to be sold absolute to the highest bidder. A horse rain and harness also to be sold. A full list of articles appears in this issue.
Mr L A Baker and Mr Withersoo attempt a Sydney to Dubbo style rally from Sydney at 4 30 am to Wellington in six hours for a 222 mile run. They confront bogs and delays, pausing at Ovenge Gilgandra and Wellington then to Orange for tea. The Weekend News man catches the journey to print for Monday work.
The Wellington Amateur Swimming Club publicly thanks Dr Nat Berton and the Barton family for long service and gifts. They note his donation of the Barton Challenge Cup and four miniature cups. As he plans marriage and a move to England, the club expresses best wishes and presents a silver fruit basket with an inscription dated 8/1/25.
The Church of England annual social will be held in the Empire Hotel on Wednesday July 20 with Auverny on following night The Binjong orchestra has been one ago Thy supper will be laid out in the Paramount Theatre.
A bill to amend the Local Government Act was before the State Cabinet on Toreday. It provides two electoral rolls one for adult franchise and one limited to ratepayers. The bill would empower municipal and shire councils to be elected on the adult franchise. Voting on two matters would be possible as in the present Act.
The plan to establish a New South Wales state lottery, backed by Bathurst District Hooplat committee, appears unlikely to pass. Premier Lang opposes it, warning it would create a major lottery rival to Queensland Golden Coral and Tettersall's, harming existing lottery schemes and yielding unclear returns.
A brief description of the July edition of a women's monthly titled Very Lady's or Veryindy's. It mentions additional pages, contents aimed at both women and men, and lists stories and features including fragments related to Robert Louis Stevenson, beauty topics, married life wisdom, and other features.
A deputation representing city estate agents and country stock and station agents met with Mr G Ci Chief Secretary on Tuesday afternoon. They urged standard regulation of the industry and tax protection for the public. A Board to regulate the industry was proposed and ministers promised Cabinet consideration. Aimed at stopping go keting and related penalties.
An elderly man, Peter Busch, was kicked in the face during horse handling at Mr. & Goods win's blacksmith shop. Another worker, Bobbery, also struck by a hoof. Dr Wade treated Busch and he was moved to the hospital for stitching and observation for a day or two.
A confusing reviewish notice promotes films at the Monarch theater with "There are many young folks" and "Learning to Love" as a feature crowd-pleaser. It also teases a Dangerous Pastime counterpoint and argues the film offers useful tips for couples while listing other titles like The Story Without a Names and Don't Doubt Your Boyfriend plus a Saturday lineup including Elen of Fate Back Wear Romance and Cleopatra and Her Easy Mark.
On Sunday night at the Baptist Church a special Fro turtant Service marks the twelfth of July. Orange Lodge members will attend in regalia as Rev. G. Dunkley preaches on The Stately March of the Empires. Congregational singing and hymns will be led. hymn books provided. visitors welcome.
The July Life Magazine offers a diverse lineup. Articles cover the American fleet, will the bird replace man, hunting alligators in Java, Caesar's ghost, a red down in France, and humorous pieces under The history of the month. It promises 11,000 lives of danger and novelties with wildlife and race themes, all for one shilling.
Abel Wilkins and Co announce a special sale at the Wellington Commercial Yards on Saturday August Ath yarding over 200 head of heavy draught and light horse. Keen demand statewide for draught and farm horses. sale includes young draughts, hacks, polo ponies and medium draughts. Farmers seek straight from western breed stock and should attend.
Dr Lang and wife mark 25th anniversary while baby Lang and Baby Inwood in district hospital with pneumonia improving. Mr W McIntyre named North Lucknow mine manager. Mr Caldwell and Mrs Moon connected to local schooling. Mr and Mrs W H Pridham head to Perth to visit Mrs Pridham. A notable marriage, Edna Salmon and Mary Davin, set for St John’s Wellington. Also mention of postal service postmaster, and musician Dolly Priddie gaining broadcasting acclaim with future engagements.
The report notes a wool profits dispute between Lat and the Commonwealth, detailing a profit figure of £84 954 97% from 229,000,601. It also describes a cement industry standstill with 400 idle workers after quarry strikes. In Rockhampton Duck was found guilty of harming his daughter Olive and was remanded. testimony involved the grandmother’s collapse.
The afternoon forecast warns of unsettled conditions in the western half with variable corn quality and prices. Market notes list current prices for produce and oats, while a road accident near Bawke’s Day injured twenty children, and a six year old child from Manule Ox went missing. Fire aboard a steamer caused a fatality. witnesses commented on Craythorne’s role. The Hunter river black ban was lifted for repairs.
Barry Taylor of Wellington reportedly keeps 15000 pounds for Caravel, a prized mile horse described as Britain’s finest, aimed at the Memorial taka at Ascot. The horse, ridden by Frank Bulbs, is slated as a valuable addition to Italian racing as the season progresses.
Antodates report a lively Wallington Golf Club afternoon with strong turnout and high spirits. Early play featured pairs and links putting rounds, followed by a pro exhibition by Bowne Wh at press Wellington, with donations from him. Resultantly Mic Tal Brith won. Miss Mr. Stockwell placed second.
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