Oddfellows Hold Smoke Concert in Wellington Branch Visit
A Wellington Oddfellows gathering at O Briens Great Central Hotel hosted around 50 members and friends led by D.G.M A T Smith. The Grand President R Bryant and Grand Secretary Clarke attended. toast to the lodge and to Kindred Bovists followed remarks on welfare funds and the need for hospital and medical support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Great Central Hotel
A.T. Smith
D.G.M
Wallington
Bro
R, Bryant
Core
G. T. Clarke
Bros. Bryant
Clarke
Wellington
Bryant
G.M
Wales
Bro Matheson
Bovisties
Bros. A. Deveson
T. Ae
Tobin
Bodangora
B. Casey
Bro. Clarke
Sydney
Friendly Societies Association
British Medical Association
Aow
Lodge
Uomile
A. Rygate
Western Medical Association
Paton
J. Howey
America
G.T
Australia
Ironmongery and drapery auction at Mr Sherriff’s rooms
Mr T M Sherriff will auction a large consignment including ironmongery and drapery at his Lee Street rooms on Saturday at 2 30 pm in the estate of Messrs Martin and Stuart Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Sherriff
Albert Borchard
Lee-street
Messrs. Martin and
Btuart
Equitable Buildings
Sydney
Bisoun
Moors
Martin & CO
Brusart Town
Alec
District News Bites From a Distant Corner
Weather looks to rain hard with two months of drought ahead for stockowners. Mears, Whitlock, M Leod and Wise head out with about one hundred horses in search of grass, likely to travel a week. Local lambs fed on currajong. a new house by A M Leod nears completion. Mrs. H J M Leod returns improved health after city visit. Two local boys sail to New Zealand seeking better fields. Pupils adore teacher Miss Johnson and grow confident. Wellington Co operative Stores supplies warmth for residents. A possible rich lode rumored at Ast copes mine site. Finger Post reports Fox visiting Reidy’s homestead and stealing game birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
Whitlock
M‘leod
Wise
W. H. Morley
Currajong
Kennard
A. M
Dominion
Australia
Misa Johnson
Finger
Fox
Thomas Reidy
Weather Dampens Hopes as Wellington District Awaits Rain
Our correspondent reports persistent dry weather across the Wellington district with grass consumption and anxious farmers awaiting rain. Macquarie Shire Council road crews repair the Ponto to Scabing Flat bridge route, while H Mason-Wells completes a long road contract from Wellington to Dubbo amid prior repair gaps. Foxes swarm the area causing sheep losses and contributing to a decline in rabbit numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roana
Macquarie Shire Council
Ponto
H. Mason-Wells
Wellington- Dubbo
Georie-Arthureille
Walmer Farmers and Bottlers Meet Discuss Telephone Plans
A Walmer Farmers and Bottlers Association meeting at E. H. Job's home on July 6 1908 adopted the prior minutes and received correspondence. A motion carried to write to the Pest master at Wellington requesting full details on a telephone and the per mile erection cost on current telegraph posts. The next meeting is set for Mr. W. Bishop's residence in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmer Farmers and Bottlers’ Association
E. H. Job
Wellington
W. Bishop
Finger Post News Roundup Sees Repairs and Concert Plans
Our correspondent notes continued dry weather with hopes for rain. The tender for repairs to Mr. T. Broom's train at the local school was accepted. The Curra Creek bridge at Finger Post has been reinspected after previous danger. The school children are set for a Friday night concert on the 17th. tickets have sold quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost
Jupiter Pluvius
T. Broom
Curra Creek
Finger Post
Bodangora Notes Prompt Social and Sporting Update
Last Thursday night a heavy storm passed over Bodangora followed by a rain shower on Friday and thick fog Saturday morning. The town, though dry again, reports a new paddock work and a minor accident when Mrs Wilson overturned after hitting a stump. The Convent and Public Schools played football midweek, the town band hosts a social on the 22nd with a juvenile dance on the 24th and a waltzing contest offering a prize of 108. The Oddfellows Ball is planned for next month. A J Zishike shot 61 points at the 600 and 600 yards range, the best score yet at the local range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Parkinson
H Bodangora
Weather Dry Spell Delays Carnival Plans In District
The district council delegates from Mitchells Creek Geurie Suntop Ponto Gollan Maryvale and Combo met at Geurie to push the carnival forward. A programme was drawn up and Mrs J M and J E Whiteley as secretaries will oversee heavy work. The Aurex Cave club held a general meeting with W Smith captain, new officers elected, and plans for a miniature range improvements and a social to bolster funds. Prizes include a new match rifle and trophies for top shooters. trophies and handicaps for upcoming September quarter were announced. Mr Geo F Whiteley handles chaff orders while Thomas Giddings recovers from recent surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Setrimas
Association Council
Mitchell's Creek
Geurie
Suntop
Ponto
Gollan
Maryvale
Combo
Messie
J. M
J. E. Whiteley
Aurex Cave
Reynolds’ Hall
W. Smith
A. J. Ziehlke
H. J. Cantrell
Messrs
J. Doig
N. Sarum
C. E. Paine
Messrs. Smith
Doig
Ziehlke
Paine
Antill
CG. BE. Paine
N. Larum
Mr. Doig
Mr. W. Smith
W. Lemon
F. Jackson
J. Lemon
Mesara
W. H. Hoare
Samuels
Dubbo
A. Gaydon
EK. Paine
J. Duig
F. Jaskeen
A. H. Gibbs
J. McHugh
T. E. Dennison
W. F. Jackson
KR. Berimehaw
A. A. Stein
T.H. Hoare
L. Turnbull
W. Turnbull
G. F. Antill
D. Green
D. O. Douglas
A. A. Hobden
J. Jackson
G. Fahey
J. Potter
Layum
T. Giddings
Richardson
J. G. Paxton
W. V. Forrester
R. J. Hobden
E. Carr
A. E. Cantrill
A. A Cantrill
J. Baker
W.j. Taley
J Madden
G. Hughes
G. Taylor
J. Teenie T. Lemon
Geo. F. Whiteley
Thomas Giddings
Land Sale Nets 16 Town Lots In Molong Auction
Land agents F Murray and O P8 staged a Molong town allotment sale on Tuesday selling 16 lots at prices from £5 to £7 each. Purchasers included N J Berney, KR E Barr, J Agnew, T Brown, H Morais, R Cole, R T Williams, G E Devine, R G O Beirne, W H Devine, A G Morley, A Kefford, C C Housier, with some parcels reaching £25 15s. New Bridge contractor Mr Biggs completed the Bandy Creek span. Yooval Labor League Euchre Night drew a large crowd with a three-way tie among gents and a win for Mr Mackay and Miss Huxley. R T Williams faces an appeal from Hunt Bros over a settlement lease at Dubbo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Agnew
T Brown
H. Morais
R. Cole
R. T. Williams
G. E. Devine
R. G. O'Beirne
W. H. Devine
A G. Morley
A. Kefford
Kefford
C. C. Housier
Biggs
Bandy Creek
Yooval Labor League
Baowell
T. Kay
KR Barr
T. Brown
Gents
Mrs. Barr
Miss Huxley
Special Licensing Court Concludes Evidence in Wellington Hotels
After the Dubbo session the Special Licensing Court adjourned briefly then continued with Wellington hotels. William Bracken testified he occupied the Australian Hotel for four months with a nine year lease signed after the Act. His takings ran about £14 to £15 weekly. The hotel served drovers and carriers and had 14 acres of sheep yards used as a camping site for travelling stock. Bracken and witnesses Harris Mitchell Crockett MPhail Tuite and inspector Ford gave evidence on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Wellington
Wm. Bracken
Stockwell
Bracken
Iger Harris
W. P. Mitchell
Wm. Crockett
L. M'Phail
J. Tuite
Sergeant Ford
Mary Ann Forest
Mumbii
Thos
Cormick
Grand Hotel
Wn. Everett
Oak Hotel
Maryvale
Theryvale Railway Station
Towni Estate
Fairview
Grainger Barton
Ford
Re - Arena
H. Siggins
Siggins
Spicer’s Creek
Bassett
Basasti
Tattersall's
Bodangora
Fred. Smith
Hotels Face Closure Decision After Local Inquiry
Witnesses described several hotels as well run yet questioned their necessity within the district. The court heard evidence from managers at the Railway, Fairview, Tattersall Bodangora, and other hotels, noting their central roles for carriers and farmers. Inspectors toured Commonwealth, Lincoln, Exchange and other venues with a ruling expected the following afternoon.
Wanted A Youth for Office Good Salary Apply
Advert reads for a youth to fill a paid office position with a good salary. Details suggest a job application type notice, with business name Wright Heaton Co. and vague terms about renting property on a water farm 10 to 60 acres near Wellington. A black pony mare and a hairdresser named Haynes appear in the mixed notices from Wellington. Public land board notices give meeting dates and objection deadlines in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright, Heaton & CO
Lucerne
Wellington
Thia
The Firm Secures First-Class Mechanic for Services
The Firm has enlisted a first-class mechanic after a thorough search of available services. The choice signals a push to ensure high quality maintenance and reliable performance across operations.
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Independent Order OF Oddfellows
Crand Lodge
District News
Windora
Wellington Co-operative Stores, Ltd
Walmer
Finder Post
Bedford & Taylor
Lota
New Butchery
W. Mutton
Starr-Bowkett
Lea Street
McCormick's
Burouss
Lee
Veoval Ghips
Bons
Special Licensing Court
Rewara
F.R
Howard
Ke, Haynes
Percy Street
I Advertisements
Local Land Board
Orange
Nees
Crown Landa Acta
H. A. Crouch
Tiention
Government
C. H. Whithhead
Warne
County of
Macquarie Shire
Robert McDonald
Hosking
Marran
Mundooran
Forbes P.A. & H. Association
N. A. Bead
Dripstone School of Arts
Ajob Barton
R. A. Morgan
Hon
Seo
Bennett and Wood, Ltd
Ana Speedwell
McCormick's Grand Hotel
Ve. Ms. Jobin
Petty Sessions
Walter W. Lorton
The
Wellington Co-operative Stores, Limited
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