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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

5

Wellington Land Board Schedules Aug 5–6 Sessions

Wellington Land Board will meet on August 5 and 6 starting at 4 30 pm to handle appraisements, rent, confirmations, investigations, and proclamations for parishes Ironbarks and Boduldura. Names include Charles Woollams Archibald McCallum Francia James McGrath George Goninan and William Gates among others. The Wellington Co-operative Stores advertises dressmaking and shop services.

Wellington Fou Armatsmaunr Carrran Varun Joasph Hugh Tyler Thomas Blunden Charles Woollams Charles William Gates Archibald McCallum Francia James McGrath George James Goninan Sage Ames McGrath F. L. Hancock Mary J. V. Bailey Bernard Wood Ames Popo Lia L. R. Lawson James Stewart Gardiner Victor B. Burdekin George Laurence Fuller Ironbarks and Boduldura Frederick Clement Betar Thomas J. Hannelly Charles James Cousins Peter Patrick Norbert Quirk William Michael Lawson Henry Milla John Edwin Thompson Thomas Gleenon Abraham Joseph Wade Arthur Harald Lanson Thomas Sherring William Mills Patrick Michael O’donnell Edward Frederick Duffeld Albert Alfred Sullivan Baduldura County of Wellington Nicholas Habib Betar Thomas James Hannelly Clement Norcroas John Little John Thompson William Ross Simeon Rivera Arthur Herald Lawson Patrick A. Hannelly Anselm

Wellington Rifle Club Shooters Struggle Against Gusty Wind

The Wellington rifle club held a local range meet as a NW wind hampered aiming and scoring. Scores list shooters like N. Leach, E. Barnes, H. Ziehlke, Seach, A. B. Gage, E. McKnight, P. Casey, and Ferguson with varying hits and misses. No club shooting Saturday due to a Molong match.

Shére N. Leach E. Barnes H. Ziehlke Seach A. B. Gage McKnight P. Casey Graham H. Blusden Ferguson A.L.H. of Wellington Molong

Bathurst hotel gambling case shocks patrons

A Bathurst hearing before Judge McKell focused on Danial Hogarth, licensee of the Park Hotel, charged with allowing gambling on licensed premises. Police testified that money changed hands during cards in a hotel parlor with several travelers present. Hogarth denied gambling and claimed the scene was a social gathering. Five travelers supported the prosecution, while Hogarth insisted he never played cards regularly. the magistrate ordered a conviction with costs, noting the extraordinary nature of the case.

Bathurst K. McKell Danial Hogarth The Park Hotel Ming Hogarth Odant Hogarth Re Bia Costa

State Parliament Opens Third Session With Long Speech

The state parliament opened its third session with a lengthy throne speech noting prosperous conditions and promising measures. It foresees closer ties with the United States, land reform, taxation adjustments, and bills on pure foods workmen’s compensation minimum wage and fire brigades. Opposition criticizes leases shift and state Commonwealth tensions.

Soya Britain America Landa Department Fisheries Public Service Appeal Taylor Downe McGowen Commonwealth Legislative Council Wade

Land Lease Applications Open in Warren District

Crown Land Agent in Wellington reports 200 plus applications for eighteen settlement leases across Narromine Bundemar Derribong with deposits totaling £15,000. Dubbo entries include parcels 960a Caledonia and 613254a Balladoran with multiple applicants. Five Elengerah farms available August 13–19. Land Board to decide August 27. Rents from £54 0s 0d to £57 6s 10d per year.

Wellington Thomas Porton Ac P Warren

Crown Lands Available in Wyaldra Shire Bligh Parish Yarrabil

Crown Lands open for ac p cl abs and asl at 12 shillings sixpence per acre across about 1100 acres in Wyaldra Shire Bligh parish Yarrabil. Area lies between portions 130 127 near Puggoon Goodiman Creek and Wellington to Gulgong track with trig station reserve 44 464. notification October 8 1904 revoked by April 4 1907 gazette. Available August 20.

Wyaldrashire

Sydney wool market auctions resume with price rise

Goldsbrough Mort and Co reports after a month break auctions reopen today with 3176 bales offered. Medium wools in grease are included with many bales short and burried. Competition is keen and prices rise about six percent from last month for all descriptions except very faulty lots which remain hard to move.

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Ltd

South Australian surplus estimated at £490,000

The year’s surplus for South Australia is estimated at £490 000. Authorities project a positive balance, outlining fiscal expectations and the outlook for public finances.

District News Bodancora Weather and Convent Victory

Last Friday and again this week a shower brought nearly half an inch of rain. Grass grows quickly. A football match Wednesday between Convent and Public Schools ended 9 nil in favor of Convent with H. Smith scoring once and F. Hennessy three times. Mr A J Murray refereed. A match vs Wellington Convent was postponed. J Sullivan of Woodbank has returned home improved after illness. Carpenters resumed work on the Catholic Church.

Convent H. Smith F. Hennessy Thice A.J. Murray Convent School Wellington Convent School J. Sullivan

Weather Woes and Local Revelries In Drilled District

Weather is poor with rain badly needed as farmers report sheep dying from grass shortage. A surprise party at Mr Gleeson’s last Thursday night featured dancing, live music, and late into the early hours. Also noted are horse losses and strange mare deaths near Bylong, plus locals heading for early sheds as Mr M Douney departs.

P. Gleeson T. Smith Miss Gleeson W. M‘donald Mr. H. Roas J. T. O'Connor M.C Miss Gleason Messia J. Sheridan A Sullivan Mr. Sullivan

Rain and lambing change rural Colan scene

A Monday rain left about 40 points, turning dry ground green. Wheat stands a foot high while grass remains scarce. Sheep, ewes lambing, and foxes plague flocks as Mr. Orick mourns a third colt lost in two weeks. Hare drives thrill shooters. 302 hares counted. New tennis club formed. prospects of a golf club. A Gavette correspondent speculated on a church event that won’t occur.

F. Orick W. Rowe T. Crick J. Grant Jas. Miller Jan Lockrey Capes Gavette

F8 A Branch Holds Monthly Meeting

The F8 A Branch met last week with no major business. The next meeting is planned for August at Mr G Hollows.

F8.a

Eurimbla Church Plans Advance at Local Meeting

Eurimbla residents held a meeting at W Chappell’s to discuss building a new church. C W Reid was appointed secretary after Miss Chappell resigned. The group chose galvanised iron with lining and to invite Cann Aldin to call tenders. Social proceeds of 5 14s were handed to the church fund, and Jay the Molong curate led Sunday service amid light turnout.

Eurimbla W. Chappell Ezzy Miss Chappell E. Bloomfield Bloomfield C. W. Reid Canon Aldin, Molong Jay Molong District

Weather Whirls Amid Local Notes And Odd Bits

Rain looks likely as the district reports unusual happenings and steady farming worries. A cyclist misplaced a pedal then found it in his own coat pocket. A church committee delays tendering on Dapper Union Church repairs. Worry over dwindling stock, scarce grass, and sheep losses. Mr. Edmunds improves after illness. next Union Church meeting August 15.

Sandy de Scribe Advertiser Union Church Committee Dapper Holder Aoa Grasa W. Edmunds Dapper Union Hunter Bros

Weather and local news from Cumnock district

Warm showery week with rain noted and crops growing strongly. Footballers suffered a 27–0 loss at Molong, four players absent. William Balfour seriously ill aged over forty. P McDonnell promoted to Forbes with a coming presentation. Commercial Bank and School of Arts buildings advancing. Postmaster Moreland poised for Mungindi. Delegates from progress associations plan railway extension to Cumnock with several committees represented.

Molong William Balfour Forbes Cumnock P. McDonnell Commercial Bank T. Connolly School of Arts Fote C. M.oreland Mungindi Balderodgery Yeoval Burimbla Ringwood Condumbel

Weather woes trim Maryvale crops and stock

Maryvale reports harsh conditions reducing ore cultivation prospects for crops. Large stock remains sent to other districts for pasturage. Mr. G Hubbard loses two draught horses within days to bot fly. A minor mishap befalls Mr. Arthur Finch of Maryvale.

G. Hubbard Arthur Finch Maryvale

Farmer's Friend Trainer Involved in Narrow Road Incident

On Thursday night a horse failed to turn a corner and collided with a pole, causing a scare but little damage. Mr W Everett, recently treated by an eye specialist, again seeks the surgeon’s aid for a separate issue.

W. Everett

Frosts, rai and hare drive rumors in Gundumbel

The letter notes recent frosts and a half inch rain fall then fine days. The grain is green but short, making picking for sheep difficult. Farmers near Gundumbel are finishing wheat sowing and there are rumors of a hare drive soon.

Bunny

Alleged Larceny of a cheque at The Meadows

Senr-Sergeant Ford wires that a cheque for £10 12s was stolen from Barboo Khan at The Meadows. An Aboriginal man John Hercules Weldon cashed it at Fulton’s after receiving money from others. Weldon, Riley, and a half-caste woman were detained as police traced £3 1s 3d on Riley and £5 and £2 portions paid to others. Weldon and Riley remanded until the next day.

Senr Ford Obley Barboo Khan E. A. Fulton Fulton Sear Daley Nanime John Hercules Weldon the Meadows Fulton's Aldon Alex Riley Macquarie River Baird Weldon Wellington Fulton’s Riley

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