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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1925

Page

8

Go if you have to be Carried famous journalists note

A theater feature praises Lon Chaney in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, urging Wellington audiences to see the film while it runs. It extols Chaney as a genius and highlights key scenes including the whipping, the stripping of the deformity, and the dramatic belfry sequence as the world is shown the raw soul beneath the grotesque exterior.

Times Hugo Notre Amon Sexton Ax Ty Wellington Notre Dame Arnt Chaney Frm

Weather turns cold after brief warm spells in Canowindra area

Local notes report a spell of changeable weather with rare frosts and a few dangerous road spots near Sullivan's Crossing. Deaths and illnesses touch communities as farms report varied harvest conditions and plans for next season. A Wellington Trotting Club meeting is hoped to attract fine weather for big stakes.

Han Talley Thorn Warape Ceeuk Sullivan Ater Peter Byrnes Canowindra Faby Jawbone Byrne Cowell Sydney D. Kennedy Mia K. Mager Wellington Gsi Quirk Harry Kelly Bodangora Cobbora Messinger W. Tahy Burnet Spring Dale Ownce

Weekend Weather and District Happenings Report

The wet weekends eased with fine spells and occasional storms. Farmers resumed fallowing as ground dried. Mr J T Wykes and wife returned from Sydney with a Tasmanian ran to visit sheep sales. Excursion trains drew youths to Sydney to see the American Fleet. Unwin recovers from a minor accident in hospital. Waratah tennis beat Yullundry home team 11 frames. Rev A E Donaldson preached at Bournewood Church to an appreciative congregation.

T. Wykes Sydney Rome Wyked Rann Mion B. Morr W. Morris Unwins Teas Waratah Yullundry A. E. Donaldson Millthorpe Bournewood

Fashions Mount Amid Quiet Village Week

A brief village report notes no births, weddings, or elopements this week, with calm social life described as serene. The writer remarks on scarce commodities and a subdued tone, reflecting daily life and minor local customs.

Curra Creek Meeting Laments Road Neglect and Mail Links

At a Tuesday meeting of the local council, residents condemned urgent road repairs delayed for months. They urged action from the Shire Council to fix From Smiths Creek to the Boat offices and the road to Wallington, stressing the impact on farming and mail service. A separate note reports Master Rassell Wyles fracturing his right arm when his pony fell en route to school, with first aid and hospital treatment arranged.

Bhire Council Smith's Creek Ourshire Council Wellington Wallington Arcess Jauch Rassell Wyles Mie GW Wykes Rene Hl. Pearson

Cumnock hosts Waratahs in even draw then Victorians win

Wellington Waratahs visitors meet Cumnock for a clash that ends with Wetw Victorians victorious by 12 to Be Fa Peale. Weather brings heavy rain and snow early in the week. Snitterty resident Mr K J Abernethy was taken to Motong Hospital with pneumonia after the loss of his wife last week.

Wellington Waratahs Cumnock Victorians Fa Peale Wellington Yeoval Molongtentia Camnock K. J. Abernethy Motong Hospital Ken

Goolma Braces for Big Kock-Out Day Amid Miserable Weather

The district notes ongoing drought and poor conditions while promising a memorable big knock-out competition at Goolma scheduled for Sunday 26th. In sad news, Mr John Donnelly, long-time resident of Goolma later of Mudgee, died Friday leaving a widow and four children. Miss Susan Doherty returned to Sydney after a month at Vine View with her mother.

Apsing Goolma Goolme Mudgee John Donnelly Sonn

Yeoval social ball a success despite poor roads

Yeoval held its annual ball with a crowded hall, fine floor and music, earn­ing a credit balance of about £14. Local officials Meyers Rus Sob and George Burton oversaw smooth running. Welcomes back W T Moore to Black Bros. prize sheep seen from Sydney Show. new constable M J Comptello noted. local deaths and a newborn girl announced. Streets remain muddy. residents urge urban area designation for proper drainage and metalling.

Unual Meyers Russob George Burton Wellington Yeoval W. T. Moora Black Bros Moore Winex Mennin J. Munro G. H. Bowhay M. Ryan Sydney M. J. Comtello Yeoval Je Len Barber Sid West Arthur West Weatleigh Mr. West Wis Yasvala

Wintry Weather Affects Hobbled Village Life

In the past fortnight Mumbil endures cold wet and windy days. Rabbits slow as trappers fail to work. A light tale recalls a rabbit barking while cabbage and bark amuse a child. Mr V J Sprott stays with his brother at Poukil. Mix Dot Twiner Cratwell visits from Sydney. Colds and influenza are common in the district.

Mia V. J. Sprott Poukil Mixa Dot Twiner Mumbil Sydneyi Ia

Georie Notes On Weather And Local Comeback

Colds remain common amid variable weather. W Richard returns to duties after brief illness. Many locals travel to the metro for Week events. R Graham installs a modern plant at Royal Hall Georie and plans Wednesday opening with a good film program. Local club tennis players visit Coboco courts. visitors win a close match.

W. Richard Metropolia R. Graham Fun Sunt Royal Hall Georie Coboco Courts N Cub Mall mi

Stuart Town News Brief On Weather And Births

The note reports persistent wet weather and asks for rain while noting a medical emergency. It mentions Mr Dung Doe Ran and Mr Errol Sloane transporting a patient to Coom baeubran and reports the arrival of a late son with the mother and baby doing well. Additional greetings from local residents are included.

Dung Doe Coombaeubran Deelan Errol Sloane Deegan Babe Ate George Sullivan Willer Johnson Ewuldeute

Town Members Thank Community for Eminent Help

Stuart Town and district express sincere gratitude for the magnificent assistance received in their hour of trouble and tribulation. Mr Sullivan shows improving health while the family hopes for full recovery. Mrs Walter Mills, daughter of Mr William Devenish, is advised to undergo an operation at Orange this week. The hope is for a successful procedure and swift return to robust health.

Stuart Town Massa Johnson and Sullivan Nct Timaly Sullivan Walter Mills William Devenish Stuart Tews Orange

Spicer's Creek Weather And Community Notes

The Spicer's Creek column reports a dull cloudy fortnight with light snow showers observed on Tuesday. It notes Mrs J Donnelly's death, widespread measles and influenza, and a decline in school attendance risking closure. Local independent tennis at Yamble ended in defeat. fox poisoning rises and Cyril McDonald bought a Douglas motorcycle, running well.

Dente J. Donnelly Jack Donnelly Goolma Mudgee Donnelly Rex Jonts Independents Yamble Cyril McDonald

Unsettled weather and local farm reports in district

Weather remains unsettled with weak cold showery days and heavy frosts that threaten young wheat crops. Farmers discuss paddock damage from grazing and a planter for crops on new ground. Local council cleans lanes and graves, while twigging with pest control and a rabbit fumigation trial using calcium cyanide in red clay soil to reduce burrows and rabbits.

Brinson Gardiner Spilsbury Woodbine Car Wellington Camatory Lavender Lavendur Bunny

Fragmentary note on gas chamber plans and ground layout

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a room used for gassing on a river area and hillside ground, with hopes for a similar arrangement and promise to report more later. The text is incomplete but references a planned room and location on red clay ground near hillsides.

Poultry and Furniture Auction Notice

Ale Rotton will sell at his mart on Saturday July 26 at 2 80. A quantity of poultry mainly black Orpingtons and a quantity of furniture with various descriptions. Items sold cash only.

Furniture sale by auction at Maugher Street Eas tern end

Instructions from MMR H Fletcher leave district for a public auction of household furniture and effects on Wednesday 29 July at 2.30 pm at Maugher Street Eas tern end. Items listed include dining room set, oak chairs, writing desk, wardrobes, beds, bedding, curtains, stove, kitchenware, lamps, and a pony with boy. Absolute unreserved cash terms. Also announced sale of 1200 bullocks at Orange on August 4 with yarding details to follow.

A. E. Rotton Mmr. H. Fletcher Walt Wactinn Maugher Street Eastern End Indy W.M

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