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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
9
Bargain listing for a used four cylinder single car from Stewart's Garage in a rural area. Features a Bodied with unusual wording and a claim of seven thousand miles, offering terms and a sale at a local shop.
A prize announcement lists contenders including G Thoany from horne Street and Donn Nancar from Lane Grd Prize with entries from Mears W. G Dowglae Ltd Sydney. The puzzle will be posted with Fries and Maxwell Bree d Fries noted in the result release.
Macquarie Shire invites tenders for roadworks Contract 9/ Yeoval to Bourne wood clearing forming and metal dressing for a length of road with £6000 limit. Contract 4 Parkes Road access to Walmar Railway Station reforming metalling for a length with £2000 limit. Plans available at Main Roads Board of NSW and Macquarie Shire Chamber Wellington. J Harvey Truman Shire Clerk Wellington 20/7/26.
Macquarie Shire announces inspection of the Lista of Electors for Riding A B and C for the triennial period beginning 1225 under Ordinance No 14. Inspect during office hours from 1 to 16 August 1925 at several post offices and the Shire Office. Claims or objections must be lodged by 1 August 1925.
Public notice states the list of electors for Wellington for the triennial period 1926 may be inspected during office hours from August 1 to August 10 at Cornell Chambers Court House and Policy Station Wellington. Claims or objections must be lodged by August 17 with sworn declaration. forms available from the Town Clerk.
Mrs Herold Smith will sing Ave Maria at Monarch Pictures tonight and tomorrow with other musical items. Tender notices from the Postal Department appear. Geo Paul advertises a 200 head cattle sale, Saturday at 2:90 pm. A motor train Wellington to Dubbo and Narromine is due August. The park garden in Wellington nears bloom. willow trees planned along Bell River. The 68th Carnival date shifted to October 7 due to a clash with another event.
A bustling Wellington page lists events and notices including a sales column with furniture and cattle auctions, the Soldiers and Citizens Club meeting at 7.20 on Saturday night, and the Wellington Trotting Club annual general meeting at the Royal Hotel on Sth August. It also notes memorials, electoral act amendments, and a display of J. Bono’s chair date change.
The Monared Pictures company presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame with multiple screenings tonight and tomorrow including a matinée at 3 pm. Audiences praise the film while a fleet feature and Rin Tin Tin support next, along with The Lighthouse by the Sea and other fine films.
Suntop School, closed some time ago, will reopen on Monday with Miso Neville of Norromine assuming duties. reports say twenty or more children will start. an inspector visited recently and Word from Mr W F Dunn confirms reopening. Suntop residents welcome the return of their local school after an unexplained closure.
A meeting of the Wattle Dance Committee aired their balance sheet showing a grand total of 6272/1473. The ninth result reached 206, and proceeds go to the local Convent of Mercy. Minas Bi Stine, R. Reidy, and O. Potte praised for their effort. Hospital Ball plans made with J Labton and J Willock appointed as hon secretary and treasurer. The event aims to fund the local hospital with a comic poster and fancy draw night.
The Hon. W F Dunn MLA pressed the Minister for Mines for a state battery at Stuart Town and district. The minister replied the matter will receive consideration.
On Saturday night Rin Tin Tin will star in The Lighthouse at Monarch theater in a memorable picture event praised as thrilling and spectacular. Colonel McInnes of the Salvation Army lectured at Array Hall Tuesday night on Rosie Bannister, recounting a story of a girl reformed after a life of degradation and her subsequent useful life.
A Sydney News note reports a party of Sydney sportsmen traveling west for a quail shoot in the Wellington district. One member is a noted timber merchant and author. They reportedly returned with a bag including six hares and all ammunition used was noted as sufficient to annihilate the quarry.
The Western Area Commissioner in Orange says approval has been given for a telephone connection between Arthurville railway station and Wellington public exchange. The upgrade will aid local business people and farmers. The annual show collectors report $100 raised and urge district residents to donate to the secretary Mrs Rotton or treasurer Mr Nowland.
Mucke of Narromine births stillbirth in Dubbo this week. Dr Price visits Wellington during routine tour and inspects Wellington school pupils. J C Kelly and C J Shakespeare depart by motor for Sydney to view the American fight prior to departure. Mrs Bathe of Thornton Street undergoes major operation at Norav Flegg's private hospital and is now recovering. Wedding planned in Orange on Saturday 22nd August between William Sullivan and Evelys O Connor. Mr James Fender's health remains fragile but improving. Joan Hannon of Gowrie undergoes operation at the District Hospital this morning and shows steady progress. Mrs A White of Glenara Euophogonis via Bourkn reported.
A patient at Nurse Chandler's private hospital has recovered enough to go home with her honey weapon. Mr J T P Barnett cut his holiday short due to a shipping strike and returned by the next boat. E J Wearne of the Union Bank was off duty several days with eye trouble, now under medical care. The Herald notes a June 30 1926 Congregational Church wedding for Rev Dr and Mrs Martin's daughter.
Two American sailors Marshall Tucker and Frank Gran from the battleship Tonnerre toured Wellington with Sun News reporter L A Baker. They enjoyed a brief stay, visited the Wellington Caves, were entertained at Muir's Hotel, and met residents before heading to Sydney with a mascot kangaroo. Chief Petty Officer Murrough also visited, impressed by the local caves and country life.
A conference adjourned to allow a sub committee to draft a settlement form. The shipowners and seamen may reach an agreement within the coming week as additional steamers are added to the roster with numbered entries.
Mr Bruce spoke at 10 at the O'Mears of the Aenea Tant night stating the government would approve the levy for the year. Advisory boards of William's dare the levy in Syblenke NASW. Herman George Simen picked up last night with 780m balance in British Tobacco balance £140. He died. police took him to Spit. Deloitte reelected unopposed as president of the Sydney Rowing Club, since March 1870.
Fragmented report describes sheep market activity and buoyant prices in Melbourne while detailing a deadly crowd crush at a pier. Numerous evocative yet unclear phrases reference people climbing port structures, a barricaded pier, and an officer ordering calm as chaos unfolds. The piece mentions damages, onlookers, and significant casualty-strewn moments amid stormy weather forecasts.
A noisy recap notes Wingles Williame defeating Havin in round three while Richards beats Pat and Andora, with anh defeating Chai. cup dates shifted to the fourth fifth and Ted Se tomber. France vs Australia slated next. The Prince of Wales visited Africa and the Australian indI won six matches against the Scottish at Edinburgh.
Australia Davie Cup players display solid form in a tour featuring Canadian rivals and strong doubles results. Notable performances include Anderson Patterson de and Hawke, with Kinsey brothers delivering a standout win. William Johnston, a Davis Cup rep, also competes. Sw Brothers defeat Collsane 12 10 1 6 6 2, then travel to Cambridge for July 8.
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