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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
9
The Country Women’s Association holds a council chambers meeting Saturday next at 3pm to plan a forthcoming dance. Regular meetings are listed for June to December with specific dates and days. Also notes a public meeting on Monday 6th at 7:30pm to plan the opening of Ponto Hall.
A potpourri of notices from Wellington includes a court fine for illegal opossum poisoning, local sales pitches, and upcoming events. The Orange Silver Band plans concerts at Bell Park and Salvation Army Hall. a Country Women’s Association meeting seeks dancers for the annual ball. a Poultry Show features birds from Warromine and a Sydney trophy winner. the Golf Club rooms will officially open on Nanima links. Juvenile notices promote local products and fashion.
A community notice invites the public to a pub ic meeting at Gollan Hall to plan for opening the hall. Early light rain sprinkling is noted. A public school adds a third tennis court, and the Park area will include old tennis courts. A furniture sale by A E Rotton is announced for Saturday afternoon.
On June 6 Wellington holds a morning service at 11 am and an evening service at 7 30 pm with Holy Communion. Bodangora has a 3 pm service with Holy Communion.
Reports from Sydney say Mr. Alldis M LA plans to back the Lang leadership and likely Mr. W F Dunn will follow. If Dunn joins Lang, he would lose backing in the Mudgee electorate. Telegrams say Dunn told Lang he received no suggestion to join Lang’s party.
At a recent Wel ington Picniec Race Club meeting, Mr A E Rotton was made a life member for 22 years service as secretary and assistant secretary since 1905. President R H Wilson cited Rotton’s role in the club’s high standard as pivotal, joining three other life members. Botton thanked the members for the honors.
The Monarchs present a double feature with Buster Keaton in Battling Butler and Tin Gods, plus To-morrow night The Auctioneer with Leon Errol in Lunatic at Large and Felix the Cat. Saturday offers The Little Trish Girl with Dolores Costello and Johnny Harron and A Streak of Luck, promising thrillers and comedies each night.
Next Monday is King's Birthday a public holiday with banks and Government offices closed The post and telegraph offices will be open 9 am to 10 pm Money order and savings bank closed all day Sydney Ma closes at 10 am Normal letter carrier delivery continues All stores and business places shut for the day
The Wellington Rifle Club has postponed its annual shoot scheduled for June 6 due to the Newcastle and Chatswood Club holding large shoots on the same date at Liverpool. Organisers expect western riflemen to attend the other event, potentially reducing local nominations. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.
The Industrial Commission met in Sydney to examine the basic wage. Mr. Fiddington said data from the previous inquiry would be used, but debate led to an adjournment while determining what new data was needed to reach a conclusion.
The Pato Carnival began at Gilgandra with Narromine and Gilgandra teams, plus Guar Warryumbungles and Wellington. Wellington impressed by beating Narromine, but the event was halted by the death of Jack Ryrie during a Wat Tumbangles versus Gilgandra match.
Stanley War Kee, a Wellington resident of twenty years, narrowly avoided testifying in a motorist case after being escorted by police to the courthouse. He was not called to testify about the car’s actions and left the front door, still keeping his long avoidance record intact.
A Government Gazette proclamation by the Governor prorogues Parliament from June 7 to June 21. It also states that a proclamation will dissolve the Legislative Assembly at a date to be determined once the Chief Electoral Officer certifies that the electoral rolls are in readiness.
The Rev F J Dunkley with many Wellington friends visited the Times office during the week. He praised Wellington as the prettiest town in the state after touring the area, saying it deserves consideration as a top tourist resort in the Macquarie valley.
The annual ball by the local G U O O F branch at Empire Hall drew a large attendance including visitors and delegates from other friendly societies. Music and floor were excellent with satisfying supper and orderly dancing. A juvenile dance is planned tonight with preparations for a large young attendance.
Great interest surrounds the second annual Wellington Poultry and Pigeon Society show to be held Friday and Saturday June 10 and 11 in Paramount Hall Swift Street. Entries close Saturday June 4. hon secretary Mr W Johnson will supply forms and details on request.
The Wellington Amateur Radio Club received a Sydney Radio Broadcast Bureau letter about a June 18 general radio dance programme. Stations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane join the nationwide effort to popularise radio with proceeds likely benefiting the local Boy Scouts during Scout Week, offering a novel event with no orchestra costs.
The 600 card event concluded with Nurse Mears and Mr W Hope defeating C Emelhainz and Reg Kennedy in the final. Twenty four players competed. The 500 card event starts tomorrow night. A 16-player cribbage tournament followed with A M Jones and F Corner defeating Stevens and Carney. Cribbage to be weekly. next round Wednesday night.
Employers are urged to note the July 1 due date for workers compensation insurance under the 1926 Act. The Mercantile Mutual offers transfer with no loss and equal premiums, praised for fair dealing and prompt claims. A Wilkins and Co. Wellington urge transfers to Mercantile Mutual for satisfaction.
Reports from private and district hospitals note several births and patient updates. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jack Cox at Cripstone. Arthur Willock of Wellington recovering after surgery. Master Parkes and Master Ernest Rich both improving at Curra Creek and private hospitals. Victor Rowe with gunshot injuries slightly better. Zilla Wilson operated on at the District Hospital and recovering well. Police Magistrate Bromhead resumes duty at Wellington court. Nurge Vera Crick passes ATNA exam after Sydney Hospital training. Joeson welcomed by Mr and Mrs Russell Johnson of Walmer. both mother and baby well at Nurse Mears private hospital. Mr Ren I Reynolds of Warren dies at 36, survived by widow and two children. remains moved from Orange to Neverthe for interment by C J Shakespeare.
A new Public Tennis Club event launches at Rygate Park this Saturday with top players led by Olympic champion Jim Willard and other stars including Ward Jeff Slade H Hopman and Noel Kingdom. The tournament runs Saturday through Monday with many local and interstate entrants and valuable cups on view at F C Walls. Play begins at 10 am sharp with all participants urged to arrive punctually.
Bowling club members could not travel to Orange for the match yesterday causing a postponement. Afternoon play continued with friendly games on the local green. With Monday a holiday, selected rink games are planned, likely marking the season's end as the green is prepared for top dressing.
Local agent George Toul advertises an Oldsmobile with four wheel brakes rear view mirror windscreens wiper improved carburettor ball socket steering and a duco finish offered for just £200 to buyers seeking a bargain in a period motor sale.
Mer Jack Ryrie, of Penalty Station Gulargambone, died in a polo match at Gillra when his horse collided with another rider. A well known Wellington district figure, he was active in polo, football, and local picnics, leaving many cards and mournful tributes.
Reports from Manila state 108 people are believed drowned when the inland steamer Negras foundered in a typhoon off Manila’s 68th mile. Victims include the captain, six crew, the chief engineer, and several passengers. In politics, Mr Mutch addressed a Muscat meeting amid Lang faction clashes, praising Lang’s betrayal claim and signaling a defensive stance. Queensland police hold two suspects over alcohol and sherizgings linked to Tototubbe St. Jack’s case. Roward Moran’s appeal for a retrial in a Brisbane murder case was denied.
A collection of brief items notes calls for a definite referendum on national policy with Western names and regional divisions. Also reports of a murder charge, remand, and regional political tensions plus Royal radio address from Queen Wilhelmina and a shipping update on a steamer bringing gal from New Guinea.
Latest Commercial broadcast notes 12,000 sheep yarded with quality listed as fully good and market buoyant. Cattle yarded about 4,600 with competition described as brisk and values generally 10 to 40 dearer for good to prime stock. Other descriptions irregular and weather noted. overall turnout and mood remain positive.
A grand fair organized beside the School of Arts is planned for June 8 16 and 1th as a charity event. Local vendors announce prices for potatoes onions lucerne and wheat. Attendees are promised an enjoyable time while supporting the arts school.
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