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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
3
In a crowded district report the weather disrupts events and delays the publication of plans. A large gathering at Mathews Church and a concert by local figures drew crowds, while talks on flood relief and public works continued amid uncertainty. Community members expressed patience as officials weighed postponed outdoor activities and facility improvements.
A garbled report reflects concerns over repairs, painting, and a range of topics from cultural works to drought impacts on agriculture. It mentions figures like Minaya, Dawkin, and Tut, plus places including Sydney and Wellington, with notes on wool and grain shortages and farming difficulties worsened by water scarcity and market pressures.
The report details drought damage and fodder shortages in the Arthurville Wellington area. It notes cattle feeding struggles, rain absence, and mounting costs for farmers, with local figures like Mr. W. Collett and Mrs. Starr mentioned amid developing farm conditions and medical concerns in the community.
Readable fragments recount St John the Evangelist church Wellington parish reforms and a 19th century expansion effort. Details include gifts for church and vestry funds, leadership changes, and memorials for clergy and parishioners amid renovation plans and a temporary decline in funds.
Fragmentary OCR passage notes ongoing work and low condition of individuals, mentions busy schedules and time periods, with unclear names and events. conveys a scene of labor and hardship without concrete details.
The Wellington Teuure Club hosts a mixed doubles handicap tourney with a substantial prize for the winners. Matches begin Wednesday and continue into Friday with numerous partners listed and several round results noted as the event proceeds.
The following squad will represent Xm against Hatwraud Soldiers at Nouros on Saturday abst. Players include Belly N Vey Hy Ivory Paote Cavanagh Th Mewiluell A Yuek Laden Bloomaeld J lox Rt Eldow W veroninn J Quata C Bell WT Birleb Huggsre and others. All players to meet at the Chub Elodie etal at 1.15 sharp. Frll back W Nomby and listed teammates to report.
Five members of the Weal rifle club attend a practice at the range in the hall as the shooting season begins. The next shoot is scheduled for Saturday at 2 30 p.m. sharp to replace a miss early in the quarter, and a good turnout is requested.
Sporting notes report the Adcat pony meeting postponed due to an altercation over a radio. The Bathurst races proceed on the remaining dates with weight events listed, including Mandicap and various handicaps. A body was found in the water after a horse incident and later identified as Tam nested Haim You.
Preliminary advertisement notes a large sale at the Wollambt plant with items cleared by vendors. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but signal a selling event with substantial markdowns and a closing or disposal of stock by sellers.
Webster and Co offer on instruction from Mr W Dewan Geuria to sell by public auction at 2 90 pan the residence corner of James and Reverne Streets Geuvaie items include wagon farm implements ploughs bindings a trap horse and harness lots of land and other estates auctioneers note this fragmentary record preserves the main sale action and items readied for bidding
An unclear 19th century notice mentions a £50 reward and terms about a nation or party leasing a person or property. The legible fragment references Taylor and an authority in housing oddities, with incomplete names and dates, suggesting a legal or property notice amid damaged OCR text.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Taytng Folaon to Macquarie paddocks with warnings of prosecution and prior permissions. Contains multiple garbled names and places, lacking clear event or outcome.
The Licensing District of Wellington holds a meeting at Goart TULY 6 AD 102 o-60 LLan with Barnett Co. Portio n wanted by an officer s widow with a two year old girl seeking a position as spouse keeper wage open week Applications for base. Agricultural Bureau holds annual melting and meeting in Corner Chambers at 5 pm on Monday August. Those intending to join are asked to be present. Also notices include wanted to purchase an Ayrsey cow and poultry and egg guides at pint artes. Warne Street, Wellington.
A court in LANG will hold a hearing on the request by Joe Mourehae to address the late Jone in January 1980. The action concerns legal proceedings against the estate and related notices filed by JOMs.
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