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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1946
Page
10
A Wellington letter from Rk Lawton president invites parents and citizens to a social welcome night at Methodist Hall for new headmaster Mr Truskett and deputy Mr Whiting. The event, with catering by ladies, aims to show school gains including a sound projector and urges joining for support of a new high school.
The letter argues Mr J P Breen seeks to mislead woolgrowers about a £10 million deal funded from growers profits and a partial Australian wool stake sale. It accuses the Chifley Government of failing to honor Curtin's promise of half profits, notes cheap consumer wheat, and cites past losses and compensation attempts for graziers.
Merl Murray eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T M Murray of Argyle North Richmond married Cecil Roy eldest son of Mr and Mrs Percy R King of St Marys and formerly of Wellington at St Philip s Church North Richmond on May 11 Rev L Daniels presiding The bride wore a white croque gown with veil and peated net bouquet of white gladioli and fern Miss Marie King bridesmaid Brce King best man After ceremony guests returned to Merl Murray home for a knife and fork breakfast The couple plan to live in Wellington honeymooned in Sydney and expect to settle in Wellington
The swollen death on Thursday wast of Mr. Ainsley Chester aged 42 shocked family and friends. An engineer at the Queensland Gold Mines at Cobar he was eldest son of the late C Chester of Christchurch New Zealand and Mrs Chester of Acuexland New Zealand. Survived by his wife Julia and three children Bernard Mary Rose and Roger and two brothers Major Roger Chester of Sydney and Stanley of Auckland New Zealand. Burial by Rev H Graham with funeral arrangements by Murray Bros.
The Country Producer Selling Co reports slow word flow into Darline Harbour but forecasts a sizable uptick as the new season nears. Two appraisal events are slated for June 14 and 26, covering all wool shorn and eligible for cataloguing. Attention centers on the forthcoming stud sheep show and sales, with buyers expected to operate freely. Dry conditions raise concerns in parts of the State and hand feeding may be needed to curb mortality as winter approaches, affecting flock ram values. The firm invites clients to visit Sydney during their stay.
The article notes the Duke of Gloucester plans to relinquish his post as Governor General and return to Britain in December. His final official act is expected to be legislation signing for the new Federal Parliament around October or early November.
Mr J Truzkett and Mr Whiting will be tendered a welcome by the Parents and Citizens Association in the Methodist Hall on Friday 7 June at 8 pm. Numerous community notices follow including farewells for Mr and Mrs Lowe, updates on the Bathgate trial, Shropshire voyage plans for Australia’s contingent, Country Women's Association finances, and local obituaries detailing Grace Harcrowd and Mrs. Roy Prien.
Mr Georgy Paul reminds buyers of a Georie Homestead Clearing Out Sale on Wednesday July 5 starting at 12 30 pm. The Sheep and Pant will be submitted for bowatide sale as Mr Shaumer has sold reunite Homestead leaving the district. The Women's Voluntary Services hold a parish hall meeting Friday June 11 at 6 pm with full attendance urged for Wellington branch closing. Wellington Tennis Club begins on Wednesday June 5 with a ladies tennis afternoon open to members and newcomers every Wednesday.
Cold weather continues across the state with daily highs and lows from Wellington. The week shows readings of 71/33 on Monday, 69/36 on Tuesday, 69/40 on Wednesday, 69/47 on Thursday, 60s/39 on Friday, 55/42 on Saturday, and 37/0 on Sunday.
Melbourne authorities hold a special meeting of the AAT committee to condemn unauthorised work stoppages while the 40 hour week case awaits Arbiration Court ruling. They reviewed a railway workers’ Thursday action demanding a 21 hour ratio stoppage in support of the 40 hour week claim.
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