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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
9
An old for sale wireless ad lists services from a TV poet and cafe style offerings near Percy Street Opposite Public High School. Also a £10 reward seeks conviction of a person who dropped poison around the house harming poultry and pets with a notice from R M Wilcox threatening prosecution.
In Memoriam and obituary notices honor Esther Ratan Quirk Lela Rubina Quirk and family tributes Page includes hospital staff ad and sale notice for Wellington District Hospital staff search. dates reference June 1922 and January sale details with names such as Mr John Miller and Tatn Kelly. Community notices urge replies from correspondents and local district activities.
The Hinxton district reports a bright week with good early wheat yields and a promising outlook. Upcoming events include a Saturday gathering at Crue Plumber, a Salvation Army walk in Weltingyon, and the hospital project nearing completion. Residents note local commerce and a lively public life with school and railway developments and various community visits.
Fragmentary text appears to reference St John s Church Wellington and names Bolangern and jem ALG with unspecified details and event context.
A garbled note reports that ODPFELLOWS Hall underwent changes amid a broader effort to revive activity. The document mentions a Friday morning gathering, a familiar hall name, and a planned wall redesign for a thug who opened hole and exit issues in the hall.
The annual Foreign Missionary sale is to be held at the Methodist Church on Sunday at 1 pm and 7:30 pm led by Rev. Howes, with missionary adviser Wele Lingion Joneth and others listed for the next days including Thursday and Friday near Somymenew. all gatherings start at 7 am.
Police court yesterday heard Ledlin Randladl aged 21 and Ketise MAM charged at Huldgrion station near Auularewmbone with stealing money and property of Wiklar Wetlion Hique valued at 40 plus abatement of the stew placyy Hues Lierie. A trial date was set for the 11th dune, with appearance at Golargembone Police Court.
The Baptist Church invites visitors to Sunday night services with Rev Dunkley speaking on The privilege of Chosew and a children's story titled Taking care of number one. Congregational singing and a solo will be included. all seats are free and hymn books provided.
The Wallington Poultry Club is revived to boost town progress by encouraging higher quality poultry and better returns. Past five exhibitions showcased fine birds. A new blooded committee aims for a successful run. Gloria Burnson will perform at Paramo Terpieve with The Love Story and Getting Gertie’s Goat. Patrons will also see Anna Q from Hollywood in wood and Fox Troubler of a Beetles as a two act program. Saturday features include The Tenth Worn and Women Only Knew.
A young lad named Lang fell under a horse while riding near Western Stores Corner yesterday morning. He was dragged free with only a grazing eye and a leg abrasion, narrowly avoiding serious injury. Nearby witnesses described the horse pulling up abruptly and Lang escaping unharmed besides minor wounds.
Mechanically aided recovery by Melond's Millhax volunteers relieves delays at Wellington depot. Mr H Lord announces a public alert via the 'Cie' that starting tomorrow, the mill whistle sounds at 7 90 am and 2 pm to signal shifts and meals, with no short breaks at 8 am.
Monday features a Wellington Trotting Club event starting at 1.20 pm with a planned turnout. The Wellington Tennie Club hosts its annual tournament commemorating the weekend, while spectators anticipate the McLeod Cup and racing heats drawing notable entrants.
A mid section report recalls A. R. Rotton’s 18 year leadership at St Vincent de Paul Bocly Wellington as he was hosted by members at the Convent Ecoo tom. Rev. Mansignor Long presided as Rotton received a gift pen and praise for burial fund and church work. Local Society members spoke. musical pieces and songs followed the interval with Ms. Reidy and others performing.
The Wellington Tent Club hosts its annual tennis tournament starting Saturday at the town court with all top players entered. Enthusiasm surrounds entries and the schedule includes Gentlemen and Mixed Doubles events, plus a Club dance at the Empire on Monday, with many participants named from the town and district.
Football report lists Waratahs and All Blacks selections for clashes at Cummockom Bell Park Gourion Ball Park and Bulli. Junior and senior fixtures adjust after Lithgow Potteries junior withdrawal. Teams include Fulbeck Dowton Cox Davidson Whittaker and Cowan plus J J Cowan McConnell Wilson White Robinson Dowton. junior details list Cashell Hiatt Lynch Boehme Simpson Dowd Dowd Stewart Petar Cotterill Mitchell Graham and Mastersone.
Flood waters rose to 27 feet at Narranders then held steady for two hours before receding amid low risk to towns. A minor earthquake scare hit Wellington New Zealand with no damage. The Tasmanian Parliament to open next week with Labor and anti Labor both strong. An explosion at North Lyall colliery killed Arthur Bones and injured Joseph Seater and Preston Dixon. Tasmanian elections see no clear result yet. Four thousand mice trapped in one building at Walbundrie. Cold weather drives mice into South Albury homes. Arrest in Prahran linked to a crime gang with bond set at £2000. King’s Birthday event attended by government officials marked with courtesy. Rioting reported in Shanghai with 26 killed and 65 wounded. allied marines keeping order onboard ships.
Weather outlook shows a cold night with southerly winds and cloudy skies. Local produce prices are listed for potatoes, oats, maize, and wheat with Tasmanian varieties showing variations. Homebush sheep and Nash died at Sydney Hospital after a long illness. Albert Charles Willis sues for libel against the Australian Worker. A Melbourne house collapse scare follows a loud crack as residents escape.
Latent counts leave party positions unchanged with Labor at 49 seats, Nationalists 30, Liberals 10, others 2. Ministers expect Labor to have a small majority. Coalition may hold key seats in St George Wollondilly and Parramatta. several electorates still undecided as vote transfers and remaining preferences await final tally.
A stream of notices reports births at various private hospitals, with congratulations to new parents including Mr and Mrs Faber, Mr and Mrs Lang, Mrs Edna O’Brien, and Mrs Whalebone among others. Also noted are injuries, a serious accident in Curse Cra, and community updates from local officials and residents including connections to Suva, Fiji.
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