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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
4
Fragmented OCR item lists multiple goods from A W Spence Chemist and Optician and items like wheat, livestock, and hardware. The readable parts mention 1000 acres, rail access, and various products such as flour, chocolate soil, rooms and outbuildings, and livestock like ewes and hoogets.
Partial OCR text shows a sale notice for D B Thomson dubbed Dubbs. The fragment mentions a sale date and presentation without proper authorization and warns against any posse or party involvement. Details are garbled with references to time and location obscured.
A joint tribute from mourning father and family for Georgy Haurke, killed in action at Wattle of Mpoxldon on June 7, 1017, and Private Roy Vurowell, killed in action in Pr Auge 3, with a note of postponed meeting and sorrowful remembrance.
The text records a busy series of community items from a Wellington area, including library room changes, a shift to a card room, musical services, sermons, and local notices. It mentions electors, building society meetings, property sales, shop adverts, and plumbing concerns, all in a single irregular column of local briefs.
A jagged OCR jumble lists events and notices for a local community scene. It mentions dancing at a pavilion, a first aid formation, a Wellington branch meeting, a roof of hats, and various social and religious gatherings with dates and places garbled, reflecting a noisy, incomplete historical newspaper fragment.
A preliminary notice announces a sale on June 25 at 1 0 pm in the Weavlage district. Mr Wevn is associated with the sale and A E Rotton plans to sell everything. A future notice will provide further details. The Wellington club line up is listed and several names are mentioned in relation to the event.
The wired jovb tes tournament in connection with the Hubli Teanie yesterday afternoon featured several matches. Results include Mr Martin plus Migs defeating V Aherriff, with Nixon and Mix E losing. Bevith Fon, H Batho, and Minn 0 faced off in a later pairing. The Orange Fram will visit Wallington Monday for a tourney with the Pueblo Tguie.
A local card tourney at Methoo of Arte extends to 500 entrants with postponement due to a railway meeting. The second and third rounds are set for Sunday night, starting at a specified time, as players from the initial rounds advance to compete for final positions.
Large turnout at Oddfellows Hall for a homecoming social among workers and families. Vocal and musical performances entertained as speeches and toasts honored returning soldiers and the wives and mothers who supported them.
An advertisement announces a furniture sale in June at Mrs McKansler's Manghan Street residence featuring set bedroom and lounge furniture at low prices. It urges prompt attention as items are well cared for and in demand. The notice also mentions the Wellington Choral Society planning another concert with rehearsals weekly and dates to be announced.
The Wellington Returned Bulchers and Balform Club reports daily membership growth as veterans rejoin. The club offers comfort, recreation, and a chance to meet old friends and new. Members are reminded the meeting is this Saturday at 1 PM at the club to discuss important matters.
A large crowd of relatives and friends gathered at Maughan Street to welcome home the wounded traveler. Attorne Liero to a redemption at home, and the assembling crowd included Mrs Poole and local figures. The event honored the Allied nations efforts with prayers and formal notices read by local officials.
A District School gathering of the Wellington War League featured members and officials planning a welcome home event for locally returned soldiers. Attendees discussed arrangements, future medals, and a presentation noting ongoing community support while seeking authorization for a July debrief with the Patria tion committee.
The National Cowssing Association Derby at NSW concluded with Maryvale’s dog Louise winning the event. Alr. A. Jol tive of Maryvale trained Louise to victory amid strong rivals from the State and New Zealand.
A fragmented report notes a Wheat and Wool exhibition organized by Meera Abst Wi Kine dnd in Flewman of the Western Storey. The display aims to showcase local products and influence district impression. Wellington event planned for September 13 seeks to explain the monument’s purpose and gain provincial support.
A large livestock sale advertisement lists 1000 OMEN and 10 CATILE with a Wednesday June 11 date and a 700 grand store sheep and inate headlining. It promises cattle and hogs in full condition, many bred stock and young stock from all regions, with buyers invited to attend and submit selective offers.
Mrs Dick Wilkins secretary of the Soldiers and Sailors club outlines badge distribution rules for soldiers’ wives mothers and daughters. Applications to Sydney avoid duplication and delays. Badges go to widows eldest daughters and eligible dependents with foster mothers also eligible in cases lacking relatives.
The sale of the well known Filiarutta Batatel estate near Wat aiatdly and Queunnborougly concludes amid local interest. Buyers include Hie Crathiyanee and adjoining growers with price per acre noted as E82. The event spawns a lively Fancy Dress Ball with many attendees and prizes, described in vivid, period detail.
A letter of thanks from Mr. Joly Broderteh Marke fata of the Thth Battalion, dated Lidcombe, expresses gratitude to Mayor Ald Mmbirrim and Wellington citizens for their support after Gallipoli and Taupe service. He praises Wellington boys, mentions Lt King and others, and vows to repay Australia with future efforts, thanking the community for kindness.
A public holiday will observe King's Birthday with government offices and stores closed. Post and mail deliveries shift to 10 am close, and ordinary banking hours are affected. Lottery-based parcel delivery will occur by carrier routes through the day.
An appeal announces a social event and a VAD branch meeting in Wellington on Friday afternoon. Reports note Mrs Johnson and Mr Wallington presenting ambulance work, with discussion on VAD joining and a call for a capable organizer with experience in ambulance service.
Fragmentary text references an attempted hold up, a chase, and a jail or arrest linked to a character named Steve Harmnits Thick. It mentions Helen gaining a waitress job, a bust up over a posse, and a prison sentence or suspension. Context is chaotic with many garbled names and places.
The Sydney wire note describes variable coastal winds and dense fogs with forecasts of heavy fogs along the coast south from Avilupy. It reports George Miller and an associate remanded at the police court in a conspiracy case tied to Gilbert Forguoon. A Central Criminal Court trial concerns Albert known as Luke Punneremore Fimllinrhy’s alleged punishment case.
Correspondents discuss a £5000 contribution to the District Hospital by oldies and a “Queen of the Day” event. The note urges nominations and candidacy for local positions in Wellington, listing clubs and committees to nominate and run candidates, and hints at a planned large turnout and financial impact.
The article recounts residents and families from Nanna H100 and Goole, detailing medical events and wartime injuries. It notes Ms Marsden and various named locals undergoing operations at Randwick Hospital, with others honored for service. It mentions Troopers and airmen connected to the AEF and a somber set of deaths and memorials as the district mourns and recalls service.
The article lists a jumble of player names and officials, noting lineups and forthcoming matches. It references coaches, school teams, and a council event plus a nod to an upcoming home game at the park.
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