In Memoriam and Public Notices Collide in 1930 Item
A collage of obituaries and public notices from 1930 includes memorials for William Collins Vincent with personal tributes from family, plus notices of a mortgage proposal for a Wellington reserve, selling dresses, and listings for hospitals and seeds, reflecting a dated local paper blend of bereavements, public business, and classifieds. The items name individuals such as Vincent and the LINS family, organizations like Union Bank of Australia Ltd, and places Wellington and Wallington, with dates in 1929 and 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
William Collins Vincent
Amy
Alice
Bert
Ambir
Wellington
Moughan Street
Mbilance Station
Wallington
County of Wellington
Australia risks losing protection while economic shifts loom
A fragmented speech warns that pushing for self reliance may provoke Britain to withdraw defenses. The author argues Australia must weigh national protection against pursuing profitable immediate gains, questioning the durability of reliance on the Mother Country and the impact on defense, economy, and Indian policy.
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Great Britain
League of Nations
Britain
Local billiards tournament at School of Arts yields win for Cansidy
Local Jottings report a billiard tournament at the School of Arts ending with M. Cansidy defeating W. Tait in the final. Ousedly secures a second victory as the event draws a strong crowd. The piece notes increased local interest and mentions flags on town buildings for King’s birthday celebrations to continue Monday.
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School of Arts
M. Cansidy
W. Tait
Thina Ouseldy
Mgm
Wallflowers opens at Alexander Theatre with notable author
Wallflowers, adapted for a Loe Meehan production, comes to the Alexander Theatre amid strong pre publication praise. The feature shows a widely read novela brought to the screen with a trusted reputation. Also on the program is Log Law starring the canine marvel Ranger.
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Tetipio Bailey Atvey
FBO
Leo Meehan
Alexander Theatre
Poultry Club Entries At Wellington Exhibition
Entries for the Wellington Poultry Chairrs annual exhibition are advancing with strong outside turnout. The show moves to Fararoo nt Hall on the 18th and 14 June with trophies donated by local patrons. Weather reports predict scattered clouds and frost in central highlands, while coast sees fresh westerlies and mild temperatures around 60 degrees.
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Wellington
W. Johnson
Moxsra W
G. Allatt
F.C. Wall
Highlands
Musical Society plans Charlie's Aunt for August aid to hospital
A meeting of the Musical Society committee decided to stage Charlie's Aunt in August at a date to be fixed to benefit the hospital. Mr Noton will lead the production with Musby Cox Ellison D McDonald K Elmore and Miss Attwood on the management committee. Prices will be reduced due to smaller production costs.
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Musical and Tramatic Society
Charlie’s
Noton
Musby PB. Cox
H Ellison
D. McDonald
K. Elmore
Miss Attwood
Wellington notice and community events amid farm, church, and sale items
The column lists a school hall sale in the Baptist Church complex with jam and produce stalls, a School of Arts ball planned at Empire Hall, and a garden plot project in Wellington and surrounding towns. It notes clergy celebrations, delayed missionary arrivals, tribal welfare plans, and local market items while signaling upcoming debates on transport policy and a wedding at the Presbyterian Church in Dubbo.
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Baptist Church
Walt
Ladies’ Guild
Petcy Street
Wade
Arib
Trufood
Messrs Reinhard and Co
Rees Gececae
Baptist Chirch
School of Arte
Empire Hall
St. John’s Church of England
Thompson's
Swift Street
Pather Kennedy
Cowra
Wellington
Hobart
A. T. Smith
Ducglarox
Dubbo
Orange
Mive
Amy Johnson
Jay’ Vart
Ae Ote Hun
School of Arts
Rome
Warne
Percy Stronte
Kimbell
BB. Cox
Presbyterian Mane
Irene
Mre Tuyen
Dibbo
Arthur
Ule Tamer i
Mra. Ferguson
Glleandra
Defenceless Australia under British protection doubts
A historical column argues Australia may be abandoning self defense, disbanding army, cutting navy, and replacing compulsory training with optional programs. It questions government moves and contemplates Britain’s assured protection versus deliberate rearmament avoidance.
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Eveent
Australie
Great Britain
Vileyrus
Britain
Railway concession expands reduced fares for special trains
The Commissioners push further railway concessions to boost revenue by cutting fares on special trains for events such as agriculture and football matches. A Wellington station master report notes reductions will apply immediately, aiming to increase business and patronage while maintaining service quality.
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Wellington
Australia Triumph Over Mumipehirg By Innings And Runs
Australia dominated the match, 884 in their first innings with Bradman on 191 before dismissal by McCabe. Grimmett and Hampable led the bowling in the second, dismissing Melbourne for 175 as Australia sealed a decisive victory.
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Bradman
Grimmett
Australia
Mumipehirg
McCabe
Oxford
Hornibrook
Wall
Jackson
Secon
Hampabiee
Grimmett Seaint
Angel
Wickele
Mornibrook
Brook Skittles Middlesex in Australian county match
In a murky report of a Middlesex versus Australian Eleve n county game, Haig won the toss and opened for Middlesex as the Australians dominated. The county collapsed after a brisk Australian attack with Grimmett and Hornibrook taking multiple wickets, while Bradman led the visitors with a small but decisive contribution.
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Middlewx
Commonpal Yeuterday
Richarnon
Woadful
Haig
Stephens
Lee
Cums
Grimmett
Austratly
Hue Jout
Pone
Tord
Jackson
Bradman
Richardeon
Kippne
Wedding of Arthur George Stratford and Frances Althofer at Lithgow
A large gathering attended the Church of England ceremony at Sty dahn yesterday for the marriage of Arthur George Stratford and Frances Norrie Althofer. The bride wore an heirloom veil, was given away by George Althofer, and was attended by Winnie Althofer as bridesmaid. The couple received many presents including cheques and plan to reside in Orange after a state trip.
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Stydahn’s
Church of England
Arthur George Stratford
Aku
Mra. M. Mechan
Winnie Althofer
Dawn Althofer
Pale Hive Union
Gneites
Hextman
George Althofer
Te Heide
Mixx Crown
Ormadiat
St. John
Elskarae
Maronic Hinll
Re OM. Kimbell
Mra Althofer
Orange
Quiet Wellington wedding ends in family home ceremony
A quiet wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride’s parents by the Tey BG Cowled. Mr Denied Graham Dunn married Miss Ruby Linda Phillips, both of Wellington, in a simple ceremony attended by family.
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Tey
Denied Graham Dunn
Ruby Linda Phillips
Wellington
Obituary of William Myers of Yeoval passes at 68
William Myers 68 a well known Yeoval resident died at Wellington hospital after pneumonia. He had worked in the district for years and is survived by a wife and family. The funeral was held in Wellington cemetery with Rev S G Cowled officiating and Mr C J Shakespeare in charge of arrangements.
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Wellington Hospital
William Myers
Yeoval
Wellington Cemetery
S. G. Cowled
C. J. Shakespeare
Motor World and City Traffic News Across Several Nations
The report references the Motor World and DME N RMLA urging members in Sydney to contact association HQ for free legal support. Plans for two tall luxury motor hotels in Chi ves vie for record height. Auckland faces a traffic dispute with a patrol, while tram safety guidance and ad hoardings regulation surface in New Jersey. Miss Amy Johnston receives gifts at Government House and later visits the Governor General.
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DME
N Rmla
Sydney
Association
N.r.ma
Chieves
Weary Motors
Trafic Innpyetur
New Zealand Main Highway Board
Auckland Automobile Association
Parsons Enteriine
Namla Safety Department
Anylcer
New Jersey
Amy Johinston
Government House
Terrifying fall on snow slope at Mt Egmont How Zealand
Two men Gordon Irving and Walter Caemen slipped on a snow covered stoep slope on Mt Egmont How Zealand and were swept down the mountain side for about seven hundred to four hundred feet. Both suffered cuts and bruises but were not seriously injured. The escape was described as phenomenal.
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Sydney
Thoreday
Gordon Irving
Walter Caemen
Mt Egmont
Zedland
Teven
Excape le
Coal Conference Sets Talks on Wage Reductions in NSW
A conference will be held soon to discuss wage cuts for workers on the Southern and Western railway system in New South Wales. Rollery proprietors seek a 10 percent reduction for contract workers and a 1.5 percent cut for day labourers, affecting about 7,800 men.
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Jurney
Rolllery
Warer
New South Wales
Clash With Police at Perth Arrests Made
A clash occurred in Perth yesterday between the unemployed and police. One woman and six men were arrested amid the unrest.
Paper Closes Doors After Forty Nine Years of Publication
Sydney reports the Sun day Times newspaper will cease operations with no buyers forthcoming after tender offers. The paper, in existence for forty nine years, informed of the closure yesterday and will publish no issues next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sun Day ‘Times
Etulf
Sr Ie
Unemployed Now Working Under Queensland Scheme
The Queensland Minister for Labour says 2600 men are already employed under the government unemployment program. He hopes to extend the scheme to have eight to ten thousand men working.
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Brixbane
Queensland
Labour
Ite
Wheat Marketing Bill Advances in Parliament
Parliament notes show the Wheat Marketing Bill passing committee in the House of Representatives amid debate on federation and Western Australia’s stance. The Government Railways Amrit mort Bill cleared third reading in the Legislative Assembly by 4 votes to 43. A forty eight hour bill is re committal to the Legislative Council to allow butchers overtime work outside standard hours.
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Syuney
House of
Graxiom Association Leader Backs Tariff Reform Policy
Sidney Thursday report notes the Graxiom Association president expects broad support for the Federal Country Party tariff reform. He predicts enthusiasm across the district and notes industrial centers and metropolitan areas will back the policy.
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Sidney
Graxiom Association
Federal Country Party
Italian plans new air link to Australia from Italy
A Canberra information source says an Italian government envoy announced a single hull hydbor plane flight from Italy to Australia. The expected arrival is in Darwin on June 12.
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Sydney
Canberra
Australia
Italy
Rubber Works Strike Threat Amid Propaganda
Sydney Thirwiny reports Mr McDonald, president of the Realhur Workers Union, warning of a strike at Hardicant Gar works after the Communist Party towed propaganda demanding names of workers still employed. They offered free dance tickets as bait but the word was torn up by the crowd.
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Sydney
Thirwiny
McDonald
Realhur Workers’ Union
Hardicant Gar Works
Communist Party
Melbourne Robbery on Bourke Street Ends Hidden Loot Heist
Thieves forced open the back of a jewellers shop in Bourke Street during an early hour robbery. The stolen diamonds valued at £10,000 were taken from King and Dale. The crime was committed quietly and remains undetected.
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King and Dale
Mine Shutdown After Pit Handiness Shortage
Workers at Aberdure Colliery, a northern large mine, stopped work at dawn until all agreements are settled. They cited insufficient pit handy tools and arrangements, delaying operations amid ongoing disruption.
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Sydney
Aberdure
Wellington church service and diocesan updates
A fragmented report covers a Wellington parish event with notes on the Archbishop Brown, the Wellington rector, and a Rome mission connection. It mentions diocesan affairs, preparation for a gathering, and expected clocking in on church matters. An item notes a collision incident at sea and cargo movement near Melbourne, with weather and market details.
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Namiet
William Col
Lins Vincent
Marval
Howels
Traver
Lorth
Mia Hewton
Tialles Street
Marzickville
WRS
PIKE
Arthur Street
Gertrude
Howard
Taverary Street
Wales
Trustees OF Public Reserves
S.W
Dunes
Dune
F. mM Attwood
Marita
Warne Strost
Erbaiere Deckyteace
Nlr
Jone
Bintang Orchestra
S. J. Stephens
L. Podmore
Hon
Oes
Bank of New South Wales
J. B. McDonald
Cyander
Commie
C. Morrell
F.C. Wall's Sports Depot
Roxas
Fruit Tram
Shroby
Planta
Beagan
Theobald
Jarz
W. Theobald
Maxwell Street
Reinhard “and Co
Geurie
Grazinrs Ltd
Wiso
F. Vere
See
Brownhill
D. J. Bond
London
Summer Street
Charley ‘Murphy
Fred Bhenmim
Wellington Wat
Businam
Halléremer
Toluceoniet
Poultry Club
Weather Forecast
Musical Society
J. Pickford
Bourdewood
Cumnock
T. Walker
Poundlpeper
Rifle Club
G. Paul
F. A. Naveau
M. Connell
Ocr
Sales ‘District Paper
Wallington Times
Toarday
Grimmett and Bradman
Brook Skittles
Middlesex
Stratford—Althofer
Duna—Phillips
the Motor World
WMA
Prem
NEW CP
Rubber Works
Melbourne
Woo Cherge
Ms. Hida Business
Sirius Rison
Wellingon
Val
D. Foparty
Sine F. Carter
Dobbo
Bourne
Adams
Be Preville
Baylington
Dad Ins
Archdetes Brown
England
Heb Heath
Daem
Teer
Preemonia
Walla
Amd
Eusnion
Boeing
Annie Anil
Kim
Wellington, al
Eydroy
Thavaday
Engadine
Terry Steamer
Kuramia
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