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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
5
Fragmentary notice appears to refer to a subdivision sale with unclear prices or terms. Names, places, and precise actions are unreadable, but the item signals a public real estate sale in a municipal area. Further readable details include references to a depot and measures or terms possibly linked to timing.
A set of funeral notices and in memoriam messages from families honoring Private AL Boars and other loved ones. The texts express sorrow, remembrance, and farewell phrases, noting dates, kinship, and condolences from parents, siblings, and spouses across multiple notices.
Autumn millinery at Mrs Allwouts and local notices cover services at Bodangora Wripstons and Finger Post. Farming updates warn higher grazing prices, rain welcome, and fishing trips yield cod. Church announcements, auctions, and social events list meetings, sales, and public notices across Wellington district.
An auction at the Hoye l Motel will offer town properties while a charity stall at the Western Biotes corner seeks donations for a fund. Also reported are exam results from Convant High School with diplomas for book keeping and typewriting students and names of the top performers.
Fragmented notices describe church missions at Methodist and Baptist venues with a Bible service, prayer meetings, and a Friday evening program. It mentions a theater production by an American studio and an upcoming show on Tuesday, with details on dates, locations, and performers implied in imperfect text.
A fragmented report outlines officers and changes in the Wellington Time Society. It lists names such as Mr WAL Paul and Mr HAD Blackmore, notes a departure from the secretary role, and mentions a year end inland award of £35 3s.
The trial of Edwin Benjamin Bromry on a charge of malielonity wouninge chimes Mentle Cluny at Cowra on April a took place at Lowen Quae Wor pensions om Twenlay. The accused pleaded not guilty, defended by Mr. Wo, of Wellington. The jury found him guilty after a peroration by Mr. Kelly, with a verdict of wil guile.
A lively social at the Lawson Hall last Monday night hosted by the M U P A and led by Layal Belle of the West Tadye. About 200 attendees enjoyed dancing to violin and piano music, with prizes for circuit and wallet work and long evening performances by local musicians. The event wrapped with a late morning finish after a sold turn on the dance floor.
A detailed summer meeting covers general committees, new bridge construction at the Macquarie River, and a visit to the old waterworks and hospital. A farm power exhibit at J Zins farm showcases the Brow tractor attachment for Portware, touted as cheaper and more efficient than existing tools, with officials promising practical gains.
Wellington and surrounding districts report military casualties and hospital updates. Names include Lieut Tek Wilkib and Corporal 1 T Sewell among wounded. private WJ Place reported missing. Death of Mrs Barley Dow of Paroy Street and other locals marked, with war service notes and hospital movements amid ongoing conflict.
Wellington court heard Asai and Malone on the footpath riding case. Jamey Nall pleaded guilty to injuring a child. a week to pay the fine. A railway ticket case against Cob Talon, with a witness unable to confirm the fare, adjourned to verify travel on a date. Theft of blankets and a rug led to a sentence of ten days’ hard labor. motive described with a suspect’s temper. A man named William Henesy Joule charged with stealing blankets and a rug, with detailed testimony on missing items and recovery. Multiple witnesses described property found and returned, with notes on the alleged thief and sequence of events. The court adjourned to allow witnesses to prove whereabouts and to cure witnesses.
Sydney reports a damp forecast with gusty easterlies crossing western slopes. Cattle yards recorded 45,000 penned and a fluctuating wool market shows prices 14 to 25 shillings for best lines, 10 shillings for lower grades, amid talks of imperial government negotiations and strong public appeals for moral reform and labor unity. The piece references parliamentary debates, wage rise expectations, and ongoing inquiries into smuggling and crime with broad coverage of civic concerns and economic outlook.
Fragmented teletypes report Allied counterattacks and German retreats near strategic positions. Paris dispatches note continued pressure on German lines while American forces align for renewed operations. The reports emphasize ongoing heavy fighting and cautious advances amid uncertain gains.
Military deserters linked to a late 19th century alert were captured after fleeing en route from Wellington. The group allegedly staged to the Darling Hospital jail awaiting trial. Police reported the escape disrupted local surveillance, with presses noting the eventual return of one deserter to the Australian coast.
The mixed doubles action at the Haglan Chile event produced several close matches. A Smith and Miss Howlans defeated E Wall and Mink Sve an, while E Brith and Nicholay paired to beat Pavey and Miss A Blackburn. Public Court rounds completed the mixed Monton tournament with various pairs advancing.
A Reuters dispatch from Paris outlines continued Allied pressure on Austria as submarine activity and naval engagements unfold. Reports recount Allied forces near Belfast and New York rumors of German submarine operations, while Berlin claims the German fleet maintains a submerged posture and analysts note strategic moves in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters.
The Western District championship draw lists matches including Wellington versus unknown opponent and other pairings like Collawn Jones against Wilwet. The event, centered in Wellington, anticipates a venue decision and firm dates as teams prepare for the third round.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the Wodthea Trade Hamylas eos withdraws the Mistion with the Trader and Labo ell amid a farling dioaicion. The wheeleion wan assived at 08 the whole shroumataneoe nurroun recent crusting and revaletous of the Later iL.
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