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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1921
Page
2
A sad memory of a husband and father who died on May 6 1000 at Bridge Mote Wellington. The widow Matilda and Lentin Raantlebury insert the notice expressing a beautiful memory left behind and that Heaven gained one of the hosts.
Jottings recount community events, meetings, auctions, and notices. The piece mentions a queen competition, a charity wheel, school busings and boxing activities for primary pupils, a legal examination in Sydney, a crash of reports on markets and wheat, a funeral in Gobotion Street, and various local happenings including church notices and a railway platform incident.
The readable fragments point to an event in Wilmington with unclear timing and references to a blaze and a lam city. Names and dates are garbled, but the piece indicates an incident being opened for investigation and notes a Friday timeframe amid unrelated garbled phrases.
A notice describes mortgagee sale of 48 acres near Bridge Street, with warnings that Australian notes are being counterfeited and split to form fake banknotes. It cautions investors to inspect notes before acceptance and signals vigilance against fraud tied to the Commonwealth Bank and local brokers.
In a late-night incident on the outskirts of Swiftville, residents report a man roaming near windows with a torch, causing fear. He was reportedly caught by a passerby and may face charges. police note the case involves disturbances by a youth and possible railway area proximity.
The Last City presents a grand production featuring exotic animals and a perilous jungle quest. A huge cast and lavish scenery promise thrills as explorers face lions tigers elephants and more in a dramatic adventure set to open at the Monarchs theater tomorrow night.
The stock from two lots will be sold at a sale in the district. The event will start promptly at 8 pm, with offerings including a selection of household requisites in good condition. The sale follows Ane Portar's set dance, Swift Birevt, and features items gathered from a well cared for estate.
A distressed report notes a severe firewood shortage at Wellington Hospital during a cold spell. Staff and patients face freezing conditions as wood supply dwindles, with carers forced to heat wards and corridors and patients suffering discomfort while awaiting relief. Neighbors urged to donate any spare wood to the hospital.
Local reporters describe a wheel scheme at the town stores run by Meare Jugs Priddy AL Selah Raynor and Mr Hogue. Profits of 34 pounds 14 shillings were recorded with 2 pounds anticipated, while dishes and vegetables were claimed by attendees amid a bustling sale.
A vivid OCR fragment describes Stanley McKays Pantomime Company and its star performers. It notes music and elaborate costuming, mentions several named actors and characters, and praises production scale and audience appeal in a bustling city theatre scene.
A flawed transcription details a Wellington Soldiers Club session with disorderly remarks about candidates and internal disputes. The secretary faced criticism for inaction while Mr Kaynor and Mr Brond urged decisive steps and a formal reply to a published letter.
A detailed report on the Temmis Tournament outlines the strong performance of top players from England and local clubs. Highlights include notable matches, close results, and the competition’s high standard, with many games decided by narrow margins and dramatic finishes.
A garbled British colonial newspaper item reports social events and misadventures in Wellington and surrounding areas. It mentions weddings such as Shor Kathe Kegan and others, a death and accident near Goulburn, a hospitalization after an assault, and a magistrate’s farewell for the Stovkinb Bank of New South Wales official, plus a forthcoming conversazione with Lord O Parrals.
A garbled report outlines a heated meeting at an unidentified conference where debate centered on funding and levy distribution. It mentions individuals, proportional division of money, and references to an apparent legal or procedural dispute.
chaotic OCR passage recounts political strife, labor issues, health scares, and international tensions. references include Melbourne travel, Anzac Day legislation, repatriation, and Franco-British Near East diplomacy in a period of upheaval.
A letter to the editor from BATEUATER criticizes Macquarie endorsements and council committees, arguing unpaid staff and officials misunderstand Depression era concerns and urging action by the council regarding ratepayer impact and abstentions.
Disjointed report describes a heavyweight bout where Ally Slowdy defeats Albert Liopd to claim a claim in Australia. The referee stops the fight after a controversial finish with repeated knockdowns in the final round. The article appears garbled and references names and places inconsistently.
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