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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
1
Bishop Crotty, recently delayed by illness, intends to visit Wellington and conduct a confirmation service at St John’s Church Thursday at 7:30 pm. Despite being unwell, he is expected to deliver a compelling address, offering thoughts on spiritual and social matters.
A group of ten men and four women were rescued near Parsey Bay in Twineh after their launch struck rocks and they abandoned ship in icy water. They signaled for help with flares, were found by Captain Cook’s steamer, and the craft was towed off undamaged.
Mr Bavin, back on the steamer Otranto after a health trip to Colomba, predicts a sweeping VIA.P and USC.P victory in the New South Wales elections. He expresses no fear for his own seat.
In Sydney at the Domain a march of about 16,000 people organized by the Bane Democracy Cone pressed for a bold measure. A motion called for ending foreign influence in Langisia, aiming for its destruction.
The weekend weather settled the winter question as rain failed to come despite forecasts. Hever falls registered in the countryside, up to half an inch. Saturday was cold with brisk southerly winds, and a heavy frost followed by a thinner morning frost that left the ground white.
The Premier faces questions at a Friday meeting over wage policy. He warned he would appoint friends to the Arbitration Court if wages were not cut, arguing opponents aim to reduce workers’ pay. The speaker defends the Premier amid resignations and calls for loyalty to the country.
A Footscray driver Mrx Duckworth lost control of a car on Princes Highway near Longwarry Melbourne and overturned landing upside down in a lagoon 20 feet below the roadway. A child escaped and hailed a passing motorist who helped others. one woman passenger was injured.
The Wellington Eight-Hour Day Committee held its annual meeting at the School of Arts Fall on Friday night with good attendance. President FC Wail and Secretary R Bleechmore presided as the report praised the committee’s position and credit balance. Debates centered on allocating celebration funds to charities or to the Amalgamated Show and Sports Ground, with officers to be elected at the adjourned meeting on Friday the 17th.
The May weather has been unusually dry, with only 865 points of rain so far and a notable contrast to last year’s wet period. Farmers seek a soaking rain to ease ground hardness while frost has been scarce except on low-lying areas. Weather prophets anticipate continued warmth with clear nights and mild winds, easing crop concerns.
A Labor spokesman denounces the Lang faction and its taxation policies as tyrannical. He accuses a secret junta of ex-Communists and the International Workers' Union of terrorising trades unions under Lang government policy.
.Phone 125. Local Wellington store Harvey Brothers offers jewelry and optical services with a long standing shopfront presence. Customers are invited to visit for repairs appraisals and eye examinations.
Thomas James Connell died at Sydney hospital on May 14 at age 48. Survived by his wife four sons and two daughters Selwyn Ivan Douglas Malcolm Joyce and Daphne. A son of the late T J Connell of Stuart Town he was a vineyard manager in the Cessnock district for Lindemans and Co for 20 years. The polished maple coffin with silver mounts carried his remains to the Branxton RC cemetery where Rev Father Kelly read the graveside service. J Brown & Co undertakers Rothbury arranged the funeral.
The Wallington Court House hosts a local government exam week. Wellington residents welcomed Sir Charles Kingsford Smith after his Knighting. Lady Mayoress presented flowers to Mrs Stevens on arrival from Dubbo while Col Bruxner and Premier Stevens toured the region. A. T. Smith announced Smithy’s knighthood, and changes at the Wutter factory include Mr R A B Davidson as manager and secretary. Miss Gwen Stockwell visits with Sutherland family. local staff appointments updated at Wellington Public School.
Racing results from Rosehill and Bathurst include winners in multiple hurdles and handicap events. Notable winners cited: King in the Hurdle, Tingalba Hawkkrl and Dotray in a dead heat Juvenile Handicap, Sir Duninald in Dundas Handicap, Firbolg Cylents Version in Clwh Handicap, Seumnidee Khar coum Intrepid in Trial Handicap, Maryland Hamp Ne Plane Royal Tung in the Rydalingre Mile, plus Selwyn Wati Mato Cyclone in Opening Handicap at Bathurst and Mulden Handicap winners Manar Ken Perron Lovetern. Further winners listed across Winter and Welter Handicap events.
Theobald's Dance Band schedules show a busy season with performances at Wellington Tennis Club 6th Church of England Empire Hall 16th and more venues including juvenile events at Wh. Hospital Georie and the Country Women's Ball in July plus a juvenile event at Empire on July 20. Future bookings urged by W Theobald at 71 Swift Street phone 227.
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