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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a burial but provide few readable facts. The line mentions a person linked to a wife and possible burial context, but key names, places, dates, and affiliations are not recoverable from the legible text.
Local items report J Temere Mas Tuda visiting Wellington for two to three weeks to appoint a permanent teacher and hold arte college events in Wellington and Dubbo. In mining news the Boden company reports shaft stoppages and a reef break with significant stone and value per ton. Soldiers votes complete with Pigott leading Calare, plus exports and contributions for Triangle Day. Church services, Sunday school, and district meetings outlined, alongside stock sales and auctions with multiple local properties and farms listed.
The young son of Mr W Gleason of Brigatow Dummork died on Tweeday from heart failure. A curious development followed on Tuesday night linked to the Wagon Steepha trouble. A domestic scene was described with armpathy toward the aurea, and four Taft. An appeal is now being made for voluntary Kimball's for cool drinks in pare trust jolown.
The War Chest Committee organized a drive for 100000 pairs of forks during a named period. Local centers contributed 765 pale and the Crom Rouinty community ward children and Alpine boys knitted 915 pales.
Rain began just after midnight and continued through the night with 25 particles recorded up to morning. Light showers persisted in the forenoon and were heavier between noon and 3 PM. The wet spell tiresome but could boost field work if it deepens, with reports suggesting a heavy fall may occur later.
Memrs W. C. Beinhar and Co announce the LX L Motor Garage on Arthur Street as agents for Chevrolet Metx Maxwell and Mitchell cars. They also handle Lutterbuck Bros machinery and motor care with a first class mechanic and full repair services. Tyres fuel and motor requisites are on hand.
The Wellington Motor Bicycle Club began its new season with a reliability trial from Wellington to Narromine and back. Despite minor mishaps the riders enjoyed the day. Alf Folke hosted dinner at Narromine and covered expenses. Several riders started and most earned points, with plans announced for a second trial on the 25th via Mudgie Bathurst Orange and Wallington open to west riders.
The triennial aldermen election date is fixed for June 22 with nomination day on June 14. Nominations must be filed to the town clerk by 5 pm. Nomination papers are available at the Council Chambers. Several incumbent aldermen reportedly will not seek re election and several new candidates are expected to run.
On Monday night the Bella of the Wort Lodge hosted a social dance at the hall. Despite modest turnout, the entertainment impressed attendees with a lively floor period. J. G. Gormley led the 90 MLC, and Mr H. Hughes from Wongarbon provided music. Todias served refreshments with evident enthusiasm, and the dancing continued spiritedly into the night. A torstile dance followed the next evening.
The club held a meeting with no fan disturbances last Monday. The secretary mentioned plans for a visit to Wellton on the 95th to participate in the patrol shoot. Acknowledgment of 30 retained routes to Rydmey and Baltack to the YMA was received, with notes on the 40th Battalion Comforta Pani. The letter related to lads for balloting 1377 11/5 and expenditure of 14y0 20/5. Gifts totaling 198 were sent to the Boys at the front.
A miscellaneous notice describes town property for sale by public auction on Saturday work, 6th June, a two roomed house and kitchen near Bowaghan Street by Mrs Holton. Other items include photos misplaced to recipients, a soldier’s friend request, and an obituary-like update about Mr Walter Martin promoted to Assistant at Wellington District. The Lambton correspondent notes Martin’s teaching, science diploma, and local sports involvement, plus a May 30 ceremony at Certington with presentations and accolades.
A newly established footwear and tithingy establishment has taken over the boxnom formerly run by Mn A. We Morro on Percy Street near the Royal Motel. The owner, currently on holiday in the Antiret with his wife, plans to settle locally and expand stock, aiming for a strong start amid ongoing community support and eager local patrons.
A rambling old OCR fragment describes Liberty a melodrama with Major Horton and Liberty as ward of Major Winston. It hints at abduction, pursuit across mountains, a villainous plan with dynamite, and a widow and child’s fate, with another feature starring Charlie Chaplin-like whimsy to follow if weather cooperates.
Messrs T M Sherri and Co offer the Barbudgery property of the late Mr Wh Platehor for sale at 12 o clock on Saturday June. Located 19 miles from Wellington the estate has 2400 acres with arable land watered by a syringe and trees. It has long been in the Platehor family for 40 years and is well known in the district. Subdivision into small holdings possible. Further details from agents.
Mr Walter Mutiny appointed district school arat mstetant in succamelon to Mr Ta G Kon all. Five years in the Fewcastle district. Mrs Capron's nephew Private Rowland C. Machin wounded somewhere in Orange. Mrs T. FE. Marchin of Queenstown aid enlisted eight months ago. Private James E Sawer reported missing. Mrs MH Dixon of Brift Breet notified that her son Private R. Dixon wounded in France. A quiet wedding at St Phillips Church Will Sydney between Fredarius Homfry and Mary Litina. Private Theodore McEwan en route home after being wounded in the eyes. Brothers Private Keith and Clarence McEwan at the front. Private BP Gurith killed in action in France at 27. Private Arthur Weld of Orange reported dead in France. News of Mrs Spring and families in Bendigo. Wellington and Mog mentioned. Army notices flow with local names and places.
The rat show of the Dubbo Poultry Society opened yesterday and runs today. A large entry from Wallington featured prominently with many prizes awarded. Winners include White Leghorns, Australorps, Orpingtons, Wyandottes, and various pullets and cockerels from Wallington exhibitors and local breeders.
Fragmentary OCR lists color choices and names with scattered phrases. It mentions chequered cork blue or black, various jobs, bows, and dog names, but lacks coherent events or context to identify a clear news item or outcome.
War reports near the Scarpe and Loos describe Allied advances and German counteractions. Admiralty notes photographic reconnaissance indicating heavy damage to a dockyard and destroyed entrances. Civilian casualties and torpedo boat losses are acknowledged. seaplanes bomb Venice and Trieste. observers cite ministerial talks at Porto and talks of worker and soldier delegates.
A confused dispatch from Petrograd notes warnings that Japan and Hungary could push for a separate peace, risking Allied strategy. Reuters reports describe street clashes, police crackdowns, and debates in the Riksdag about wartime diplomacy, with Kerensky urging army readiness and government leaders facing food security concerns amid turmoil.
A mangled news fragment reports on wartime fronts with references to London dispatches, aerial activity, and explosions. Names, places, and events are garbled, yielding few clear details beyond mentions of air attacks, damaged windows, and distant fronts.
An Allied fleet engagement near Zeebrugge and Ostend with heavy bombardment activity. German destroyers are reported attacked while Zeebrugge and Bruges bases suffer bombing by multiple squadrons. Casualty and damage details remain unclear from the scrambled telegraph text.
Reports from Canberra and Sydney detail party discipline on conscription, executive resignations for candidates, and debates on naval shipbuilding and wartime manpower. Defence officials emphasize sustaining troop deployment, while wage and price controls and labour conference remarks frame Australia’s war economy.
This afternoon’s wires report weather notes and market quotes for maize oats beans and potatoes with scattered figures. A libel suit against the newspaper claims Doyle and Co piloted a ship to a perdition edge and manipulated labor strikes amid empire tensions. the case proceeds.
A large community effort for Red Triangle Day unfolds in Wellington on the 27th with a grand show of cooperation from Goovod and Yeaval. A strong committee mobilizes volunteers, donations, and subscriptions as the town pools resources for the district fund drive and forthcoming poultry and show events.
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