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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
2
Funeral notices remind community of the late H Scan tlebury departing from Bridge Hotel to Wellington Cemetery at 11 tomorrow morning. In Memoriam entries honor Thomas Quain and Susannah Elizabeth Tate Boehme, with bereaved families expressing enduring memories and affection.
Saturday polling in Wellington Municipal Council election with known residents among candidates. Reunion of Returned Soldiers' Club discussed. a railway fatality near Trangie involved ganger Cassidy. Stock losses due to cold weather threaten West farms. fodder shortages feared until grain growth. Tree lopping permitted along roads. plough gear advertised. Snow disruptions. tea prices drop. new top coats offered. Excursion train to Sydney tied to Prince of Wales visit. Notices on gratuity cash for returned soldiers and decentralisation. Local trades advertising shoes and livestock market results this week.
Indian wheat production is forecast at 10.095 billion tons, up 44 percent from yesterday. France’s wheat forecast ranges 60 to 65 million hectoliters, up 2 million from last year, implying imports of about 15 million hectoliters versus 40 million previously.
Report of a railway collision at Minore between Naromine and Dubbo on Thursday morning. Engine 444 from Dubbo depot collided head on with a stationary goods train from Wellington. Fireman Melville was severely scalded when the steam gauge glass burst. Driver Cracknell escaped unharmed. inquiry to follow.
The Wellington Tennis Club will run a midweek and Thursday tournament with around 200 entries so far and more expected before close next Saturday. Champion players from Orange and Dubbo are expected to participate. The event will be held at Oddfellows Hall starting Wednesday night.
A large sale will be held on Wednesday June 11 at Wollombi. Messrs Bedford Taylor and Weston Ltd A Wilking and Co and W Richardson in conjunction will auction the entire farming plant machinery and household goods from Mr J Rutherford including engines harvesters drills ploughs buggies and harness. Rutherford has sold Wollombi and the plant goes to the highest bidder with full details to appear in a later issue.
William Desmond stars as a punchy Irish hero in Dare-sister Gallagher where a countryside pursues a bold highwayman only to find he is a golden-haired girl. The feature includes Australian production The Kelly Gang coming Friday with a renowned cornet soloist Mr. Brown from the Bathurst Band.
Members of the Progressive Party in Parliament discussed revising the Minister for Agriculture to stop paying fees to local rural industries board representatives for relief distribution to needy farmers. Drought-stricken board members faced high meeting costs for horse feed and fuel and urged the minister to reimburse out-of-pocket expenses.
At a Dubbo Public Proceedings board meeting Director Wake moved to consider dispensing with one rabbit inspector. Beott opposed the motion while Stra horn argued inspectors may be needed if effective. Gavel praised as a top stock inspector but the motion failed on a tied vote when the chairman cast against.
In Sydney the Full Court of Criminal Appeal considered Mrs. Alice Myra Wall's bid for a new trial after a Ligmore conviction for false pretences carrying six months' imprisonment. Her sister Hilda Vera Bodyconte confessed innocence, admitting she obtained the goods and left them at a country hotel before turning herself in, hoping to clear Mrs. Wall. The court granted a new trial and bail for Mrs. Wall.
The British Board of Trade notes substantial price reductions across several sectors as controls are removed and competition returns. Banks warn of further advances, prompting firms to dump stocks. Cocoa drops 10/ to 15/ a cwt, bacon 50/, lard 25/, sage 1/8 in three weeks.
A sale is planned for next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Kunt's residence Percy Street not Gisborne Street. The entire household furniture and the four room cottage with kitchen bathroom shed water and stove set will be offered. Terms are cash. Auctioneer A E Rotton.
Serge Suit is set for a senatorial byline in a case involving Lesa with ongoing legal proceedings. The report notes the parties and court venue, outlining the anticipated dates and potential outcomes.
The friends of Mr P F A Kinna of Molong report his illness improving steadily. Engagement announced of Miss Ivy Job to Mr S R K Dawson of Sydney. Mr Rowley Emmolan is confined with pneumonia but showing great improvement. A wedding at Warroo Church on 21st between Miss Rania MacPhillamy and Dr Clive Wallach Single. Miss MacPhillamy honored with OBE for services in Egypt and Palestine. The marriage of Mr J C Brownhill and Miss Melgar Magdalene Cuneen at Tamworth tomorrow. Death of Mrs Cousins at Blackheath aged 69. funeral attended by family.
Charles McCarthy aged 56 died in Wellington District Hospital after an internal illness. He had lived in Wellington, originally from Brisbane where his wife and family remain. A bootmaker by trade and longtime Brisbane Hibernian member, his funeral was held yesterday in the RC section of Wellington Cemetery with Mons. Long officiating and arrangements by C. J. Shakespeare.
The report records the deaths of Harry Scantlebury licensee of the Bridge Hotel, Mr. W O’Brien a Racist identity aged 84, and William Tipping Bonner a longtime Bathurst Orange and Wellington businessman. Scantlebury died Saturday after an internal complaint and a paralytic stroke, with a Wellington funeral planned for 11 am to Adelaide or Wellington cemetery per widow’s wishes. O’Brien died aged 84 from senile decay, with interment arranged for Blayney after a funeral led by C J Shakespeare. Bonner died at his son Rev S W Bonner’s residence in Wellington after influenza and senile decay at 76, with interment to Kelso cemetery. Funeral work by C J Shakespeare.
The Diggers were defeated 19 to 2 by Neurea in a lackluster senior league game at Neurea. Neurea scorers included D McConnell and A Tuck, while the Diggers failed to convert chances as players dropped passes and backs mis positioned. Referee was Mr. E Poole.
An advert touts a product named Swamp claimed to remove coiné and warts without awe. It’s offered for 1/6 by chemists and FE. A. Fulton, with a note to contact J. G. Carveth for a sulky order and a Wellington Show promotion. Woods' Great Pepperminture also advertised for chronic chest complaints.
News digest from Sydney and Melbourne covers fodder conservation urged by the Minister for Agriculture, the Prince of Wales' Victoria rest plans, and a large poultry conference at Warracknabeal. It notes a fatal steamer Dawn incident, a protest meeting for Father Jorger, tariff schedule expectations, and ongoing German election tensions abroad with riots and measures in Hungary and Ukraine.
Forecast shows fine and cloudy with unsettled rain developing in the west and south west, moving east with northerly winds veering to west and south west. Produce prices list maize onions cha potatoes oats and various farm goods. meat prices rise with cattle and sheep markets up to 20 percent dearer. Kenneth Gordon Mackay on trial for rape at Central Criminal Court. estate of Stephen Jewitt valued for probate. 72 men fined for gaming at Surry Hills. T and J Riley drapers robbed. Saturday football takings total 5600 pounds.
Helsingfors reports the Bolshevik tribunal sentences four ex Koltchah members to death and six to life imprisonment. Bolsheviks reportedly muster 20 divisions for an offensive against Poland with Lepel captured while Polish lines resist. Washington views on London talks split with warnings that Russia’s export readiness may be overstated and Western aid could fuel Bolshevik propaganda amid Middle East tensions.
Four nominations were received for two vacancies on the Wellington Municipal Council with polling set for next Saturday. The list read by Grahame at noon Friday includes J. A. Preston D. A. Rich J. P Walker and Robert J Willmott. Three newcomers join Walker who previously served before retiring over nomination issues. Voter interest is expected to be high.
The Catholic and Wuuluman clubs played a friendly tennis contest on the Catholic court. Wuuluman won by 12 sets and 51 games after a long, varied program featuring Ladies doubles, Mixed doubles, and several lineups. Scores show many close battles and multiple pairings across both clubs.
The piece traces private lighthouse ventures from ancient imperial lights to early British towers. It notes profits from passing ships, abuses in granting permanent lights, and cites examples like Sir Edward Howard at Dangenness and Frobisher at Ravenspur. Navigation reliance and national value are emphasized.
The Budgalong sale advertised for June 23 has been postponed to the following Wednesday June 51 to avoid clashing with Wollombi sale on the same date. All stock sold with property owners wishing to offer stock at this sale, please communicate with the auctioneers.
A brief notice reports a cough remedy event involving Mild Hae and a Woods Genet source named Tateoniae Ourt. Readable fragments suggest a regional health note or product mention with no clear outcome. Further context would clarify persons and place.
Sunday tennis at Burrendong saw tight play between Victor Spratt and Herring with Herring edging to victory. A horse accident near Creek injured a sulky and leg of a usually quiet horse. A contagious illness spread mildly over two weeks. Jim Arneil relocates to Mombil, keeping his dripstone post. Farewell social in Burrendong honors George and Mrs Maal with a clock. The Bathurst district reports rain ending a dry spell, with 11 pointy wry registered and showers boosting totals. Campling the inspector visited Mombil before departing by mail train.
Four members of the local rifle team appeared Saturday afternoon at the rifle club yardage contest. Conditions were fair for 12 shots each, with T. Kelly scoring 65, L. Nicholson 61, and G. W. Nowland 48, Shaw 45. Shooting resumes next Wednesday afternoon.
The article surveys famed memory feats by Nivbubr the Great, a Florentine librarian Kabechi, Maghabeshi, and Lord Macaulay. It recounts how these figures recalled vast texts, verified lost manuscripts, and reproduced entire works from memory, illustrating extraordinary cognitive power across eras.
A reader's plea requests someone to adopt a baby girl, asking for details on caregiving and needs. The letter mentions a nine year old helper, financial strain, and questions about the infant's age teeth and overnight care, highlighting a desire for a family for the child.
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