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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
2
The friends of Mr Patrick Henrie and family of Yeoval are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs Jane Baurigan, their mother, leaving from their residence at Yeoval Lakoval to B C Cemetery. Undertaker Shakespeare.
In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother who passed away June. Until we meet again, dear mother, at the dawn of that beautiful day. This memorial is offered by her loving children and grandchildren.
In memory of James Dunamore who departed this life June 9 1926. Loving daughter and son in law Minie and Wallie and family keep his memory as years roll on. In memory also of dear father passed June 9 1926. Inserted by daughter Ines and Miner Freestone and grandchildren Ken Lent.
Memoriam notices list surviving family members and dates. A son Dave remembers his father with brief verses. Additional notices include Grandfather memorial, thanks from Scouts, a Presbyterian church street stall, sale of seed wheat, and a dog poison notice in Glen Mitchell.
Stock inspectors claim lessees must curb wandering stock on reserves. directors clash on fairness. References to boards, impounding, and penalties appear, with notices about wages, and work agreement cancellations to be communicated to the Shire Engineer in Geurie.
A patchy local notice list covers a Presbyterian church sale at Store's Corner with donations to be rented to the man and the stores, hot pies and coffee at Kimbell's, a golf tournament today, and various town happenings. Dr. McLennan urges townspeople to advance Wellington Caves development. a euchre party for the RC Altar Society is planned at Empire Hall.
Ermington arseryman Mr Thomas Adamson advertises readiness to supply rose and fruit trees. His catalogue contains planting and pruning guidance and notes his roses are among the best in the State. Requesting a catalogue allows selection from a lengthy list.
During a Saturday council meeting of the Teachers Federation speakers stressed that teaching salaries do not reflect duties performed. They urged salaries sufficient for teachers and their wives to live in comfortable circumstances and maintain the profession's status. A deputation will ask Public tion to secure an inquiry into service conditions affecting forage allowance and cleaning allowance. Consideration was given to appointing a teacher as an all chaired member of the Industrial Court.
The Orange Poultry Club show drew over 300 entries on Saturday with fine Windward birds on display. Wellington entrants Musire Madison UC Baun and Har Neon earned top prizes including first for a cock, second for a Minorca, and third for a bantam cock in the judged classes.
The week featured hot, summerlike conditions with sultry, muggy days. Rain approached from the northwest and showers scattered through the night. Wellington port office reported a 21 point reading this morning with heavier rainfall in parts of the district.
At the Macquarie Shire meeting President Edwards urged ratepayers to resist the Shire when possible and lend a hand in road repairs. He noted farmers tied to crops due to heavy rains but said landowners would assist in off times, with the Shire reciprocating support.
Patrons are urged to catch the final showing of The Phantom of the Opera a production praised for its beautiful effects and gripping mystery. Gaston Leroux's tale features Lon Chaney as the enigmatic figure haunting the Paris Opera House and entwines romance, danger, and suspense in a celebrated Universal Pictures version.
Archibald Macfarlane a famed grailier from Hill End district died in Buenthinote hospital Gurhurst after a tragic incident at his station Wlumulta fifty miles from Bayhuret. He was found unconscious in a motor carriage after engine fumes and petrol vapors. doctors at Hill End and Bathurst treated him but he never recovered. He left a widow and two young daughters.
The Wellington Tennis Club opened its ang el tournament on Saturday with fine courts but heavy rain flood ing both the town and railway courts. Officials ran events to time before rain halted play. remaining matches will be completed on a later date.
The record lists multiple round results from a gentlemen doubles event with players including D Wall, R Brennan, H Potts, K O Keefe, J O Kratfe, W Papue, Davia, McCarthy Murray, Everett Potts, and others. It notes byes in early rounds, semi finals where Wall defeats Q Keatty 85, and second round outcomes such as Brennan Everett over McCarthy Murray 8-4, plus matches featuring Payne Ford Dervis and Cook.
The recent Scoute Week finish realised £108 3s 4d, likely the highest ever for such an event. Scouts will use the funds to equip their club zone. Commendations go to the committee for the well-run effort and to Wellington residents for backing the cause. Prize results list items donated by local businesses and individuals, with winners named for each prize.
At Gulargambone carnival Wellington reached the final, losing to Narromine after a tight race. Wellington A, captained by W Beckett, faced Mungrabambone with a seven-goal handicap and lost 1 to 7. Narromine, with W Webb and teammates, won 8 to 2.
Secretary Maurice Pearce of Wellington Polo Club reports Harden Polo Club has sent a letter suggesting the holder of the Dudley Cup may travel to Wellington for the match. A meeting could be arranged to decide dates and venue.
In a champion ship on the local green at Towsdayfternoon veteran Alf Morris posted a springy 27 point win over Albert Jones as Jones failed to score a single point. Morris, one of the club’s first members, played superbly and drew festive praise for a performance likely to set a high standard in future fixtures. Later in the afternoon Meury W Hewitt defeated H Lord as Lord rallied from 17 to 2 down, narrowing the gap but Hewitt held the win with a late surge.
The report describes a close contest where Hewitt gains an early lead, then TL equalizes, and the match ends with Hewitt narrowly edging ahead 26 to 18 before a decisive finish.
Personal Pars reports visits and arrivals in Wellington district including Mrs Harvey from Sydney visiting relatives, a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Walter Goninan at Mare Flate Private Hospital, and Jamon Holloway recovering well after surgery at the District Hospital. Updates list multiple hospital patients, solicitors added to Wellington roll, real estate moves by Mr Kelly, and various obituaries and social happenings with locals like Mrs Sheridan, Mrs Bowers, Mr Morley, Mrs Turner, and Mr Harvey.
A chaotic wire round-up notes fires in the week end sweeping Ian Veanessco and mentioning mining thefts and police actions. It cites a London coal strike conference, a Nottingham cricket lineup, Kalgoorlie murder arrests, a bushman shooting near Ayset, and travels of Avier De Pinedote. It also covers Workmen's Compensation Act estimates and a hoax funeral notice at St. John's Warlinghuest with Polish siblings dying within an hour of each other.
The members of the winning team were entertained by Don Williamson after the match with light refreshments at the Kosciusko Cafe, in honor of the team defending the shield successfully at Our Boya.
Menai adverting in thin jam hold an important sale of store sheep and cattle at the Commercial Yards on Saturday next commencing at 2.40 pm with 1000 head of prime store sheep and 500 Merino wethers. Also 80 head of wood quality cattle. Next Saturday's stock sale features Mr George Paul's sale at Commercial Boulevards on Saturday next 12th June. Buyers urged to communicate with the auctioneer immediately. Property sale offers mixed farming land near town under Mr Dandy Ferguson now in Sydney and Mr George Paul to auction Jesmondens property. Grand Motel sale at A E Rotton's Grand Hotel furniture sale on the 16th and 16th inst. Everything absolute and unsold. Yeoval land sale by Teo Millar auctioneer offering blocks near Yeoval Balcway station on Saturday June 1th at 2 pm. Over blocks of different areas for sale with hopeful buyers on site.
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