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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
11
Public notices and memorials from Macquarie Shire including In Memoriam notices for Adna Eileen Quelch and May Quelch, Dunsmore memorial, a dance event at Bendel fund, painting and drawing services offered, a pass warning for Norwood trespass, a preliminary notice for St Matthew's Church annual ball, and a sale offer for a practical diesel engine priced at £75.
A card listing MR W SMITH a veterinary surgeon RV 8, based at Ring Bodangora Post Office. The ambiguous OCR reads like a formal directory entry with a address line and professional designation. The exact spelling and punctuation are uncertain but the name and location are clear.
Cobbora Shire Council announces the roll of electors and ratepayers for 1928 is being prepared. Occupiers of rateable land or residents within the shire for six months before June 1, 1928, may enrol. forms and cards are available at police stations, pool offices, and progress associations, with details to be completed at the Shire office. May 28, 1928.
Local Jottings note crowds heading to the Fowls on Friday and Saturday in the west. The annual St Matthew's Church of England ball will be held at Reynolds Hall on Wednesday August 1 with a juvenile event the following night. Sydney's NSW Poultry and Pigeon Society exhibition wins by Mtr d E McKinnon Wellburton with a Golden Wyandottes pair. Local businesses announce furniture deals and film showings at Muir's Hotel Laugh with Bebe at Monarch Pictures. Trade recession and harvest winds dampen country towns with limited cash.
Evening News notes a good photo of competitors at the Wellineton AaKo calor championship meet this week, including several local players. Local government examinations and auditors are being held at the local courthouse. Two candidates, Twit Wellington and Wilbon Wallarawang, contend for auditor. Holnon Georic writes the auditor's examination.
A Wellington report notes a mechanical hare coursing event to aid the Blind and Institute for the Education of the Dumb and Blind in Dublin. Donations were acknowledged including a £10 collection from a Wellington resident, with proceeds to support blind children and related services.
Mr Haddon Browne a 22 year old mill worker at Farmers Milling Company sustained a fracture of the right arm severe abrasions and a lacerated wound on the heel after his shirt collar caught on a pulley while he pulled a belt onto a revolving pulley. He was hurled from the shaft and the engine stopped. He received first aid from Captain Collin and was taken to the District Hospital where he remains under treatment.
Four year old Tyrant Such of Glaborny Bireet suffered a severe forehead wound after tripping on a concrete footpath. He received first aid from the Ambulance Superintendent and was taken to a doctor for treatment.
Week of mixed rain and fog disrupts outdoor sport and recreation. Daily scattered showers appear with occasional heavy downpours. Morning fogs persist, the heaviest yet this morning before clearing around late morning, leaving streets wet and slick.
Aviator Kingsford Smith from Spiny has become the first to fly an aeroplane from America to Australia. He arrived safely in Fiji after a career with the Wellington Diggers Aviation Company. Known as "Smithy," he once toured western towns giving short flights and is expected to reach Sydney from Suva on Saturday.
Divisional Inspector H A Tuck of the Fire Brigades Board paid an official visit to Wellington yesterday. He inspected the local station, met the brigade, and praised the captain and men for their efficiency and well kept appliances. This was his last view of Wellington before promotion to Circular Quay headquarters.
The Wellknown PA unl Hl Society that awarded trophies and cups at past shows has them re-timed to the secretary's office in Sydney for engraving. Owners may claim them. The committee asks all who have not paid subs or special prices to settle promptly as a financial statement cannot be presented until payments are made. Farmers should prepare for field wheat competitions this season as promises point to strong competition.
Monarch Pictures presents a weekend programme starting tonight with Peggy Dayvis in Pair Co-Ed and Bebe Daniels in The Behem Shick plus newsreels. Tomorrow features The Gateway of the Moon and Mitton Sills in Valley of Giants with Wall Beery in a comedy Now We’re in the Air. Hats on for a full double bill with Bebe Bankly and Marlon Davies.
An impromptu Wellington National Association meeting elected officers for twelve months. President Gordon Wilkins. vice-presidents W Bush A E Puller P Es Row Campbell. committee members A V Brown J Tilbrook J P Walker M Ochiltree A J Le Stockwell R Goal B A Willian J Cure voth B White J dol J Bere. secretary J Mule. Delegates named for electoral conference, with Gordon Wilkin and others to attend annual conference.
Negotiations for a new hotel in Mudgee area spark talk of transforming Wellington into a premier tourist resort. Proponents cite Caves scenery golf links rivers and recreation as strong draws and urge local leaders to take the first step toward attracting visitors and boosting business.
Following recent Dublin robberies, Maxwell Daniel Butterworth Norman Smith and John Fox all aged 18 were arrested for raids on residences of Mr Fred Wise and Mr GA Palmer. Items stolen include £1 4d from Palmer and 26 shillings from Wise, plus stock worth £14 17s 6d from Robert Reid Co. Bail set at £80 with another £80 surety. further charges to be considered.
Secretary Norman Cook of Wellington Trotting Club now owns Bonnie Huon, a famed sulky mare. Owner Ernie Byron of Kensineton previously transported the horse to Wellington and aims for an unbeaten retirement. Bonnie Huon won £1000 in prize money and will replace El Bow, drawing wide attention at local meetings.
Personal Pars reports births at Nurse Larum's private hospital with Mr and Mrs T Dawson and Miss Houston visiting. Edward Pickford of Bourne word undergoes surgery at District Hospital. I Breege, sergeant of police, injured in a recent accident and hospitalised. J Mortis and family celebrate arrival of a child at Montefiorer Street. Miss Houston taught before visiting Wellington, Aileen Moore travels to Sydney after two months stay with Mr H More in Wellington.
Wellington and Dubbo prepare for the Johnny Walker Cup clash at Bell Park on Saturday afternoon with a special Dubbo train at 1.05 pm. Both teams name strong lineups and a junior match follows, while injuries sideline Parkin and Dolaw for several weeks.
The Wellington Rugby Football League held a weekly meeting at the Grand Hotel. A protest from Bo dangora juniors over a junior Blacks match was referred to the protest committee by Monday night. A Wellington team may visit Ware ret centre, with a real match planned next month. A challenge from eenatelia for the Johnny Walker cup was declined due to distance, and a match against the Danio Craws ford eun was set for Wednesday July dth.
Prices listed for produce and game day goods at Mell Park for the Sydney clashes. Dubbo representatives named as referees for junior and senior matches with pay rates and item costs including potatoes onions butter and wheaten bread.
Local court continues to pursue a murder case against Dr Barton over the death of a Crow figure, alleged to have involved eye poisoning. The defense questions causation as the Crown presses for trial.
Perth authorities report concerns over child teeth decay and misbehavior linked to mental health and cancer risk. A government inquiry is urged as researchers note widespread dental deterioration in young children and demand action.
Sydney Thursday Mrs Barnes a 24 year old woman fell from a small boat into the water near a wharf at Woy. Rescuing efforts by Exsie Baker a 16 year old boy were unsuccessful as Mrs Barnes died from her injuries. The youth aided in the attempt but weighed 16 at the time.
An 84 year old married woman named Mary Wille died in a house fire at Ge after a dispute with her husband. The incident left the dwelling totally destroyed and the cause of the blaze under investigation by local authorities.
Sydney reports a new seaman's union may form soon amid discontent with crew conduct on a strike. Some unions might work with the seamen if the organisers pursue agreement and discipline.
In the House of Representatives a debate on arbitration clause action delayed progress. The clause, empowering a strike or rockout, was adopted by 22 votes with some members voting with the opposition.
Burglars raided Murdoch's Ltd in Park Street last night. the office opened and 2140 cash and £120 in nuieh were stolen. Police investigate the break in at the Sydney Thurnton Burilars raid scene.
The Commissioner of Police today announced that prosecutions for tin hare betting will be withheld at the secretary’s request pending a decision by the High Court. The action follows a ruling by the Full Court in a matter brought by the Atatrulina Betting Association.
Melbourne police on a recent bid round up seized 11 unlicensed motor cars and 7 unlicensed drivers after an undercover operation. Authorities say the action targets illegal transport and safety violations in the city.
At Homebush stock market 4600 cattle yarded with mixed quality. Best steers and bulls sold around 457-5 per hundredweight. Shown, 40,000 sheep penned. wethers and lambs offered with prices from 14 to 30 shillings, buyers active today.
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