Lost overcoat and found spectacles in local notice
Lost an overcoat between Mr Rot ton's private house and Federal Hotel with papers inside. Reward offered on return to the office. Found Saturday a pair of gold mounted spectacles. Owner may claim by applying at this office and paying for advertisement. Government notices include road widening at Arthurville Railway Station and road diversions near Molong to Dubbo with objections due by one month. In Memoriam Leila Rubina Quirk, 1922- June 6, remembered by Eric and Gladys Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan
Arthurville
Redbank
Gordon
Macquarie Shire
Molong
Dubbo
Burrawong
Ganoo
Amaroo
Macquarie
FE. P. Fleming
U.S
Quirk
Leila Rubina Quirk
Eric and
Gladys Sutton
In loving memory of our mother Helen depar ted this life
In loving memory we recall Helen who departed this life on 9 June 1920 at age 69. A beautiful memory left behind by her sons and daughters Annie Tom Charles Olive of Sydney. They recall a mother loving true and kind and say heaven has gained one of the best this world contains.
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Fisher
Helen
Annie
Tom
Charles
Olive
Sydney
In sad memory of Leila Rub Ina Quirk
Deep in our hearts the memory lingers of Leila Rub Ina Quirk who died recently. Her brother Herby and sister in law Nell remember her with love and devotion.
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Quirk
Leila Rubina Quirk
Herby
Nell
Local Jottings from Wellington News
Wuuluman and the Bindu Club won a tennis match yesterday in Wellington by Li sets to 8. Other items note autumn frost, winter feed growth, and a revived course in Parkes. The Rail way Department faces a 44 hours week cost rise if Labor returns. Municipal Council reduces street crew. Local notices include trades and education method comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuuluman
Bindu
Wellington
Golden Key
C. J. Shakespeare
Gisborne Street
T.T.S
Enderby's
Parkes
Maryvale
Oak W. Robes
Constable Woodward Admitted After Weekend Operation
Constable Woodward of Stuart Town was admitted to District Hospital for an operation on Saturday and is now doing well. A euchre party and dance to raise funds for the annual Wattle Dance will be held at the Convent School Hall on Wednesday next the 10th. Admission prices are 3 shillings for gentlemen 2 shillings for ladies and basket. First aid for coughs colds and flu Woods Great Peppermint Cure. The Wellington School of Arts annual dance will be at Empire Hall on Wednesday the 17th June, with a juvenile night in the same hall the following evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable Woodward
Stuart Town
Convent School
Wellington School of Arts
Empire Hall
Notices on revised railway timetables for Wellington mail arrivals
Owing to railway timetable changes the Wellington Post Office mails will arrive at least one hour later. Country correspondents must submit their district news to this office by Wednesday. Please note this fact.
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Wellington
Death by self inflicted wound in shed rear of hotel
The district coroner held an inquest into the death of George Gladstone Carney who was found with his throat cut behind the Goodma Hotel. Evidence suggested the wound was self inflicted in a moment of safety crisis. He carried about £17 and owned a horse and sulky. a family history of insanity was noted. The coroner returned a verdict of death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gladstone Carney
Goodma Hotel
Lad Loses Finger In Bicycle Wheel Accident
Eight year old Charlie Johnston of Percy Street was injured while turning a bicycle wheel. His finger was caught in the chain and gear, requiring amputation at the first joint. He is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Johnston
Mrs. Johnston
Percy Street
Government shallow boring scheme yields multiple successful bores
The Government boring plants completed shallow bore work in the western area for settlers including W. R. Robinson at Narromine with 361 feet producing 240 gallons per hour. C. 8. Cosgrove at Warren 768 feet flowing. G. Hollow at Gollan 125 feet 500 gallons per hour. P. A. Allez at Trundle 409 feet 360 gallons. W. G. Browne at Emu¬angerie 260 feet 450 gallons. R. Massingham at Merrygoon 75 feet 150 gallons. R. C. Payne at Gulargambone 765 feet 600 gallons per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Robinson
C. 8. Cosgrove
Warren
G. Hollow
Gollan
P. A. Allez
Trundle
W. G. Brown
Eumangerie
R. Massingham
Cleveland Six road record between Sydney and Wellington
The Cleveland Six car driven by F. W. Withers with L. A. Baker set a five hour seventeen and a half minute run from Sydney to Wellington at 43 1 6 mph average. The car will visit Wellington on Wednesday. local agent is J. Howland. Full particulars advertised.
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Cleveland Six
F. W. Withers
L. A. Baker
Sydney
Wellington
J. Howland
Military Juvenile Ball Delights Large Attendance
The Military Juvenile Ball drew a big crowd Thursday night with many youths and adults. Master and Miss Crausaz performed a fine exhibition of the French National Dance. Supper was ample and satisfying, and both dances were considered a great success and a credit to organizers.
Famous Fredo Jubilee Company to Visit Wellington
The famous Fredo Jubilee Entertainers touring Wellington will bring a rare attraction before their Africa trip in February. The act features tumbling violinists led by the Fredos, Jubilee Trio from Fisk Jubilee Singers, Miss Leila Wichard dramatic soprano, Mr. Peter Wilson bass, Mr. Sidney Hayes tenor, Lee Sisters aerialists, and full orchestral accompaniment.
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Monarch Theatre
Ben Fuller
Hugh J. Ward
Sid Haynes
Peter Wilson
Lee Sisters
Miss Hineman
Little Tui
Madam Fredo
Wall’s
Wellington
Fredo Jubilee Company
Africa
Fredos
Australia
Fisk Jubilee
Leila Wichard
Sidney Hayes
Stuart Town for Fruit Growth Demonstrated By Dr Edwards
Councillor Edwards proves Stuart Town can grow fruit with quality comparable to Orange. He presented Granny Smith and Delicious apples to the Shire, clean and well flavoured with no pests. Edwards owns 175 apple trees and about seventeen acres under orchard, operating methodically and fighting pests to secure good returns. The Times congratulates Dr Edwards on his industry.
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Edwards
Stuart Town
Orange
the “Times
Dr. Edwards
Two Boys Suffer Finger Injuries Chopping Wood
During a weekend accident two boys named Charles Johnson aged eight and Colin Birchall aged six were cutting wood when an axe slipped. Johnson’s finger was severed at the first joint and amputated at Nurse Flege's hospital. Birchall’s finger suffered a deep gash and was stitched at the same private hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Johnson
Orange Salvation Army Silver Band Visits Wellington
The Salvation Army Silver Band from Orange arrived Saturday night and performed in Wellington throughout the weekend. They played a fine programme in Cameron Park to a large audience and entertained patients at the District hospital this morning. The band, made up of Army members, is praised as one of the best to visit Wellington in some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Orange
Wellington
Cameron Park
Tom Mix at Monarch Pictures for The Last of the Duanes
Tonight at Monarch Pictures the silent star Tom Mix and his pony Tony headline a holiday programme featuring The Last of the Duanes, adapted from Zane Grey with Marian Nixon leading. Buck Duane’s daring, fast-draw saga unfolds across wide spaces with a romance and a deadly showdown setting. Tom Mix autograph book will also be available at the theatre. Frocks in latest styles advertised at Mrs Attwood’s.
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Monarch Pictures
Tom Mix
Tony
Mix
Zane Grey
Marian Nixon
Duanes
Buck Duane
Buck
Jenny
Cal Bain
Bain
Foothills
Bee
Post Offices as Debt Collectors
Sir Neville Howse reports to readers that he urged abolishing the Value Payable Parcels Post system but the Postmaster General concludes the service remains crucial. He notes its wide country use and similar practices exist in most postal administrations worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Howse
Calare
Wellington
Chambers of Commerce
Cowra
Parkes
Gibson
Commonwealth
Pioneer Ernest Matthews dies after long Wellington life
The Wellington district mourns the death of Ernest Matthews at 79 years old. A Bathurst native who moved to Wellington as a child, he witnessed the town’s growth from Montefiores to a modern community. An avid cricketer, horse racing enthusiast, and longtime auctioneer, he served on the Land Board and helped found local societies. He married Jane Gardiner around 1876 and is survived by his wife, two children, a brother, and a sister in England. His funeral followed a family service led by Rev. H. G. Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Matthews
Wellington
Mr. Matthews
W. Gardiner
Matthews
Bathurst
Joseph Matthews
Montefiores
Macquarie
Ernest Matthews
Savigny
Ernest
Frank Matthews
Mudgee
Wellington P. A. and H. Society
Bank of N.S.W
Dunlop
Jane Gardiner
J. A. Gardiner
Gabelion
J. Matthews
E. D. Armstrong
Lismore
Kater
Mumblebone Station
Warren
Edward Kater
Wellington Honors Leading Local Citizen at Funeral
Remains were laid to rest in the Presbyterian cemetery as Rev. H. G. Ford conducted graveside services. Wellington witnessed one of its largest funeral cortegees for Ernest Matthews, with numerous wreaths signaling esteem. Arrangements were by J. Thompson and Son.
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H. G. Ford
Wellington
Ernest Matthews
Messrs
J. Thompson and Son
Mrs Duce Dies at 29 After Kidney Trouble
Evelyn Barbara Duce wife of railway contractor T. J. Duce of Walmer died at Wellington Hospital age 29 after a kidney illness. She leaves a husband and six children aged one to eight. Funeral at the local cemetery in the RC section with St Patrick’s prayers and Father Curran officiating.
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Wellington Hospital
Evelyn Barbara Duce
T. J. Duce
Walmer
Dubbo
J. A. Rook
R.C
Father Curran
St. Patrick's Church
C. J. Shakespeare
James Dunsmore Dead at 68 in Local Town
Word arrived that James Dunsmore retired railway man was found dead in his bed this morning. He was under medical care and aged 68. He was well known throughout the town and district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunsmore
Wellington Tennis Club Tournament Opens Amid Fine Weather
The Wellington Public Tennis Club held its annual event over two days with ideal weather and eight courts in use. More than 120 entries competed, moving through rounds of singles and doubles, including mixed doubles results from the first two rounds and early third round outcomes. Key figures include committee members P. R. Stephens and B. Dent, who organized the event with support from generous townspeople.
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Wellington
Town
Railway
Presbyterian
Bassett
Stockwell
Thomas
P. R. Stephens
B. Dent
Tennis doubles results from rounds of a historic match list
In the reported rounds Willis and partners struggle. Drake and French triumph 8 5 over Crawley. McIntosh and Spratt lose to Willard and McLeary 2 8 2. Dent Sheumack defeat Wall and Nicholas. Stephens defeats Clifford 8 1. Le Merle and Jop beat O Keeffe and Wall. Cock and Job defeat O Keel Sherringham 4 7 and Davis 8 4. Nicholas and ens overcome McCarthy and Me 8 4. Dent and Shelmack beat McIntosh 8 2. Coe defeats Le Merle and Dunlop 4. Drake and French beat Shelmack 3. Cock and Job defeat Nicholas and Stephens 7. final round unfinished with only to play.
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Dr. Wade
Mrs. Wade
Ford
Miss Campbell
le Merle
Miss Douglas
McIntosh
Miss Kennedy
Wellard
Miss Whiteley
Myers
Miss Paul
Wall
Miss Smith
Dent
Miss Mostyn
McCarthy
Miss Pender
Clark
Miss Tildesley
Miss Veech
Hipsley
Miss Crean
Patten
Miss Mulvihill
Willis
Hogan
Finnigan
Gates
Brading
Davis
Blunden
Cox
Jop
Job
Sherringham
Drake
French
Crawley
Bradford
N Over
Spratt Willard
Mcleary
Dent Sheumack
Nicholas
Stephens
Clifford
Lachlan
O'Keeffe
O’keel Sherringham
Kelly
Beds Mel
Wade
Lis
Beds E
Wall Clifford
Shelmack
Leary
Murray
Douglas
Taylor
Willard
Carthy
Mers
Hansford Stratton
Clark v. Brown
Herring
Blondes Thomas
Payne
Hagan
J. O'Keeffe
Sheringham
Potts
Dent Ben Dunlop
Hi Sheumack
FE. Wall
Hangford
Job Clark
Tennis Roundup Sends Mixed Results In Singles
In gentlemen and ladies events, numerous matches produced decisive wins with scores ranging from 8-1 to 8-8. Notable outcomes include Le Merle and Finnigan both winning 8-7 in early rounds, and J O Keeffe advancing with 8-7. Byes noted for several players as fourth round nears.
Death of Victor Warner in fall at BHP mills
Victor Warner aged 43 died after a fall in BHP steel works during a roughing operation. He slipped and was drawn to his thighs, suffering injuries that proved fatal at hospital. A hospital in Paddington treated an unknown woman linked to the incident as investigators probe the mystery surrounding the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Warner
Mills
B.H.P. Steel
Wome
Paddington
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L. Stinzen
R. Reidy
O. Ports
School OF Arts
G. Sheumack
F. Murphy & Co
Henderson
N.B
Dodge
Abel Wilkins & CO
Kimbell’s
M.A
C.C.F
Gollan Hall
Breeze
Nash
Doellington Times
Railway Department
Hudson
Darcy Walker
John Kennedy
John Whitford
W. Lawson
Joseph Thompson
A. T. Smith
Lad
Fredo
Mrs. Duce
O'Keeffe Dent
Sheumack
Miss England
Miss
Ses Douglas
Pender
Whiteley
Jyn
Smith
Veech
Mulchfer
Williams
Barney Cullum
Mis E
Mia
Minster
Mulvihill
Althofer
Weaver
Miss Williams
Miss McCullum
Mrs M
Miss Kill
Miss Barnes
Miss S
Mrs. Murray
Mrs
Jas
Mimnes
Minavihill
Mist Hill
Miss Carbell
Duffy
Miss Mi
Mist Olas
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