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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
7
The Cohen family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy and support shown after the loss of a husband brother and father. Your kindness during this difficult time is deeply appreciated.
Applications are invited to renew by noon Saturday 24th instant for the ktove position. Applicants must have experience in maintenance and construction of high and low tension reticulation systems and hold a current electricians license for NSW. Include full qualifications and references, state age and marital status, and indicate ability to commence duty. Provisions of the Soldiers and Sailors Act extend to the appointment. Wellington NW 3/8/39.
The Shire of Macquarie invites tenders to supply utility motor vehicles in weights 15 W 26 ewt for electricity work. Tenders due 12 Noon Sat 24th instant. Preference to Australian British manufacture per Local Government Act 1909 section 517A. Wellington Shire Chambers. Also notice from The Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Company Limited of one months notice to replace policies Nos 48P890 40601 and A9TAB Iakes on lives of Walter Hughes McLeod Joe Murdoch McLeod and Alexander Kenneth McLeod respectively. Ayrney 6/0/39.
An event listing shows COLLAN C.W.A. BALL scheduled for Wednesday, June 14 at the Gollan ball. The Lyric Orchestra will present an amateur Old-Time Waxene Competition with a cash prize of thirty shillings and sixpence.
Postponement announced for APBLEY P and C Dancers to July 1. NSW probate notices include sixth accounts for Arthur Robert Golden estate and Thomas Sherring estate with creditor claims due by August 18 1938 and June 10 1933 respectively. Executors are CHAS E BUTCRART and W P KEILY in Sydney.
Impounded at Weil on 6th Jump 3388 Birent by Ugpandingelon Torney. Three heifers and a brown bull calf at 1H months old, brands visible. Red cow with mark may be sold if not released at the pound on Thursday, ila June at noon. JOHN P. CLEMENTS listed.
The Wellington Tennis Club announces notable interstate competitors taking part across two public sessions daily. Afternoon tea is available and a season ticket costs 3 shillings.
Local jottings report afternoon tea at Kimbell’s and pie prices, with news of Wellington Times opening and public holiday on King’s Birthday. Mentions tennis tournament, Gunga Din, and bowlers’ delays, plus plans for electricity, aerodromes, and upcoming sheep and cattle sale with details on dates and consignors.
A farewell dance and card party are set for June 84 at Arthurville Hill aid to support the Arthurville Team Club. A free dance at 8 p.m. will feature a guest performance by Galden Key and Wellings, with a special committee under J C Knight guiding the event. Proceeds aid Cowra Hand and forthcoming leadership of J C Knight. event hosted at Mire Pearson’s in Watraay on June 1.
From Coonamble to Gular, Warrene and Neve a note on local events. A cookery contest at the CWA is planned with entries and a Friday submission window. A police report notes bets of 42 pounds were placed the same day, fines issued for street betting, and a cost of 20 pounds fined to William Gardiner. Local notices include a postponed Apsley dance, a school card party moved to the Tennis Club House, Wellington Council meeting tonight, and the Wellington Agricultural Bureau annual meeting Friday night. Butter Factory advertises turkeys and rab bits, with a matinee next Monday at 12 15 p.m.
Monday next is King’s Birthday a public holiday at Wellington Post Office. The post office will open 9 am to 10 am with no money order or savings bank business. Mail for Sydney and intermediate stations closes at 10 am. Street letter receivers clear at 4 40 am and railway station mail receiver cleared 7 5 am. Deliveries by postmen continue as usual.
A German air mail stamp received by Mr. Tan Borderby reveals imagery of Nazi symbols and a May 9 scene. The piece discusses German ambitions to spread influence and culture worldwide, warning of propaganda reaching Britain and other lands while noting cautions about incitement and imperial aims.
The schedule announces weeknight starts at 7 45 with villo clock, screening first at Mac gate on Saturdays then moving to the Mayfair for the second showing. The plan aims to begin the program with the newsreel at o clock and permit viewers to join later at o clock to see the main feature. The Macquarie venue is noted as comfortably warmed.
St John’s Church England faced compulsory sewerage work on church property. A special appeal was made to cover costs beyond ordinary income. While progress was noted, full funding remains unmet. organizers urge late donors to send contributions promptly as the project is completed and payment is due.
Local notices report Mr Morris of Cummock receiving medical care in Allanville Hospital. Meg Seymour of Wallington and Jarm of Mathuret is at Wellington District Hospital for treatment. J.C. Knight’s official bandmaster role in Cowra garners civic welcome from Mayor Alderman. Engagement announced for Mollie, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Rysn of Bournewood. Mr and Mrs J Thomson welcomed a son at Bindawalla private hospital. Mrs Thomson, formerly M. Smith of Spiers Creek. Two new honors announced: Justice Percival Hale Rogers becomes KBE. Alderman Norman Ligfield Nock named Knight Bachelor. Eucharesna, district client identity, died in Orange on Tuesday, age 4. Mr G.H. Dicker appointed Wellington Post Office postmaster, succeeding Jasper Waine. Dicker to arrive Monday. Waine departs Wellington Wednesday. duties shift to Castlereagh Street, Sydney. Knight family to depart Wellington. Mr Dicker to lead postal duties. tennis court caretaker duties shift within town. Band easing transition with Knight leaving. Dicker to assist as successor.
Bruce Smith, known as Franklin Bennett in the London production of Black and Blue, gains notice for a leading role that revives his career. Alison Edily, in England, reports audiences were wowed and the show has boosted his rising fame. She witnessed the programme listing and praised his performance.
In Tuveday Mes Devine won the Stableford competition while Mye M.C. Tameron led the holes event. Next Saturday and Monday 48 holes stink competitions will be arranged. On Tuesday Mrs H Murcan’s trophy will be played over the hole-handled event. Mini Howdhinula plans four trophy events, to be decided in the afternoon over four holes.
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