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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
14
A Sydney paper notes a light weekend shower that should ease field conditions and help with crop growth. Arthurville recorded 26 points of rain, with farming activity continuing as growers prepare for better conditions. Rail officials plan a local station visit later this month, likely on the 22nd.
In Wellington district news a call goes out for stronger local support to the hospital. The rector shows improvement. June 7 in Wellington sees the engagement of Maggie McHatten to Thomas Pope, linking Wonffarbon and Lower Maverawa.
Reports describe recent heavy frost and rain desired for wheat, with fronts and wind risking ground moisture. Local illnesses and travel notes include Herman Zell's pleurisy, Willie Tonkin’s long trip to Lithgow, and Mr W Inwood buying a horse for spring trots. Cemetery rabbits draw attention to Trust plans and a failed proposal to place the cemetery under Shire control. Electoral roll work, cold-related illnesses, family visits, and social tidbits from Wellington and Wongarbon fill the page alongside local sports results and Canowindra Picnie events.
Miss Ia Hough daughter of Mr and Mrs A Houghy Burrandeng marries Claude Codie son of Mr and Mrs M Colner Codner's Plat. The couple plan a brief honeymoon in Orange as relatives petition Minister for Education for a provisional school. Local notices note a pleurisy attack on Mrs T Peavork and a nerve trouble story, plus a gardening and road work update.
The Stuart Town Race Club held a meeting in light drizzle with 15 to 20 points noted but no results available yet. Mrs R Hilton will take half the jumble prize while Mrs W Johnson of Rocky Point is recovering after a fall and arm injury requiring hospital care in Wellington. An elderly resident, Mr Charles Gurts, has died in Lidcombe after years in care, and Wellington District Hospital requests help installing wireless.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Marek died of head injury. Funeral held Sunday. interred in Church of England section of Cumnock cemetery. Barter’n Hall hosted the annual Convent hall with about 70 couples and a grand supper in School of Arts hall. A juvenile dance followed, with Mr P McCormick and Mrs W Hopper performing necrological duties and Mr W J Alexander as Master of Ceremonies.
At a Saturday mooting in Renews Cafe on the 4th inat., plans were made for octal events and a queen competition to raise funds for the new rectory at Cumnock. Two queens were chosen for Yeovil and district, Miss Efeen Arm and Mrs Muriel Mikel. Social items note Mrs Vi Roberta, Mrs Ehearwood, Miss E. Thomas recovery, Mrs RB Agnon burn recovery, and Miss J Miller with Mr Pat Larven wedding set for the 6th at B C Church. Five points of rain fell Friday and Saturday.
A weather report notes early Saturday rain fell briefly then faded to light mist with only 20 to 26 points recorded. Farmers complain the meagre shower harms early sown grain after a dry spell, fearing the balance remains at risk if rain fails to come soon. Dense fogs covered Sunday and Monday mornings, lingering until sessions begin.
Roy al Picture Theatre showcases Rex Beach inspired drama The Barrier set in the Alaskan wilds and also screens Price of Success. Audiences are promised a dynamic double feature with dramatic landscapes and strong performances.
Enthusiastic workers spent days improving the tennis courts and shelter shed at Dripstone. Courts were top dressed watered and rolled. A match with McAtammey's Mumbai team is set for the coming weekend. Community notes cover rainfall woes local visits and local car purchases.
A birthday party celebrated Hunter Bell’s 21st at J T Wykes residence Rosebud Hour Na wood with over 100 guests. The event featured a decorated wool shed, birthday tea, games, songs, and stories around a large fire. Rev J Hunt offered counsel on reaching majority and guests gave toasts and sang traditional songs.
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