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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1941
Page
2
In memory of a dear auntie who passed in June with loving tributes from nieces and nephew Jeanne Gloria and Jack and a husband’s note for Fanny who died in 1940. The notices recall a life lived with affection and lasting remembrance.
The clipping memorializes Mrs Mary Ann Hughes who died June 7 and Mr Ryan who died June 6 1940. It notes family tributes from husband Sid and Harry Zelma and Frank grandchildren Errol and Fay Jim Maude and others. The tone is formal obituary in memoriam with religious undertones and lines of farewell.
Government notice invites tenders plainly endorsed to the Clerk of Petty Lessions Court House Bathurst. Tenders received till noon Tuesday 24 June 1941 for removal of tower and repairs to roof at Wellington District Hospital. Specifications and forms at Court House Wellington and District Works Office Bathurst. J A Mahon District Engineer District Works Office Bathurst.
Kimbell's offers afternoon tea coffee and hot pies. Bathurst show profit is £759 157 the highest since 129 when a record £877 was made. Hing phone 225 for MacLean the live wire electrician. Wellington District Hospital board meeting postponed to next Tuesday due to directors away from town.
A jumble of short notices and items from wartime Australia, including a bizarre farmer born seven bombs, film ads for The Great Dictator and Chaplin, rugby injury news, a woman awarded damages for breach of promise, ALF fundraising plans, and local notices on thefts, stock sales, and plumbing.
The death occurred Friday at a private hospital of Marlene Mary Joyce Paton the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Paton of Puerce Street. The remains rest in Catholic portion of Wellington cemetery with Rev Father Kelly officiating at the graveside. Funeral arrangements by C J Shakespeare and Sons. Outdoor sport postponed again due to wet weather and the Naval War Auxiliary appeal on Saturday exceeded all expectations showing local support. A Hamilton Court prosecutor warned bookmakers cause misery and young people bet with bookmakers with theft charges leading to fines totalling over £500 in a police drive.
The Rotary Club of Wellington hosted Signaller Stan Tul lock RAN as guest speaker on Friday sharing experiences with the Navy. Upcoming visits include Mr C J Burchell High Commissioner for Canals and Mr A E Jewth President of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce slated for subsequent Fridays, arranged by the International Rotary Service Committee for Wellington.
Rumours in Wellington about a war industry led the newspaper to ask Chief Secretary J M Baddeley for details. His reply said he could not discharge such information and noted unspecified injuries. the response was seen as confusing since war industry would not be a state concern.
Innisfail Queensland records one of its longest wet seasons. Since May 1 only one dry day, 14 inches 67 points noted, totaling 158 inches of rainfall since January. Seventeen hundred twelve wet days cited in summary of year to date.
The Prime Minister Mr Menzies Dr Evatt and Mr J A Beasley replied to the Mayor's telegram protesting the transfer of woodmaking at Lithgow small arms factory to Sydney. They stated the matter would be investigated.
The Wellington column notes the death in Lithgow of Mrs Eleanor Thornberry at 83, with surviving daughter Mrs H Howson of Geurie. the death in Coonamble of Mother Mary Xavier, Brigidine Order, born Morpeth 1871. several local families mourning, moves abroad, and upcoming visits by officials. Also cited are births, illnesses, weddings, social events, and community updates from Orange to Dubbo.
Mr F A Cullen, Wheat Stabilisation Board rep, defends a yearly rotational plan to phase out licensing under the wheat stabilisation scheme. He praises NSW Farmers & Settlers Association for forming local committees to supervise sowing, area entitlements, and excess crop disposal. Committees will report conformity to past four seasons and may impose penalties to exclude noncompliant growers from guaranteed price benefits.
With high skin prices locals planned a hunting outing in fine weather. A party trekked to a reputed ground and surprised by a fox at close range. A hunter fired in fright, missing on recovery. the fox escaped. The party returned empty handed, learning the wildlife did not meet expectations.
The Wellington Red Cross Society records grateful donations from Mrs Frogley senr and Bodangora sub branch including tea proceeds and admission fees. Contributions also from Mrs M G Cater and Gil's Public School with amounts noted in pounds shillings and pence.
Town Clerk notes 216000 capital invested in Orange gas works and conservatively at least £15000 spent by consumers on home gas installations. Emphasizes need to retain a efficient gas supply for all. Compares with Wellington council’s abrupt gas works closure met by public outcry.
NSW selectors snag a Queensland berth after City side wins 44 21 and Seconds 40 21. Large 265335 crowd watched as Bathurst pair Miskell and Mildwater showed effort for Country. China’s soccer team top Northern Districts 6 0 at Newcastle before about 8000 fans.
Australian municipal councils including Wellington Molong Yass Orange Bathurst pursue gas system rejuvenation to restore cheap convenient heat. big spending on plant mains and meters yields higher domestic gas sales. Council efforts aim to modernise distribution, carbonising plant, and new tenders to meet demand.
Wellington and district received another good fall of rain, 93 points recorded at the post office. Overnight a cloudless sky gave way to early morning showers, followed by a heavy thunderstorm in the southwest afternoon. Intermittent rain, then lightning at night and a fresh morning breeze marked the day.
The Well ington branch of the Naval War Auxiliary staged a Saturday appeal that netted about £200, with all stalls and events run by patriotic bodies. Mrs W W Savage led the effort, aided by Red Cross, Boy Scouts, and locals, including prize draws, a penny sink battleship, and various token donations.
A cloudy sky loaded with showers and heavy rain hit the Orlange district with electrical disturbances. Over an inch of rainfall was reported in some areas along with a heavy hail fall. A power outage lasting about an hour left churches in darkness and a brief five minute interruption at Wettington occurred around 7 p.m. Ground has soaked through and warm spells have created ideal growing weather, with rain benefiting wheat and other crops.
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