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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
2
Notices express gratitude for kindness after illness and bereavement. Vacancies for boarders and office purchases outlined. Annual charity auction on Convent Grounds Wednesday June 12 at 1 pm with items and tea. Mac's Weekly Auction Mart at Fawcett's Corner hosts poultry, livestock and goods sale each Saturday at 4 pm.
Local notices report State Government will not alter the King’s Birthday as observed on Monday next. Quail hunting saw two shooters overpelleted, while Wellington cyclists lament apathy before a nonattendance draft. Council actions target bicycles without lights, and trains report horses at Coonamble meeting. Prime Minister Menchen announces £2,600,000 air craft orders for Australia. Residents report cold weather and gas usage persists despite petrol pump connections. Aliens rounded up in Sydney and state areas. a Dubbo German arrested. Appeals go out for enlistment notices and Comforts Fund lists donors and addresses. Cecil Kellaway stars in Mr Chedworth Steps Out.
Reports from Randick note F Hood riding Kurra Wybe over hurdles last Thursday was injured when the horse crashed at the second fence. The animal then bolted around the course and, on attempting another jump, broke its stifle and had to be destroyed. A light rain fell Friday morning with sleet in the Bathurst district. The District Hospital Ladies Auxiliary held a stall Saturday raising £30, deemed an excellent effort. Wellington boys at Wallgrove camp spent the weekend in high spirits. The first Motion Picture Clarion listed fort-night programmes for Macquarie and Mary Theatres, with a competition offering free seats to winners. Macquarie Theatre aims to be the most comfortable venue.
Ald M J Griffin president of Local Government Association and Bathurst mayor, now temporary director in NSW war savings certificates drive, outlines country tour to form regional groups in NSW centres to promote purchase of war savings certificates. He will visit Wellington and Dane 17 and April 9.
A Wellington stockowner told the Dubbo Pestilence and Property Board last week that a route variation while driving stock to his property was due to an error. He explained the detour to stock inspector Mr. Fielder and requested only a severe caution, which the Board granted.
Ming de Silva Waugh visited Wellington for a well attended VAD inspection and address. Miss Waugh spoke on VAD history training and duties noting strict obedience and readiness. She denied Red Cross selling items, presented Home Nursing and First Aid certificates, and the gathering included the Mayor and Red Cross members.
A newspaper article notes widespread talk of conscripting wealth, manpower, and resources but reports no government definition. It urges a clear official statement to explain what the term entails and what it would imply for the public.
Wartime critics note public protest, urging faster mobilization of Australia's resources and fewer bureaucratic hurdles. Government signals indicate a move toward decisive action, aiming to equip front lines with modern gear. Authorities acknowledge ground lost but promise action aligned with public sentiment and national needs.
At the Macquarie Valley Co operative Dairy Society Ltd monthly board meeting the cream pay at the Wellington factory for May was fixed at 1 shilling per pound. The rate maintains recent levels and is expected to remain through the war. Dairying appears profitable in the district, and more farmers might milk cows to secure their position amid wheat uncertainties.
The Wellington branch of St Vincent de Paul Society holds its annual gift tea in the Convent on Wednesday at 3 o clock. Funds and material are requested to sustain the society's work across creeds. A musical program and afternoon tea will be provided, hoping for strong support.
Strong entries come in for Wednesday tennis tournaments organized by the Women's Voluntary Service with the Wellington Tennis Club coordinating. Mrs M F Pearce and Mrs F W Brownhill oversee luncheon and tea arrangements and cover all expenses, earmarking net proceeds for the fund. Ladies doubles in morning and afternoon, plus a men's doubles, plus card tables for new players. Five courts open at the Tennis Club and private courts nearby. Provides last minute practice before the major event next weekend.
The Macquarie presents Beauc Geste with Gary Cooper Ray Milland and Robert Preston in a rousing Free French legion adventure. Tarzan and His Jungle Friends stars Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O Sullivan with five year old Johnny Sheffeld in So This is London as support.
The week featured frosts then sunny spells, a sudden southerly wind that chilled the town, a night of light rain, and a brief spell of fog before yesterday brought clear and warm conditions with a rising fog.
At a win the war rally in Yeoval on Saturday last over ten thousand pounds was subscribed to aid Australia's war effort. Funds included interest free loans, interest bearing loans, savings certificates and local comforts funds. The total from a small township shows strong willingness to help. Names of individual subscribers to be published later.
Allied reports describe continued Western Front fighting with heavy German losses and limited gains. French and Allied air forces attacked German units, damaged oil depots and ammunition works, and paratroopers reportedly captured. France plans to evacuate 120000 children to safe regions over six days, each with identification discs.
Sydney on Monday reports the Government will impose a levy on rabbit skins to stabilize prices. The decree sets a per pound levy to secure steadier market values for rabbit skins.
Frank Wilkins clinched the McLeod Cup in a day of golf on the local course with Reg Jewell as runner up. George Wilkins took the morning 18 holes, Vince Savage the afternoon, and Bill Jubsen won an 18 holes eclectic handicap event.
The Saturday match attracted eighteen players with Mrs A Devine the runner-up, returning a card 100-45, net 4, and a hand injury noted. Eight contenders contest the B grade championship including Mrs G Blackwell and Mrs G H Davies. Davies, holder of Fulton badge, resists surrendering the title despite two recent challenges from Miss Oates and Miss Hewitt. Tomorrow will see the third round of the bronze “Eh Pebe age.”
Melbourne reported that Minister for Commerce Mr A Cameron announced there would be no negotiations to alter the average price paid by the Nutiich Government for wool. He said both the United Kingdom and Australian governments must devote all energy to the war effort.
Sydney report states Mr Justice Hoyer was seized last Thursday and is now in critical condition. The brief note mentions his hospital status and ongoing concern for his health.
The Wellington Recruiting Office at Cornell Chambers lists new enlistees since the last report. Names include Leonard Yeowell, George Ernest Meers, Andrew Wilton, Harold Fugen McKensie, Michael Joseph Vincent McHugh, Aubrey Vine Brown, Robert Bolton, and Richard Warren.
Messrs Sylvester Bruchhauser and Matthew James Kelly of Yeoval named Justices of the Peace. Devis renr of Cumnock hospitalized at Allanville private hospital. J Z Reed of the Central Hotel listed with the AFL and to join the parade. Jack Whiteley recovering from appendicitis after serious illness. The stork blessed Mr and Mrs Bowers of Wellington with a baby at Allanville hospital. Mrs S Whitney of Coombing Park Carcoar celebrated her 99th birthday. Mr and Mrs John Stewart returned to Sydney after visiting Norman Althofer family. Forrest of Mumbii welcomed a daughter at Allanville hospital. Norma Whitehead of Dripstone passed telephonist exam in Wellington post office. Mayor Dr W W Savage presented AFL Comforts Fund gifts to Keith Hutchison and Harold Dyball during interval at the pictures. Frederick James Collings metropolitan police chief collapsed and died at home Kensington aged 50. to begin long service leave in September. served at Bathurst Wellington Dubbo Mudgee and other western towns.
After a large rally in Wellington where £43 601 16s was raised a steady stream of gifts has arrived for the war effort. Officials work overtime as receipts and classifications continue for publication in Thursday’s views. Commonwealth Bank saw £700 from war savings certificates and many gifts to the Government follow. Wellington Allies Ltd and local businesses like Western Stairs and Edgleys Flag Store urge workers to meet quotas.
The Frank Brown Fund reports a strong response from supporters aiming to raise funds for a memorial headstone at the late Frank Brown’s grave. Donations total near 100 pounds with many named contributors and amounts recorded, including anonymous donations and local business supporters.
Death came suddenly to Martin Ryan 79 after a morning of wood sawing at Apeley. Born Evans Plains near Bathurst, he drove bullock teams before railways, lived at Abley, then Wellington, with two sons James and Patrick and daughter Mrs Arthur Wilson. Survived by 25 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral from St Patrick’s Church to Wellington cemetery. burial officiated by Rev Father Kelly.
Mrs Fanny Dowton aged 73 widow of Arthur Dowton of Percy Street Wellington district hospital on Saturday. native of Brisbane Waters later Gosford. came west many years ago and settled in Wellington in 1900. survived by husband three sisters Mrs Kable Mrs Brady Mrs Waite and three brothers Samuel Brookes Robert James. funeral in polished maple casket laid to rest at Church of England Wellington cemetery with graveside service by Rev K D Norman. M U L O O F and Municipal and Shire Employees Union members attended. arrangements by Messrs C J Shakespeare and Sone.
Mrs Mary Ann Hughes 76, wife of Henry Hughes of Dripstone, native of the Wellington district, died in Sydney after a period of ill health. Survived by husband, one daughter Mrs E F Gough of Randwick, and two sons in Sydney and Dripstone. Funeral from Dripstone to Wellington cemetery with service at graveside conducted by Rev Father Scurlan. arrangements by Versi Murray Bros.
A list shows subscription amounts and names including Robert Paton Arn Taylor R Spargo W Lay Pat Moore Mick Bryant Fred Murray Monk Dick Arneil W Bawn C Heinke K Heinke C Frecklington F Jones and notes Wellington Ladies Amsterd Swimming Club with £22 and Walling ton Bowling Club £2 2 and a total of £10 8 and 9. The sum banked to date is £81 10 9.
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