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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
8
Readable fragments describe last week's weather with rain and growing crops, local people traveling, social events, and community concerns. Mentions Gus Kelly MLA, Mr. Matthews, Mr. Porter, and the Wellington Trotting Club. Reports on charity dances, hospital news, and upcoming gatherings while noting challenges in farming and transport.
Bournewood branch of the FSA held its monthly meeting with ten members present. President J J Wykes chaired as minutes were approved, and correspondence noted a road alteration from Bournewoula Yullan dey to start within a month. The group discussed the mall route and voted to seek three deliveries weekly from Yeoval via Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, coordinating with the Yeoval Program Association to cooperate on the Bournewood business.
A gathering at Me. HM Johnson’s residence in Oley Park celebrated Miss Grace Frogley’s upcoming marriage next Wednesday. Friends toasted the bride with refreshments and Mr. M. Kelly presented a silver vase from the church members. My McDonald gave a token vase on behalf of her many friends.
In Arthurville the poll shows Mr. Thorby leading though poll results unsettled, with local papers The Tins and The Gu ite urged support for progressive causes. Nearby, a Wellington deviation saw a personal vote for a candidate named Dubbo as business groups favored taxation on machinery and high prices. On the Georie Arthurville road, Chandler’s car accident damaged the vehicle, while Blackburn Bros. party members escaped injury after a Batucda night crash.
Two longtime residents laid to rest this week in Stuart Town and Wallington cemeteries. Peter Haydon, a leading district figure once famed in Australia, died Monday and was interred beside his wife after a service at RG Church. Jim Donemore, a well known local figure linked to the railway and pension years, passed away Monday and was remembered by family in Farnham.
On Saturday our footballers met the Waratahs at Bell Park. The match was a poor exhibition from start to finish a long scramble with neither side well represented. The result was a draw eight points apiece. Three local tennis players Hansford Melituh Spratt competed in Wellington. the distance proved long with results extending to the fourth round. Eucharwarn footballers hosted visitors and after a rough, hard fought game Eucharwarn won by eight points to nil.
On Tuesday two smash incidents occurred on the loop with three trucks and a brake van left in the loop as a train moved to couple at the far end. A leading truck collided with a van causing fatal injuries. A breakdown train from Dubbo cleared debris. In Wellington District Hospital Mire Drew, an infant, died after a brief illness. The event deeply grieved a young mother of six and a Catholic burial followed. Relatives visit with the children. many express sympathy for the bereaved family.
Yeoval footballers travelled to Molong Sunday for a Captains Cup game but were defeated 4x to Yeoval’s foe. Walter Larven retired with a knee injury, Walter Armstrong also injured. Senior match won by Yeoval three nil. Monday holiday quiet. farmers busy with ploughing and sowing. Townspeople face housing shortage. calls for 12 to 30 dwellings. Shinsters annual ball approaching. Councillor G H Bawhay in Sydney.
The Getrie district notes drastic changes to the western Getrie line from Dubbo to Orange, citing delays in stock movements. A.G. Morley tipped three sheep trucks to Flemington, then they were moved at night to Wellington, travelling only 14 miles in 18 hours, causing hardship to stock-owners and railway revenue concerns. Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs G.F. Payne and family were honored with a farewell social in the Royal Hall as they depart the district, with presentations including a traveling rug, a gold wristwatch, a wallet, and a beauteous item for Mrs Payne.
The event honored Miss F Payne with a Kodak camera as Mr P Webster and Gearletonnia club members praised her tireless work with the sick and support of the local tennis club. A Newtown Club football team from Dubbo plans a weekend visit, while weather brings rain to aid crops and crops. colds and illness rise but few need medical care.
Last week Amaroo Shire Council appointed B Hanney of Parker as valuer in place of C Bennett who held the post for nine years. Cumnock footballers were defeated by Wellington. Wright sustained a broken collarbone and Roy Foulcher sprained an ankle. Leary's Hall hosted a social, gifting Miss Catherine O'Brien ahead of her marriage to Mr Starr. Dr Gruen thanked attendees for gifts, and Mr Starr was absent due to influenza. Supper by the Indies.
Local notes report improving illnesses of Mrs. R Shearman and Mrs. Doherty. Master V Whale from Bathurst home for mid winter holidays. Mr T Ryan, once with Messrs James Loner of Gulgong, died Monday and was buried. Car accident death noted. The Goolan Hotel taken over by A Ryan, others plan to take over Orange business. Ploughing near completion and farmers sowing wheat in large areas.
Through the wheat belt a weary observer notes poor soil conditioning after rough ploughing and clods. He advises farmers, especially the haphazard ones, to use a spiked roller to break and pulverize surface clods, improve seedbed, and enable quicker emergence. He recommends liberal use of super phosphate, applied before sowing or with the drill, to boost yields even on hard, rough land.
Car owner urged to have vehicles painted at J G Carveth who specializes in this work located on Maughan Street opposite the post office.
The notice states that any persons found trespassing on Willunga will be prosecuted. It warns that poison has been laid for dogs and names R. M. Wilcox associated with the notice.
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