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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
2
A mixed London style page item list includes a cottage five or six rooms for rent with no children, a found brooch claimable by owner through advertisement, a general meeting for SOLDIERS CLUB members, a real bargain sale of a diesel engine at £75, and an incubator with eggs for sale. Also mentions a 10th June 1927 date and scattered personal notices among the classified items.
Local jottings note the Country Webden's Annual Ball at Empire Mall next Wednesday night and a hospital help meeting on Wednesday. Advertisements for TH Marmot electrical masseur and Imperial Service Stores Sydney appear. Reports mention heavy frosts, agricultural bureau meetings on wheat growing, and sales in Wellington including a sale next Wednesday at Maya's garage and a 2:30 p.m. market at the Commercial yards. A wind company lists 1000 sheep and 26 cattle for sale. two large property parcels are offered. The town hosts a football match Wellington vs Dubbo, ambulance services respond to an injury at Callway yard, and a dance and public meeting plan for Ambulance benefits. The Monarch Pictures promises comedies this week headlined by Now We're in the Air and Out at Night, with Chaplin in Thy Circus.
Empire Hall hosts the Untry Women's Association annual ball next Wednesday June 18 with the Bintang orchestra. Tickets are double 10/6 and single 7/6, available at Wall's newsagency Murphy's Music shop and Mrs Reg Molm Mi J. L Stockwell, Mrs hon sees.
Local notices describe annual leave for Mr Eagar Brontyn from the Post Office and a nurse recruitment invitation linked to catalogues on cultivation. Also announced is a Well ington Tin Hare Coursing Club meeting on Wednesday the 20th with three events Hospital Stakes Nurses Stakes Beaten Stakes and prize details. Proceeds support District Hospital with nominations closing June 16 and forms available from secretary F C Wall.
A parked motor car in Swift Stewet unexpectedly rolled backward striking Mrs Jones shop verandah post. The post was knocked out narrowly missing two young women on the footpath. Several locals were shaken and helpers tended to the injured. In hospital news, Mrs des Breer of Bimpson Street underwent an operation at Nurse Floge's private hospital and is progressing. Mr D. Mcleod traveled to Smithfield for his father’s health crisis. he returned as his parent remained seriously ill. Mr B Veerch celebrated his 79th birthday and remains active in the community.
Mr N L Dean of Melick and Dean announces a new sports depot in Wellington on Le Street beside T Enderby’s. A big display of sporting requisites will be shown tomorrow with a Thursday opening event and tennis racquet repair service available.
A plane piloted by Lieut Hammond encountered a mishap near Wellington on Friday after 4 pm. After a night with two small boys as passengers the aircraft suffered undercarriage failure causing the undercarriage to drop and the wing to swing. Damaged wing struts will require a new one from Melbourne, delaying the flight for a few days.
Mr. Wybird, director of caves in New South Wales, was invited by the Government Tourist Bureau to inspect the Wellington Caves. Accompanied by the shire clerk J H Truman and engineers H L F Bode, he conducted a thorough examination over the weekend and will submit a full report to the Tourist Bureau. The visit signals formal interest and possible publicity from the Bureau and tax expected by visitors to Wollington in August.
The Federal Government and state governments will jointly fund Federal Aid roads under a ten year program. The Commonwealth provides 2,000,000 annually with each state contributing six pence per dollar. Total ten year spending rises to 35,000,000 for construction and reconstruction of tram roads and related works.
Fred Ballervione, 23, suffered a severe shunting accident in Wellington yards during coupling when a wheel ran over his ankle near the goods shed. He was amputated at District Hospital after a fall between the four-foot. Balderstone, a relieving porter from Gilbonilla, assisted until Dr. McGrigor arrived. Ambulance and first aid responded promptly.
A historic exchange critiques coverage of the Macquarie Water Conservation Scheme. The reporter’s portrayal of Dunn and Dunn’s remarks is described as bungled, with claims that inquiries to the Murray scheme were mishandled and references to the Public Works Committee and Parliament.
Anne Jean Lewis born 1838 in London emigrated to Australia in 1852. She recalls early bush experiences with bushrangers while living near Wellington and Motong, describing wages, cooking duties, and a dramatic coach robbery. Now aged ninety three she remains a long-time Unitarian and community figure in Sydney.
Kingsford Smith and companion land at Mascot aerodrome to a crowd estimated between 200000 and 260000, hailed as the greatest welcome on record. The Brisbane to Sydney flight averaged about 100 miles per hour, with the journey from Oakland near San Francisco taking nine days. Kingsford Smith notes the Americans played a key role in safety, and the Southern Cross is set to reach Canberra by midweek.
Colonial ship tale cites Captain Hares Lyons and chief rutionificer James Warner of the Southern Crow as mere passengers while asserting Australia’s glory. The fragment centers on Australian figures amid a voyage, with emphasis on national pride.
In 1921 Kingsford Smith discussed a Pacific flying boat with Dick Wilkins in Wellington. Funding and design hurdles delayed backing, but Smith persisted after his Australian dash. He tested aircraft at Dubbo Narromine and Narromine again, performing landings and stunts to ground the ship amid narrow escapes and public alarm.
Maxed bogey handicap fixed for members on Wednesday awaiting sufficient attendance. The previous Saturday's bogey event was won by Mr. H. L. Lane 2 up. At the Western Sher Lodge meeting in Coonamble a Past Grand's Jewel was ordered for Crafh Firth who resigned as lodge transitor after 96 years of service.
Prime Minister Bruce spoke at Morton for Nationalist candidate Pratna and vowed not to allow the Pan Pacific Labor Conference in Australia next year. He accused Labor of abandoning the White Age policy and outlined campaign positions.
A motor launch foundered while being lowered from La Peroum Watson's Bay on Saturday night. The launch crew saved the captain and a boy named Robert Miller, who later died at Newcastle Stadium.
Richard Fitapatrick, a well-known Melbourn resident, was assaulted by three men during Satan tag night. He was kicked unconscious and robbed of valuables.
In Port Darwin a report details an Aboriginal man named Bobby allegedly murdering an ex employee of the police inspection force. The body was disposed of by being thrown into water after an incision in the side, apparently to remove kidney fat.
A Shipping Master’s office call for cooks drew an immediate response in Sydney on Monday but no applicants for union positions and firemen appeared. A Melbourne message stated that when a labour call to man ships went out this morning, 300 men responded.
A 45 year old visitor from Nyngan, Avorm Garrett, died in Sydney after a leg operation performed by Prince Alfred Mospita. The case involves alleged malpractice or illegal medical procedure leading to her death. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the operation.
The Royal Commission, appointed by the Federal Government, resumes hearings on alleged political corruption by Mr Lay M P. Mr Windeyer KC warned that he would raise a point if statements against Theodore continued. The commission proceeds with the inquiry this morning.
At the Homebush saleyard this morning about 4400 cattle were penned with a firm market. Prices included dust beak 48 shillings per 100, second quality 40, interiat 32, bullocks 47 pounds 19, cows 6 to 11, hoggets 24,000 penned, wethers 18 to 6, rxvs 46 to 20, lambs 14 to 33 shillings.
Prices listed include potatoes at 4/-, Inca to 7/4, oats 3/0 to 4/10, butter 177/45, corn 7/6, hay oaten Tucerne small balox 6/0, large 4/ (text appears garbled) with items and ranges across multiple goods.
A local obituary notes the death of a tall, well known town figure aged about 70 after a prolonged illness. Survived by a large family from a former marriage, he served prominently in the Ion Army and was a familiar religious leader. His funeral involved a Salvation Army service led by Adjutant Tunstall and burial in Wellington.
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