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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
10
District news reports a local branch gathering with weather dampening attendance. Resignations were read and discussed, with several officers changed and a new secretary appointed during the meeting. A plan to move meetings to Saturdays was approved, and a fund drive addressed a death in Mouries Inui.
The report notes recent fashion mount activities amid dull skies and wet conditions. It mentions James Fisher receiving treatment, the Fisher family’s fishing catches, and a brief sports moment where Fashion Mount defeats their opponents as the crowd cheers under tents. A new engagement is expected soon, with Quainted journalists describing the event and local participants including Gladys Clyne, McCarthy, and Mine vie Geninun from Fashion Mount.
District children celebrated the King's Birthday with a church ground gathering. Ewanabra organized the event, refreshments provided, then shelter from a sudden storm followed by a trek to the hill at Ate Jet Morr is yaddock. A bonfire was lit last Monday and fireworks ended the night. The week saw substantial crop yields and relief from a wheat pest.
A local weather summary describes a week with variable conditions from Monday through Saturday. It notes cloudiness and a shift to light showers, with heavier rainfall and storms on midweek, then cold, windy spells and a mix of sunshine and rain toward the end. Totals indicate measurable precipitation impacting stock and farm prospects.
Sunday reports bring word of the death of Mary Bevan daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Bevan of Farnham after a brief illness. A separate accident injures six year old Florie Jones in Stuart Town as a misfired shot from a rifle skims the head but causes no severe damage. Community events include a school picnic and a public meeting for pace levy, with notes on weddings engagements and local sport rejoining Wellington and Farnham teams.
District notes discuss rainfall variations and soil improvement aiding spring cultivation. A bereavement message remembers Mrs T J Kelly with details of her recent passing and family, while social notes recount visits of Mr and Mrs Eels Murray and Dripstone residents. Local sports report notes a match between the Dripstone vnnis players and a visiting team from Buran.
Yeoval endured a severe hailstorm on Thursday afternoon and a loud, sustained roar, with local roads and telegraph wires affected. The incident followed a weekend of football at Cumnock and social events. notable mentions include Ted Sparkes’s horse mishap, the Orange Hospital notice for Mc. G. Burton, and Mrs. Foley and Mr. Arthune William tutoring local schoolboys. A baby son to Mrs. Wexton and the engagement of Alain Graeweldext are also noted amid crops and rain throughout the week.
In Arthurville Vic O'Brien of Santop was struck in the face by a steel chip while operating machinery on Saturday morning. The chip, a fragment of metal, tore a hole through his flesh and was removed by a physician. The week saw heavy rain, about an inch and a half, improving crop prospects. A quarry worker lost his tent and belongings to a fire, suffering burns to a toe. Some current cars appeared to fare poorly on the rails after the wet spell. Mr Chandler’s local trip ended with a skidding accident leaving his car damaged.
A fragmented notice invites Kyuryouelu Verdiatly to attend a Progressive party event at the Boldiong Club on Saturday June 14. The public event is set for 4:00.
In a tight round of matches Neurea defeated All Blacks and left both teams level in the standings. Blues outplayed the Blacks in most facets, with Dowton injured and Riley chosen at full back for Wellington. The selection also named wings and halves, with Nounren, Waratah, and Nouren players among the choices. English visitors loom with upcoming tests and a potential Randwick trip to Wellington.
The report notes firmer values and mixed demand across skin categories. Hare, kangaroo, wallaroo, and wallaby markets show strong or steady demand. horse, cow hair and bone components show varied activity with some items firmer. Hides remain irregular with overall price pressure amid financial tightening concerns impacting outlook.
The bulletin lists Trinity Sunday services on June 16 in Wellington Wallington and Cure Creek with morning and evening times for multiple denominations including Baptist Presbyterian Methodist and Salvation Army. June 28 and June 29 add further services in Wellington Bodangora Bournewood Seatonville and Jenrie with varied prayer meetings and special services.
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