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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1927
Page
2
In memory notices honor George William Whiteley who died June 13 1919 and Fred Piper who died June 12 1922 aged 25 with Edith Mildred who died March 17 1907 aged 10 weeks. Messages from family express love and remembrance for each departed.
A dance will be held in Podangora Hall on June 17 to support Miss V Warren in the Gollan Queen competition. Good music and supper provided. Tickets priced as double 5 shillings and single 3 shillings, organized by C Robinson Hon Sec.
Impounded at Wellington Town Common by Edwin Don are a Black Gelding with a B shaped brand near the shoulder saddle marks shod aged and a Dark Bay or Brown Mare with a half circle over B near shoulder star and black points aged. A Dark Bay or Brown Mare from Simpson Street with a star and black points aged is also impounded and may be sold at the pound on June 2 1927 at noon if not released. poundkeeper John P. Clementa to act.
Government notices invite tenders for building new cells and an exercise yard at Yeoval Police Station. Specifications available at the Court House Yeoval and District Works Office Bathurst. Tenders to be sent to the President Tender Board Public Works Department Sydney by 2 p.m. Monday 20 June. W J Ratcliffe Minister for Public Works and Railways. (D6820).
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales an estate with intestate farmer Arthur Albert Morley of Campbello near Wellington is shown. The eighth accounts have been filed in Sydney and claimants must appear by July 15 1927 at eleven in the forenoon to inspect or object.
Five pound reward for information leading to recovery of a Tasmanian opossum bug taken from a motor car on the night of the 4th in Swift Street opposite the Picture Show. Return to the office or to W. F. Whitene y of Yamble.
Local notes report Jas Preston's trio of heavy breeds in the Bathurst eye laying competition ahead with a 177 grand total and the nearest pen at 85. Jim appears to back a winner as other items note hospital funds, fruit trees, a dance, and local business ads.
Local agent Mr. A B Ryan advertises a farming machinery sale on Mr Blackhall's account at Spicer's Creek, Saturday at 2 p.m. Poultry Club members held a Court House Hotel dinner with a proposed menu. A Wednesday Alexander Theatre concert supported the Presbyterian Sunday School fund. Mr Bono announces an Orange Light Specialist visit to Wellington on Friday the 24th.
Beau Geste, a mystery story of the French Foreign Legion, plays at Monarch Pictures with Thursday and Friday screenings featuring new supporting films each night. The tale follows three brothers seeking a stolen sapphire and is praised for its sensational scenery and strong cast. Tomorrow showcases The Yellow Back and The Blonde Saint plus serials and newsreel.
Two thefts from motor cars were reported last week. A Tasmanian opossum rug vanished from a car in front of a picture show and a suitcase belonging to Mr H Everett, Mayor of Nyngan, was stolen from a car near the Royal Hotel. Rewards are offered for information leading to recovery.
Boundaries shift the Wellington district into four electorates. Areas including Wallin Montefiores Bodangora Drill Creek Campbella Finger Post The Caves Dripstone fall under Mudgee. Orange gains Curra Creek Arthurville Bournewood Suntop Terrabella Neurea Baker's Swamp Mumbil and stations to Orange. Bald Hill Elong Saxa join Liverpool while Gearle and Wongarbon move to Castlereagh.
The Justice Department will not hold an inquest into the accidental shooting death of Frederick Rowe near Gollan. Police reports show the shooting was accidental as Rowe strayed ahead of companions while rabbit hunting, prompting a fatal wound when a shot rang out.
Mrs N W Mitty Mayoress of Wellington sustained severe burns on face hands and legs after fat boiled over on a gas stove igniting clothing at her Arthur Street home. Her mother alerted danger and Drs Wade and Savage treated her before she was taken to District Hospital. Her husband Mr Mitty rushed home after hearing the call for a doctor.
Patrick Riley, a well known local, used indecent language in Maughan Street on Saturday and appeared at the police court this morning before Mr A M Dunn. He was fined £6 or one month in Dubbo gaol, with fourteen days to pay if he can find a suitable surety.
Sydney notes Mr Lang announces the Government’s use of all powers to push early elections while criticising Parliament’s longevity. Abolition of the Upper House remains a central electoral issue alongside potential Railway Commissioners Board reforms. Homebush sale sees 62,000 sheep penned with steady to strong demand for prime stock, weaker prices for others. Cattle numbering 8,630 yarded, buyers abundant, market firm for prime, irregular for others.
Prices quoted include local potatoes sixpence, Tasmanian sevenpence to eightpence, eggs two shillings eightpence to two shillings ninepence, maize sixpence, wheaten chaff sevenpence six to sixpence one, eaten sevenpence three to sevenpence six, lucerne sevenpence three to eightpence, oat hay sevenpence to sevenpence seven, lucerne small bales sevenpence to shilling, large bales sixpence to sevenpence, oat a local fourpence, Tasmanian fourpence to sixpence threepence.
Seven year old Charlie Hopman was seriously injured when struck by a motor car on Friday. He was taken to the District Hospital in a serious condition while his father and family, homeward seeking work, camp on the river bank nearby. Full details of the accident are not yet available.
A week ago the Times referred to a case of a young woman who lost a suitcase traveling from Molong to Coonamble when a man kicked it from the doorway. A Molong railway official read the Wellington Times note and arranged delivery of the recovered suitcase to the owner in Coonamble. Molong officials are commended for prompt action.
Messrs Wilson Bros lost their Gra ham Dodge motor lorry yesterday when it back fired on a hill near Horseshoe Bend. The vehicle was driven into a cutting to save it, but total destruction followed. The driver suffered facial scorching while attempting to retrieve tools. The lorry was insured.
Leslie McNamara aged four son of Mr and Mrs McNamara of Stuart Town fell Thursday and sustained a greenstick fracture of the right forearm. Schoolmaster Mr Fuller gave first aid. Supt Muller district ambulance conveyed him to Dr McGrigor’s surgery and then to District Hospital for treatment.
Mrs Ida May Quelch, 27, wife of railway settler Charles Quelch, died after severe burns from clothing catching fire while bathing children in front of a fire. She died at Cowra hospital after being taken from Wellington. Survived by husband and three young children. Remains were brought to Wellington for Presbyterian Church service and large funeral. Funeral arrangements by Messrs Thompson and Son.
The School of Arts fair concluded Saturday night after a four night run with solid attendance. The committee and helpers earned a decent credit balance. Winners included Supner for armlet, Mrs R Gardiner for wristlet watch, Miss Doria McLeod for chocolates, Miss N Williams for views of Wellington, Mr W A Miller for 2 lb flour, Mrs E M Ryan for bag potatoes, Mrs Raynor for benzine, Mr H R Field for cigarette case, Mrs M Gollan for dinner, Mr A Sutton for chocolates, Mr Tucker for cake, and Mr J Ferguson. Final rug cane chair ham and bag sugar contests set for Friday night ahead of the 500 card tournament.
Edney reports Monday that Mr Lang, while visiting Cessnock, argued NSW had never been so prosperous. He cited statistics claiming NSW produces more per capita than any other Australian state, with only the United States rivaling its output per head.
Sarah Mcpaire, 15, a maid, died last night at St. Vincent's Hospital from scalding injuries after a vessel containing fat boiled over. Fellow worker Owen Cummins was also burned in the incident.
Letitia Wainwright a middle aged woman was found unconscious between tram rails near Newtown Bridge late Saturday night with severe injuries. She died a few hours after admission to hospital and is believed to have been struck by a motor car.
Kathleen Griffiths aged 47 attempted to separate two fighting men. She received a violent blow to the head and died at Coast Hospital from injuries. The incident occurred during a public disturbance and is under investigation by local authorities.
Police continue the hunt for Martha Quinn killer in Petersham with belief the suspect remains in the metropolitan region. They theorize the man is without funds after a reported Friday pawn of a suit to buy a revolver.
Personal Pars reports patients in District Hospital with Mr Bishop and Mr Amott improving. A daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Bruce on Swift Street. mother and baby well. A June 18 wedding in Wellington between Rupert Devenish and Merton Hinton officiated by Rev Monaghan. Potential Mudgee seat candidate Dick Wilkins may challenge Dunn. Shire engineer R Newton-Tabrett to join Crookwell Shire. Macquarie Shire urges reconsideration of resignation.
In a weekend relay of matches from a local tennis tournament two semi finals featured Miss N Nicholas and Misa Dunne defeating Mrs McLean and Miss Williams 8-6. The final saw Nicholas Dunne beat Corriman and Dot McLeod 8-1. Doubles final Nicholas Dunne versus Mrs McLean and Miss Williams ended 6-4 8-6 6-2. An exhibition match followed at Warren.
In London on Sunday reports say the Soviet executions are universally seen as revenge. The Daily Telegraph Riga correspondent notes most victims had no political ties and were merely victims of the Soviet political police. They were sentenced to death and shot without trial.
London dispatch reports martial law proclaimed at Minak after the assassination of the local political chief. A terror wave sweeps Russia with mass arrests and expected executions. Frontier shooting heard as Red Army may protest against Poland.
A report from Moscow states Turov, former head of the Soviet Trade Mission in Berlin, was murdered at Britza station. The incident marks a second Soviet minister killed in the same period.
A Moscow message says the Soviet note to Poland calls for punishment of all involved in Vol koff's assassination, Soviet representation at the trial, disbanding of anti-Soviet groups, and expulsion of members from Poland.
A Nuptial Mass at St Brigid’s Church Dubbo united Margaret Culkin and Oselo O’Connor on June 4 with Monsignor E P O’Donnell officiating. Bridesmaids Eileen Culkin Ursula O’Connor, reception for 80 at Mrs Gibbs Brisbane Street, couple honeymooning to Orange, home at Darralume.
The associates of the Club will engage in a distance handicap on the links next Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Players unable to attend Wednesday may play Tuesday afternoon. A stroke competition is scheduled for Wednesday, with a draw at 2.06 p.m.
In Warren Wooda, Harry Hopman and Schlessinger defeated G Patterson and J Willard 6 3 6 2 to claim the doubles title. Earlier match reports note Hopman beat Geralt Patterson 6 4 2 6 6 4 in the singles final. A noted cure for children's hacking cough is mentioned in the town notices.
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