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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
11
Treasury notice explains conversion options for the 8 per cent common loan maturing September 16. Cash subscriptions remain available, with a cash bonus for converting and a tax free interest, plus details on where to lodge applications and full information sources. Also includes unrelated notices on goods for sale, a lost wallet, a painting service, and a set of memorial notices.
The Cycle Cub will stage a 22 mile road race this weekend starting at 3 p.m. along the Molong road to Mripstane and back. The course is described as extremely hard and three local riders will compete in the Bathurst to Orange and back race on the 20th. Good prize money will be awarded.
Frank Halley, a Belgian national born in Liege and resident in Australia for twenty four years, plans to apply for naturalization under the Commonwealth Nationality Act 120-1928. He currently dwells in Wellington, New South Wales.
Local notes report Abel Wilkins Motors Ltd preparing modern show windows in Manghan Street and a Hospital committee plan to appoint stall committers in district centres. It highlights municipal road work, footpath holes liability, and crowding repairs as well as new furniture offers at Kilth's Easy Terms. Weather and cave expansion news underscore upcoming improvements in Wellington.
Falngton atvnto of Soa WI by wall represented at Cenow indtu on Sunday next, when they will buy for the Jack Flore cup. The weather today wan cold and windy, the result being that busin ear people have to put up with a great deal of duat. Local horwon were succéneful at the Coonmmbly meeting yesterday, Cool Dan and San Malt winning. There will be an important meeting of the payers of St. John's Church of England in the School Ball on Monday evening next at THO. The appnartner of the water cart for the main business thoroughfare this afternoon was much appreciated by lusinose people via pedestrians alike. DISTRICT AMBULANCE.-During this month of May the District Ambulance attended to the following: surgical and medical transports, 29. casualties, 12. of Veneww, 22. online medical transports, 14. redressings, 2. Miler traveled during the month, 603. The six cottages being erected for Mrs Huevey in Pierce Street are to be modern suburban style with stoves and lighting. Mrs Alaryey contemplates erecting six more cottages on the Black from Short Street to Maughan Street.
David Green a Wellington man was fined £2 with 8/ costs for driving a lorry with a tin number plate. Police prosecutor Mr Waolls said Green bought the lorry in Victoria and had travelled with the improvised plate for some time. He claimed to have thought he had three months to renew the plate. The report notes Chaplin’s return and references a local cinema program featuring Charlie and Colleen Moore.
In a country town a committee debated qualifications of men and saving money. It was suggested hiring two pensioners to sit about rather than one on weekly wage. Remarks about work and women sparked quips about worth and productivity, ending the discussion abruptly.
The Wellington office will not open on Saturday and will operate from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays plus a short 4 30 pm closing hour. The notice says the hours of the five day week are tested with five days and Saturday work eliminated.
The Wellington Tin Hare Coursing Club plans a Wednesday meeting at the show ground with three events: Hospital Stakes £18, Nursery Stakes £10, Beaten Stakes £5. Nominations close on the 16th. programmes and nomination forms are available from secretary F C Wall. Half the proceeds benefit the District Hospital, supporting a worthy institution.
On Friday night Mr AL Be Lyons and Constable J Hillier were in a car returning from a Wellington poultry show to Dubbo when a tyre blew on the Wellington road near Kalamogo. The vehicle rolled several times. Lyons sustained serious injuries but is improving. Hillier was injured and taken off duty.
An Int meeting discussion reports councillor remarks on wool and wheat as district strengths. Farmers increasingly combine wool sheep with wheat, noting mixed farming yields and rising prices for both wool and wheat. The passage suggests district versatility and profitability in diversified farming.
A successful social and dance at Cumlumbul raised about £20 for the Wellington Datvict Ambulance fund. Organisers Mr John Owens and Mr Mrs Arrow hailed the event as a community effort. The Verrot Orchestra provided music under Mr Theobald. Funds now total nearly £9,000 with donations from Federal Govt 6000 and multiple local groups and schools contributing.
An advertisement urges readers to consult Costello and Turnbull for income tax return preparation and relief from tax worries. It notes the lingering fear of assessments and recommends accountants to safeguard financial interests. Their message positions them as relief for anxious taxpayers.
A fragmented Cobbora Shire tale describes curious district figures chasing a poisoned bait case. They seek a chemist in Wellington to analyze thistle-route material, debating costs, and eventually consult a local expert who knows the secrets behind the recipe.
Personal pars and notices recount births marriages and deaths from Manly Wellington and surrounding areas. Mrs W H Morley of Manly reports a daughter Mea Phil Williams of Montefiore Street. a 40m was born to Mr and Mrs Allen Wykes of Gamble at Nurse Teevaakie hospital. Mrs Helen Cox aged 80 of Marly dies leaving daughter Mrs Wallace of Bodungora. A son to Mr and Mrs G Tries of Bluert Town at Marer Larum’s private hospital. Mr W Powell of Portland and son Wallan sightseeing Wellington plan further travel. Shunter Balderstone injured in shunting with a amputation to a limb, improving at Dix Hospital. A daughter to Constable Ki and Mrs Parks of Wellington, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry of Ronup, and a son to Mr and Mrs Ry Hughes of Wallington. Mr Beehine of Stuart Town undergoes an operation in Orange for a long-standing complaint.
A sad death occurred in Sydney where Mrs George Arneil died at age 28 after illness. Daughter of Mr and Mrs G Collins of Fash Jones Mount she was well known locally and leaves husband and a young son. Remains brought to Stuart Town and laid to rest in the Church of England section. Funeral arrangements entrusted to C J Shakespeare.
In Sydney J S Garden secretary of the Trades and Labor Council was arrested on a charge of attempting to murder following remarks attributed to him about non union cooks aboard ships. The arrest came after government officials and legal authorities reviewed Garden’s statements and actions under NSW Crimes Act Section 26. Garden appeared in court and was later released on £800 bail with a Commonwealth Crimes Act summons served.
Two polo teams entered the Gilgandra Cup. Wellington A and another team reached a best of three playoff. Wellington A, with a handicap of goals, beat Gilgandra by ten goals to zero despite close times. B division saw Narromine, Uinlargambane, Gilyambrw and Wellington competing.
Melbourne reporter notes Walter Lindrum and McConachy playing in Melbourne. Lindrum made a sensational unbeaten break of 819 in a record time of 24 minutes. Latest scores show Lindrum at 4500 and McConachy at 171 in progress.
The Federal Arbitration Bill passed the Senate for the second time by 22 votes.Observers note strong opposition from party critics while supporters praise swift action and broader access to dispute resolution amidst divided opinions.
The article notes Tasmania's population showing an increase for the latest period, contrasting with a prior four-year trend that saw declines totaling about 6000. It mirrors a pattern shift amid unspecified regional data and figures.
The report notes Smith and Ulm received an additional £459 in Melbourne as part of a travel expense settlement. The text mentions a further £4,500 provided by Yrevum Oil Company for travel costs and hints at potential honors for Kingsford Smith's aviation achievements, with Mr Watt suggesting an international award endorsement.
A 46 year old man collapsed and died on the way to a concert at Tockslate Town Mall last night. The incident involved Mr AT Brothers and occurred during the journey to the event for his daughter. Police and medical responders attended but could not revive him.
Sydney reports reveal Warner and Lyon, who rode with the Southern Crow, were paid 100 pounds per day for their services during the night from California. Their pay led them to refuse participation in the Kingsford Smith fund.
Sydney hosts a sensational arrest of Jock Garten, ferryman of the Trade Hall, on four charges including inciting to marry and an additional count of attempting to intimidate workers seeking employment. The unexpected case rattles the local industrial community and raises questions about labor relations and law enforcement.
Tremendous damage reported along the coast and city from last night's heavy cyclone disturbance. Winds reached high velocity with ships in harbor damaged by torn anchors, and in suburbs trees uprooted and shop windows shattered. Two horses were electrocuted by downed live wires. Government meteorologist reports the cyclone weakness and impact.
Thirad writs for £1000 each were issued this morning at Theway of Lay MLB. The cases allege debts and damages from Ernest Deck, a doctor of divinity, in connection with alleged offences related to Prickly Pear Colsot tad.
Charles Readney faced murder charges for the April Glebe killing of Clara Dake at the Central Criminal Court this morning. The Crown Prosecutor noted a police statement in which Readney allegedly said he would have saved Clara only to commit the act, remarking it made him mad. Proceedings proceed.
Trade sheep dearer at Homebush with 34 000 penned and 3 800 cattle guided. Market unchanged though varying by class. Prices: sheep 1s dearer, mothers 18s to 30s, lambs 18s to 34s. cattle bullocks 8 to 10 pounds, Come 6 to 11 pounds per 100 pounds.
Prices quoted at Sydney produce markets show potatoes at 4/ to 6/6, 2/0 for smaller lots, grains and beans varying from 48 to 4/0 for different weights. Wheat and corn levels appear mixed, with several items noted around 6/0 to 7/6 and bale prices ranging from 0/0 to 0/0 for large lots.
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