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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1937
Page
2
The fragment describes a Wellington event with dances and a hospital aid theme. It mentions Gollan, nuns, and various names and groups associated with the program, including Stuary T lynd and Bok pial Ball, with orchestral support by Thesbald's Orchestra and McBinton.
A brief notice from June 14 1937 highlights Wellington as a welcoming hub in the western United States. The item notes its role as a regional gathering point amid mid century development and travel significance. Local references emphasize accessibility and civic pride in the city’s growth.
The piece mocks Federal Taxation rulings on beverages with lemon juice and lemonade ingredients. It argues that taxing the finished drink is absurd and that counting lemon juice as a separate ingredient to tax is ridiculous. The tone is satirical about era tax policy and production processes.
Local jottings report postcards stamps from England and a coronation issue, St Vincent de Paul Society annual gift in convent grounds, property sale in Lae Street including wellingsom hill area and E G Harvey estate cottages, grandstand seats for Western districts rugby in Orange, Wellington horticultural readings at Harvey Potts, Parkes event with lanterns and pets, furniture sale at W F Barr Mauellen Street with poultry, obituary of a pioneer, Piccadilly Aim entertainment, weekend rain relief, bowling club results Fulton Badge, Wellington car owner misfortune joke, large crowd at Macquarie Blud Farm sale, road works and traffic improvements boosts town.
A day long program at a Catholic church venue drew a large crowd for a series of AL described events. President Mr. Quirk and Secretary Mr. Dawson oversaw the activities while volunteers assisted. Trophies were awarded and local performers provided entertainment during the day and an evening dance with £24 proceeds.
Fifty years past A T Smith attended a notable Macquarie event in Muleau with mentions of Cox, Moriarty, and Dorms. The narrative recalls early life experiences and movements between Maleos and Wellington, noting a lapse of six years since the prior gathering. The readable fragments reference a horse dispersal, local figures, and a long-ago social scene with limited coherent details.
A garbled report notes governments failed to push a promised bill on purer stock regulation, citing Victoria’s Registration of Stallions Act and NSW breeders affected for decades. It claims 1210 stallions paraded, 8 refused registration, with many rejected as unsound or nonconforming, likely moving stud services to New South Wales.
Bourke Diggers Turf Club schedules its Bourke Pincers Turf Chills event with six races daily on July 10/11 1087. Prizes £30 first day £30 second day plus 45 for con so on. Half rebate on full box rates, travel rebate up to 400 miles and 1d per mile on forward journey. Nominations due Saturday 26 August 1087. Contact D J Moonan or local secretaries in Bourke Nyngan Wellington Orange Beevatery Mr H M Poynton.
A fragmented Wellington page notes Myc Wy Hennessy of Comuletin jailed after tonsil surgery at Wollmeton Bié vi et Hospital. Clive Ryan of Giehorne Strent falls ill at hospital. Mr We de Thoma at Barkes dies in motor cycle accident. Mrs Noble-turned-25-year-old celebrates birthday. many locals attend. A double religious ceremony is held for Sisters M Xavier Cleury and M Anne Lynch. The Department of Justice hosts a pleasant function at Railway Refreshment Rooms. Wellington officials discuss rebuilding the old hall into a technical college near public schools, urging ministers and officials to advance the project.
A Wellington First Troop keepsake contains a fine leather bound note album with photos and details of a visit to Wellington and a display of album captions. The collection recalls a joyous time at Surry Hill and Bay Seouts, with explicit thanks to Sir Lemuel Wald and others for the memorable stay and events of Easter 1990.
Mex Aophia Sarah Meusion aged 48 died suddenly Friday at her daughter Jos Hunter's home in Swift Street. Born in London in 1849 she moved to Australia in early life, lived through pioneering days, painted and played music for dances, survived by five children and several relatives. Funeral held at Wellington with service by Rev. Blunter, interment at Wellington cemetery.
A farewell gathering at Wallington Police Station marked the departure of Mr Merv Robson for Kaen where he has been promoted. Senior Sergeant Loverney and Constables Challoner Bulhottseede Twells and Hutton praised his cheerful service, hoping for his future success and happiness with his bride.
Ray Maddrell notes the death of Mona Maddrell in Braidwood district. Born Sydney 1847 to Edward Knapp, she married Ra Maddrell and raised a large family. Known for lifelong town ties, she attended church with her husband and led a revered presence in the community.
His Lordship the Right Rev Dr Norton Catholic Bishop of Bathurst will visit Wellington this week. He will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Paul’s Church on Sunday afternoon and conclude with the Continuation service after the 6 o'clock Mass. The Saturday schedule has been changed from Thursday to Sunday by the Bishop.
A garbled OCR excerpt references the Firearms Act and stricter enforcement. It mentions carrying a firearm leading to penalties under the act, with unclear details and phrasing. The text lacks coherent names, dates, or places.
A cloudy forecast with lingering showers in southern districts and hillside areas. The weather remains unsettled with isolated showers extending along slopes and towers, otherwise light or no significant precipitation expected.
Mr EL Killen's Antrim Stud in Pine Part Mumbl celebrates two imported Shorthorn heifers winning at the Sydney show. Killen, a prominent winner at this year's Sydney Reserve show, secures top placings for Antrim Stud.
A brief weather fragment notes mild conditions with southerly and highland district references, mentions wet winds from the north and wet to the north. It reads like a fragmentary forecast or local weather notice with limited readable detail.
A letter argues for creating a Wellington Progressive Chamber or Progress Association to unite business and civic interests. It notes existing disorganization, city council limits, and the need for a public meeting with speakers to discuss formation and future aims.
A vivid promotional write up for early 20th century stage productions in New York City. It highlights venues like the Waterness Phinvas and the Muna Theatre, naming acts such as Naughty Marietta Rose Marie and The Iren Laver Calle. It notes performances by stars including Jenny Lind and Victor Mel Lajsen and references the Monarch Theatre opening on a Wednesday.
Wealve and the Art of hie pinReny will be exhibited next year with Killen's wing and champion heifer Cruggliton Beverley in dam line. The import focus centers on Golden Drop lines, including Gold the vive of Antrim Beverley AuR mn Drop 17th, and Beaufort Comin bred stock. Breeding and show ring prospects loom as Crumeleton Captivator and Jugglatan Bevering draw attention. latest imports in quarantine include Waipawa stock entering under Dull Bapton Brands for future show ring prominence.
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