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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 15, 1925

Page

2

In Memoriam Muriel Baker Obituary Notice

In memoriam for Muriel M. Baker who died suddenly at 92% age twenty four years and three months, with loving family remembering her. The Baker family extends thanks to friends and those who expressed sympathy and kindness during bereavement.

Arturn Dunmore Parnham Muriel M. Baker Jim Haters Sind Lrothves Baker Muriel Baker Dune Vath Misband

Morion Baker In Loving Memory

Muriel Baker remembered by family with a brief memorial line noting a sudden passing and a farewell message from spouse and children in a local remembrance note

Stuart 1y Memory of Julia May

Stuart remembers his dear daughter Julia May who departed this life on June 16. Her grieving parents M. and F. Boehme share a heartfelt message and memorial thoughts in this brief note.

Stuart Julia May M. and F. Boehme

Lost motor car parts and trade discounts noted

Fragment reads a reward offer for a finder of a lost motor car part. Mentions price lists and liberal discounts to trade, with names like The Orchardist and McKay & Sons. OCR noise blocks clear details but implies a local listing or ad with vendors and potential sale terms.

Ein Webel Cates Weley McKay & Sons Buddah Nacemina

Notice to Occupiers and Share Farmers on Enrolment Claims

Cobbora Shire Council issues notice that occupiers and share farmers must submit enrolment claims promptly. Claims should state occupier name address occupation and land details. Shire Clerk HL V. Holman asks occupants to aid early compilation and provides information if needed. Geurte Shieh 1826.

Rolly HL V. Holman Conseil Chambers Geurte Shieh 1826

Local Jottings From Ducd Paint Advancements And Town Notes

Local notes mention Buick paint improvements with Duco offering longer lasting finish. A Nine Rea Six lorry travels from Sydney at about twenty miles per hour for wool transport. Jostling and minor vehicle damage occur in Lee Street with a bumper broken but no injuries. Donations to district hospital are encouraged. Residents discuss cures, prices, and local happenings, including Ald Stewart and Ald Blawart remarks.

Buick Duco Tom Paul Jerry Brnwarrinn I. Parrot Sydney Golden Key Stewart Woodward Lee Street

Impediate delivery and railway passes debate in Australia

The text discusses rail workers in Sydney and country routes, daily travel from Parramatta to Sydney and back, and the idea of workman passes. It mentions Duco Buick coating and rain resistance, then references a potential pension increase funded by the government, and notes springlike warm weather recently.

Wellington Sydney Sonik Teaved Parramatta Penrith Dubbo Bourky Mail Relturn Vame Teai Tailway Duco Buick Motor Co Rieverniint Tow Toys Avon

Thrown From A Horse At Montefiores Injures Youth

Ray Mearns son of Mr and Mrs J Mearns of Montefiores was thrown from a young horse on Saturday. He sustained a slight concussion and facial bruising with swollen eye, but is recovering after the accident.

Ray Mearns J. Mearns Montefiores

Woodbridge Charged After Local Theft Incident

Peter Woodbridge and two others faced Gourley court on June 6 for stealing varied items from a motor car. The trio claimed innocence while each accused the others, and all faced three months’ hard labor as the judge’s verdict, with Woodbridge denying knowledge of the parcel.

Dubbo Kay Fred Melntosh Peter Woodbridge Sith Gourley Woodbridge

Child's Sad Fate Reported in Marrickville Brick Pit Death

An Australian news item describes a drowning at a brick pit in Marrickville near a water hole. The incident involved a small child named Thomas, mentioned as one of several grandchildren, with a bystander noting a man diving to recover the body. The article references Trevor Austin of Marrickville and a local constable, highlighting a sorrowful family matter from Fridas.

Wyril Sydney Fridas Thomae Marrickville Owllow Constable Campbell Trevor Austin Businone Marrickvilt

Waterloo Coursing Cup Final and Purses Report

A Waterloo Cup meeting at Rooty Hill drew a large crowd as Red Nennia from Victoria and Terminus and Verse N led through semis. Terminus beat Red Lope and then Veree to win 8 to 1 on the final course. Boskor Boy took the Puree on a 4 to 1 wager. Fortune Huiter won the Waloulas Prize by defeating Progress. Persian Wave, Don’s entry and winner of the Dewar Cup, exited in the Waterloo Cape semi and was withdrawn from the Purse.

Rooty Red Nennia Vic N. BW Elt Red Lope Sea Fortune Huiter Tn Ton Mies Sam. Don Persian Wave Waterloo Cape

Social Evening at Intermediate High School Assembly Hall

A lively social evening occurred Friday at the Assembly Hall of the Intermediate High School. Attendees enjoyed card games and dancing, drawing parents and teachers together for future events and student supervision.

Avite Evenine

Cottage Destroyed by Fire Near Gobolion Strom

On Sunday morning a weatherboard four room cottage owned by Mr C J Shakespeare near the Macquarie River caught fire around twenty minutes to three. Fire brigades arrived but water was scarce and the building burned quickly. Constable Evanis raised the alarm. the cottage had just been vacated and was insured. The cause remains unknown, with travellers suspected.

C.J. Shakespeare Gobolion Strom Macquarie River Evanis Wil

School of Arts Annual Dance Amid Festive Preparations

The School of Arts announces its annual dance in Une Bapar Hall next Wednesday the 17th. A strong group of attendees, including many ladies, is expected for the evening which promises great style and entertainment.

School of Avis Udmiesiane Vontlemont

Secrets of the Night Bank President Offers Life in Deficit Fix

Robert Andrews, president of the bank, proposes his own death to redeem a 500000 deficit blamed on him for endorsing a delinquent note. A bank examiner arrives during a directors’ meeting, tensions ease after the episode, and Andrews hosts a weekend party as plans unfold. Tomorrow night’s Munwech program features The Bordur Maid and a news reel, with an extended edition Thursday.

Robert Andrews Clark Andrewa Munwech's

Mudgee Objects to Alien Hawkers

A Mudgee Chamber of Commerce member calls alien hawkers a bane to locals and women, says they hurt small traders, and urges government review of licenses. The chamber will refrain from lobbying, arguing aliens should be kept out as Australia remains for British-born residents.

Chamber of Commerce Commonwealth Pilin Australia

Improvements to the show ground outline plans

The works committee visited the show ground to inspect and propose improvements. They favored extending the poultry pavilion by removing side partitions to create a larger refreshment area and suggested including a temporary refreshment room under the pavilion run by the hospital for added revenue, with other enhancements under consideration.

P. As IL Boutety

Poultry Club Sees Growing Interest at Club Hotel Meeting

The Poultry Club met at the Club Hotel on Friday night with President Mr Alluth presiding. Several new members joined, signaling a prosperous future. Plans touched on prize schedules, a forthcoming club exhibition, and demonstrations with Rhode Grand Reds. The club anticipates increased membership, aiming to exceed fifty, and urged early orders from A. T. Smith for supplies and favorable prices.

Menibers Poultry Club Alluth Mombure Vlanen Rhode Grand Reds Hurricun Ubal Bus

Wellington Stores Manager Promoted from Western Dubbo

Mr Phil Le Quene has been promoted to district manager at the Wellington branch of Lio Woaluen Stores Ltd after duties at the Dubbo branch. He was welcomed by Dubbo staff with a leather suit presentation, while Warren Stores honored Mr Ar A Bloupson on his departure for Dubbo with a pipe presentation.

Phil le Queene Han Bean Dubbo Lio Woaluen Stores, Ltd Wallington Timex Tarr Me. McWillim Pioneer Mme Ace Mowry Q. Campbell and J. Nelony Gilgandra, Ee Phil le Querie Wellington Avery Ebynia I Snelling Ge Quesnes Mowxes Cooper Ogilvie Amt McGinty Warren Simpaon

Trials of the Cleveland Six on Bodangora Road Journey

A report on a Cleveland Six test drive describes speeds over 40 mph on the Bodangora road near Nagima, with the car carrying five passengers and featuring ballon tyres and silent vibration. The article urges readers to interview the local agent Mr. D Mowland about the model in Wellington en route to Dubbo.

le A. Bakr Sydney Wellington Dubbo Cleveland Bodangora Lotteridge D. Mowland

Wellington Police Court Roundup Includes Drunkenness Indecent Language

Charles Pemdey age 12 was found drunk and used indecent language in Nuninin Crescent and appeared before Mesere Dunn and A Miller Jr. He was fined 5 shillings for 24 hours. John Poture 40 faced wandering at Turge Tow and was discharged to a public hospital after admission. Mary Carter 28 charged with being a fur an without lawful means and was sentenced to one month in Dubbo gaol. Six drunks were dealt with in the last two days.

Charles Pemdey Nuninin Crescent Mm. Dunn Ant Wy A. Miller, Jr Abe John Poture Turge Stuary Evie Dome Mary Ape Carter M. Duan J.P Furan Dubbo

Wheat Pool Dividend Advance Warned by NSW Committee

The New South Wales Voluntary Committee advised an advance of 1/0 per hundred weight on the 1924-28 pool wheat, payable on and after Friday the 12th. Head offices instructed not yet reaching country ranks. branches received notice Saturday and Saturday evening.

New South Wales Ho Eunte Loc

Little Edna O Brien Dies After Peritonitis Operation

Little Edna O Brien eight four years old died Thursday evening near six after a bout of peritonitis following an appendectomy. She was a boarder at the Convent of Mercy Santop and a favorite pupil. Her funeral at St Johns Church of England drew a large, sympathetic crowd with services led by Archdeacon Barry Brown.

Edna O'Brien W. J. O'Brien SS John’s Church of England Barry Brown Eort Wee Leltow St. Mary's Convent Church of England Toca Menall, Thompson and Sons

Farewell to Wellington Pioneer Gardiner After Illness

The community honors William Gardiner 32, a Ballymena native who arrived in Australia as a young man. He and Ernest Matthews shared a long friendship and helped build the district. Gardiner died after an operation, with his funeral marking a final farewell to a hardy blacksmith who once thrived in Percy Street.

William Gardiner Ernest J. Matthews Wellington Othey Intriet Willan Gerdiner Mr. Gardiner A.V. Brown Ballymena County Antrim Leeland Auratralia Sydney Robert Tkwan Matthews Drr Gardiner Bleek Book Smith Percy Street Royal Hotel Promiaes Tick Womell Oww Quietnuns

Funeral of Walter Gardiner In Gisborne Street District

The late Mr Walter Gardiner's remains were laid to rest beside his wife in the Presbyterian cemetery after a service at home conducted by Rev H G Ford. Survived by a daughter Mrs Brown and several sons and daughters including Mrs Blanchard, Mrs Campbelt, and Mrs Wellington. Funeral arrangements by Morris J Thompson and Son.

Ee Ee Mee Demi Arniel Warn Wall Tarmera de. B. Vek Hiss W Blanchard Sydney Wire J- Camp J' Belt Queenaland A.V. Brown Wellington Hoyle Zure Rm’ AV H. G. Ford Mr. Gardiner En of Waleton Plomeers J. Thompson and Son

Accident at junction injures young man Brindley

A serious motorcycle accident near the junction of the old Montefinrux road and the Main Wealern road on Saturday afternoon involved Abraham Brindley aged 20. He sustained multiple injuries including a fractured right leg and right arm, but remained conscious and was taken to the District Hospital for treatment.

Montefinrux Wealern F. G. Rowe Brindley Rowe IV ‘Tae Monteflords Ia Tt Ud Cabbara Bhire W. P. Kelly

Romeo Reynolds Pleads Guilty in Lamp Theft Case

Romeo Juliet Reynolds, 27, pleaded guilty at Darlinghurst to obtaining Bt lamps from William Oswald Moud of Aladdin Industrien Ltd on false pretences claiming station ownership with 6 000 acres and £60 000 in property. He also admitted escaping Gosford lockup, and received a two year sentence. The report notes his past in Wellington district and Aladdin night dealings.

William Oswald Moud Millthorpe Aladdin + Industrien Ltd Romeo Juliet Reynolds Darlinghurst Orange Gosford Reynalis Reynolds Wellington Romeo Vt Bas Wally Chak Julletx Fron Keupinge Han Talon

Missing persons and political shocks cited in faulty wire item

A garbled wire report describes a missing person case near Bulli and a political scene with candidates and ministers, plus a road accident near Dak Un Thy Bowl Rund Wick injuring several people. The piece notes a death of a Sydney banking widow and references government figures amid unclear details.

Bulli Boc Satandy George Puller Prem Lang Nuitie Mb Deley Lamng Nalionda Cootamundra Wearne Tom Charles Rosental Rina Cifenla Fadrich Reilféen Wade Mir

Fragmented Homebush Market Notes and Tragedy At Lakes Croks

The entry records a chaotic mix of prices for cattle wheat and other goods with garbled figures and mentions a public ballot, a domestic dispute, external threats, and finally a fatal self-harm event attributed to a family tragedy around Lakes Croks. The OCR yields unclear dates and several misspellings.

Onpey Bem Dion Kit Life Casa Ton Childret

Cup Round Two Brings Wide Mix of Results Across Nations

An unsettled report outlines outcomes in a Cup round with India beating Austria, the Netherlands and Sweden involved, and France advancing to the semi finals. A separate dispute mentions a Parisian manager and a Crompton case in the Americas. a sudden departure and a road incident are noted, with Chicago relatives mentioned in connection to an ongoing event.

India Austria Holland Bed France He Tone Daly Shanghai Reparty Deweathe Wilon Hungkow Britain Crompton Americas Nvurlathenin Acottin Chicago

Concessions to New Settlers in Narromino Debate

A fragmented report discusses proposed concessions tied to new settlers in Narromino amid government plans for a 70 year term and imperial funding. A. Stewart challenges the conditions, arguing the plan would alter tenure and reduce current benefits for a ten year period, while critics push for clearer terms and safeguards.

Narromino Mandalington Powers Imperial Money Monty Auoceasi A. Stewart

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