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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
5
A lengthy report details United Temperance Mission activities with speakers including Mr Hirst and the Mayor. The event featured open air and hall meetings, discussion on women’s suffrage, liquor prohibition, and local church and temperance group involvement.
District news notes uneasy weather discussions haunt the week as several plots shift fate of coming events. Hospital and charity reports honor prescribers and Wellington hospital contributors. A poisoning case of Mr Y T Whiteley’s horse spurs inquiry with pony stem samples sent to Sydney for analysis. Telephone service debate grows as postal authorities weigh linking Georie and possibly other towns.
A rural district report describes a murder scene at Willian Downey's residence after he was found shot on Tuesday evening. His death shocks the community and a coroner’s inquiry is planned for Wednesday. Other notes mention council meetings, dam projects, fevers, and a lively dance night with community turnout and forthcoming improvements to recreation grounds.
A social gathering at Pripstone Recordtion Group Fund in Aris on the first. About two people attended with lively dancing though some fatigued feet caused slips on a newly prepared floor. Missed steps and limited space led to awkward positions as music by Miss Fester and Miss Syphen accompanied by Miss Toy Altiolly and Mr. Meola’s efforts.
A Munbil correspondent notes gloom from soil and ploughing damage, mentions Mormons leveraging stray odds, and references a glarepistering 10 points. The town faces a shift as Wall St finance exchange lures, and a school change relieves Mr McKay after 17 years of service.
The Wellington Hospital committee met in Maida Avenue chambers with present members including Messes Nunnerow, Clements, Bobrick, Pridhevm, Kenyon, Matheson, Rennie, Rose, Webb, Lang, and Dr A M Rygate. Donations totaling funds from Lady Macquarie dredges and others were acknowledged. resignation of Lead Nurse Twelvetreds discussed. crockery purchased by Indies communities placed under care. medical staff advised on filling vacancies and seeking advisers.
Proceedings reveal debate over suitability of a medical officer for honorary membership and potential changes to the hospital staff. The President announced decisions after Dr Riach’s appointment, noting past discomfort with new appointees and concern for hospital service continuity.
Scores were posted for Wellington rifle club members with notes on ranges and yardages. The report lists shooters including G H Antesley and Townton G4 with several scores, followed by the selection of a shooting team for a Dulbe event, naming Mollugh W Smith and others, plus local sporting goods mention.
A meeting of all interested will be held at the Golden Hotel on Saturday June 1st for organizing a branch of the New South Wales Political Labor League. The convener Toare invites interested residents to attend and join.
Professor Watt of Swinnen University will lecture at Protestant Hall Wellington under the Wellington P A H Society at 8 pm on Thursday about The Fool of Plants with emphasis on Wheat bacteria and soil moisture conservation. Admission is free and the event aims to attract those interested in agriculture and soil care.
A notice states with restrictions from Sir FB Sutter aml Mro P OW to sell by public auction at the Foresters Hall Orange on Saturday July 16 at 12 noon. The Redbank estate covers land with 25 percent deposit, no principal for two years, balance in five yearly installments of 15 percent, interest at per cent, cash discount. information on viewing and terms provided by Leeds and Co Auctioneers Orange or Joseph Leeds Pita Spring Street Bydoey.
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