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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1930
Page
2
WANTS WORK STATION CARPENTER want work, Woot sheds, yants. ins homestay renovated, all tools, Reforenews, Kr nly J. ROBS, 0/0, Moston's Morel, Dubbo. FOR SALE Prime Graded LUCERNE SEED, Sub terranean Clover and Wimmera Rye Grass. All new seapon sent at Reinhard jind Co, Seed Morchant, Mudgling Street.
The piece argues inflation and imported currency push up costs and discusses women entering industry during and after the war. It analyzes if equal wages would displace men, the impact on marriage and families, and whether cheaper female labor benefits industry or harms male employment.
Walter Montgomery earns hawker's license at Pullee Court on Friday. John Hoycork granted drilling rights on 10 acres in Ganuw parish for mining. Strong turnout at Police Court with focus on a Wellington robbery. ALP members favor Electorate Council meeting in Wellington. Mr J L Cunningham and Mr G Gibsons named to attend. Railway ballot shows overwhelming support for ratification over chamisnala. Poultry Show opened Friday night amid roster and duck disruptions. Cane fields at Innistall face upcoming trouble between Italian and Beit Juh workers.
The column notes federal and state budget strain with talk of retrenchment to balance expenses. It mentions a Canberra meeting of the Loan Council, gas and electricity undertak racket delays, and local notices including sales ads and parish events.
After a week of warm weather, the temperature rose and overcast skies sat in. Showers fell in parts of town, followed by steady rain that continued through the night. At nine o clock this morning the local port office recorded 24 points. This rainfall should greatly benefit the crops while wheat shows promise.
Report states two youths were taken from Mr A Riteh residence in Wellington under two burly policemen. The youths appeared undersized and not dangerous. it questions the necessity of escorting them with two officers, suggesting one could have conveyed them to Dubbo.
Last week the home of Mr and Mrs Ochiltree at Toungl burned completely. Mrs Lehiltrew was away in the afternoon while Mr Ochiltree and helpers were in paddocks. The fire gained control before neighbors could act, destroying the house and most contents though some items may be partly insured.
The Cemetery True appeal urges more donations amid urgent work. Public support is acknowledged as helpful, with thanks for recent gifts from donors including Mr. De W. Austin, Mr. Carman, Mr. Pryko, and others, all listed with small sums as contributions.
Personal Pars Met Wellington reports Vernon and his wife arriving from Coonabarabran to head the Wellington C P office. Mr Vernon resumes duties after a Cowra visit while Archdeacon Kennedy prepares Jubilee celebrations. Old friendships renew, and local aviator receives congratulations for a pilot license as Wellington firemen plan to honor the young flyer.
An executive council meeting of the Wellington P A and H Society was held in the School of Arch hall in the afternoon to review rent show finances and wart to receive a detailed secretary report on the show revisions and general finances. The secretary presented figures and it was moved to prepare a comprehensive show report for a future meeting. Members urged overdue payments for subscriptions and advertising and a report within two to three weeks.
A 1912 Wellington Stores item recounts a delayed letter dated June 10, 1912 carried from Wellington to Mr Poile. The envelope bears a Wellington postmark and a gold letter invitation to a social at Ocifellowa Hall on a Wednesday in late June. The piece notes the joke was only recently discovered, with the letter never lost, just long delayed.
A brief note records a local decision on wheat pricing with unclear wording and possible figures. The item mentions a Tocapelee of Wheat and a 3/4 reference, indicating a price vote or rate discussion without full context.
The Wellington MusicalCALAM Dewnatie Society plans Charleys Aunt as a two night charity farce at the Alexander Theater Almich. Proceeds aid Wellington District Hospital with reduced staging costs. Cast includes Noton, Charles Wyeikham, Donald Bale, Chesney-Me, and others. dates listed as 20th and 21st with performance to travel across the district.
A wartime letter to the Morstd Herald proposes organizing unemployed men under AWLF auspices to work on a Darwin to South Australia rail link and Broken Hill routes. The plan would employ workers, supply meals and accommodation, and finance materials while sustaining manhood and national duty. Dick Wilkins of Wallington and Salvation Army knight comment on local needs and prioritizing townsfolk for such work.
Wellington Golf Club held its main Saturday tournament on the oval links over 14 holes. B Swindlehurst led with a 9 down net score, followed by competitors Hicap Towvult and R Blenehmore. A mixed foursome event was announced for the 28th instant, with members urged to support the fund and a donation request noted.
A long article surveys wage structures and wage protests, arguing against wage restraint and warners. It cites economists and unions, warning that artificial interference harms production and labor rewards. The piece critiques socialist ideas and cites industrial terms and political concerns across Australia and Britain.
Forecast calls for fair weather in the far west and south with light winds. Expect heavy rain in the north and north central coast regions. Southeast winds may rise along the coast with rough seas. Temperatures expected to remain steady with mild to warm daytime highs.
The annual School of Arts Ball will be held in Urempien Fall on Wednesday night with expected strong ticket sales. Organizers anticipate higher takings and have special arrangements to meet public demand while ensuring safety for attendees.
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