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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
3
The Gerald's Dance Band will perform at Breeze's Building this weekend promising lively music and a festive mood. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy a varied set spanning classic and upbeat tracks.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a music event at Budarura with the Lyric Orchestra and a dance on a Friday. Mentions of addresses in Richmond Victoria and individuals like A Monerie imply a local social page item with likely admission and schedule details. The text is incomplete but signals a concert and dance listing with venue and organizer references.
A jumble of notices from Wellington dated June 24 1938 includes a C.W.A event at Gollan Hall with ticket details, a dispute over a charity challenge, Suntop Union Church trustees meeting at Glenmore Suntop, and the Wellington Jockey Club annual meeting on July 1. Also court probate notices for William John Watts, plus job ads, wanted items, and local lost property.
Notice under Local Government Act 1918 sets July 30 1936 as election day for one councillor in Macquarie Shire B Riding to fill the vacancy of Councillor J Y Brazier. Nomination day is July 1 1988 at Shire Chambers Wellington. Candidates must comply with nomination rules including consent, roll details, and two electors’ signatures.
The family of Mr W Homike expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during his illness. They especially thank Dr. Glaison and Welsh for their care and support.
Dis hereby notified that extra charges value at per cent be due about. All outstanding amounts must be paid on or before Monday the 20th of the instant to avoid penalties. Shire Clerk White Chambers Wellington NSW.
Mayfair crowds in Wellington enjoy a cosy gathering at the Councy Chambery while a petrol pump mix up on Main Street prompts light disbelief. A June 24 ball at the Gallan Hall promises a grand evening with premier marques and Rotary Club conservation talk.
Readers learn of Mira 3 Lad of Bovey traveling to Sydney for a short holiday, while Mim Hokey and companions spend annual vacations in Wellington and Parkes renewing old ties. Mr Herb Nowtime, formerly of Parkes, visits Wellington. A Mcteod of Western Stores plans a Sydney trip. Local celebrations include the arrival of a baby to Mr and Mrs T Shakespeare of Parkon. Engagement announced for Galvin’s daughter to Werner’s son. Mrs Dan Culner recovers from an operation and returns home.
A Saturday stall by the Country Women’s Association at the Royal Motel drew a crowd despite low funds. Mrs. Ci Matthews won a prize and Mr. Brywutthy assisted, with workers noting overall success and thanks extended to volunteers and donors.
The Sydney Housewives Association criticizes the Country Women's Association for lack of reason in opposing a dairy price increase. The protest aims to pressure primary producers to accept economic conditions and support dairying families dependent on higher prices.
Fragmented notes cover a Bodangora Pang UC gathering, a good ear 6 week event, and a Wellington tennis tourney, plus social club fundraisers for the Red Cross and hospital, with auctions and ballroom references. Mentions of Dr V Wooddy selling goods and Council concerns about Stunting operations are included amid scattered sport notes.
The report notes Mrs Warton’s excitement over McCabe and a scare in the Brat Test match. Stan is the first badge recipient in the setica Deing for six week olds. Saturday matinees offer Australian cricketer badges to children, with some paying threepence and others sixpence for access.
Union Juniors lost to Wellington 0 points to 8 in a preliminary match at Bell Park. The visiting team, after a lengthy voyage from Guanige Wooly Milly 0.10, showed spirited play with promising openings but were edged out by Wellington's sharper moves.
A Wellington church society guided by a sewing guild held an annual gift drive at the Convent, collecting about £4 3s 0d in cash and promising a further £6 5s 0d. Forty four parcels were received, tea was served, and addresses thanked attendees for supporting mercy work aiding needy homes.
The season's boat wool auctions occurred in Sydney last Thursday with Brisbane receiving sales next week. Demand is strong and prices steady, but Japan may limit purchases as imports to Australia rise. Germany and Italy have increased wool production yet import volumes remain large, showing substitutes not yet replacing natural wool.
The Macquarie Shire plans a by election after Councillor W. Minxier resigns. The poll will use the existing valuation table under the Government Act if a supplementary rolls can be prepared and in force before the election date. Proceedings focus on the procedure to prepare any supplementary rolls.
The Wellington Jockey Club will hold its annual meeting at the Council Chambers on Monday night July 4 to receive the report and balance sheet and discuss overs. All members and those intending to renew memberships are urged to attend.
An unemployed farmer with good farming plant seeks land or share farming in wheat and dairying. He and his family long to stay on the land but cannot find work or land, despite offering capable honest service and a strong farming background. Community residents urged to consider opportunities to employ him locally.
Following a recent visit, the Adviser recommends government action to curb betting, with a Gaming and Betting Act amendments report appointed. The bill mirrors Queensland’s law, prohibiting betting information to punters, allowing only broadcast of actual wagering descriptions, and tightening penalties. Proposals include revised starting prices, stricter place and concession betting rules, and new fees.
Brisbane wool sales opened with Winchcombe Carson Ltd receiving a message from their Brisbane office. Prices were largely steady near recent levels with some improved prices noted for certain fleece types.
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