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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
1
Police report no imminent flood risk along the Bell River though Molong Creek area and river flats have slight rises. Rainfall totals reach 176 points. locals in Wellington Orange and Molong note minor showers but police say the river level remains stationary and not rising.
Sonday report on Burl Ives an American ballad singer needing a special chair for a 53 inch waist for an Australia concert. Airlines of Western Australia plan to build a custom chair with two riveted seats and a safety belt to fit the singer. His wife cannot sit next to him, so three people are expected to attend, Mr. Texane, Mr. Bil, and Mrs. Ives.
After months of negotiation between Scouters from Nacromine Wellington and Dubbo NSW a new district named Oxley was approved to cover these towns plus rangie and Gilandra Frank Craft of Wellington is District Commissioner L Lester of Dubbo is President N D Boysen of Wellington is vice president Gordon Solomon is secretary treasurer The natural meeting of Scouters and delegates from involved Groups met at Dubbo and district meetings will be held quarterly to discuss rules and boy related matters
Five recent matters where Mr Sooke succeeded include appointments at Mumbil and Wellington schools, a replacement for the headmaster's wife, and a piano capable teacher role. The minister approved a night stove installation at Buchwveena Public School and an assistant teacher for Wellington Infants School. A £100 noxious weeds grant to Wellington Shire was allocated, subject to matching funds, plus steam nuisance notes and hospital facility improvements with a bid for £289 11 0 for medical work and a hand wash basin provision.
A Sydney man, Jack Sands of Leichhardt, crawled unhurt from a panel van after a high speed skid on the Mitchell Highway toward Wellington. The van overturned, then righted and skidded to a stop. Sands received only shock and minor injuries. The vehicle was badly damaged. Burness of Wellington assisted Sands. Also noted were visits and moves of locals, including Holt, Huis, Mrs Kettle, Nicholls, and Rowley Scier, with talk of people relocating to Coonabarabran and Perry Street business changes.
In Redfern a time bomb destroyed Long Bay Prison Warder Roderick McCue's car, a 1928 English tourer, damaging the house and telegraph lines. A Polish passerby alerted McCue’s family after seeing the blaze. Police suspect a grudge against McCue led to the attack and are pursuing leads.
A new hospital bus service will commence a trial period of one month, running twice weekly in the afternoons and four times weekly in the evenings from Bindu walla to District Hospitals. Continuation depends on public support. Timetable fares and routes are advertised in this issue.
Sydney reports the funeral of Edward Patrick Michael Sheedy 78 longtime newspaper leader and accountant. He chaired Australian United Press Ltd and Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. Service at St John the Baptist Church of England Milan's Point North Sydney tomorrow at 2 pm. survived by widow three sons and five daughters.
A large crowd is expected for the opening ceremony of Eurimbla Hall at Vittoria. Prominent agriculturist and Springmount Bureau president SRS oae diner will attend, with invitations extended to the Burimbin branches. The hall, built largely by voluntary labor, offers a central social venue and features a long room with a circular floor for dances, marking a community achievement amid material shortages.
Wellington defeated Condobolin 12-2 in a dull contest at Condobolin. Brice Lee was the standout, while fullback Clarvie Johnson and centre Bruce Cohen were off form. Reserve grade saw Wellington win 18-0 with Les Dowton scoring seven points. The full match report will appear in next Thursday's Times.
Wellington A won one match in the Countess of Dudley Cup Polo Carnival at Muirland, defeating Quirrindi 6-2. Wellington B lost a match to Narrombe 10-3 while Gooyalindi beat Wellington on YA'T4i in an exhibition. Narrombe also defeated Wellington B and Weilmeton lost to Wellington A in another pairing.
A June 7 gathering at Renhaven hosted by Mr and Mrs A W Rowe celebrated their daughter June's 19th birthday and announced her engagement to Kev Doherty. Over 60 relatives and friends attended with music by June and Senny Nash, singing with Miss Shirley Rowe and Joyce Raines. Gifts included a diamond ring set in platinum, presented by Miss Hubbard, as the engagement toast was led by Mr Gordon Campbell.
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