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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
3
A fragmented notice mix lists a missing person inquiry and various ads for property exchanges farm plans and shallow boring plant services plus memorial notices social events and a cooperative society meeting. Names firms and locations appear in garbled form with Wellington Sydney and Dubbo references among others.
The Cobbora Shire Council announces a plan for a public gate at the intersection along the southern boundary of Davieeville Common near P. 31448. The notice references a sale action and is signed by the shire clerk Geuris, with road connections to Wel Mudgee and Bolangers.
In a letter to Mr Holloway the Prime Minister Scullin argues that the Commonwealth cannot meet next month’s payroll and that drastic spending reductions or tax increases are needed. He warns that failing to act will raise interest costs, burden borrowers, and delay recovery, but notes reductions may lower purchasing power yet are inevitable rather than optional.
The article analyzes wage growth versus price rises, noting 76 percent of the rise in living costs absorbed by price increases and only a 1 percent real gain in wages. It argues against wage reductions, urging national rather than sectional responses and support for Premiers’ Conference decisions.
A collage of local items notes fewer than nine operations at Wellington Hospital last week and a large fire at a local residence. It reports price declines for goods, a wage increase for dole recipients, a religious recital, and a Western Movement meeting. Also covered are football matchups Yeoval versus Wellington and Montefores at Bodungora, a Bankstown clash, hospital ball success, ambulance call for a scalded man, and community notices on tennis, society meetings, and local businesses.
A scattered report notes figures from New South Wales budget include a deficit of £8,731,300 for the quarter 1930-41 and government responses on responsibility. It mentions a conference of parties on electoral matters, a social function with ticket prices for men and women, and local figures like the Prem ie Mr Lara.
The report records confusion over court health inspectors, with unclear instructions and shifting requirements. Inspectors arrived, offered suggestions, and then changed directions, leaving some tasks ambiguously defined and the process unsettled.
Night Birds stars Jameson Thomas in a British production set in Ohio country where an American killer tracks a world menace. Jack Raine earns praise for his police Imperator portrayal, and Elstree rivals weigh in on the film seen as a showcase of British talent in a Hollywood linked project.
The Musical and Dramatic Society plans staging Eliza Comes to Stay for Wellington Hospital funds. The comedy, last performed in Sydney, is popular and should suit Wellington audiences. A curtain-raiser revue will run about three quarters of an hour. Preparations start immediately.
Licensing Court discussed converting the billiard room at the Royal Hotel into a lounge room. Mr. Kelly noted two lounge rooms upstairs and downstairs. The magistrate pressed on whether better days had passed.
The Wellington Police Court faced scrutiny over a long running offender case. Mr W P Kelly argued the court had fallen into a poor pattern over many years. The session paused at clock time as officials discussed the ongoing troubles and blamed mismanagement within the system.
Mre Menrletta Simmons celebrated her birthday last Sunday June 4th in Wellington. Born in Murrendong she is among the town’s oldest residents with 16 children, 6 living, 60 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She has spent most of her life in Wellington and helped raise children across Sydney Yeoval and Wellington.
A large attendance at the Convent yesterday afternoon discussed arrangements for the Antal Convent ball. Dr Gummer presided as Mr Waking Mine B Delay and Mos T Wyine were named joint honorary patrons. They will head a strong committee to manage tickets and events. The dates proposed include August TH or TH, with the Suvenite ball set for August 9. A single ticket price of five shillings was decided for the ball.
A series of talks on the forthcoming compulsory wheat pool ballot will be broadcast from 2GB. Speaker A C Aston, representing the New South Wales Wheatgrowers Defence Association, will discuss multiple facets from the grower’s viewpoint. Riverine grower Anton will contribute.
Mr Herry Taylor of Macquarie Stud Park gained swift cash at Inglis and Sons Sydney on Monday earning 225 pounds per minute. He bought the Valais horse Ston for 4000 gra and resold it to Mrs A Cooper for 1500 gra, showing a profit of 450 gus on the deal.
A portable organ, four are unknown, is in use at the hospital where 25 to 30 years have passed. Teeth or keys drop out and replacements appear, while directors argue ownership via fusion of time or sale. An offer of 48 is before the Rev. Mr. Hunter, with the chair amused as the matter rests pending. It may boost hospital revenue soon.
On Sunday next the Wellington Railway team end a team from Drill Creek will play a friendly game on the local courts. The Tail Way team will be followed by Mrs Gorby Mia Sullivan Min Lewis Miss Dunamore Mery McGuire Milton Cody Sullivan Brothers A Spratt and Jack Cox. Two unfinished tennis events from the recent tournament on the public courts include the men's doubles championship and the men's doubles handicap, postponed due to uncertain weather and to be completed at the next opportunity.
A garbled forecast notes unsettled conditions across the state with heavy rainfall and frost in northern districts. Temperatures reached 70 degrees today amid sparse snow in southern areas and continuing unsettled weather outlooks remain.
Wally Mead of Wellington and Rhepherd of Sydney are booked for the first big night at Dubbo Stadium. The winner will be paired with Low Beandor at an early date, bringing a major bout to the venue.
A Woolongong Wellington dairy council meeting debated establishing a local butter factory. Directors reported rising interest but warned of uncertain milk supply and funding, with plans to write to Wellington Bureau for action. Progress depends on farmer subscriptions and government backing amid drought and debts.
Minister for Agriculture announces extension of the wheat growers exhibition period to Wednesday, 24 June 131. Objections or enrolment claims must be received by 8 pm at the State Marketing Bureau office in Sydney. The director expresses caution about further date changes and asks for public submissions to be considered.
Personal notices report Mr A Gosden convalescing at Wellington Hospital while a daughter arrives at Nieuw var private hospital. Several locals including Keith Tichvtadgn recovering after appendectomy, Violet Simmone at Motong Cottage Hospital, and Miss Mears at a private hospital. Other items mention engagements, bishop appointment, Nurse midwifery qualifcations, and a memorial at Randwick. a long list of regional names appears with health and social updates.
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