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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
4
A fragment reports George Whyte Pharmaceutical informing the public about a long established business, mentioning Nagnton Vale and Evmantiptiose Dagevaing as a superwoual attention. It notes drug trade and mentions membership in Britain and the Pharmaceutical Society of New Benh Wal.
Wellington Times discusses street decay and municipal neglect. It argues funds raised by rates over 16 years were spent on unsuitable projects and urges modern methods and proper tools to fix roads, channels, and paving for public convenience.
Local notes recount promotions for Senior-Sergeant and Wellington police shifts. Reports of council meetings, a train near derailment, and a fire at Collins Point highlight civic matters. Successful boring operations near Monik, Poutown, and Christian yield usable water at eighty feet improving rural supply.
A garbled report shows debate over a municipal plant purchase and street works. The council delays the project, noting cost concerns and utility needs. Officials warn the town cannot proceed without proper funding and planning.
A man named John Nicholle, age 38, fell from a bridge in Farnham while walking home on Saturday night. He was rescued by a party and transported to Wellington hospital where he died on Monday afternoon. Nicholle, twice married, leaves a large family and four widowed relatives. The coroner will hold an inquiry into the incident.
The half yearly general meeting was held with bold text on Moullay av fant. A large attendance of members attended. Office bearers listed include Bro We Fahey G, Bro N Beach Hite and others. Secretary Bro W Davenport, Guardian Bro O MeAnd 7 FP Hows. Contributions amounted to Ha /8.
At Helps of Art a debate began with members clearing throats for the opening remarks. The secretary read an interlude noting regret that a member could not attend, and a footnote warned others not to plan until all had arrived.
The notice advertises a new comprehensive system by David Jones promising full coverage across all departments. Readers are urged to join early as the venture highlights reliability and steadiness, positioning Jones as a trusted guide in this enterprise.
The Rifle Club 90 in the Oddfellows Hall presented a well received ball with about 73 couples in attendance. Music from Mel Collin Jr and others provided dancing until nearly three, supper served by the corps under Mrs Romes, and a Juvenile event planned for the next evening.
A damaged notice lists cadet parade dates in June with paraders and instructions. It notes extra parailer urns to ensure attendance and mentions boy CAN make up their attendance by attending thdes puruden.
At an Unt meeting Dr Whitlock urged forming roads with a plough to cut through frost and avoid road damage. Macquarie hire Council is trialing a similar method, noting past delays due to timing. Detected debate included various plough types, but action hinges on correct placement and cost.
Winchcombe Darwin Ltd reports rabbits arriving in bulky quantities as catalogues feature an attractive selection of garden items. Buyers include many young urban professionals and competition remains high as winter farming gains momentum and demand rises for favored stock.
The Sydney wheat market on the market day showed stronger trading with prices rising above the week’s quotations. Hollers asked from 4/31 to 4h Buys were aggressive, and little grain changed hands due to wide spread between futures and asks. White Walters quoted at W/4, and forward deliveries for wheat futures indicated ongoing price pressures.
The Metod of Arta Literary and Debating Society held its first post reform debate on a Tuesday night. The crowd spilled into the hall as speakers from the Collion, Cutty, Lowder, Rey, and other groups argued retention versus abolition with a close vote favouring retention.
Special request the Mounred Me turen presents Auld Lang Byun and a night of four professional musicians. The program promises notable music and a featured Wellington section with a new picture and a recommended wrap to cap the evening.
A fragmentary report from the North Coast notes a property sale tied to the Xydung assets. The notice mentions Mr A T Smith and Dr William Danly involvement, with unclear details about location, distance, and parties.
The Cobbora Shire Council held its final session as engineer Mr Dunlop concluded his report. The president and councillors bid him farewell and wished him success elsewhere. The chair thanked him and noted his long service. The council then discussed staffing, noting difficulties in recruiting workers and referencing immigrant labor.
The public works committee endured a long trip to survey exits from Maryvale to Gulong and Hanes to Muswellbrook. The vehicle bogged in mud, stranding members near New Leom Wellleyton, with a night spent at Gaolme before reaching Gulgong. Witnesses from Dapper, Spicer Creek, Humdy Creek and other districts backed the project’s aims.
A Prater from General Booth invokes omnipresence and omnipotence in a rambling passage about wings of the morning and the earth, referencing Africa and North America as bands of the Salvation Army reach. The text includes garbled lines and a critic’s note about a preacher and a “Phonographic Observer.”
A report from the local inspector of schools prompted the Minister of Public Instruction to consider additional accommodation at Wellington District School. The proposal includes a new infant wing with 30 pupil capacity and an assembly hall, plus improvements to existing buildings and a separate manual training room. A quotation of works was referred to Public Works for action. The matter will be referred to the appropriate authority for decision and a communication to the local region will follow.
Two society weddings reported. Miev Edwards, younger daughter of the late Thomas Edwards, married Jurven Horwood of Spiver’n Creek at St John’s Church. The gown featured ivory satin and tulle, attendants wore cream voile, and guests celebrated with gifts and a reception before departing for their new homes.
In a Wallington Presbyterian Church ceremony the bride Emily KelI and groom Mr Meweife exchanged vows as hymns filled the church. The bride wore orange diochome and a veil. attendants included W J Keith. The couple departed by train to Sydney for their honeymoon.
In a tense session the federal government aims to seal a treaty while urging unity with South Australia over Western railway disputes. Prime Minister pledges action to ease tensions as the Defence Act debate continues. A Sydney butter exhibition shows strong educational value with Denman factory winning. Inverell, Blowthorne, and Dungog follow. The government notes rapid progress on railway duplication but faces work shortages hindering completion.
Cloudy parts of the coast with rain in places and mild to strong southerly winds. War news mentions the German Emperor praising restraint and the formation of a Scottish Tronail Aten with capital one million.
The squad to represent the Young Boys and the Art slacks is listed with player names such as Champness Atwood Merrill Poule Downey Abbinson Roll and others. The teams will play in Orange on Monday with Hubby at Dubbo and De Web or Sharpa's place named as locations.
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