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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
2
In loving memory of Sy on acting Sunt Mahoposet June 17 1226. Seven years since they passed. We remember them with lingering sorrow and a father's quiet tribute.
A general committee meeting of the Wellington ra and socie will be held in the School of Arts Hall on Saturday afternoon next the 26th inst at 2 30 o'clock sharp. Business Fine rance and General Fi B. Row, Secretary. Far West Children's Health Scheme and Dramatic entertainment under St Patrick's Catholic Club will be held on Friday night next June 24 in the Convent School Room. A good night of entertainment is assured.
A note from Yeoval lists a prize event held at the Royal Hotel in June, with entries targeting stout quality and perfect condition. The notification emphasizes a prize in FX currency and invites participants to present items in mint shape for judging.
An incomplete reflection on national confidence contrasts individuals seeking their own path with a broader trust in Australia. The piece cites New South Wales and a returning government, arguing public faith in leadership and rehabilitation efforts strengthens the nation’s forward momentum.
A historical note argues Australia stands in a better position than two years ago due to wartime production gains and improved living costs. It cites a shift from a deficit to a sizable surplus in the ten months of the current year, mentions hopes for Ottawa talks on monetary systems, currency, and debt relief, and stresses job creation and personal responsibility to sustain confidence and prevent dole reliance.
Hospital Ball this Wednesday and notes on state elections. Industrial Commission to probe basic wage in New South Wales. Railway fare reductions for football teams outlined. Town Bard at Alexander Theatre reports low attendance due to cold. band considering Sunday afternoon program. Sturt Town football results and Wellington District Court cases noted. Wellington Poultry and Pig Society exhibition praised. Presbyterian Church choir performance highlighted.
The notice lists a motion sale at Monte Nuves Street on Wednesday at 2.0 PM. A general committee meeting of the Wellington Ba and H. Soelmy is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in the School of Art hall.
Entries for the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary cooking competition will be received at Empire Hall up to 10 o clock on Wednesday after Week next, June 22. Three prizes include best lamington and sponge sandwich, white wings self raising flour, and chocolate cake made with BushallLy. Mrs A McDonald Wil bo to reply for further details.
The Wellington District Hospital annual ball will be held at Imptee Hall on Wednesday night June 22 with a Juvenile event the following night. Theobeldy orchestra Lennengaped leads the music. The Hospital Auxiliary runs the ball and juvenile committee with extensive catering plans. Attendance supports a badly needed hospital fund.
In a District Court session this morning a witnes s was asked by Mr. W P Relly to name the color of a lady's hair when seen at night. She replied it was red then but could not say the color next morning. The remarks touched on peculiar wardrobe tricks and jokes about women’s appearances by night versus day.
Police court heard two strangers Sydney Edward Mion and John Pearce charged with dole frauds for obtaining orders by false pretences. Both remanded until next Friday with bail set at £10 or two sureties of £5. Pearce All faced another charge of horse stealing and remained in custody with bail set at £30. the case noted the horse value disputed at £28.
Police tracked two men linked to dole fraud at Bodengora and Inggertola and alleged horse theft from Gulgons. The crime occurred about a fortnight ago with bitter cold Thursday night. suspects were apprehended after a night of pursuit and appeared Friday for arraignment.
The westers stores and Kiluleys Lit introduce Maxim heaters, lamps, and lanterns that burn kerosene with no odor or flame. The Doran Double Serving Master Cooker provides even warmth and full cooking, usable across rooms by moving a radiator. The range includes a table range incandescant lamp and lanterns using kerosene with no blowout, promoting quiet, efficient heating and cooking.
A Thursday issue notes a child fell from a sulky on Percy Street. Mr Keith Hutchison rushed to aid and left a bag of biscuits on the footpath while attending to the mishap. He was within twenty yards of a parcel and returned within a few minutes to find it untouched.
The forum reports a wood shortage at the fronph tal as winter nears. Secretary B A Navealu urges Hospital helpers to chop and haul wood, promising help to those who assist. A previous appeal drew poor support, but organizers hope for better response now to aid the hospital.
Worthment of the Ear Weal Children’s Health Scheme to stage a musical and dramatic entertainment at St Patrick’s Catholic Club Convent school room next Friday night. Admission is 1 shilling, with a large attendance urged to aid the health scheme’s urgent needs.
Reports of dozens of unclean acts spotted on business windows in the main street area this morning. Police notified as investigators seek to catch those responsible for the vandalism and exposure in public space.
The Wellington School of Arts held its monthly meeting on Tuesday night with good attendance. A letter asked to place the Wauluman horunr Womrd on display until a new home is found as the Wauluman is being demolished. The committee agreed, the treasurer reported £60 revenue for the prior month, and £10 was set for new library books. The billiard room receipts showed healthful finances, and a final match saw H Bela Felt win while Charlie Emal chased. A new tournament starts soon with many entries.
The Wellington Greyhound Coursing Club has wet down its third meeting for Wednesday afternoon. Entries were announced today and are satisfactory. Weather remains the sole worry as forecasted conditions could affect the sport.
Mex Georgiana Sarah Harvey died at a private hospital on Thursday night at age 83. A long-time district resident, she was wife of E G Harvey and mother of several children, with two sons lost in the Great War and another child a casualty of the Cliffe disaster. Her funeral at St John’s Church and Wellington Cemetery was conducted by Rev. Keith Norman, arranged by C J Shakespeare.
Mrs Lucy Ann Ellis died at 61 after a period of illness in George, Missie, wife of Mr J Bille of Blain Athol. She was a well known resident with many friends. Survived by husband and grown family. Funeral held at Church of England cemetery with service by Rev Warren Carr Gent. Rermains encased in polished casket. funeral arrangements by Murray Brothers.
The Reds journeyed to Par ken yenterday and were defeated by 17 to 8. Wellington fielded a weakened back division with McConnell and Learmonth absent. The game featured strong Parkes centers breaking through and a light Wellington forward line, but the Parkes team won a clear victory amid a friendly crowd.
Funeral notices report the death of Frederick J Rhodes in Wellington after years of residency in the Baker's Swamp area. He aged over seventy and survived by his wife, who died 18 years earlier. Rhodes, known for breeding trotters such as Vermont Patch, lay in a polished maple casket at burial in the Church of England allotment with graveside rites conducted by Rev. Keith Norman. Funeral arrangements were handled by J Thompson & Co.
The text describes midweek preparations for a Sydney race meeting with many attendees expected. It notes arrangements for the event including betting, bookmakers in attendance, and plans for business to be conducted alongside the sports program on Wednesday afternoon.
A Lang regime collapse in New South Wales promises lifting burdens on the automotive and allied sectors. The old restrictions hurt state rail revenue and thousands lose work, while private enterprise suffers. The new government aims to revive the industry and road transport, with a national attitude shift to road transport aiding local tooling and commerce.
A fragmentary weather notice describes cold, clove winds and sleet in town with rain and a southerly flow turning north west. It notes ongoing unsettled conditions and a lingering winter pattern, mentioning Mountaine and Orange area observations.
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