Wellington Times Memory Notice
In memory of a departed person, a notice appears in Wellington Times. The notice lists names and dates as part of a memorial insertion by family and friends honoring the memory of a loved one.
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
4
In memory of a departed person, a notice appears in Wellington Times. The notice lists names and dates as part of a memorial insertion by family and friends honoring the memory of a loved one.
A sprawling local page lists events in Wellington and district: wallington rugby league fundraiser in Oddfellows Mall with ticket prices four shillings and ninepence, plus a long roster of church services, weddings, and community notices. It records mining results at Bodangora, schooling exams, public auctions for sheep and cattle, and social entertainments at Oddfellows Hall and Monarch Pictures with performers including Mr Emiliot C. Hardy and Miss Adele Montague.
The state Fisheries Department restated an experiment of sending fish caught by government trawlers to Bathurat and nearby towns. Residents of Mudgoo seek similar access via parliamentary reps, pressing Wellington to act. Aiming to spread affordable food, locals urge government to extend privileges along the western line, while notices warn of a sale in Mowry Belfort Taylor Weston Leindyortige and event details for a sale and contact info for Mr J Hy Quirk.
The text covers presentations at a Wellington gathering including Mr. Betts receiving a gold watch and a ring, and greetings to Mr. H D. Smith as secretary and treasurer of a Church of England Texsts club. It reports on Yeoval building activity with new structures for Freeing Works and timber storage, plus ongoing works by Mr. Tove F. Walker and Mr. Melormanky for the Dovell drainage project and shop facilities. The tone reflects local civic and trade developments with named individuals and firms.
The Maryvale School and District Honor Board acknowledges subscribers and supporters, thanking contributors in a long list of names and amounts. The Rooster's Resentment reports a poultry show anecdote about a show rooster and its owner, detailing a humorous mishap and lesson on presentation at a poultry society event.
A parish meeting at St John’s Church hall approved Br Lang’s offer to deliver a talk on Russia and the Revolution in connection with a forthcoming visit next month for confirmation. The lecture, to be open to all, will cost one shilling for admission with tickets from the church secretary. Proceeds will help fund the Bishop’s chapel section at Bathurat.
A fragmentary notice describes a theater program featuring Eatelle, Mark Sennett, and a Triangle show with Monarch Sioturen. It hints at a dramatic production with a 1 kother and Trimogle, promising rapid action and a notable April opening, though many words are garbled.
Notice of a forthcoming sale in Mudgee listing two names as bidders and advertising important stock items. The item lineup includes equipment and properties to be submitted for public tender. Details reference city notices and the local sales column for full terms and participant guidelines.
A mangled text fragment references a charity or donation event tied to a 44 year old woman and her male relative. It mentions gifts in kind, a fund, and a remittance to Sydney. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The record details several police court actions including a charge of stealing nine pounds of property at Wellington on the Jak nat. A defendant, Denali Row, aged 34, faced travelling charges after evidence was presented and a preliminary inquiry. Another case notes a person fined for excessive drinking and a separate warning for theft in a rainy travel incident. The proceedings reference testimonies and prior offenses, with multiple defendants named and various penalties detailed.
The article discusses nominations expected by a 3 pm deadline and notes only five of the named aldermen will likely be validated. It lists numerous candidate names with uncertain status and mentions potential adjustments or delays in results.
Deveie property is offered at auction by Mestfard Taylor and Weston after instructions from Mourn. The Lalor estate lies miles from Ginirin and is described as a valuable property. Sale scheduled for Saturday July with Wellington as selling agent. Contact selling agents for full details.
Fragmented wartime update notes injuries and transfers involving Police and military personnel. Senior-Sergeant Phillip Nive revived, transfer to Rylstone discussed. Sergeant J. E. Williams to Wallington, and Colonel Mayen succession details. Mentions of Turkish actions, hospital casualties, and multiple names across Wellington, Dubbo, and nearby towns with ongoing care and anticipated retirements.
The wedding of Miss Abnil Nch daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lyne to Mr Thomas Artlet was held at Patrick’s Church with a gathering of relatives. The bride wore a cream gown and veil, carried a bouquet, and was given away by her father. The bridegroom wore a white suit. The bridesmaid was Miss Ketolyneh, and the dresses featured a fawn outfit with a hat. After the ceremony, wedding breakfast was served and guests presented gifts. The couple departed for travel aboard a night train to Sydney and Newcastle.
A dubious dispatch from an overseas correpondent describes early revolts and diplomatic tension as British and Allied leaders report Cameroon like events. General le Douglas Matrepoyia is unnamed amid reports of battles along the Lowher River northwestern front. The Cape Colony Assembly hears alarm at moves toward constitutional changes that could spark civil conflict. South West Africa and Nelo are cited with German ties as pressures rise across the empire.
Curving offensives and heavy fighting described across Western Front scenes. Allied push near Paris stalls German movements, while British forces press toward Houllebeke and Warnotou. Reports note naval and air activity, with mines, artillery, and infantry operations shaping the evolving battle lines.
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