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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
2
Local notes detail Wollombi and Wallington happenings across farming, stock sales, and market conditions. Mentions clearing sales at Willock and Bygrave, hospital visits in Dubbo, and community events including council nominations and a forthcoming railway project update.
A scrambled ad column lists items for sale and auctioneers names, promising motor requisites, boats, household goods, water gear, bicycles, and various goods. It notes price reductions and upcoming sales, with references to auctions by A B Botton and other dealers as part of a broader sale week.
A notice from Dubbo reports the Prince's western tour canceled due to a prior engagement in Melbourne. The city may seek reconsideration but few chances of alteration exist as the Prince must travel to a distant destination, with a stay possible at one of the Quaviaskand stations.
Amid confusion a veiled reference to the Vein of Wales stirs Sydney chatter as plans unfold for a notable arrival. The article hints at public interest and ceremonial attention without detailing concrete events or dates.
The Wellington Military Ball committee announces a fundraising event to support the ball. A gathering is set for Friday evening at the hall to recruit donations and boost attendees. A meeting of interested ladies will convene Friday at 8 pm to organize and promote the event.
A cinema feature titled Robe Smiths Flight screens at Nonerrh Pictures on Wednesday night. The documentary follows a voyage over the Alps and a journey from Australia to Somatioya with dramatic scenes and introductions by Hivawalee. The film promises vivid underwater shots and a voyage over the Pacific with a Darwin stop for a child audience.
A lantern lecture for the British and Foreign Bible Society was delivered at the Church of England school on Piney day. The speaker discussed the society’s work in Chingwad and Wellington branch activities. Officers and committee appointments were debated for the coming year.
Poorly legible notice details a sale of Budoriano plant and mowers at Budgateg ery Creek on a Wednesday in June. The event includes demonstrations and a civic welcome for Sir Keith Smith arriving in Wellington, with a Royal Hotel reception and entertainment at the club afterward featuring speeches and a film on nights.
A garbled OCR item describes numerous figures traveling between Wellington, Sydney, and Amaron. It mentions Mr J A Trumuny holidaying in Sydney, a return to Comorgaw, various Wellington and Amnon attendees arriving in Amnon by Hatuntag, and town officials like Mayor W. Kelly in Sydney. It notes hospital visits, a private hospital operation, and social duties involving debutantes and local residents. The overall tone records leisure, official duties, and community events with limited clear detail due to transcription errors.
The obituary records the death of Brunk Miller aged 26, who died after war injuries sustained in Wellington and at Randwick Hospital. He enlisted years earlier, served in WWI, and his funeral was held with military honors at Patrick Ras Church and Washington Cemetery. Survived by widow and children, and other relatives.
The Prince departed for Canberra by coastal train amid grand reception in Sydney. Reports cover Labor Party tensions, ongoing drought impacts, farm weather outlook, and parliamentary movements toward August adjournment.
An OCR damaged item details a crowded scene with police and court presence, mentioning the Prince of Wales and public reaction. It references an inquiry into soldier setlement, a former wager case, and a Percy pwr incident, all set in a southern district with variable winds and large crowds.
A garbled dispatch reports tensions in the European theater. It mentions Italian plans and Austrian aims, with references to the Entente and possible interventions. The piece notes Turkey, Hungary, and negotiations ahead of a conference, hinting at broader war strategy and financial strains.
Mrs Hirhiget rannigan Smithy, longtime Barry resident, passed away this week after illness. Her son Hymry was noted as a caretaker, with family prayers and final days marked by faith and community support.
A garbled OCR fragment from a Dallas area newspaper mentions a child, a hospital, and a family tragedy. Names and places are obscured by errors, but references to a hospital, the Mourgat family, and a local street scene suggest a local crime or accident brief with uncertain details. The readable text centers on a family and a hospital visit with unclear chronology.
Fragmented text reports a Wellington league football match and touring teams with scattered names and scores. It mentions Warntahn B body, 2000 present, and a tour presence with 17 to 25 point margins, plus various players and teams in a rough sports item reflecting a chaotic page segment.
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