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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1926
Page
2
A mixed fragment memorial notice for a deceased relative and a public notice from The Wellington Times announces advertising rate changes effective July 1 1926. It lists 5 shillings per inch for Casual Advertising and 4 shillings 6 pence cash for close of notices, with a minimum booking cost of 6 pence.
The Wellington Times announces a rate increase for local advertising due to growing costs and the new Workmen’s Compensation Act. After years of a royal rate, casual local rates will rise to align with broader area pricing, reflecting the paper’s large circulation and ongoing expenses.
The public schools begin mid winter vacation Friday. Clear sunny days pleased residents. Garbage service starts July with tins ordered. Miss Krowlee won a dinner mistress at The Street stall last Saturday. Mr Campbell of Leura Club gave golf instruction. Monarch Picture Company power supply restored after engine trouble. A letter by Dr Campbell-Brown on Wellington cave remains appears. Dodge Service Station offers battery charging repairs near Silos. Geurie Junior Football Club hosts a grand ball on 7th duly. An old woman narrowly avoids harm when a motor lorry passes. Despite families leaving, no hounds remain in town. houses are in demand. Follow the Dodges to Alsl Wil kin Motors Ltd for value.
At the test meeting of the Dubbs Hospital Committee the Hospital Football Cup was discussed with Meare J Usher and Z Rogan tasked to collect £6 to purchase one. The item hints at fundraising for hospital support and the wider context of local town commerce and repairs.
Myo George Paul advertises a public auction next Saturday at the Commercial sales yards offering 400 mixed cattle including 1100 good quality four and five year in bulls. Cattle are in road store condition and will be drafted in lots to suit buyers.
Mr. Lewis from Wellington led a team of trotting horses at Coonamble Show winning in the Busin[ess] Open Trotting and Show Handicap events. Prizes totaled £60. Fellow Wellington exhibitor Mr. Lowe also earned prize money in Poultry, with McKinnon Harding Wilson and Rose noted among exhibitors.
All breeders and exhibitors in the Wellington Poultry Maven and Cage Bird Society are reminded of the championship show to be held at Paramount Hall on Friday and Saturday June 26. Entries close on Saturday with Mr W Johnston overseeing security and entry duties.
Testeortan fights programme is set around a shipwreck and smuggling in the Monarch Dieturen tale from the novel Salvage by Erol Forrester. Supported by Montana of the Ranges and Nursery Troubles, the program also includes International news and the final chapter of the Riddle Hider.
High Mass at 10 o clock marked the close of the Forty Monry Adoration begun Friday. Br Gadlinx Cantata pleased the choir as Rev Path of Crowe led the service with Mon Lang and Father King assisting. A Blessed Sacrament procession followed with priests altar boys and children of Mary. The ceremony impressed many present.
Representation was made to the Minister for Education regarding heating facilities at Suntoy Public School. The Minister considers two larger heaters will meet the requirements and instructions have been given to provide a larger stove.
On Saturday at the Commercial Saleyards, Mr. George Paul offered between 200 and 200 head. The yarding was clowered at satisfactory prices with bullocks to 41 15, steers to £6 5, cows to £0, vealers to £4, store bullocks to £6 16, steers to £4 17, cows to £7 3, hulwrs to 26/1, and dies to 2/12 76.
An advertisement by Mr A E Ratton promotes a furniture sale next Wednesday at Miss Scott's sale near Mr T Kennard's press on Percy Street. It urges buyers to attend, promising a full selection of items marked as useful and modern, noting everything offered is for absolute sale.
An estimated £10,000 fire damaged the old Western Stores in Miller Street Gilgandra. The weatherboard store belonging to J Purslow suffered severe damage, Townsend's garage burned with five cars, and A H Ross's woodworks and undertaker plant were destroyed.
A large crowd attended the Empire Hall Thursday night for a juvenile dance fundraiser. The committee provided ample food and dancing, aiding the institution’s funds. R Kennedy and E J Ryan served as joint honorary secretaries to the ball.
The Municipal Council at Wellington opened its fortnightly meeting with Mayor Whitby praising a new efficient practice. A Guardian note says minutes and outgoing correspondence are no longer read aloud, as copies of reports and outlines are sent to each alderman beforehand, accelerating business and keeping proceedings brisk.
Circular excerpt reports the death of Robert Kenny born 1882 in Cumnock, aged 44, a private recluse who weighed about 14 stone. He lived in O'Connell for 16 years and died of pneumonia after leaving a will Wednesday night, dividing about 900 dollars equally to O'Connell Church, St. Sinead Cathedral, and Bathurst District Hospital.
Wellington ratepayers and property owners face no extra cost for footpath asphalt and top drainage while others pay half. The council should borrow funds to cover kerbing and guttering, with homeowners paying later. July 1st delivery of supplies at Sydney cost price.
Wr. and Mr. Vic, Sarum have returned from their honeymoon. Master Langley Jaffray underwent surgery in the District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. W. Ong returned from Sydney last weekend. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarrie Pearson of Appaley. Mrs. and infant at home and doing well. Mr. Jacob Kelley and Master Thorley remain in hospital. Mr. Albert O’Shane is in hospital for treatment, improving. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Beg Kelly suffered minor damage from a little daughter born. both mother and infant well. Mr. Upton, railway stationmaster, back at duty after influenza. Mrs. Upton also ill. Mr. Arthur Gonnin operated on for appendicitis. gradual recovery. Rev. Harold Wheen dies at Roseville aged 61. former president of Methodist Conference. B Fortescue, NSW Police Association secretary, injured riding to train. foot swollen, awaiting X-ray.
The Mercantile Mutual Fire Insurance Co promotes a new policy for workers under the 1926 Act. It urges insured and non insured clients to sign an undertaking to gain immediate protection until policy renewal, with extra premium adjustments due after July 1926. The firm notes rate increases may occur but promises no higher rate than peers and offers a booklet on the Act from Abel Wilkins & Co agents.
William Willock aged 70 died suddenly from heart pain early Saturday at his daughter’s residence on Arthur Street. A Molang native and Wellington district resident for over 50 years, he worked at several flour mills with connections to Cater, Stuart Matthews, and McLeod before retiring. Survived by widow and children Richard Headmanter, Thomas, Alex, Era Theo bald, Mrs. C. G. Taylor, and another daughter, with two sons in Australia. Funeral at Wellington Presbyterian cemetery performed by Rev. C L Connor. pallbearers J. Thompson and Son.
A letter argues the Education Department should fund country school improvements including a shelter shed at Wranks and remove unsightly yard fences near the Intermediate High School. Writers urge aldermen to embrace progress, stop blaming others, and involve long term property owners in Wellington’s public improvements.
Mid McCormick takes over the Grand Hotel in Wellington, bringing decades of hotel experience. The establishment has been refurbished with a full bar, new fittings, and stowable furnishings, enhancing its appeal under McCormick who is a well known figure in the town and district.
A 64 year old father and his 54 year old wife drown after falling into an old well at Mrs Bestrice Wilton’s residence in Ryde. Mrs Wilson and her son leaped to rescue, but both were submerged and died. A rescue attempt followed as workers tried to recover the bodies from the fifteen foot well. The incident prompts further inquiries into safety at the site.
A thick fogblanket shrouded Sydney, delaying ferries and short city trips into the morning and causing chaotic North Shore traffic. Minor plane venting and mine talks in the north featured in ongoing disruptions as negotiations resume. In Oxford Street, the Australian Bank of Commerce branch saw a weekend heist with small silver and copper taken but missing cash in another compartment.
A London message reports Albert Roger of Miltham defeating Charlie Ring after a rough bout. Miners secretary Mr. Cook vows to consider actions if coal production is coerced to defeat strikers. Berlin notes a referendum favoring the German monarchy, with victory by a large margin and far more votes needed for confiscation.
At Homeburh this morning 24 570 sheep were penned with strong buyer turnout. Heavy sheep prices eased while other sorts stayed weak. Cattle trading was irregular with no quotable change. the overall market appeared weaker.
At Hwoss Street and Alexia farm yards this morning buyers quoted wheat 6/6 to 7/7. Lucerne 7/6 to 4/0. Hay 12/6. New Zealand yellow maize 0/1 white 6/. Onions 24s. Wheat non offering but nominally 41/11. Bydnays trucks listed as wx-trucks.
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