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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
5
The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Society's Rooms Warne Street on Friday June 20 at 4 p.m. Business includes receiving the annual report and balance sheet and election of officers.
Tenders are invited to fence about four miles of wire netting fencing. Estimate may be seven or two mile lengths. Tenders close on June 0th. No tender necessarily accepted. Full particulars from G. E. Stanger, Walmer, T.P.O. No. 2 West.
A notice from Mr Edelman states he will visit Wellington on Friday June 22 and may be interviewed at the Royal Hotel regarding purchase of old gold broken or otherwise alluvial gold jewellery and silverware.
To permit further work on the High Voltage mains the supply of electricity will be interrupted on Sunday next June 24 weather permitting from 9 am for about two hours. The area affected includes Warne Street and all streets south of Warne Street. J. Harvey Truman Town Clerk.
For sale a two year old Berkshire boar pig advertised by Mrs. Lorimer Maryvale. Also notices seek to purchase shares in Wellington Starr Bowkett Building Society and tender calls for Wellington sewerage works including screened river gravel stone and screened land. Court notices in probate discuss Thomas Francis Crick estate with filing deadline August 27 1934. Wellington.
Auction on account of various owners offers household furniture and effects including a new Singer sewing machine and a quantity of tools. Additional entries invited by the auctioneer.
Advertises Supreme Ant-Acid Powder as a cure for indigestion acidity gastrilia and ulcerated stomach. Claims quick relief and urges testing against other remedies. Promotes 2/3 size large jar and availability at S A Shinebergs Pharmacy and chemists.
Thursday June 21 1934 discussion argues wealth equality would not fix poverty as contentment, rather the only true measure of riches or poverty is personal satisfaction across different life standards. It notes comparisons from bicycles to ocean liners and criticizes simplistic wealth redistribution.
A spirited critique argues that technological progress and increased production fail without fair distribution. It warns that shifting policies and unequal wealth trap nations in a cycle where unemployment rises as output grows, urging active measures to tackle root causes and avoid stagnation.
Local notices report an Ambulance concert on Thursday and an event titled Under their Umbrellas at Windora Church with funds raised. A florin afternoon at Woodhurst hosts tennis and other competitions. Mr Edelmen of Sydney will visit Wellington June 22 to buy old gold and silverware.
The No. 3 Wellington Starr Bowkett Building Society holds its annual general meeting on Friday June 29 at 8 p.m. The event includes presentation of the annual report and balance sheet and the election of officers.
Pitt Son and Badgery report 132 tons offered on Wednesday with strong demand for most pelts. Heavy pelts were irregular, overall market up about 1d to 1d. Quotations include Winters to 41d, racks to 16id, best heavy pelts to 70d, others to 50d, best does to 3s.6d, others to 16id.
Mr K H Todd vice president of the NSW RSL visited Wellington and toured the district before being hosted by the local League at the School of Arts Hall. The gathering featured a cosy fire and recollections of telexes from the other side during the big fight. Todd also gave an engaging resume of the Returned Soldiers League from its inception.
A lively crowd enjoyed a Monday night tennis dance at Cundumbul Hall. Theobald's orchestra played and Mr Bloomfield acted as MC. Old-time and modern dances alternated with novelty dances amid cold but fitting conditions for dancing.
Maryvale committee met with Mr Philipson presiding to plan fund raising for the ambulance service. To avoid clashing with the Convent Ball the August 1 date was canceled and the function moved to Wednesday August 20. Several guessing contests were organized.
Chesterfield Racquet Company extends the old racquet trade in offer for Wellington district players. Players can exchange old racquets for £1 toward a 1934 Chesterfield oven or flat top racquet. Due to demand, the period is extended by 14 days. Local agent V. C. Larum at Sports Depot handles the promotion.
In Wellington Hospital Mr Harry Taylor has donated a wireless set and now adds 20 earphones with installation completing the project. The donation will let inmates hear the latest news scores and updates from the second test match starting tomorrow night.
Roy Kendrick, the blind singer and composer, drew strong attendance during his Wellington visit at the Monarch pictures. Despite losing sight in a soccer accident, he performs with a fine voice, plays piano ukulele and violin, and presents original works like Fate along with popular ballads such as In the Valley of the Moon. He navigates the stage confidently, earning praise as a noteworthy entertainer.
Electricity supply will be interrupted for about two hours on Sunday to enable further work on high voltage mains. Affected area includes Warne Street and all streets south of Warne Street.
A genuine sale offers galvanised iron timber and other building material. Lots will be auctioned to suit buyers at 2 40 pm on Saturday 23 June opposite the Presbyterian Church Maxwell Street. Messrs A Wilkins and Co. act as auctioneers.
Stamp collectors are advised that the Postal Department will issue a folder containing 65 Australian stamps current and obsolete. Sale runs from 20 June to 4 July. Folder and stamps cost £1. Interested buyers may inspect and apply through the Wellington Postmaster.
During the week the electric light was not at full strength and residents complained. On Sunday some mains were attended to, but the cause remains uncertain. Lately many people have shifted from gas to electricity, which may explain the lighter illumination compared with former times.
Mr M McLeod of Warna Street Wellington has engaged A Wilkins and Co to auction all his furniture and effects on Wednesday July 11 at 2pm. The sale promises a rare quality lot with no rubbish and bidders seeking exceptional pieces should attend. Absolute sale to be cleared completely. Watch for full particulars.
Tuesday meeting drew a large crowd as L O Neill supported by C Reidy and G Hickey argued that chain stores threaten the business community and should be controlled or abolished. Bede Murray led the opposition with R Stringer J L Emelhaing J J Fernon J Partridge and Miss Phillips adding comment. Rev Dr Duffy judged in favor of O Neill. Next Tuesday’s syllabus item is A Card Evening with proceeds for the Convent Ball.
The Little River C.W.A. Blue and Gold dance held in the Arthurville hall last night was packed with visitors from across the district. Edna Stevenson won the belle of the ball, with Nellie Kelly and Mr. Gray taking the old-time waltzing prize. The event featured a confetti battle, fine supper, and Theobald's orchestra, all under M C J Howden's capable direction.
Next Thursday concert by Wellington Musical Club offers diverse acts including children’s segment Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf and an Italian accordion performance. Features contortionist Miss Webber, comedian numbers, and musical novelties by The Harmes Digger. Booking at Chas Murbohy’s store.
Rev R E Taylor, longtime Methodist Missionary in New Guinea, receives a May 4 1984 letter from A de Boismenu Bishop of Papua. The Catholic Bishop asks brief yes or no answers to questions on Baptism administration across denominations for study, not controversy.
At a monthly Tenns Club meeting the members voted to honor Mr Murdoch McLeod for his public spirited services. He is the Patron and donor of the Gilbert Doble Cup and a clock gifted to the club. The club plans an exhibition visit by leading New South Wales players in September with a dance if the fixture events.
Development work at the Bodangora mine proceeds under a local syndicate formed to restart operations. The mine is praised as one of the state’s best when properly worked, with historic lows of 16 dwts to the ton. Old hands remain hopeful, citing potential ore value and water access as key factors for revival and local prosperity.
A fragmented local column notes engagements and social events, including Freddie Lae and Mrs Lee of Warne, Nellie and Mr Guenpoy, plans for Clive Ryan’s health update, and Wellington district notices. It records the death of Mr Pryke at 72, the appointment of We Reid as assistant town clerk, and a long history of the Wellington Post Office family memorials.
Readers debate hospital funding after a controversial board meeting. Critics allege mismanagement and excessive secretary pay while urging restored confidence and sustained patient care. Supporters defend the secretary’s role and financial needs amid financial strain.
A fragment warns that overcharging batteries causes electrolyte change and gas buildup. Excess current raises water split, producing bubbles that rise to positive plates, leading to gradual plate disintegration and eventual failure.
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