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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe a football game between Kethill Dripetone and Ap pley on Saturday with vague references to players and a return to G. F. Mthofer. An advertisement notes a FORD ONE-TON TRUCK for sale by STEWARTS GARAGE with limited details and incomplete terms.
Multiple scattered entries warn trespassers on Green Hill and Gunnyah properties of prosecution. Also notices about a charity ball at Gollan Hall, a fruit order offer for Navernine Oranges, and a farmstead sign demanding compliance with access restrictions.
A public notice states trespassers will be prosecuted at Mine Hill Hotel. Signed by R. M. Wilcox. No dates or additional names provided.
In loving memory of Jopepa Mitchell who died 13 June 1024. Beloved brother, rest, your memory lingers in our hearts. We will remember you forever. A Scouts aid notice for Wellington Troop of Boy Scouts holds a memorial event at the Goldingtons Hall on Wednesday July, tickets 2 shillings 6 pence.
The piece argues grinding bins at Wellington and other sites should be completed to absorb unemployed by enabling bulk wheat transport. It highlights Silo construction in the west, grading bin disposal issues, and the Maryvale-Sandy Hollow railway project as potential employment solutions and boosts for farmers awaiting better grain logistics and rail access. It also calls for moving forward on the Durrendonge Dam as a major western employment and infrastructure project.
Heavy rain disrupted the Gane werbuey Park races shifting to Tuesday. The storm reduced attendance at the School and affected community activities. Funeral of Hill held with Archdeacon Barry Brown officiating. Local improvements: Wellington residence yard cleared of trees, lilies planned, and Lybiuin works started at Farmers Cooperative Mill. Community notices include fund drives, meetings, and a seven passenger Hudson for hire. The Macquarie River rose about 24 feet with debris downstream. Ban on motoring in flood depths advised. Local markets report fresh produce and early exhibitions planned by the Wellington Poultry and Cage Bird Society.
Wellington parents association calls meeting at Public School Wednesday at 7 30 pm to discuss the town’s first electric light installation. Tourney notes tell of polo players heading to Coolah to compete in an upcoming event.
Heavy rain forced Rev. HG Ford to postpone the memorial service for E. J. Matthews and W. Gardiner. The service will be held Sunday evening at Rt. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Ald Walker reports return from Sydney and says electrification of the water supply works is finalized. Contractors will restart work at an early rate to resume progress and complete the scheme.
At the police court this morning before Mr. Alm Dunn Claude Wrior and Patrick Burke were charged with stealing one bottle of whiskey from Geurle on the 20th instant. They were also charged with attempting to rob Alexander McVicar Campbell at the same place and date. Both accused were remanded until tomorrow.
A Stuart Town schoolteacher and his young son went shooting on Saturday afternoon. The boy, about one year old, wandered at a riverbank when the father returned and could not find him. Searchers joined the pursuit, following signals from a fire the lad reportedly saw. The boy appeared unharmed after the long ordeal.
A public meeting to discuss the Maryvale Gulgong Bandy Hollow railway will be held at the Council Chambers on Saturday at 3:30 pm. The gathering aims to show vital interest for Wellington district and urges broad attendance to avoid apathy.
Advertisements announce the sale of two valuable estates in the Wellington district. Executors of the late D W Cox instruct Mesers Lanetagan Wall and Kelly with F Dutfield to auction Norarie twelve miles from Wellington and Dripstone six miles away, plus the Yarrigal estate eight miles from Wellington on the Macquarie River. The sales are set for Saturday July 6 at 2 pm with full particulars in the advertisement.
Wr Joval Monarch Pictures plans a two feature night securing West coast releases. Richard Talmadge stars in Let's Gov with action and romance while Jack Holt appears in Flying Horse as a cowboy hero. A comedy will also be shown, promising strong audience reactions.
A patchy report lists multiple arrivals at private hospitals including Sturve Piegg's and Nerve Flagn's with new births and illnesses. It notes the death of Bathurst's long-time resident Mr. William James Floeworth at 101 Rankin Street, plus tributes to Mr. T. C. Beghie and Arthur Jaques Pulbrook. It also covers the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Glenroy Delungra and families extending to Inverell and Wellington.
A mock wedding was held Wednesday night at the Public School under the School Debating Club. Participants included A Holland as clergyman, Miss A Gurnsey bride, BR Eden groom, and several attendants. The ceremony went smoothly and guests enjoyed refreshments and music by the Novelty Jaxx orchestra.
A Sydney dispatch reports unprecedented flood damage across northern and southern coasts with the Lachlan and Wollondilly rivers bursting banks. Drowned mailman feared at Burra, Camden floods wash away assets, and telecoms disrupted. John Birt dies after campaign. Seamen and transport leaders plan talks with Tom Walsh to back a shipping dispute.
Farmers faced a volatile market with 72 500 sheep from 41 000 penned, prices rising by one to two shillings. Produce and fodder values varied. river boats were delayed, and weather disrupted telegraph lines. A midnight fire alarm near Penrith triggered searches for three missing men after a shooting trip. International news covered Shanghai unrest, Hong Kong arrivals, and Japan’s Sharon incident, while England politics were forecast to shift in autumn.
Mrs Elizabeth Dickerson of Stuart Town died after a long illness endured in recent years. Survived by sons John Herbert and Allen and daughters Mrs Frank Gleason and Mrs Doulfield, the family long known in the district. Remains were encased in a maple casket and laid to rest in the Church of England portion after a service at the Church of Bingland.
Fragmentary obituary note references Reverend Mr Rares and a large funeral arrangement. Mentions a burial with service overseen by a person or entity, but the text is garbled, offering partial names and phrases without clear dates or locations.
A special meeting of the council discusses a 700 pound loan and instalments for a new bridge project. Officials debate costs, travel, and permissions, with thanks to the president and engineers for support, and motions to accept terms and provide copies of the resolution.
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