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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

11

Wellington Government Land Board Meeting Notice 1927

A meeting of the Local Land Board under Crown Lands Acts will be held at Wellington Court House on 1 July 1927 at 11 am. A quarterly Licensing Court for Wellington will be held at Wellington Court House on 22 July 1927 at 10 pm. Crown Lease Area No 4494 available 18 July 1927, 1818 acres in Parish Redbank, County Gordon, Molong Land District, 15 miles southwest of Wellington. W J Roper Under Secretary for Lands. Full information and forms provided by Crown Land Agents free of charge.

Local Land Board Crown Landa Court House Wellington F. P. Brown A. M. Dunn C.L.C Redbank Gordon Molong W. J. Roper Crown Land

In Memoriam and Election Notice from Sydney

In memory of George Williams Eddy who died June 22 1926 aged 71 years. Widow and family express thanks to friends and named individuals for support. Also probate notice in New South Wales Supreme Court Estate of Daniel Carland died April 4 1927. Public Trustee to administer with claims due by July 24 1927.

Eddy George Williams Eddy Supreme Court of New South Wales Daniel Carland Wellington New South Wales E. J. Payne Culwulla Chambers Castlereagh Street Sydney

Wellington Starr Bow Kett Building Co-Operative AGM Notice

No. 3 Wellington Starr Bow Kett Building Co-Operative Society Ltd holds its annual general meeting at Warne Street office on Thursday June 30 1927 at 8 pm. Agenda includes directors report balance sheet election of directors auditors and other business as notified. Street stall to aid hospital wireless installation solicits donations. stall items include poultry and home made delicacies.

Wellington Starr-Bowkett Building Co-Opeative Society, Ltd Warne Street C. Rose District Hospital Country Party Committee Stan Bray Mitchell Mayo A. T. Smith Empire Hall Wellington Orange Bond A. Kitch and Sons Ponto Hall Methodist Church Ferguson W. G. Heinhard and Co Starr Bowkett Building Co-operative Society At & P.m. Sharp Kitch's W. Johnson Country Party Mudgee Kimbell’s George Paul A. J. L. Stockwell Country Women's Association Homebush CG. G. Selby Yeoval Winchcombe, Carson Ltd J. G. Carveth Addrean Manghan Street Onposite PO Mayrvale Sandy Hollow

Local Jettings and Upcoming Tailoring Sale Across Town

Big Tailoring and Mercery sale kicks off this Saturday at Stan Bray's Mrs J A Preston. Wellington resident won two first prizes at the Nyngan show for caleolaria and huckaback work. Settings at 10/6 for Orpingtons and ecockerels. Amaroo Shire Council appoints Mr Hoskins as Shire Engineer, formerly Sydney based and a Macquarie Shire veteran. Mailman D McCarthy of Mumbil not retiring, continues Mumbil to Burrendong to Pine Park route with many friends.

Stan Bray J. A. Preston Wellington J. E. McKinnon Simpson Street Amaroo Hoskins Sydney Macquarie Shire Times D. McCarthy Mumbil McCarthy Burrendong Pine Park Mac

Local Jottings and Community Notices

A bustling Local Jottings blends society and commerce with notices on the Country Party meeting at the Municipal Chambers Saturday at 7 30 pm, sale bargains at Stan Bray's, flood of event listings, school grounds beautification, forthcoming dances, and railway line pegs as surveyors work on the Mayvale Sandy Hollow line.

Dance in Aid of District Ambulance in Windorah

A dance to aid the District Ambulance Campbellba Windorah section is set for tomorrow night in Mr M Mc Leod’s grain shed Windorah. Lang will obtain part of the Commonwealth road grant with Macquarie Shire hoped to gain a share as roads need hard tash and hard metal. The Golden Key serves pure fruit drinks daily. The funeral of the late Mr Joseph Asgill was largely attended on Monday afternoon with Rev Mr Hunter at the graveside. Mrs F Barr of Simpson Street is a sister. Orange phosphate at the Golden Key to quench thirst.

Campbella Windorah M. McLeod Lang Macquarie Golden Key Joseph Asgill Hunter F. Barr Simpson Street

Sunday Schedule for Wellington Day Events

Sunday events in Wellington listed with start times 8 a.m. 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. local time. Details show three separate sessions on the 26th of June beginning early morning and continuing through the day and evening.

Wellington

500 Tournament Semi finals and final results

The semi finals and final of the 500 tournament at the School of Arts were completed Monday night. Mrs J Preston and Mr R Wessell defeated Mes ery C Emelhning and W Upton. The next tournament starts tomorrow night.

School of Arts J. Preston R. Wessell Mesery C. Emelhning W. Upton

Pons Wincke Comet Set for Northern Australia View

The famous Pons Winnecke comet is due to sweep southward and lift above the north eastern horizon Sunday night. In Northern Australia it should be visible if skies are clear, approaching Earth nearest at month end. It will be best seen around midnight on June 28 in an easterly direction about four million miles away.

Australia

Australian jockeys suspended over Songift ride verdict

Disqualification of jockey Jimmy Munro for 12 months at Canterbury after stewards found mishandling Songift. Trainer S K Elleyuot, S B Kelly, and J Leech also banned for a year. all have appealed the ruling.

Jimmy Munro Australia Songift Canterbury S. K.elleyuot S. B. Kelly J. Leech Songist

Nasty Accident In Spicer’s Creek Injures Stockwell Son

An accident Monday left Noel Stockwell of Budealong Spicer's Creek with a broken bone in his ankle after his horse plunged on his foot. He was brought to town for medical aid and is to rest at his parents' Warne Street home for several weeks.

Noel Stockwell

Pay Up Or Pay Interest On Overdue Rates

A council warns ratepayers with arrears that overdue rates will incur interest. If not paid by July 1 the rate will attract three months interest at 7 percent per annum. It urges prompt payment to avoid extra cost.

Couneil

Stuart Town Boy Injured In Bicycle Accident

Leslie Paecque, 16, of Stuart Town, was riding on Tuesday when the fork on his bicycle snapped. He fell severely, received first aid from Mr. Fuller, and was taken by ambulance to Dr. Wade for treatment. Doctors diagnosed a probable fracture of the right forearm with chest and collarbone injuries and he was sent home after care.

Leslie Paecque Stuart Town Fuller Wellington Wade

Telephone Girls Highlighted by Postmaster General

The Postmaster General praised Wellington Exchange staff at a civic reception, noting the tele phone girls handle up to 190000 calls daily and endure trying duties. He called them good naturals and urged critics to be more amiable to foster harmony.

Parkes P.M.G Wellington Exchange

Wilkins Firm Reports Successful McAllister Estate Sale

Messrs A Wilkins and Co report holding a property sale yesterday at their office. The entire McAllister Estate was sold for a satisfactory figure.

Messrs. A. Wilkins and Co McAllister

Horses at Wellington Pound Fetch Low Prices

Poundkeeper Jack Clements reports weak demand at the Wellington Pound with two horses sold for 10 shillings and 2 shillings 6p. If these prices hold up, many may invest in a gee gee soon.

Wellington Jack Clements

Marital dispute over mother in law controls home title

Edward Bresnan a Commonwealth public servant told Mr Justice Davidson in the divorce court that his wife Florence Veronica Bresnan refused to live with him unless the home title remained in her mother's name. He said his mother in law usurped authority and caused his wife to transfer title to her. The court issued the usual twenty one days’ notice to the wife.

Edward Bresnan Commonwealth Justice Davidson Florence Veronica Bresnan MrDonald

White Foxes in the City Spark Skeptical Talk

City readers debate a claimed pure white fox capture while a near white skin at N W Mitty’s produce store reveals a silver tinted back and pure white underfur. The article notes a small brush and suggests a true Albina fox may appear soon in the district.

Injured Lad Cries for Help Unheard

Walter Sheens aged 17 of Emu Plains slipped while climbing a gully causing his gun to discharge. He suffered a severe leg injury with the calf nearly blown away and his foot shattered. After dragging himself to the roadside he was found by a motorist in great pain and blood loss. His leg was amputated below the knee at hospital.

Walter Sheens Emu Plains

The Monarchs Weekend Film Programme Preview

The Monarch Pictures presents a weekend lineup for film lovers. Tonight features You'd Be Surprised with Raymond Griffith and The Waning Sex with Norma Shearer. Tomorrow highlights Stage Madness with Virginia Valli and Just Another Blonde. Saturday showcases Peter the film dog in The Sign of the Claw with Three Weeks in Paris starring Matt Moore and Dorothy Devore.

Monarch Pictures Raymond Griffith Norma Shearer Virginia Valli Peter Paris Matt Moore Dorothy Devore

Local News Highlights From Peak Hill And Surrounds

A daughter arrived at Nurse Flegg s private hospital for Mr and Mrs W Job of Peak Hill. Edward Davis of Spicer s Creek admitted to District Hospital for medical treatment. A son arrived at Nurse Sarum s private hospital for Mr and Mrs Len McBride of Montefiore Street. Councillor Alf F Morley of Wongarhon seriously ill in St Vincent s Hospital Sydney. Mrs Byrne of Wellington underwent an operation in District Hospital this morning and is progressing. Mrs N W Mitt y, recently injured, making good progress in District Hospital. Debutantes at the Masonic Ball last night were Joyce Ferris Gertie Gibbs Ethel Johnston Thelma Lovett. Miss Willis headmistress of the Infants department at Wellington Public School has an appointment to Goulburn School.

Edward Davis Spicer's Creek Nurse Sarum Len McBride Montefiores Street Alf. F. Morley Wongarhon Talbragar St. Vincent's Hospital Sydney Joyce Ferris Gertie Gibbs Ethel Johnston Thelma Lovett Willis Wellington Goulburn School

Telegraphic and Cable Weather Report Summary

Weather bulletin notes isolated showers in the northeast and near the northern border. Moderate daytime temps with cold nights and frosts. Fogs, variable winds, fresh on the south coast. Central division reports generally fine but cold with frosty nights and fogs.

Central Division

Unity Conference In Sydney Discuses AFL Unity

In Sydney at the Unity Conference the Federal Executive of the A.L.P. and Mutch Caucus met. No final decision was reached but talks will resume. Mr Charlton said unity at any price was essential.

Sydney A.L.P Mutch Charlton

Darlinghurst Vendetta Claims Normin Bruhn Life

Norman Bruhn, 32, an Victorian arrival, was shot by midnight in a Darlinghurst dispute linked to the razor gang vendetta. He died in hospital after five bullet wounds were found, and police, who questioned him, seek an arrest later today.

Sydney Normin Bruhn Victorian Darlinghurst Razor Norman Bruhn

Damages Awarded in Defamation Case Involving Brother in Law

A jury found in favor of Mrs. Eveline Swan against her brother-in-law David Casheil for defamation. Damages of £250 were awarded after the trial concluded yesterday afternoon. An application for stay of proceedings was granted.

Sydney Eveline Swan David Casheil

Unemployed Reject Rabbit Trapping Job Offer

The Department of Labor offered 4000 unemployed in Sydney a rabbit trapping job with blankets and free railway passes to the country. Only two accepted, leaving the officer in charge puzzled by the rejections.

Sydney Department of Labor

Thieves steal jewellery valued at £4000 in Brisbane heist

Diamond jewellery valued at £4000 was stolen from Hansen's London Watch Depot on George Street. Thieves allegedly took keys to the shop and safe from the manageress's house, enabling the burglary last night.

Brisbane Hansen's London Watch Depot George Street Thisbane

Two Goods Trains Derail Near Woy Woy Delaying North Coast Rail

Two trucks of a goods train derailed near Woy Woy early today causing four hour delays to all North Coast services and additional delays for a Newcastle bound train. Authorities investigated the incident and traffic resumed later in the morning.

Sydney North Coast Newcastle

Writ Tests Divorce Bid Over Sancta Sophia Hall Fund

Lucy Ada Peterson sues Christian Petersen for divorce and issues a writ against him for 5000 pounds in damages. The action’s cause is not disclosed. Lady Sheldon has pledged 20000 pounds to fund additions to Sancta Sophia Hall at Sydney University.

Sydney Sheldon Mark Sheldon Sancta Sophia Hall Sydney University Lucy Ada Peterson Christian Petersen

Local Gossip and Appointments In Wellington District

Miss Mary Wilson of Woodton wed Mr Denis Barton of Nanima Wellington. The Beasley family near Wellington welcomes a baby girl born at Nurac Mears private hospital. Gaydon from Wellington Bank of NSW promoted to accountant succeeding Sheard to Lismore. L G Day named engineer for Macquarie Shire after Tabrett resignation. Day has six months district work on Newren bridles. Mrs Muirs Hotel staff honor Una Tapper on eve of marriage to Milton Cady with best wishes. Mr Boehme of Wellington learns his brother Darby Boehme underwent appendicitis operation at Bulli Hospital Ward and is dead. Engagement announced as expected.

Gaydon Wellington Bank of N.S.W Sheard Lismore L. G. Day Macquarie Shire Wice R. N. Tabrett Day Newren Mrs. Muir Una Tapper Milton Cady E. Boehme Darby Boehme Bulli Hospital

Aviators Reach Darwin in Australia Flight Record

Aviators Kingsford, Smith and Alan arrived at Darwin yesterday afternoon delivering Monday's Brisbane papers. The group, now at Darwin, plan to depart today continuing their flight around Australia and aiming to set a record.

Brisbane Kingsford, Smith Alan Arived Darwin Australia

ANOTHER SLUMP FORECAST IN AUSTRALIA

Sydney reports Mr. W. Copley of the Western Australian Insurance Company warns that a future economic slump is imminent for the Commonwealth. He notes the nation has relied on borrowed capital and will need to abandon city revenue sources for land in the future.

Sydney Toh 5. W. Copley Western Australian Insurance Company Commonwealth

Living wage decision expected from state commission

It is understood that the State Industrial Commission will declare the living wage early next week. The move signals a potential update to wage standards and could affect workers across multiple industries.

Sydney State Industrial Commission

Australian cricketers at Singapore end innings in Singapore match

The Australians, after losing five wickets for 256, declared their innings closed in the match with Federated Malay States. Macartney took seven wickets for 18 runs in the Federated Malay States innings.

Singapore Federated Malay States Ater Macartney

Australian submarines Otway Oxley delayed for trials

Cables from London report the construction of the Australian submarines Otway and Oxley is somewhat delayed. After their trials they will depart for Australia around January or February next year. Also noted is the death of James Carroll aged 118, claimed as Britain's oldest resident and war veteran.

London Otway Oxley Australia James Carroll Hever

Market Prices At Momebush Sales

At the Momebush sale this morning 64500 sheep were penned with a largely unchanged market for prime lambs and wethers. Prices were dull and cheaper for other sorts. Cattle yarded at 600. Quality was medium. Firm for prime lots, easier for worn and cheaper for the rest.

Sydney market prices for produce and staples

Quoted prices include local potatoes 4 shillings to 8 pence, Tasmanian 5/6 to 8/-, butter 20 for 100, walxe 6/0, eggs 2/0 to 2/9, chaff wheaten 7/6 to 8/3, oaten 8/-, lucerne 6/3 to 7/9, hay oaten 7/10 to 8/-, lucerne bales 6/8 to 8/-, Tasmanian oats 4/9 to 5/3, onions 6/ to 6/6, no wheat available, f.a., nominally G/-.

Sydney Tasmanian Lucerne F.a

Rabbit skins decline at Sydney sales with weaker market

At the Sydney rabbit skin sale yesterday about 74 tons were offered. The market ruled weaker, especially for winter hides, with a decline of a fraction. Winters sold to 0.98, approximately to 1.00, and rocks brought lower prices overall, as buyers showed softer demand.

Sydney Rocks

Golf fixtures and event notes at Wellington links

The Wellington golf club lists players for Saturdays match against Orange. An approaching and putting competition on the rinks for the Mrs. F. W. Blackwell trophy saw Mrs. A. A. Harvey win with nine strokes. Second place ties were shared by Mrs. F. BB. Smith Mrs. A. G. Ochiltree and Miss G. Stockwell, with Stockwell winning the playoff. The Orange Club visit to Wallington next Saturday prompts a general tea afternoon organized by the Associates.

Wellington Boen H. Miaine T. Hy Cameron V. Hiatt Hr. A. Jones G. Kiss H. L. Lana WH. Lord M. McLeod Dr. Wade R. Bleechmore Robinson F. Blackwell T. BR. Pullen W. W. Brown A. Turner L. Cameron Saxocrates F. W. Blackwell A. A. Harvey F. ©. BB. Smith A. G. Ochiltree G. Stockwell Orange Club Ime Walllieton

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