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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1935
Page
3
A Methodist essay condemns gambling as a social and spiritual evil. It argues the practice harms individuals and communities, wastes wealth, and stifles moral progress, urging church leaders to advocate bans, regulation, and public support for humane alternatives.
Last Wednesday residents of Geipstown attended a lively ambulance benefit with a live music party. The Bhic Bint Orchestra from Stunt Town provided entertainment as prizes were awarded in cooking and dancing contests. Net proceeds totaled £8 16s 9d, with thanks to the Dripstone auxiliary committee and local supporters.
The Wellington Land Board convenes at Gouyt House on July 9 10 and 11 1985 at 10 am to consider matters including extensions of term, conversions of special leases, revaluations and capital improvements, with numerous named applicants and property references listed for review.
A garbled historical OCR fragment references a lottery office and church law, noting disapproval of gambling. It mentions a master figure and a call to seek the kingdom of God and righteousness as guiding priorities, with unclear surrounding context.
The Amalgamated Show and Spins Crawl Wil project progresses with a concrete and sheet structure behind a temporary jogger mound. It will be 26 feet high, 82 by 100 feet, lit and ventilated, with seating mostly concrete and a removable enclosure for show time. gerarous funding to ease debt and a new saddling paddock area planned.
A run of frosts and a severe Saturday morning ove rturned warmer expectations. Clouds gathered in the afternoon with light rain continuing until evening, then clearing before a brief night of drizzle. Sunday stayed cold and still, while Saturday snow touched Orange, Lithgow, and Bathurst, signaling widespread westward wind and unsettled conditions.
The Wellington Municipal Council announces plans to replace a long standing fence at the baths entrance. Mr George Wilson has secured funds from the Ministry of Loyal Government, with money promised during a recent visit to Wellington. The old fence has long been an eyesore and will be discarded for a new up to date barrier.
Council approves work to erect a fence and improve the area with garden plots and trees. Officials say completion will save money by reducing ongoing cleanup costs once the streets and entrances are finished. The project aims to enhance the picturesque space and establish access to the main entrances.
Police raided nine suspects on a Saturday in Orange as part of a betting probe. At 2:50 a.m. officers found a scatter of men from five places, with most still at rest and charged with gambling offenses. one charged with assisting. They are to appear in court today.
Scrambled OCR fragment hints at a discussion of improvements and beauty of the south. The readable portion is incomplete, with phrases like will by fir they enhnyeod, offering little clear context or names to anchor the item.
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