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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

9

Probate Notice for Estate of John Hollow

Notice under the Probate jurisdiction of New South Wales. Creditors and others with claims against the estate of John Hollow late of Gollan near Wellington who died March 10 1927 are required to send particulars by August 26 1927. Florence Grace Hollow as administratrix will distribute assets after the deadline and disclaims liability for undisclosed claims. Proctor TAIT AG L. STOCKWELL, Wellington, NSW, through Hiand & Garnock, Sydney solicitors.

Supreme Court of New South Wales John Hollow Gollan Wellington New South Wales Oroas Wi Florence Grace Hollow Florence Grove Hollow Adminster Tait AG L. Stockwell Percy St N.S.W Hiand & Garnock Heorge Street Sydney Nsw Lottie Jane Lauzlier State of Meng Elizabeth Elsie Lauzier Whos Office Jennings & Jennings Mitts Street

DANCING COMPETITIONS SCHEDULED IN WELLINGTON DISTRICT

The Wellington District committee presents a series of dances at Maryvale on June 25 and Stuart Town on July 2 with events in Wellington July 7 and Fivemie July 14. Organizer EK McKinnen invites local residents to attend and participate.

Wellington Tdis Enet Milion Maryvale Stuart Town Hostia Wellngton Fivemie Theobald Ah EK McKinnen

Mixed American Tennis Tournament at Suntop July 4

A mixed American tennis tournament will be held at Mr Frank Millers Suntop on July 4 with entry fee four pence and hot water provided. Apply first to This Office, Tenn is to be managed by Secretary F Miller contact Phone 2001.

Frank Miller Suntop Fdna Miller

Local Jottings Highlight Football Sunday Controversy

Local notes cover Sunday football debates between the Sovver and Australian Rules Leagues and a rejected Sunday game request from Cessnock. Other items note water supply trout sightings, a Wellington Boy Scouts parade led by the Salvation Army band, a winter sale, civic meetings, weather shifts, Norma Shearer film Rome o and Juliet, Macquarie River dredge progress, and public auctions for Wellington building sites.

Wellington District Sees Green Tint As Rains Boost Crops

The Wellington area reports green shoots and thriving crops thanks to recent beneficial rains. A bumper harvest is hoped if rain returns in about a month. Local interest also centers on the first South Africa Australia test for the Union football Ashes with several Wellington enthusiasts planning to attend. Municipal work programmes and footpath upgrades are under debate at tonight’s council meeting.

Wellington South Africa Australia Harvey Potts Bodangora Long Maxwell Street Mate Bathurst Property Owners and Ratepayers Association George Paul Lee Street Satucay Harvey Warne, Pierce Swift Streets Fierce Street St. John's M. Robson G. Gibbs Joe Louis J. Nadcock Norma Shearer Leslie Howard Weslnesday Sydney Frank Miller Suntop Yeoval Trotting Club Royal Hotel Yeoval

Merino breeders seek tax relief amid export embargo

At the Sheepbreeders Association annual meeting in Sydney the proposal to lower land tax for merino stud breeders was raised. Proponents argued reduced income from an embargo on stud-sheep exports justifies government aid while others noted the industry currently enjoys good conditions, questioning the fairness of compensation for not exporting.

Sydney

Plenty of Water for Irrigation on Bell River Flats

A Rural Bank head office visit explored irrigation water supply from under the Hell River flats. A well half a mile from the river yields about 50,000 gallons per hour, while market gardens use three to four inch centrifugal pumps. The piece notes potential weir construction to ensure steady flow if settlement and irrigation expand.

Hell River Flats Bell River

Poultry Market Report Sees Strong Demand and Prices

HL Dr Turner and Sen report a well filled sale with country consignments well represented. Demand strong for all quality birds. Heavy colour and white hens sold well with prices above last week. Cockerels in good supply sold well with healthy competition. Turkeys plentiful with prime heavy birds meeting keen competition.

Turner Sen

New Social Services Scheme Aims Wider Welfare Reach

Government proposes broadening social services to improve housing clothing and feeding for the unemployed. About 25 000 people would be affected with many viewing the plan as attractive yet some favor assigning work to allow the jobless to farm small plots and become productive members of the community rather than a burden.

The Old Reservoir

On a Wellington drive, locals recall the era of dam builders and council advisers with limited foresight. After heavy rain, Curr Creek reservoir shows only a trickle, threatening a near empty dam and reliance on Curra Creek. The piece critiques the dam’s cost focus over future water supply stability.

Curra Creek

500 Miles to the Races in Continental Australia

During Mr W Kimbell’s brief Australian stay he travels from Sydney to Bourke to attend races with his host Bob Kimbell. England visitor Al Kimbell joins to see much country on a trip that highlights Australia’s vast distances.

W. Kimbell Australia Heather Bob Kimbell Sydney Bourke al. Kimbell England Brighuted Towne Coe Iied Wien Wen

Minister Clarifies Repayment Deal In NSW By-Election Context

Minister for Repatriation Mr Hughes explained to the House that a deal involving Gordon Wilkins of Wellington and former CORE member for Rathura in NSW with Commercial Bank of Australasia was scrutinized. Wilkins disclosed private earnings during the Gwydir by election campaign. bank officers reportedly used his pension to cover an overdraft for Abel Wilkins Motors Ltd, in liquidation, under Wilkins’ authority. Crown Law authorities said no offence appeared to have been committed and no proceedings would be taken.

Jon Hughes House of He Gordon Wilkins Wellington Rathurat New South Wales Commercial Bank of Australasia, Ltd Wilkins Gwydir Str Ward Qhab Mr. Wilkins

Wellington Butter Factory Tops NSW Pay Chart

The Wellington Butter Factory leads New South Wales with top pays as western suppliers ship large cream volumes there for higher returns. Wellington pays freight to the factory, enabling higher rates than Dubbo, and the board policy aims to give suppliers the highest possible returns.

Wellington New South Wales West Dubbo

Churchill Speech Links Dominions and Britain in London Dinner

Speaking at the inaugural dinner of the new Australian Club in London Mr Winston Churchill said the British Empire faced grave uncertainties yet asserted the Dominions and Britain stood together He urged Australia to improve her safety by building battleships and increasing population.

New London Winston Church Ll British Dominions Britain Australia

Closer Settlement Project Nears Crallion Approval

Wellington Butter Factory backs a closer settlement project to open the Bel River valley for dairy farming and settlement. After months of research and negotiations, Crallion could host hundreds of Trinity settlers and enable intensive cultivation along the Bell River.

Wellington Crallion Bel River Ylis- Girt Bell River

Wheatgrowers Union Calls for Caution in Western States Sales

The secretary of the Wheatgrowers Union of Western Australia urges delaying farm sales in Western States New South Wales until full property information is obtained. He argues the aim is to prevent financial ruin and repeated tragedies in the Western Australian wheat belt by ensuring buyers understand each parcel before commitment.

Wheatcrowners’ Union of Western Australia Myers New South Wales Wheatlepowmers’ Union

Unemployment figures and rail work plans in Wellington

Maryvale and Sandy Hollow railway pages report ongoing work delays and calls for the unemployed. Officials discuss expected reinforcements for kerbing and guttering, with 28 men to be added once council estimates are approved. Wellington Labour Exchange lists 228 unemployed, contradicting a 17 man rumor.

Not Fair On Footpath Works In Front Of Post Office

A Wellington council urges completion of cement footpath work in front of the post office and seeks to bill government properties for half the cost. The writer criticizes government departments for not paying rates while private ratepayers would bear the expense, calling the partial completion a piebald job and arguing for uniform treatment. The Commonwealth authorities support the post office work but governments are exempt from rates. The council should continue work and bill the government as with private ratepayers.

Justice Department Centy Wellington

Personalities and health notes from Allanville to Wellington

Mrs Noble of Stuart Town is an Allanville private hospital inmate receiving medical care. Jenn Merrell, after appendicitis surgery at Allanville, is improving. Mr Harry Theobald at Wellington District Hospital is recovering from appendicitis. Mrs Clive Ryan, after appendicitis surgery, returns home in Wellington in good health. Mrs G W Griffiths plans to sail to gland aboard Jervis Bay on July not June 27. Miss Bessie WildRed, Orange Base Hospital trainee, admitted to isolation for diphtheria. Mrs James, now residing in Sydney, spends a holiday in Wellington with daughter Mrs AIC Traynor. Mr Peter Trounce, 90, of Warner Street, celebrated his birthday and bowls well. entertained at the Caves. Arne Willock, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Willock of the Federal Hotel, holidaying in Wellington. attached to the National Rank, stationed at Munindi near the Queensland border. on sick leave but well again. Mr and Mrs Coffrey Halligan of Murrumbong, Wellington, arrived in Sydney for their first visit since marriage. staying with Mrs E Halligan’s parents Mrs T B Macfarlane at Hampton Court. Mrs Halligan to be a bridesmaid for Miss Mairi Macfarlane. Parental Citizens' Association met. Mr A B Longmuir resigned due to leaving district. appreciation shown for his work and bookkeeping. Mr S Smythe, 57, well known western journalist and former editor of the Dubbo Local, died after a month illness. formerly of Queenslaver and Katoomba, where he was an alderman and mayor. Survived by widow and one brother in Queensland. Wellington often visited.

Portland PL David Sydney Wellington Chis Namian Wellington Labour Exchange W. F. Burr Labour Bureau Arne Willock Harry Willock Federal Hotel Mr. Willock Stat Muniindi Queensland Tie Coffrey Halligan Murrumbong E Halligan T. B. Macfarlane Hampton Court Halligan Pemendiere Ox Mairi Macfarlane Dubbo Vo Smythe Devease Smythe Queens Saver Katoomba Quernaland

Major Longhurst Major A. KB Longhurst V D dies in Sydney

Major A K B Longhurst V D, aged, died in Sydney this week. He enlisted in St George s Rifles in 1806 and rose to captain in the Jth Infantry in 1912. He commanded the 40th Battalion briefly from July 1915 and became major in 1916. He served as lieutenant colonel while commanding the 5 18th Infantry in 1918 and relinquished in 1921. He trained troops at Liverpool camp after being rejected for active service. He was Past Master of a Masonic Lodge and secretary of Lodge Dee Why. He leaves a widow, two daughters and a son, J Longhurst and Mrs Fred Hubbard of Wellington.

A. KB. Longhurst Sydney St. George's Rifles Jth Infantry Tthe 5/18th Infantry Longhurst Liverpool Maxonic Lodge J. Longhurst Fred Hubbard Wellington

Federal Elections Likely End of October Polls Near

Sydney notes that all political parties prep for the federal campaign as the current Parliament may end in days. Elections are now expected around the end of October with the campaign to begin promptly.

Sydney

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