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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
3
The Musical and Dramatic Society announces that Monday night rehearsal on the 29th is moved to Tuesday due to clashes with other fixtures. President F. Brownhill and D. J. Mes Donal announce the change and urge attendance.
The article cites balance and receipts showing a 20 percent trend, with door takings and juvenile collections rising, and notes a plan to reduce taxation by 18 percent while addressing employment. It discusses relief to industry and wage earners, arguing employment requires profitable production and reduced costs, stressing primary industries and overseas price limits.
The Gibbs family thanks all who sent wreaths cards and letters of sympathy and those who assisted during their recent bereavement.
The piece discusses a Premiers Conference aim to prevent Australia default on welfare and public services. It proposes reducing government outlays and bond interest by 20 to 28 percent, hoping to relieve taxpayers and industry while boosting employment. It questions the effect on wages and private enterprise and the overall employment outcome.
Weather dampens social plans as floods, dances and hospital events shape life in the town. Readers learn of postponed Ambulance fundraisers, a White City Hall social, hospital ball prizes, and court activity affected by rising rivers. Local committees urge attendance and note upcoming events.
The School of Arts Debating Club postpones its planned debate to a later night next week due to a scheduling change. Some members may drop out, but the debate topic remains “That legislative abolishment.”
A well attended social event at the hall brought enjoyment to attendees. Organizers report positive feedback and plan future gatherings, highlighting the friendly atmosphere and community involvement.
Tuesday meeting sees replies from Hinton Narromine Councils supporting Burrenfong dam plans. A Wark backs schemes for Macquarie Valley benefits and government repayment. White and Ilwan consider presenting the issue to the Ministerial party in Dubbo. Bennivon, a practical watchmaker and jeweller, operates opposite Bowling Green on Percy Street.
The Loyal Bell Lodge held its half year meeting on Monday night with Dubbo officers present. DGM Bro Pucker dee DS Bro Stevens and NG Bro Perry from Parkes attended. New officers elected include NG Bro C Burgess VG Bro J Moore ES Bro R Iverywarden Bro C Inhard TPNG Bro R Pascne. Refreshments provided by Wellington lodge followed a cheerful gathering.
The item promotes a moving picture program at Monarchs featuring Byrd’s South Pole expedition with a vivid account of polar hardship and a film titled Not only is it so still in the Ant arctic. Also showing is A Devil With Women starring a soldier of fortune.
The Dubbo and Wellington areas push for a butter factory in the Macquarie valley as farmers and towns seek a cash solution. Shareholders face funding questions and potential regional support, with early talk of circulars to gauge backing and optimal siting.
A district court session before Judge Thompson heard Kevin James Dalton against James Dietrich over a commission of £355 tied to property deals in Canowindra and Orange. Testimony covered negotiations with Blatchford Brothers, Gardiner, and Marshall, with complex account details and alleged payments. The judge ultimately ruled for the defendant.
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A garbled sports note reports a tennis event at a coastal venue with unclear player names and a mix of misread terms, mentioning streets and Sydney. The fragment suggests a match or practice session but lacks readable details for a complete summary.
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