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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
4
Notice warns that any person found trespassing, hunting, shooting, or fishing on properties including Narroogal Randwick and others after the stated date will be prosecuted without regard to persons. Signed by Martins Bros Spicers Creek F B Smith Meeban and Thomas Yeo and Bons.
In loving memory of our mother Mary Lowe who passed January 24 1917. Your memory is dear today. Aw in the hour you passed away. Inserted by her daughter Mary Seare and George Seare with grandchildren. IN MEMORIAM Sears Isabel departed June 26 118. A little as white as snow a Saviour gave. Inserted by her father George Sears Mary Sears and siblings.
The town reports influenza cases rising in Dubbo and Bathurst with Bathurst Times staff down and temporary paper suspension. A Military Ball at Odd Fellows Hall on July 2 draws talk. Local officials urge illness precautions. multiple churches plan services across Wellington, Wollar, and surrounding areas.
Reports note increased earnings for rabbit trappers due to higher payments at freezing works while rabbits remain scarce. Auction items include 50 mixed sheep and a cattle lot at Commercial Yards with 400 sheep yarded and 1 head of cattle. Death of Reginald Robb after a road accident near Forbes. Obvious local notices include sales and entertainment in town.
A public meeting will be held in the Council Chambers this evening to consider Wellington’s representation in the Bush Week display in Sydney at the end of September. The matter is of considerable importance to the town and district and it is hoped there will be a large attendance.
influenza cases decline this week with most previous patients recovering. Six influenza patients remain in General Hospital and conditions are generally improving. Dr MacFarlane is ready to resume practice in a few days as patients regain strength. Mr Buswell and Mr Hassett show notable improvement after severe attacks.
Delegates from Western agricultural societies met in Dubbo. Wellington's Stockwell and Hutton missed due to car trouble. A Western District Council is proposed to unite associations. Articles of the Southern and Western P.A.H. Council at Young will be circulated for approval or amendment. Mr Mack elected president and Mr Wiston secretary pending next delegates meeting August 8 in Dubbo.
Mr E Rowan, secretary to the British and Foreign Bible Society, lectured at the Church of England school hall on Monday night detailing the society’s work and world distribution. Canon Harry Brown presided. The Wells branch annual meeting elected Canon Barry Brown as president with Protestant ministers as vice presidents. Officers elected included W H Paul treasurer and L Jurd secretary. Ministers nominate two members to the committee.
A sale of 3000 grand stare sheep will be held at Dubbo on Wednesday July 2 starting at 2.30 p.m. by Messrs Cadell and Co Dubbo and J H Beale and Co Wellington in conjunction on account of Messrs Taylor Bros Goonoo. The sheep are in good order with a line of young stock and owners are sellers buyers can attend with confidence.
The Sun praises Levine the Oaks winner as a top contender among young bitches since Beauty Spot. Levine has raced heavily, possibly affecting future engagements. She competed in the Oaks Waterloo Cup and Produce Stakes beating Joyful Sound, then faced Micawber in a tiring finish before likely a short rest.
Messrs Bedford Taylor and Weston Ltd announce a special stock sale at Wellington sale yards on Tuesday. They will yard 4000 store sheep and 10 mixed cattle for positive sale with buyers from all regions attending. Owners wishing to offer stock should book with the auctioneers.
William Price of Parkes seeks an interim injunction in Equity to stop John Barrett of the Star Hotel Parkes from dealing with the Tattersall's Winter Stakes ticket No 1 under the 18 Pony Syndicate. The ticket allegedly drew the first prize of 550 and Barrett is accused of withholding delivery and assistance. The court granted an injunction with wire service notice and a July 4 motion date.
A grand military ball and juvenile drive will be held at the Oddfellows hall in Wellington on July 2 and the following night respectively. Tickets cost 7/6 for couples and 3/ for singles with special juvenile arrangements. Proceeds support Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Chile and aim to honor soldiers. First-class music and attentive hospitality promised.
The Mask of Riches is a sparkling comedy about Sally Taylor who inherits a fortune and slides into society’s whirlpools. Her boyfriend Billy is left to mend his ways as Sally’s world changes with wealth and temptation. Also on the program are Mirth and Matrimony, Say, Young Fellow, and Her Serene Idol.
A handicap billiard tournament is set at the club with prizes including 11 pounds first 10 pounds second 6 shillings 6 pence third and 10 shillings 6 pence for the highest break. Donations have been made by Mr E L Thomas and Mr J Humbly. First round must be played by July 11 with forfeiture for no show unless explained. Draws and handicaps list many matchups and stakes for the opening round.
Bedford Taylor and Weston Ltd remind investors of a public auction of the J. H. Job estate properties in Wellington. Items include Railway Stores corner Arthur and Maughan Streets with residence and offices, Job residence on the hill near Nanima and Talavora adjoining the showground, plus a first class Overland motor car. Auction at their Lee Street offices Saturday at 2 o'clock.
The half year MU meeting at Oddfellows Hall on Monday night attracted 80 couples for a pound night. Officers nominated include Noble Grand T Austin, vice grand P Howe and F Cox, elective secretary W Delaney and J Jones L Foley. Visiting delegates from Dubbo Bodugora and ieurie attended. Dancing followed, with Miss Sherringham providing floor duties and extras by Frank Moore M Varcoe I Breese. Supper by the ladies at 11 pm, then dancing resumed until early morning.
A Welcome Home League meeting in Soldiers’ Hall decided to hold a fundraising sports day in Bell Park on Saturday August 2 to help fund medals for returned soldiers. They aim to raise 2400, enlist Red Cross aid, request a stall from the Returned Soldiers’ Association, and ask friendly societies and railway workers to participate. A dance and a film benefit were planned for the event, with tickets set at 24 cents.
Sydney reports Germany poised to sign the Peace Treaty with the moment set for Thursday. Berlin notes the militarists order propaganda stops, signaling resistance collapse. Other dispatches cite party conflicts in Berlin, Kaiser extradition debates, and coal talks risk shelving national control. Foch moves to Luxemburg base as British and naval forces prepare. Irish questions loom as Dillon voicing a Republic unlikely and Sinn Fein urged to avoid force.
The steamer Kyogle is five days overdue at Hobart after leaving Sydney, prompting concern for the vessel's safety. Mrs Dally Messenger, wife of the champion footballer, died at Manilla on Monday from pneumonia influenza while her soldier son had only just arrived home after serving at the front. Dally Measen er remains seriously ill.
Obituary notices from Orange and Wellington items report Mr B Aridland a railway fireman dying of pneumonia influenza in Orange on Friday. Other notes update staff transfers promotions, wartime returns, nursing efforts, and a minister’s resignation plan at Wellington Presbyterian Church.
The Wellington Presbyterian Church hosted the wedding of William Watson Garroway of the Railway department Wellington and Miss Marjorie Kathleen Breeze of Wellington. Attended by family, friends, and a full choir, the ceremony featured a decorated church, organist B Ho de Loove playing the Wedding March, and a reception in a marquee. The couple, gifting and receiving keepsakes, left for the Mountains on the evening train for their honeymoon.
Rev Monsignor Long officiated as George Fletcher eldest son of the late J and Mrs Fletcher of Black Hook wed Annie Cowan second daughter of Mr and Mrs D Cowan of Apsley. Bride wore resilda white with pink and carried artificial pink roses. Irene Cowan bridesmaid wore white voile. Best man was Harry Fletcher. Reception at bride's parents. They will reside at Black Rock. Railway Commissioners to Wellington for annual inspection July 3 arriving about 4 30 am.
Metropolitan area reports 37 deaths and 189 new cases yesterday as officials plan hours of trading for wine bars. Government to push legislative action soon. Parliament expected to set a permanent closing hour. Sydney postal workers march to Parliament House. Watt’s conference review outcome unsettled. Lord Jellivand discusses naval supremacy in entrance address.
An OCR fragment outlines produce market items with prices and notes on oats honey beeswax and potatoes, plus a court hearing mention involving A Abigail solicitor and a hotel closure question. It also references Jack Waring turning up at a police station and vague reminders of local legal actions and legislation.
The report covers the death of Florence May Edwards at W tom Hospital after a long illness following her sister’s recent death. It notes the family sorrow, community sympathy, and her funeral at the England section of the local cemetery with Rev. Canon Brown presiding. A second obituary recalls a seven year old boy from The Little Chap area who died after influenza, with his funeral held at the Church of England portion of the Lington cemetery and officiated by Rev Barry Brown.
An old advertisement touts a home made White Pine cough syrup priced at a pound and a quarter for a large quantity. It promises simplicity and savings by dissolving a teaspoonful or more in one and a half cups of water, then bottling with Garrod's Extract sold at local pharmacies.
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