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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
5
Mr F P Carr district agent for the above society signs a notice about the society’s old office in Australia and its mutual principles. The garbled text mentions established offices and openers, with a plea for responses or further contact at the old address.
Local jottings report a tailoring offer at Braoumert clearance sale starting Saturday with severe reductions. Mentions Ward cases and Small Debtor Court, new ward at District Hospital delayed but opening soon. Also notes police attention to advertisements, a council society meeting, and upcoming sales of winter goods by Br. J. J. Adier, with pastry orders and local shop mentions scattered throughout.
A morning note indicates Overland cars saw reduced prices as a lower market value for quality vehicles emerged in Australia, signaling a regional price adjustment in the motor trade.
Land sale at Binnaway on July 19 by auctioneer Peter Reidy offers 2600 acres of land seven miles from Binnaway including a four room cottage. Boundary fenced, 700 acres cleared with three dams and a bore on the property.
Nominees named for the Wammer wa electorate ballot include Mesry W. Dani and J Clark plus Mieteka J. Witehio Dubba W. Fitagerad Coocam bie and A. E. Redee who previously contested the Robertson seat in the Labor forest at the last Federal election.
Reading fragmentary text mentions cutting something out for a future plan and a reminder tied to Saturday June 28 and a discount offer. The legible items reference a tailoring event and a 10 percent reduction, with names not clearly identifiable.
Sunday services by Rev. Percy Lanyon from India will be at Wellington and Bournewood with a lantern lecture The Peoples of India. An England Ball and Juvenile event are set for the Ossi Hall midweek, featuring Nowland as committee head and promises of a well organized social with supper at Paramount Hall and a successful background.
Local notes report football at Bell k Arthurville versus Wale Hington with rough play and minor injuries, plus film previews for The Monarch Pictures and upcoming features. A Soldiers Club meeting organized a military ball for July with officers elected and a fundraising drive planned. juvenile dance will include novelty acts and plain dancing.
A fragmented account describes a birthday celebration and family reunion on Vergy Street yesterday. Attended by relatives including Mrs Nicholas, the event honored a sister’s birthday with speeches and well wishes, despite some members unable to attend. The gathering included many relatives and friends from Boxmegy Burmann, Nutaniera, Willow Yate, and Hong, with cake and flowers marking the occasion.
A garbled OCR passage references a magistrate and legal action amid unclear details. It mentions a role, possibly a gate event, with mentions of law, rules, and a wartime or pact context. The text lacks coherent names or places to identify specific parties or outcomes.
Boxing interest grows with self defence skills rising across the country. Events planned at Dubbo Hudger Quemars and other towns feature Walter Night youth divisions and prize money. Nominations close July 3 with Russell as premier and entries sent to Billy Powell's Grand Hotel. The event promises strong local contests between Wood and Well ing.
Reports describe dredging prospects on the Macquarie River near Gebelius with expected profits and a plan to process about 80,000 yards per month. Len Mey Connell oversees overhaul of material at Marrickville. The Copper Field Estate near Molung on the Wellington road was purchased from the late Hy Radnedge executors by Me Time Worlie Nyntan, with roughly 1200 acres and a long history of mining and drainage improvements.
The wedding of Patrick Owens and Katharine Hogan took place at Gowen Green, Withker’s Swamp. The bride wore white with veil and orange blossom cornet, given away by her father. Best man was Louis Owens, and bridesmaid Margaret Hogan wore a champers frock. Guests travelled by motor to the bride’s home for a celebratory breakfast.
The Wellington event drew 14 contestants in a table for the Mebeod Cup. Mr. EA Jones won, with scores including FA Jones 170 and Robinaorr 177. A selected team from Wellington will face Dubbs in a forthcoming match, with listed players and reserves noted.
A string of social notes from Sydney's suburbs records baptisms weddings and family events. Mr. and Mrs. Turnee of Humble greet a new baby and Mr. Cameron wed. extended family members and friends travel and visit while others face health setbacks and recoveries.
The death of Mr W P Hayley at his son's Bangaroo residence ends a long Wellington residency. He was a former Commercial Bank official for about 40 years, cherished by many in town. His funeral details to be announced. Also noted is the death of Mrs Elizabeth Paul at 22 Harmon Street Bathurst aged 77 after prolonged illness. The Paul family mourns, with George Wellington and others among those left. Funeral held this afternoon. Paul business now run by aunt Gee Paul.
A. T. Smith, cashier, faced discipline for alleged value misstatements at Cadbery Coous. Management cited adherence to fair pricing and sound work practices amid internal review and unnamed complaints.
The Parliamentary Public Works Committee arrived in town to study a proposed railway from Maryvale to Gulgong and then to Sandy Hollow. Witnesses cited drought relief shipping, market access to Muswellbrook Maitland and Newcastle, and potential dairy and wheat growth benefits along the route.
A large meeting in Bintriet heard Mr Lobhat outline a westward Conservatorium tour for the party with Mayor Alderman J Presiding. The group discussed venues from Nyngan to Cambotn, vowed to cover expenses, and highlighted performances by Frank Mutchem and Muriel Burhman.
Eight gents gathered for a friendly tennis event at the Cape ls venue with comment that several matches were keen. The final featured strong play as The Startors triumphed 4 1 over their opponents, while Payne showed notable form and the tournament edged toward a conclusion with 12 entrants in total.
In a tense match the Australian team edged ahead with a tight score as Goldie delivered standout play. Hinney led the leaders, while key figures from both sides contributed to a closely contested game.
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