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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
4
Local jottings report community meetings and social events across towns. Topics include church talks, a government job, agricultural machinery tests, a rifle club gathering, and upcoming balls, church services, and courts with dates and venues.
In thin advertisement Moms Bedford al d Taylor, auctioneers, announce a sale of 110 sheep for 10,000 store at Wallington next Saturday. Details list 4,000 wethers, 2,000 ewes, 1,000 lambs, and assorted hoggets with early delivery options and prices in the lot. The sale aims to suit purchasers.
The report notes a booming wool industry with sales through Brewarrina and large exports to Victoria and Sydney, while Browarrive faces high wool prices. It also covers Liberal candidate for Mudgee, Robert Jones, defeating John Garland in a local election, with detailed district results. Additional items include the death of Mr. J.L. Small of Wellington, a Salvation Army visit by Commissioner Cadman, and land offers near Mumbil with public sale plans.
The Rov A Stephen announces his wuljrot for nat Sunday and a political scene unfolds with Liberal party moves supporting Mr C HL Barton. Mr Lloyd’s first new date is mentioned. Mr James Ottaway had a bicycle accident in Lee Street yesterday causing a slight concussion. Mr S I Daweson, a Wallington resident, was on a short visit during the week. Later references show Comminalones Cudiman's Lecture pushed to next week.
A fragmented report notes seniors in Wallington receiving aid, with a focus on cost of waifaras and cadet participation. The Railway Commissioner has ordered reductions across all trains, affecting cadets, with a major schedule change to come into force on Monday.
During committee, council members raised concerns about the work of the nuisance inspector. Alderman Croan moved to dismiss the appointee, and a motion to advertise for the sanitary official and rate inspector was discussed. The resolution to reconsider the dismissal was tabled, and Alderman Kelly was absent as a future vote was planned.
Gourrie prepares to face Wellington at Wellington Showground on Saturday in a Macquaria Union match billed as a double-header. Gourrie won 16 to 14 against Narromine last weekend with Brown and Dowd among standout players. Wellington’s lineup features Bullbrook and Murray among the backs and forwards as both clubs expect a hard contest.
The coroner reported Charlon Jonson was found dead on Mr Arthur Bich's property in New South Wales. The inquest heard the death occurred on June 11, 1907, with Charlow Journ identified as the deceased. The coroner stated he was accidentally killed in a falling tray and adjourned the inquiry.
A disputed election letter reveals council discourse on nominee Walkir for municipal honor. Debate covers nomination acceptance, arrears, and alleged overpayment. Council agrees the clerk should reply to Walker’s letter, ending the matter with no further action.
A garbled Melbourne sports column mentions American boxing champ Bill Byairs and rival Tommy Buraa the Awardean. It lists horse weights and contenders for races including the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup, with references to Dividend Poseidon Shindend Antonions May King and other Metropolitans. The piece hints at fading favorites and betting interest ahead of Warwick Handicap and related events.
Fragmentary OCR text records names Lloyd and Collins of Sydney and mentions Momitacs with reprimand wilt and various items or events including Culenviga and siechoaineat Novelties from a Continental mahal. Dates referenced include Saturday and Monday without clear year.
The fortnightly Wellington Council meeting faced a night of weather and disorder as a mounted inspector could not enforce rules due to rain and an injured horse. Goats impounded in the streets prompted action against owners, while debates over water mains, extensions to Turnton and Sienpain, and a proposed night watchman were decided. Councillors also discussed tram extensions, street trees, guttering, and public works, with appeals from residents about water supply guarantees and cost sharing.
A mixed distress summary reports a 40 foot bridge failure near the crook causing a wreck on the waterfront. A sunken ketch was towed to Botany Bay and an identified man died by suicide aboard the steamer Dominion. A shooting incident in Connawarra injures a woman. a man was later arrested. The Mining Act launch date, weather notes, and a missing key found at Jarvis Bay are mentioned alongside a Cablegram about a ward explosion with many killed or injured and a resulting panic.
The notice states Bir G Gator, after fifteen years with Dalgety and Company, Limited, will start his own wool and produce firm as buyer and exporter in Wellington, near Swift Street, July first. He assumes the role of resident agent for the Western Districts, serving surrounding areas and supplying local needs.
Yesterday afternoon Hey J McThall joined Miss Willina Wellington and Kathie Jane Tiutfield in a formal ceremony. The bride's aunt and the groom’s best man attended as guests. The couple left for their honeymoon in Orange with friends cheering them on.
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