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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
5
Arthur Parker sustains a foot wound from a misfired pea rifle while others, including T Shawcross, die and are buried. Local aid is organized for Shawcross’s widow as several residents recover from illnesses. A public meeting supports temperance and education efforts, while weather and post office changes, rugby weather, and ploughing progress fill out the week.
From our Correspondent the town reports about two inches of rain since the month began and farmers ploughing and sowing. Locals discuss forming a shooting club near Bald Hill with 43 signatories, while Geurie residents discuss plans for a School of Arts and library and improvements to the main street. A billiards and theater event by the Loyal Alexander Kethel Lodge is praised as a success with a large crowd and a band procession.
Rain nourishes pasture promising good sheep feed in weeks ahead. Goolma and Gulgong football teams meet on Saturday 29th inst with at least a fine game expected. Pro gress Association plans a 2 pm meeting the same day at local venue. Social for church funds at G Shearman’s residence Cudgebegong Tickets two shillings gent, ladies free. Rabbits fluctuate with skin prices, stock moved toward Wellington. Art union prizes awarded on 22nd mat with Edith Shearman first and Edith various others listed. Divine service led by Rev Father O'Donnell last Sunday.
A Friday night fundraiser at Neurea Hall for a Dripatone School of Arts drew about eighty couples and exceeded expectations. The program began with a two act drama The Little Treasure starring Colreavy Riley King Bere and Gough with Mrs Morgan Dowell Gough and A Gough. A phonograph piece followed and a nigger sketch Wife's Relations with King Morgan King Mrs Morgan McDowell Althofer drew lively laughs. Performances were well received, the time limit shortened the main piece, and the audience enjoyed the social as well as the show.
A lively evening ended at dawn with attendees returning home satisfied after helping fund the School of Arts at Dripstone. Special mention goes to J. Bera for staging efforts, and to Mr. and Mrs. Brien for furniture and piano use. Mrs. Bell provided moral support, and Miss Stofer, Miss Tuite, Miss Syphers, and Hughes Bros assisted with music at no charge.
After good rains calm weather aids crops and pasture as wheat ahead grows six inches in places. Reports of an accident at Mallons mill where Reynolds cut his forehead. Rabbits thrive with two men loading 160 pairs and 50 more to go to Wellington. Foxes menace stock while a social gathering at Mr Kelly’s remains fondly recalled. Sickness affects families, with pneumonia feared in Mrs Shepherd’s daughter. Welcome Jack Syndicate meets, shares over-subscribed, two shafts being advanced at the mine. Omega tunnel planned. mine activity and ore treatment continue at Cockle Creek furnaces.
Preliminary notice for annual social on July 24 to benefit Rectory repairs and improvements. Tickets five shillings double, four shillings single. Impounding notice for a brown horse branded W over J-C. twelve hands. if not released, sale scheduled July 18, 1907 at noon. Poundkeeper P O'Shea.
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