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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1938
Page
2
The family of William Dell expresses gratitude to the doctors and the hospital staff for their care and to the public for the wreaths and condolences during the bereavement period.
The Monthly Meeting of the P and B Association will be held at the High School Library at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. All parents invited to attend. S.E Caley, Hon. Secretary. Also a help-wanted ad for a capable girl who can do plain cooking with no laundry.
A special general meeting of subscribers of the Wellington School of Arts and Soldiers’ etc will be held at the School of Arts Western Stores on Thursday June 3. The meeting will decide on the promised reconditioning and handover of the building for use as a dance venue and related matters.
TENDERS are invited for the conveyance of mails in New South Wales starting January. Tenders close 2:30 pm on Wednesday 7th July. Tender forms and details are available from the General Post Office Sydney and connected post offices. Deputy Director V E Butler approves the notice.
L Milling & Co announce a special stock sale at Dunedoo on Monday next July 4 at 2:00 p.m. Includes 4,000 choice young store sheep Merino wethers weaners breeding ewes and crossbred rams, about 500 fat sheep and lambs, plus 20 forward dairy springers. Early shorn stock, good renditions, careful lotting and drover attendance advised.
The Wellington social scene notes that the Mayfair Theater will host dancing after floor reconditioning, with the Leather Jackets and Deans Darvin 100 Men and Girl! performances. Local civic meetings and library vending debates loom, while boxing fans recall the world championship event and a Royal visit remains on timetable.
A notice describes a fire sale of well kept furniture and effects due to the death of a young man Mr. George Youk Tong. The sale, at Gisborne Street, occurs Wednesday at 2 pm, offering attractive prices for purchasers. A recent local death cast gloom over Une Lown. skating events and a hospital dance in Luis Town are also mentioned amid weather notes of light showers.
A local note praises Wellington resident Mr Norman P Gill for his dedicated service since the town formed its Tourist and Publicity Barony. The message credits his steady efforts to advance Wellington as a jovial resort and acknowledges his ongoing contributions despite challenges.
Anticipated renovations enable delayed dancing facilities at Wellington's Mayfair Theatre. Aute llate and other equipment are being secured to allow safe rehearsals and a smoother finish for dancing while the venue remains under review.
The Ladies Guild announces a jumble sale in the Baptist Church hall next Thursday. The event offers new and secondhand items at low prices with refreshments served at the small hall. Proceeds support church activities and annual bargains attract many early buyers.
A pasture demonstration will be held at the opposite MP property tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock. Arthur Murphy will provide entertainment while the event is arranged by Wert on Stees and Eagles Ltd as local agents for HY McKay Massey Hey Ne Ltd. The plant on show includes a Massey Pacemaker tractor on rubber tyres and a Sunsprong renovator touted as modern cultivating equipment. Interested parties are invited to attend.
Watchful parents could supervise children as the Mupfukoka- Sing Wink hub opened a mothers seamon on Thursday after noting at SAB. Facilities included tables and chairs for comfortable seating while children attend skating, with staff ensuring safe supervision. The event aims to showcase how the skating area will operate without rough elements and to boost department appeal.
The Wallingtar Golf Club staged a busy week of competitions focusing on fair play and skill development. A notable event featured a 70 off the par drive by N Piet during a mothers' session and a 10 under par performance by a young participant, underscoring progress in junior players.
Yentontay aternoun the Welling In Girle hockey club faced Ww thy Dubbs gels in a four vocal match at Kennard Park. Ground rain heavy from recent falls. crowd enjoyed the game despite conditions. Dubbo Isle won by 5 goals to 1 with Mike Kath Dunsmore scoring Wellington's only goal. The focal players performed well and future potential noted.
A Saturday night fire at a rear Mantettores Street property caused extensive damage as flames spread through the building. Fire hydrants were partially blocked by dirt, delaying access for the brigade and risking further loss of valuable property. Care urged for full hydrant clearance by the Council to prevent future delays.
Fred Saunders reports a Mayfair skating event that brought together numerous businesspeople for a relaxed afternoon. Skating and rowing are highlighted as universal workouts, with attendees noting enjoyment and a calm, social atmosphere despite minor slips.
A meeting held at Church of England Park Hall on Saturday afternoon discussed funding for the Far West Children’s Health Scheme. Residents joined Slim Sted Thomann to endow a family home with proceeds from a forthcoming concert. Organizers hope a substantial sum will be raised to support the scheme.
At the weekly Rotary Club meeting in Wellington officers disclosed the cost of installing a new X ray plant at the District Hospital. The funds raised so far totalled £1310, reflecting strong public support for hospital facilities and plans for a full modern radiology service.
A young Chinese man named George Yook Tong fell from a horse on Arthur Street around 11 o'clock and died in Wellington District Hospital that afternoon. He was 24, son of Mr and Mrs Chock Ching, educated at Wellington Public School, active in the Wellington Pullin School Ex-Students Union and University Tutorial Classes, and a keen member of local clubs. The funeral proceeded to Wellington Cemetery with a Church of England service.
Fanny Katherine Sullivan died after an appendicitis operation at Wellington District Hospital. She passed away on a Saturday after a brief illness following marriage. The funeral was held in Wellington Cemetery Church of England grounds with arrangements by Murrey Bron.
At an examination by the Nurses Registration Board on May 24 and 26 four nurses from Wes- Tinton Diaries Hospital passed the final exam. They are Luins Mel, Edna Parkes, Vera May Griffiths, and Thelma Mary Suhummek. Congratulations were extended on their success. The article also notes local social notices including the death of Mary Bowed, and moves to Wellington by Mr. George Gunning to Sydney, with tributes from colleagues and a welcome by Stan Spargo.
A cinema listing warns of a dizzily tangled crime thriller double bill at the Macquarie Theatre. Feidine stars in Captain Courdugoutria while Glarys George and Franchot Tone headline The Jormck of a Pinto with Detective Grane solving a murder amid a locked room atmosphere.
Jack Paleton defeats Rob Brown four and four on an 18 hole match. Players prepare for the club open meeting starting Saturday and continuing through the weekend. A comprehensive programme of events invites entries by next Wednesday. Visiting competitors will be made honorary members during their stay. Large entries expected with hotel arrangements under consideration.
Widespread rainfall across inland New South Wales last Thursday night and Friday brought up to two inches in western areas, aiding wheat crops and pastures. Strong winds and heavy showers marked the period, with totals varying by locality and reports noting substantial ground moisture and potential yield benefits.
An upcoming hospital dance promises a larger turnout than last year with patrons from Stuart Town and Wellington attending. The committee has arranged for a program and seating from J. E. McKinnon’s garage, with a small car seat charge and bookings advised for Thursday.
The Wellington Tennis Club mourns the loss of Georgie Yook Tong, a young member held in high esteem for his cheerful disposition. Members extend sympathy to his parents and relatives. The club reports wet courts causing a dull weekend with little play and invites entries for an upcoming ladies doubles tournament and weekend fixtures against Campbell and Gulrong.
A Wellington to Dubbo railway group traveled to Dubbo for a lively contest. The team posted a narrow victory by 14 to 12, totaling 104 games to 120, with many individual pairings and female participants mentioned throughout the lengthy scorecard.
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