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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
5
Private hospital BINDOWALLA seeks help to locate a nearly full grown fox terrier puppy lost between Wellington and Gulgong or near Re Ward on returning to J Ryan Rawleigh Dealer Wellington. Descriptions include general appearance and possible care needs. Reward offered for safe return.
Wellington District Hospital invites sealed tenders for three months starting 1 July 1944 for meat milk bread funerals. Tenders close 1 pm Saturday June 30 1939 or 1944? at the Secretary's Office Court House Buildings. Endorse Tender for Supplies.
A special general meeting of the Wellington Jockey Club financial members will be held at McCormick's Hotel on Friday July 13 at 8 pm. The business is alteration of the rule to end the financial year. Secretary J S Matthews.
A Wellington church gathering of Methodist adherents is set for July 6 at 8 pm to launch the movement with a usual programme and supper. A combined street stall and jumble sale will be held at Western Stores on Saturday July 7 to raise funds for the Military Ball, with donations accepted at Naveau's Shop or with Mrs B Naveau the hon secretary.
The schedule lists a visit by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese with a.m. Holy Communion a.m. Men’s Breakfast in the Parish Hall and an address by the Bishop. Evensong at 7.40 p.m. with the Bishop as preacher. Monday 3 p.m. Bishop address to the women of the parish and afternoon tea. Rector K D Norman.
Notice to employers to collect Wages Tax from employees earning £2 or more weekly. Details include records of wages, remittance forms for ten or more employees, Wages Tax Stamps for fewer, and where to send payments. Instructions and schedules provided by the Commissioner of Taxation E. J. McMahon.
Property owner warns against any poisoning shooting or trespassing on the Blath ary Creek area. Violators will be pursued and legal action may follow to enforce safety and peace.
The Joint Committee for Tariff Revision and Review in Sydney aims to scrutinize existing tariffs for fairness and relevance to current conditions. It argues that review can uncover anomalies and guide changes to protect rights and promote the greatest good, while acknowledging potential global shifts and the dangers of open markets.
A prospect of a minimum annual tax of 10 shillings for households with even one fruit tree raises protests. Critics argue new taxation targets the same people in a different way and question excluding home vegetable gardens from the levy.
Community notes report winter weather and road works in Georie and Wellington, plus events at Memorial Hall and Neuren hall. It mentions a street stall for the military ball fund, a Methodist diamond jubilee meeting, a card party for the Convert ball, and a Wellington Jockey Club meeting to discuss financial year end rules. Also references public service wage talks, a diphtheria outbreak in Dubbo, and a humorous minister visit.
A Catholic Club meeting Tuesday night enjoyed a pleasant session. Next Tuesday promises a large attendance for a radio night featuring the children's hour ball descriptions questions and other items for an enjoyable humorous evening.
The Gulgong group and allied leagues including Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and local councils plan coordinated action to push the Sandy Hollow Maryvale railway line. A deputation to the Minister for Transport is suggested for strong, united backing.
Secretary F A Naveau reports Hospitals Commission has delayed the Board of Directors election due to pending legislation. The current board will serve until about October or November, when a new three year term is expected to begin. Previously terms were twelve months long.
The Well ington Times reports an audit by an accountant will verify credits to candidates as votes flow in. Votes arriving late are forwarded to the next issue and will be credited in a future edition if not included in the current tally.
On Sunday July 8 the Bishop of the Diocese Right Rev Dr Crotty will make a pastoral visit to Wellington parish. Holy Communion at 8 am with all parishioners invited. Men’s breakfast at 9 am, Ladies' Guild to assist. The Bishop will speak to the men and women and preach at 7.10 pm in the church followed by possible address to the Indies at 3 pm Monday.
The Right Rev Dr Norton Catholic Bishop of Bathurst will visit Wellington next month to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Patrick's Church. Mrs Taylor, wife of Rev R E Taylor, shows wonderful improvement per latest word from Sydney. Mick Swindlehurst, Mudgee Town Clerk, returns from annual leave in Wellington andGeorie and will resume duties early next week. The death in Ireland of Rev Father Coughlan, once with Bathurst diocese, is announced. Senate candidate for UAP is T M Shakespeare, former Country Press secretary with long legislative experience.
Wellington Reds head to Mudgee on Sunday to face the local side in open play. Mudgee recently trialed Dubbo on a wet ground, promising a tough contest. Wellington urges all players to train at Bell Park tomorrow, with a listed lineup including Wilson Cudden Merrill Culkin Leach Pritchard McDonald Graham Jackson Ewart Hollier Stubberfield Pulbrook and reserves Stein Morgan.
The Citizens Band under bandmaster Mr Knight has grown quickly with public support for uniforms and the band rotunda. They need about £40 for a bass instrument and hope local supporters will donate to back the town's entry in a major contest in Mudgee this October.
A letter from GEO W. Althofer argues that poverty amid plenty stems from a bank dominated economy. He questions high production yet widespread debt, cites wartime credit figures, and urges study of the Douglas Social Credit System as a remedy.
At the last Dubbo League meeting the Johnny Walker Cup dates were debated as teams withdraw. Cobar will visit Dubbo next Sunday with Wellington on the 15th, Coonamble on the 22nd and Yeoval on the 29th. An exchange of dates between Wellington, Coonamble and Yeoval is possible while Mudgee may visit Wellington on the 22nd. The Magpies want their game before Dubbo and two players ordered off against Dubbo were cautioned.
At Forbes on Sunday Group XI decided to change residential qualification from 28 days to 90 days. This could end paid players, forcing clubs to pay three months' salary before eligibility. Clubs like Forbes and Parkes worry rising costs and gate losses as professionalism affects attendance and finances.
The club reported a week of golf notes with wins by Leod Wade and McLeod Cup results including net scores 194 and 185. Dr. more took the Wade cup with 160 off the stick, and C. Dixon won a golf trophy with a morning round. Associates' open scheduled next Saturday. draw and results listed for A and B grades.
Union officials schedule two games featuring Parramatta and Wellington teams over the weekend to boost public attendance. On Saturday Parramatta faces Wellington at noon to include weekend watchers, with a combined team chosen for Sunday. Wellington players include Corby Lay Toynton and Zain. Parramatta selections list Cameron East and Dibbs among others. Both days aim to showcase strong football as Queenslanders visit Sydney to meet New South Wales rivals.
A report states the government will restore salaries for servants and MPs after reductions. It notes four MPs or officials affected and confirms a plan to revert pay to prior levels, with details pending official wording.
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