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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1937
Page
2
The List of Electors is being prepared and enrolment cards must be returned by July 21 1937. Owners of land are exempt. names will transfer from the Council's books. To enroll one must be 21 or naturalised. eligibility requires owning or leasing rateable land or residing in the area for 12 months.
The friends of the late Mrs Nancy Jane Howard are notified that her funeral cortege will leave the Church of England St John s at 9 am tomorrow morning for Bathurst Cemetery. A service will be held at St John s at 8 45 am. Murray Bros Funeral Directors.
Beg to announce the sale advertised at 41 Maxwell St will now be held at his Auction Rooms on Wednesday 380th inst when he will auction High Clivs Cheval Mirror Maple Bedroom Suite nearly new 3 Piece Genoa Velvet Lounge Suite little use 8 Piece Oak Dining Room Suite White Lacquered Kitchen Cabinet Setting Rugs Lines Chairs Tables Bedstead Crockery Also 100 Lots too numerous to mention Furniture buyers dont miss this opportunity Secure High Class Furniture.
Local notes mention street tree work nearing completion in Warne Street and Simpson Street with kurrajongs and plane trees forming avenues. Mentions of Federal election candidates, football tubas, blue shop sale, and notable cricket and tennis figures plus a Wellington District Band performance and public collection.
An advertisement touts a 16 percent discount at the Blue Shop starting Thursday July 1. Separate notices announce W F Barr selling furniture at his Maughan Street rooms on Wednesday July 30 and prior auction items at Maxwell Street with a reserve.
The International Rotary Conference at Nice designates Burgess Watt of Hobart as Governor-elect of the 65th District and Sir Robert Garran of Canberra as Governor-elect of the 70th District. Angus Mitchell of Melbourne is elected to the international board of directors. San Francisco chosen for the next conference.
Citizens are urged to use provided receptacles for fruit peelings and refuse to keep pavements clear. A recent incident describes a navy fall on a hard path due to careless disposal. The Municipal Council calls for civic pride and instructs teaching children the error of this habit.
Minister for Lands approves a 15 pound grant to Wuuluman Reserve No 46444 trustees for maintenance and improvement. Payment action begun and funds to be expended and accounted for by September 0 1937 unless extended. Trustees must submit expenditure statement after period.
The Wellington polo team lost to Town and Country 2 goals to 5 in the Garvin Cup semi final at Kyeemagh. They had just been defeated by the same score in the Dudley Cup against Scone. Despite wet conditions and pools on the ground, players enjoyed the match and gained experience for upcoming country carnivals.
Bruce Halmkvist ten from Weston is a patient at Allanville private hospital with severe burns to his legs and arm. He was cleaning a bicycle with petrol, holding a tin of the liquid when he struck a match. The ensuing explosion scorched his limbs.
A large Hibernian gathering at Euchareena marked the first Communion breakfast for the H A B Society. Bishop Norton of Bathurst presided and gave a strong address. Visitors included J McElhony Sydney and R Flood Cowra, with reps from Wellington Bathurst Orange and G U O L F at Euchareena. A fine repast followed and the function was warmly enjoyed.
The Federal Arbitration Court raised the living wage by six per week but critics warn the gain may vanish as prices rise. Unions argued for real spending power, not nominal wage boosts, noting repeated increases fail to improve buying power and resemble a dog chasing its tail.
Abel Wilkins and Co. report first half land sales totaling 16 541 acres valued just under £80,000. Wellington district accounts for over 12 000 acres at about £5 10s per acre. The firm notes buyers seeking 500 to 3000 acres for mixed farming or grazing and requests details of suitable parcels for immediate or next-year delivery.
A letter from Sydney praises a man seeking land in Wellington as a desirable settler with a herd and equipment. The writer notes land is hard to obtain locally and laments wasted land that could be put to productive use, urging the district to attract such settlers.
Wellington Police Court presided by Mr C Pickup heard a light list of cases. Leo Pennings and W H Cashell fined 1 shilling and 8 pence costs for not returning number plates. A Davey and R Mare fined 10 shillings and 8 pence costs and 10/ professional costs for riding a bicycle on the footpath and no lights respectively. A Pulbrook fined £1 8s costs and 10s witness expenses. James Pert of the Industrial Department fined 2 per sought wages, with costs and 9s witness expenses. For a missing notice of the award in his shop he was fined 10s 6d costs and 30s expenses. H Manning fined £2 for decent language and 5s for drunkenness.
Mr. Geo. Wilson M L A received a ministerial reply on conserving timber around Wellington. The Forestry Commission found most areas are freehold or conditional lease, limiting Crown action. A 40 acre Crown lease area near Haycox could be ringbarked for a park. The idea to resume land for a public park is raised to satisfy local aspirations.
Modern science makes long distances seem short as Wellington links with England. Mr W Kimbell of Hampshire chats with his wife via telephone during a catering event for 3000 guests, praising Wellington officials for a smooth, first of its kind connection.
The stork brings a son to Mr and Mrs Powyer of Montefiores at Allanville private hospital. Wellington hospital receives Mr Tom Hogan senr in very low condition at 82. Mr T H Cameron recovers after illness in Sydney. Mrs Jordan and Miss Jordan of Spicers Creek holidayed in the city and South Coast. Fitzgerald of Temora resumes duties at Wellington C P S office after Bird’s departure. Mrs A McConochie of Glen Mitchell travels to Sydney for a holiday and polo carnival. Molly Kennard announces engagement to John Merewether of Bowral. Merewether at St Paul’s College Sydney University. Lt Colonel N D Barton leaves for Vienna to study medicine. mother Mrs Barton improving at Wellington. A kitchen tea for Miss Jean Paxton and Mr White at Memorial Hall Georgie. gifts presented by Mr Jack Hart junr. Parker-Smith of the Royal Aero Club visits Wellington to seek landing ground for goodwill Aero Club visit. Paul Warton shows recovery with a two hour car drive, much appreciated after illness.
The death occurred at a private hospital this morning of Nancy Jane Howard aged 5 at Montefiores Wellington. She had been well until a week ago and died after surgery despite care. She was the daughter of the late Albert Bert Howard and native of Woodstock. Survived by a grown family including Albert E Norman Hector Russell Stewart Douglas Lloyd Thomas John and Mervyn Claude in Wellington and daughters Warburton of Cobar and Pauline Howard of Montefiores. Brother and sister details given. Arthur Howard of Montefiores a brother in law.
Arthur Sinclair a Victorian traveler is found dead in the Macquarie River near Wellington. A post mortem was held and authorities suspect poisoning or drowning. Sinclair, a Surrey native and former soldier, leaves a wife and sister. burial follows at Wellington Church of England cemetery.
Universal presents The Magnificent Brute at the Mayfair with Victor McLaglen as Big Steve Anetrowh a steelmaker drawn to blondes The picture is based on Owen Francis Liberty story Big The Monarch offers Romeo and Juliet starring Howard and Norma Shearer Basil Rathbone and John Barrymore in a praised production with Tybalt Mercutio and Lord Capulet performances plus The Great Hospital Mystery as Wednesday and Thursday support.
The deceased rests in a polished maple casket with a service at St. John’s Church of England tomorrow morning at 8.45, followed by a funeral cortege to Bathurst at 9.00. Interment will be beside her late husband at Bathurst Cemetery, with the Murray Bros conductors.
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