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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
4
Mrs. Ebsuly Thawes and Mr. H. E. Vllame Cutts thank Dire Wood Macfarlans and Mr and Mrs Marry for their kind attention and support. They express gratitude for all forms of aid and expressions of sympathy received during a time of bereavement.
A dense local page covers a parish hall meeting, Presbyterians, and school events, noting a Liberal Progressive stance and an upcoming gathering. It mentions classes, garments, church burials, a Civilian Hilo Club annual meeting, and social events to aid front-line service with dates and nearby places.
Fragmented OCR notes report Sunday and afternoon services at Wellington and Heatonville with ministers Dunkley and Siemon leading. It mentions a conference among Wade, Beeby, and others over whether Thrower MLA faces Liberal or Progressive opposition and debates which candidate banners will win without regard to district boundaries.
Workers at Wallington Storer Ltd raise funds for the War Aid and War Hospital Fund, contributing £2 and donating substantial Talents and money. They collaborate with the Batharet convalescent home effort, gifting a room with objects to support wounded soldiers and planning an estimated expenditure of about £0.
At the Dubbo Quarter Session the judge presided over a convoluted case involving Welly Kelly and Waterford. The proceedings referenced Jobe Thorny Sheohyy and Wielgu Blowoky, with several defendants charged in a complex matter concerning property and alleged fraudulent activity. The court found the male defendant guilty and sentenced him to twelve months in prison, while the woman was acquitted.
Leeds Bros will offer 700 young stock at 12 months to fatten heifers and mature cattle. Special attention to quiet return cattle. Wagon has been secured for transport. Buyers may attend with confidence.
The Raymond Ueeston mission at the Methodist Church continues with a Sunday evening service. The Suuny Church held a weekday service and the minister led a combined service with the congregation. A Salvation Army officer was asked to repeat prayers for a wife. A forthcoming meeting is planned for Saturday night and Sunday services include a 1 pm session and a 3:30 pm women’s meeting. The next country service is set for Bodun ty 3 with officers Garnley and Hutu leading. The Band School relocated to 2 o’clock by radio competition.
A letter from Captain Mluckeleweiter to the Madden family of Wellington confirms the death of Corporal Val Madden who was killed in a railway accident in France. Madden, sent to a French military hospital after the incident, died after a long suffering, with French doctors and surgeons doing all possible. The body was required by French military authorities in the town of Maradison for burial.
Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd report two highly commful cattle markets at Trangie and Dubbo during the past week with prices exceptionally high. Heifers to 38 guineas at Trangie, cows from 13 to 21 guineas. Cattle from £10 to £14 and bulls to 17 guineas.
A note shows Empire Pictures being floated into a company with shareholders already taken. Abel Wilkins and Co's office plans a meeting at three o'clock Saturday afternoon to take the eye for the formation of the vow any.
Momrn Bedford and Weston Ltd announce a special sale at Wallington on Wednesday week July 6. They will yard 400 wall peed cattle and 350 akeep for sale to suit buyers. They welcome offers from other callers and hear from Gealovs of offering at the sale.
Monilay's sales at Yomebush show solid results with high prices for consignments. Thomas Looney of Tullamore fetched 88/1 in a strong market, while overall rainfall for Jum month set records across the district and influenced waterworks discussions.
The article recalls past film showings featuring Albert Chevalier impersonations and a Uranatic encenay from the Bemanca Slaine series. It notes a second series will be shown Tuesday next with seating accommodations for the Higers.
A quirky program at the Monarch skating rink features Salinas stars and Wallingford acts plus mid-century brawl comedy. The show includes photos and a cast led by Corey Donnelly as Madame X in The Phiet Shaw, with costumes noted for beauty.
The attention of interested parties is drawn to the sale to be held at Tamworth by Mossy Lowcock and King on Friday. Auctioneers expect to sell thousands of head of bullocks cattle and unleaded stock of good quality. Buyers invited to attend with contingency.
Examinations for book keeping at the Convent ington with the Nation High Behood in connection with Business College Hyidnes show percentages for students including Aniela Shorian Molly Dowd Nora Baldy Yorn Warren Linda SteCormick and others. The Vouvent schools will resume work on Monday July ata.
Despite cold weather the Sumtop ranch event at Hed Cros Rocidy drew about eight people. Music supplied by Minow Brogley Vollum and Mekeana with Meewes Penfold ass Curr. ALP duties by Me Blashborn. Auctions, donations, and ticket proceeds raised about £84. Gratitude expressed to all supporters including Mr and Miss Swaauell.
An OCR fragment describes a public meeting about fund contributions to a War Chest. It mentions Harry Taylor a Red Crow Society member distributing buttons to workers, banks like Commercial Bank involved, and various donations including £14, £40, £10 and other sums. The text is garbled but depicts fundraising via button sales or gifts and allocations among local groups.
A gathering of friends and colleagues praised Mr Muir and Mr Kennedy for their service at a farewell event. The chairman commended their efforts guiding the railway retreatment rooms and thanked them for their capable leadership. Mr Forguam, newly appointed retreatment manager, was welcomed, with toasts offered to the departing and best wishes expressed for their futures. NEXT SATURDAY'S SALES. Movary Beallard Taylor and Warton Ltd advertise public auction of colamoretal verde stock.
A fragmented obituary notice recounts Mr A W Bile severing ties with his son, thank yous from colleagues, and farewells for a departing guest. It also mentions Mrs K J Knapp’s milestone birthday, the memory of Joseph Aarons contributing to a monument, and tributes to Moul ler and Gardiner family members.
The Progressive Party gains momentum as farmers and supporters back the movement. G Kewby tours key country centers amid coordinated party activity. Wellington and Tribe hosts highlight stirring political efforts. Branches report new members and ongoing reorganizing plans while officials discuss strategy and future actions.
In rough weather at the Park ground Wellington won the toss and defended first. Wallington stood out as the lone scorer for the losers while Dubbo pressed with Kink and Hinton among the scorers, the final tally favoring Wallington 20 to 3.
A fragmented dispatch details Austrian forces pressing near Malgus and Monte Teseta with heavy artillery and mine blasts. German and French reports speak of fierce counterattacks, heavy casualties, and widespread destruction as advancing Austrians push toward Mont. Col. and Sill locations, while Allied fronts hold tenuous lines and naval concerns rise in Britain.
A meeting led by Alderman Kennard and chaired by Masur discussed establishing a Wellington Convalescent Soldiers Home to aid wounded veterans. Plans included funding through local supporters, converting a ward at Bathurst and Wellington facilities, and coordinating with residents and districts to launch the project.
A truncated record shows a Wellington gathering discussing welfare aid for the wounded and a proposed secretary appointment. The motion passed with emphasis on directing funds to general society work and coordinating with the Walshington Red Cross.
A scrambled wire service digest notes political talk, naval and labor measures, and economic briefings amid wartime constraints. It mentions ministers, defence of Australia, shipping, rail workers, hotel rentals regulation, and market quotes, with numerous garbled names and numbers.
A fragment states a claim was made against John Weber and William Weber, with involvement of Arden but not connected to a death in Mr. Weber's family. It notes a prior clearing about a year ago at Stone Town and emphasizes no relation to the recent death.
A terse report notes Australia has purchased a line of ships to transport its wheat overseas. The text list includes several oddly garbled ship names and place terms, reflecting OCR errors but signaling a government or commercial move to secure vessels for grain export.
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