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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

2

Memorial notice and local fundraisers for August events

Memoriam note for Linda, death by accident and family memorials. A Progressive Bridge Party and Five Hundred Drive is planned at the School of Art on Friday. A combined Street Stall and Jumble Sale by Women’s Auxiliary will be held at Western Stores corner to raise funds for the Military Hall. Donations of poultry fruit cakes jams clothing are requested and may be left at Maughan Street with Mrs. W. Johnson and Mrs. J. G. Smith, hon. secretary. Wellington Cycling Club annual meeting at the Hollywood on Wednesday at 8 pm. Membership encouraged. People may obtain landowner candidacy forms from police stations or post offices for the ensuing triennial period.

Linda Tinet Eis Lewed Hyairtery Geothers C.W.A. Younger School of Arte Ering B.S. & Bll Awst Maughantreet W. Johnson J. G. Smith Church of Country Women's Association Mra Geo Wilkins Mua Mes Hervetf Mom Wellington Hollywood Brut Lange P. Bennison Practical Watchmaker Sppasita Bowling Green Perey Street

Wellingtons Council Adopts New Domestic Power Rates

Wellington town clerk Swindlehurst announces a new domestic electricity scheme. Up to two units monthly charged at 1d per unit with 26 percent discount for prompt payment. Excess consumption billed at 2d per unit. Motor rent 1s monthly with 25 percent discount, minimum 3d4. Future bills align with these terms.

A. Swindlehurst

Rosehill Racing Results Highlights From Saturday Meet

At Rosehill on Saturday, multiple divisions produced winners led by Omagi in the Juvenile Surrey and Flying Daye in the hurdle segment. Favorites struggled with just three favorites prevailing at Ascot-style points, while Bim Vinto, the ex-Orange gelding, also scored.

Rosehill Tter Dweller Nolena Voleas Tol Siskes Omagi Flying Daye Queen Crow Waner Demid Belle Treine Intuition Winer Legislator S.r Duinina'd Tactician Bowery King Craw Chemoah Hopehill Bandicap Roorcella Don Moon Dreamdale Chania Furey! Beurry Durham Court Ascot Getarday Rome Bim Vinto

Lang's Latest Plan Draws Fire From Critics

The piece attacks Mr. J T Lang for proposed emergency income tax up to 6d in the pound on earnings above £500, arguing the tax harms wage earners and forces companies to raise prices or cut wages. It notes dwindling support for Lang amid economic strain and questions the plan's efficacy and leadership.

Tatas Lang Aia

Unity Needed To Halt Langs Labor Policy Slide

The piece criticizes Premier Lang and ministers for unemployment rises and capital fleeing the state. It urges Labor National and Country parties to unite to resist a growing influence seen as disruptive. It questions government choices on civil service and wage impacts.

Lang Tara Sigon Wa Doula Commonwealth Bevings Bank Blocre Napoleon Mr. Lang Aly Australia Lane

Community notices and events amid winter weather

The Country Women's Association reports modest surpluses and thanks contributors led by Mrs Bert Howard and Mrs Thelma Lovett. Meetings and social events are announced, including a convent ball fundraiser, a Wellington cycling group gathering, a watchmaker ad, and school reopenings. Weather notes mention frosts and light rain with talk of dry spells ahead.

Local Jottings on Pip Line Project Allocation

A council meeting discussed the pips line work between Maxwell and Palmar Strowa and its connection to the Wellington main road. The project will affect municipal construction south of Wellington, ending nine workers' employment.

Arthur Stevet Maxwell Palmar Strowa Devicion Wellington

Witness Oath Confusion Noted At District Court

Court proceedings highlighted witness confusion as jurors and newcomers struggled with oath taking. One witness, attempting the traditional Bible method, paused before the judge corrected the phrasing and affirmed with Be holy my God. The judge reminded attendees to say So help me God.

Court of Justice Correcwd Thonuon

Old Bullock Team Draws Crowds At McLend Mill

On Friday last a line of twelve fine bullock teams drew attention as they approached McLend’s mill, reviving memories of past days when teams were common on local roads. The crowd voiced nostalgia for the old era, noting motors replaced teams yet hoping for a revival of Dobbin and Strawberry in the district.

McLend’s

Little River CWA Branch Delays Meeting

Owing to continuous floods in the Little River the CWA branch abandoned its planned meeting in Jane. Members hope to hold the next gathering on July 10 at Breathbox with Miss Lorna Byrne delivering an address to the Arthurville branch. Members remain active planning future activities and pursuing their agreed objective for the coming month.

C.W.A Jane Lorna Byrne Arthurville

Weather Forecast for Central and Southern Districts

Forecast calls for rain in central and southern tiny land districts with heavy falls on slopes and highlands. Strong southerly to northwesterly winds, followed by cold quarry weather and snow on the high lands. Temperature today was 57 degrees as conditions remain unsettled.

Amarco Shire Council Final Meeting Deals With Local Roads

At the final monthly Amarco Shire Council meeting Cr Caldwell noted a wash away on Norah Crook Road and a bog hole on Euichareena Road near Mr Branger. The Engineer was instructed to attend. The Union Bank forwarded a subdivision plan for allotment 2, section 10, Yeo val, which was endorsed. Road repairs and drainage on Pickford’s erosite to Cumnock Loomlah sections were discussed, plus Main Roads Board extras for Wellington Parkes Road. Baldry-Obley Road drainage and Little River crossing issues were raised, with the Engineer to report on permanent improvements for the crossing when river conditions allow. A motion about the couch complaint was referred to the Engineer for report.

Amarco Cr. Caldwell Norah Crook Road Dr. Webb Branger Euichareena Union Bank A. J. L. Brackwell Wellington Yeoval J. H. Asyd Bournewood Fy Pickford Loombah Cumnock-Loomlah Ug ‘Mutracted Main Roads Board Wellington- Parkes Road Gam Itros Jonkim H. M. Lowe Yooreoga Baldry-Obley

Obituary: Longtime Wellington district farmer dies at home

Thureday night obituary notes the passing of James Gibbs at his Gourie farm One Tree Hill aged about 90. A Bathurst native, Gibbs moved to Wellington district as a youth, worked the land with sons, retired twenty years ago, and endured a period of illness before death. Survived by seven sons and one daughter, graveside services were held at Wallington cemetery with arrangements by C J Shakespeare.

Jemnex Gibbs Gauri Desens Bathuret Wellington Maggie Dunemore Mryvale Gourie Te ix Massie George Joseph Rawsonville Robert Sydney Alfred Wiliam Arethur Sidward Dubbo Warelands Church of England Wallington Cemetery C. J. Shakespeary

Death of Dr Med gar at St Luke's Hospital

Friends learn with regret of the death of Dr Med gar aged about 62 at St Luke's Hospital Darlinghurst on Saturday. For years he practiced in Wellington, selling his practice to Dr R M Gramson months ago. He faced a long illness, with his life despaired of, and is survived by a widow.

Medgar Will Lear Luke's Hospital Darlinghurst Wellington RM. Gramson Ing London

Wellington Cycle Club Road Race in Rain Delays Girl’s Event

Yesterday afternoon the Wellington Cycle Club held its weekly road race from Wellington to Georie and back, a 26 mile course hampered by heavy rain. The winner was Arty Fubar with Worral close behind and Ryan third. Worral posted the fastest time. Talks begin of a Wellington to Orange and back race as a tougher test for local riders, while the girl’s race was canceled due to riders finishing late.

Wellington Georie Tony Anish Arty Fubar Auek Worrall A. Ryan Worral Orange

New Fangled Farming Methods Worth The Payoff

A speaker at an Agricultural Bureau conference notes the shift from old dairy and farming methods to modern, higher yielding practices. He compares past cows and spring carts to today’s high productivity, urging farmers to adapt to profitable techniques and use Department of Agriculture bulletins available free from the Under Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Sydney.

Bath Agricultural Bureau Department of Agriculture Department of Agreiculture G.P Sydney

Reds Rally In Narrow Win In Western Stores Cup Match

In a hard fought rugby clash the Reds edged Nurromine to claim a narrow victory for the Western Stores Cup. New Rep. team players H. Morgan and Wally Peter impressed on the wing and threequarter line as Corthay beat Nurromine with a late score, Wellington nudging ahead by two after Tony Roswell’s goal.

Lou Matchett Reds Corthay Nurromine H. Morgan Trind Wally Peter Wellington Kotton Tony Roswell Eave

Yeoval Defeats Dubbo To Retain Cup On Home Ground

Yeoval trounced Dubbo on Sunday to defend the KosEiinka Cup as Warren's team claimed the Johnny Walker Cup from Dubbo the same day. The Yeoval lads edged ahead late and held on with the scoreline tight throughout.

Yeoval Tecs Reda Warren Tedim Dubbo Yeoval Thia

Bodangora Retains Wilson Cup in uneven final

Bodangora defended the Wilson Challenge Cup at Bell Park against Wellington Blues in a low quality reserve grade match. Bodangora led 2–0 in the first half with a field goal by McAllister, added by a Jack Cox penalty in the second half to seal a narrow victory.

Bodangora Bell Park Wellington Blues Allo Jorseys Bodengora McAlister Jack Cox Hodengora Bote Bodiagora Haynes McAllister

Knock-out Football Competition in Wellington District Ambulance

A knockout football day in Wellington District Ambulance drew 11 teams with vibrant crowds despite rain threats. The event delivered tight matches ending without runaway wins while Gourie and Eurimbla were set to face off on Sunday to decide the title.

Gourie Wellington Thorn

Personal notes from Wallington and district events

A patient at Nurse Larum's Private Hospital, Mrs Beummett of Gourie and Mrs Williams of Wallington, progresses favourably and hopes to return home soon. Engagement announced for Dorin Gavin, Wins detta, to John Ward’s nephew. Patrick Sullivan, Gundagal Independent proprietor and ex Country Pro Association president, dies this morning. Colonel Murphy to represent the Head Quarters League at the 18th Annual Military Ball. Mrs Wile sustains back injury in a furniture accident and remains bedridden for several weeks.

Aonto Larum J. Beummett Gourie Patrick Sullivan Gundagal Iatn Sullivan Country Pro Association Walfare Col. Murphy Hadquarters League Murphy Our Soldiers League Wallington

Geurie Stoners Edge Victories in Rainy Round Robin Play

In the first round Geurie 10-stoners beat Wongaroba 3 nil with T Jackson refereeing. Wellington Light Horse defeated Bodun gora 3 nil with B Nayeau scoring. Elong Hlong y Georie firsts won 6 nil with Beth and L Graham scoring. Dubbo beat Wellington-Dubbod 2 nil. Montefiores won 8 nil with Corby scoring. Eurimbla bys.

Beth L. Graham Georie E. Poole Dubby Wellington Dubbod D. Massart Crawford JH. Dray Montefioree Goolwin Montefiores Corby W. Whinsley Eurimbly Grusie Geurie Geusie E. Dawson Dowd E. Peale Dubbo Wellington Light Horse Wellington Light Florsc Bwllman Feau K. Wright B. Medeau Eurimbla B. Burnell Burimbia W. Whiteley Burinbia Medcals Light Horse Burimbla J. Simgnan Kuehmila Geutie Bunning

Regional Rugby and Football: Narrow Wins Across Games

In Brisbane last Saturday NW edged Queensland 15 to 11 after trailing 11 to nil at half time in a thriller. At Orange Old Boys defeated Millthorpe 5 to 0 to hold the Western Challenge Cup. Sydney matches saw Worth beat Balmain 13 to 11 Bunty defeat Norths 15 to 8 St George defeated Newtown 16 to 14 and South Sydney beat University 16 to 7.

Queensland Brisbane Dunabane Ted Orange Old Boys Millthorpe Bo Sydney Worth Balmain Bunty Northy George Knat Newtown South Sydney University

Fragmentary OCR News Note With Vague Prices

A blurred OCR excerpt mentions reduced prices for Sul but lacks clear products or dates. It references Smith cutting prices and notes work completed on sw preiaivtne with no coherent context or identifiable entities.

Tonnie Ricaiote Revetrung En Rednep Peices Ruuvenleed Ont FC Wall Peres Serant Smith

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