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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
9
Epidemic affects local turnout as adults miss events. Jack Connerty returns home after three weeks in hospital for an appendix. Mine Kit Hobmann, operated on for appendicitis, shows signs of recovery. The district hospital dance drew few attendees, with about half the journals absent, reflecting the health crisis and calls for support.
A large crowd gathered to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Hart and their son Jack after years in Geople. The Hart family recently sold their business. Speakers praised their character as gifts were presented by local clubs. A baby clinic fundraiser followed. The event included dancing and a supper, with positive notes on community ties despite windy, mild weather.
A report lists three meetings held Saturday for Mallimore progress. P Raines was elected secretary and M Gleiton president. Committees discussed improving fees for the Mallimore Public Halls and arranging tennis at the recreation ground. Baltimore Lodge members travelled to Wellington for a match, hoping Wellington Lodge will visit back. A Church of England dame will attend a Ballimory Hall event to help pay for the ball, with Me Mindfleish providing music. Tennis players named for Ballimore next Sunday include Salter, Confin, Flannagan, Gleeson, Medeor, Gillin, McAlister, Istemeneeney, Mrs. P Raines, Mrs. J Wedger, Mrs H Mines, and JBtinee. Flannagan journeyed to ti0tbargs for the tennis tournament and dance, with nine members present. Mr Teed Mee Mickey and another resident have moved to Fallimore. Wee Hill of Creboon has returned home after a few weeks.
The piece notes that the old-time waltzing contest was won by Mr and Mrs Johne and that Mr J Ragland and Mr EB Hewes won the onmate competition. Winners are set to compete in the finals at the Wellington ball in August. A postponement of the drawing due to unreturned books is mentioned along with an inspection of a school by the District Inspector.
The notice mentions the end of month changes with Wilwen oils introducing a new mailman, Mr. McGeorge, and expresses regret at losing a reliable chairman. It notes he will still run groceries to customers about twice weekly. Other items cover a Sydney trip by Mr. M Rodgery with his mother and Stra McGrath, and a tennis result where Hough's team beat Oeky Creek at Burrendang by one set. The text also references families returning home to Wonkarlion and local holiday events at Bureondong and Mudgee River.
A fragmented notice lists upcoming dances and events at Dripstone Hall and Ardbar venues. It mentions a grand annual ball, a benefit dance, and staged entertainments with orchestral acts and chandlers. Dates cited include late September 1929 and a Friday event, with organizers Theobald and partners.
The last week was very cold with sleety rain daily. Only 11 pinks were recorded as Dugean's tonitix team beat Dripwene on a Sunday journeying trip, returning victors by a narrow margin. Mrs Mitchell in Public District Woxpiay is improving from illness, while Mrs Duggan remains bedbound. Poultry losses rose with six or more killed in a single night as foxes are blamed and traps fail to catch them.
Westella tennis players were defeated in both matches last Sunday. Next Sunday one team travels to Wellington while another will play Ponto on the race. Mrs Fred South sought medical help during the week and Mr Boyd of Wellington Fire Works has been around the district buying up turkeys.
A large Mary Vale community event drew 120 couples with visitors from Noratine Etong Welluevon Gewie and Dubbo. The California Dance Band performed bright numbers while a Monte Carlo waltz and a travelling bag auction entertained guests. Local committees ready supper, flowers from gardens, and MC duties by W O'Brien complemented a socially and spiritually successful night.
A dour flip of wind and cold dominates weekly weather with scant moisture. Local events center on Linklater’s cinema, an upcoming Hospital ball, and a widely noted wedding between Percy Bayliss and Charlotte Linklater. Congratulations to Lillian May Hanrahan and Clarence Townsend on an engagement. An elderly resident James Hunts is remembered. Nevada Price leaves for Yeoval to start dressmaking. Dorrie Cowell remains in town.
Our village reports a resident’s week long holiday away, a health-related trip to Queensland for warmer weather, and local residents recovering. Mr. Tom Larkin, boot repairer, has left for health reasons while Mr. Bob Mitchell of Farnham is improving. Mr. Arthur Cohen is recovering at Logieholm Private toapi tol and may return this week.
A tennis club social was held with funds boosted by patrons including Mrs Gates, Mrs Sutton, and Mr Lay. The event featured dancing to Mr Don Radburn, three novelty dances, a Monte Carlo draw won by Mr Murray and Miss Sutton, and hospitality hosted by Mrs Surcon. About 80 attendees celebrated a successful club function amid favorable weather.
Weather praised as lightly rainy with moisture for crops yet dry subsoil needs soaking rain. Early morning showers began around 30 points, steady and promising for full growth. Sheep losses from grazing on air creos were reported across districts, forcing stock moves. A Methodists event at Wombella recreation ground drew a large crowd.
A Sunday match at the Wellington ground saw Cumnock and Manildra draw in a friendly Senre Day cup encounter. Weathes and Stanford scored for Manildra while T Carpenter contributed for Cummick. The event featured a charity element, with proceeds aiding local hospitals and a reception hosted by organizers.
Amonjat hosts visitors to the sheep show and sales in Sydney this week. Messin Percy Ben and Fred Joker from Er attended. The tennis dance Friday evening was outstanding in every aspect with a crowded hall and lively dancing throughout the night. Mr J Looper presided.
Mrs Pred May and Mr George Bears were noted among the attendees. The report lists numerous competitors including Mrs R Sears Mrs Stanley Tou Mrs George Sears junty Min Beryl Toynton Min Cock Mina Al ma Stratton and others in aerial and land events. Gratitude is expressed to Miss Traynor and others for their help in supporting the tennis day.
The article notes Mrs Ann O'Brien of Mente left for the city to spend an extended holiday and possibly establish a residence there. It mentions the death at work of Mrs Butcher, sister of Mee F. Gidlings of Arthurville, and that the late Mrs Bletcher, previously from Wellington, was well known in the district before her marriage.
A baptism of new leadership followed recent resignations of the hall trustees as P Colreavy was chosen president after decades in the post. The new board includes T Hobbs secretary G Althoter treasurer H Hughes and E Dubbelie with a stable finance showing £13 17s.
Geneffe Cumnock spent the day in Sydney with Med. 5. Davis of Croswiong hunted town feud allies during the week.
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