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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1924
Page
2
In loving memory of my dear daughter Rita who passed away on 1 July 1919. Inserted by her loving mother J Armstrong and son Dudley. We miss her deeply and honor her memory with affection and sorrow.
The text lists Moon phases in order: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter, with additional numbers likely days of cycle. It appears as a dated reference or calendar snippet marking lunar events and dates, though some words are garbled.
A compact note from The Gallinotian Times dated Monday June 30 1924. The item lists a brief local news digest and public notices typical of a mid western district paper.
Local notes report the Park fence near completion by end of July and a strong turnout expected for Back to Wellington Week in September. Weather included bright weekends with heavy frosts, plus a district rainfall tally for June and six month totals.
A leap year dance in Oddfellows Hall Friday evening drew 50 to 60 couples. Unusually the ladies led the invitations with the men supplying baskets for supper including a loaf of bread and a tin of treacle. Mr. W. Bassett acted as MC and dancing continued into the early hours.
Local Ford agent Mr George Stewart announces price cuts on Universal Touring and Runabout at £1399 10s without starter and £185 De Luxe Touring and Runabout to £226 One ton Truck with standard body without starter £195. A few De Luxe models remain as these bodies will be discontinued.
At the police court this morning before Mr A M Dunn J P George Richard Luke was fined £1 or fourteen days for using insulting words to Constable Ayres and £2 or one month for resisting the constable in the execution of his duty. John Hyndman was fined 10s for drunkenness yesterday and £1 more for indecent behaviour, in default fourteen days.
G Read, former department manager at a prominent Sydney emporium for 18 years, becomes Wellington branch manager for J J Adler the Drapery Marvel. He launches a thrifty sale from June 40 to July 10, inviting shoppers to take advantage of Adler’s low prices and special inducements advertised in this issue.
The Rev. P. F. Lanyon from Eastern Bengal spent days in Wellington and district delivering lantern lectures at Wellington Bournewood and Seatonville. He preached to large crowds at the Baptist Church and Bournewood. He highlighted Christian work in India noting a 4000 strong Christian district with village schools and 900 bows and pirla enrolled. The India scene was described as a political cauldron with calls for home rule amid cautious views on democracy.
Mr H V Cc Thorby M L A forwards from the Minister for Lands that future crop liens will be limited to one half of the crop proceeds when called for. Settlers will retain the other half to settle debts to storekeepers. The decision stems from Progressive Party representations and will be applied to individuals on their merits.
Mayor and Aldermen pressed for improved lighting at the District Hospital. Council would not fund new lights, citing legal limits. Aldermen urged Hospital Committee to act, noting kerosene lamps hinder patient reading. gas manager offered burner guidance.
The British and Foreign Bible Society held its annual public meeting in the Church of England schoolroom with Rev T K Taylor in the chair. Rev F L Dunkley praised the Bible’s enduring power, noting it survives destruction and has been translated into nearly six hundred languages. Archdeacon Barry Brown moved thanks and an offering was taken for the society.
The Church of England Annual Ball and Juvenile event will be held on Wednesday and Thursday nights at Odde fellows Hall with a first class six musician orchestra. Supper follows in Paramount Hall. Mrs. G. W. Nowland is secretary as the committee finalizes arrangements for a successful function.
David Ainslee a wealthy cattleman goes broke is slain searching for a vanished mine. Prospector Phil Haver and Toby Jones uncover fool's gold then rescue a daughter. Rustlers are captured after a night chase as Monarch presents the play with Phantom Fortune and Century Comedy.
The death of William Foxton Hayley at his son's Bangalow residence shocked friends in Wellington district where he served half a century. A banker by training, he led Lithgow and Milton branches before residing in Wellington for 16 years. He supported St John Church, played golf and bowling, and was farewelled by a large local gathering. Survived by a widow and children, including Foxton W. Hayley. Burial at St John’s Church of England crematorium.
Obituaries from Bangalow report the death of William Foxton Hayley with a memoriam service led by Rev Canon Seymour and a large local turnout. Pallbearers included Sep Wilson and D Lentaigue. David Evans, age 47, long-time mail driver for Micketymulga, rests in the Bangalow Church of England section. Leopold Charles Cameron of Trangie dies at 30, with funeral arrangements conducted by C J Shakespeare of Wellington and burial in Trangie cemetery.
District Hospital reports list Kendall returning to duty and Wall still improving. Deaths include Mrs Harold O Donnell at 91 and Mr Thomas Hobbins aged 69. Other items note Mrs Heck's improved condition after surgery and Archdeacon Oakes retirement. A life of Kelso parishioner Spencer Oakes is cited, along with George Hooper senr at 68. A wedding at Goolma Church and a memoriam service for Mrs W H Paul close the update.
Catholic Club triumphs 17 sets to 12 over Railway with 116 games to 79 as Mixed and Gentlemen doubles yield close scores. Notable results include Miss Altopher defeating Miss McCallum in the Public Tennis Club semi final and Wimbledon action dominated by Raymond, Washer and Williams in fourth round play.
A reverent tribute recalls the late Colonel Paul’s mother as a silent, beautiful worker whose life honored by family vows at the grave. The speaker vows anew to make the world lighter and happier, turning the grave into a garden through enduring fidelity and service.
Gloaming the New Zealand champion will not travel to Australia as a leg problem arises. Parody also stays behind. Dudley Cup Polo Carnival sees 16 of 17 teams contesting the Countess of Dudley’s Cup at Kensington on Saturday with wet weather. Sydney No 1 defeats Burrowa 5 4. Cooma beats Gilgandra 8 1. Harden defeats Sydney No 2 15 1. Scone beats Glen Innes 6 2. Racing results at Randwick include Vandarlo in the Hurdle, Ararat in the Flying Handicap, Sankip in the Nursery, Hamilton in the Farm Stakes, Kylemore in the second division, Herm at al do in Warwick, Mountbatten in the Liverpool Mile with times and margins noted.
A list of Melbourne spring weights includes Epsom October Whittier and Englefeld among others with values ranging from 9.2 to 9.12. A major fire in the main business block caused an estimated £19,094 damage, destroying J. Y. Syke's drapery shop Maynard drapers and W. G. Bene produce dealer. State Cabinet may not reveal news from its pre-session meeting. Sir James Barrett warned of rising disease and insect rates. The Australian Loan Council discussed public borrowing and state allocations. Labor claimed East seat by seven votes as seven seats remained in doubt. Negotiations continued for forming a composite ministry while Labor planned a confidence motion.
Forecasts predict fine weather with night frost and fogs, plus brisk cattle trade and price declines in the sheep market. Produce prices for potatoes onions hay and oats are listed, while public disturbances at the Sydney Domain lead to arrests and tram disruptions amid a tense crowd. Deaths, racing accidents, and betting losses are noted with various regional references.
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