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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1925
Page
2
Notice warns that trapping shooting and rabbiting without permission will be prosecuted. It references a Queensland remedy called Swamp Corn Cure and mentions Fulton’s place as context.
Madame L M Crausaz, noted in Paris and Fesnec circles, offers private dancing lessons for adults and juveniles. Teachings include Boston, Juss, Fox, Blues, and popular continental steps with Swedish drill. Adult classes begin Monday March 16 at 11 pm, Juvenile classes start Saturday March 12 from 2 to 4 pm at Udbefellows Hall.
James Madden and Family express sincere thanks to friends for wreaths cards letters and telegrams of sympathy received during their recent bereavement.
Harvest festival services at St Andrews Presbyterian drew a large crowd led by Rev HM Ford. Auction of 260 horses at Wellington Commercial Yards next Wednesday. sale reports show good demand. Also noted: InterMediate High School buildings near completion, and multiple local sales, teas, and dances planned across town.
A fragment states the publican's booth rate event at the Garryowen rate held in the House Hotel by Mr A Ky Rotten. It notes sale to Mr We will, and that control will be in the hands of the Hospital Committee. A special train is to run for a formal formation.
Auctioneers in conjunction will hold a large sale at Nore wood Mumbil on Saturday next for Corby’s property. Splendid electric lighting credited to Dave Rich and Dua Matheson. Wellington Producers’ Company supplied power via a Twin City Tractor. Lighting kept the event smooth with only a minor disruption when the bath area was disconnected Saturday night.
The Bourke mail will continue through Wel- Hinudon via the new line when officially opened. Coonamble mail diverted via the new line with daily passenger services through Wellington. Mixed train from Bourke to Wellbarton at 1115 am continues. will benefit Wellington intermediate High School students en route to Dubbo.
Local moving pictures by Monarch Picture Company feature scenes from the swinmaluye carnival and Navin Palle picnic with swimmers and the river, promoting a Friday night screening. House drainage concerns link hot weather to potential water backup, urging enforcement of waste and gutter maintenance. The Catholic Press comments on Presbyterian minister Rev John Ferguson’s charitable conduct and retirement, noting broad sympathy from his congregation in Sydney.
The Mayor says the Under-Secretary for Local Government advised the last executive meeting that arrangements for the next conference in Wellington are underway. It may be held in September but could clash with elections and other functions. If postponed, Premier Sir George Fuller might set a new date. aldermen of New South Wales expect a major pre-conference advertisement.
The All Australian Made Exhtet opens in Oddfellows Hall on Wednesday afternoon and will run until the following day. People young and old are urged to attend and witness Australia’s offerings.
Ridiculous flirtations and double plots unfold as Mithard Minot guards an heiress while a supposed real Lord Harrowby appears abducted, a London chorus girl enters, and misdirections collide in a comic caper. An ambitious stage show promises laughs and a self contained program.
Collision toll and injuries dominate mixing automobile tram and railway incidents across Sydney. A man 37 from Turramurra died when a car overturned after colliding with a nine wheeler near Tee Why. His wife and two daughters were injured while the driver Roland Eihoth was unhurt. Another crash at Enfield left Betty Ion seven pinned with internal injuries and Mrs Stevens slightly hurt. Violet Cormwalkix 34 killed by a tram at Manly. A Fremantle steamer Voluming sighted after slipping black and heading to Sydney. Fundraising for the Davie Cup team continues with £20 each from Tutterson and Hawkes. Local political and mining updates followed with community figures and investigations mentioned.
Market notes report sheep and cattle quality slipping in places with prime sheep scarce and heavy sorts uneven. Wheat and maize prices appear. wool sale in Lamdaw expected to shift at noon to mid afternoon. Also reports a man, John McDermott of Gidcumbe, killed by a robbery at the Conceal Railseau yard. Estate of William Weil probate announced at 24,597 pounds to widow and heirs. A Polish worker story claims arson linked to political violence in Hint Rather Fadankoviceh.
Public letter criticizes Alderman Walker and Wellington officials for absence at civic functions. It urges a full, direct explanation to ratepayers about perceived slights to visiting dignitaries and champions, stressing town pride, hospitality, and proactive support for the Trotting Club and Swimming Club.
A garbled local notice compiles names of residents and visitors in frail health or involved in events. It mentions Mr and Mrs Robert Geimoon. Mr Mitaporiik. Edward Weeks. hospital admissions for appendicitis. railway officials. a bishop’s death. public school ties. a wedding in Sir George's Cathedral, Bathurst. travel to Calvino and Kandy. Mrs Marie Pritt. and an accident involving Mrs D Spring escaping serious injury when her sulky overturned.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Stevenson of Terabella died after an illness of four weeks. The remains were interred in the Church of England section of the local cemetery on Friday with Rev Atuleacon Barry Brown officiating at the graveside. Pallbearers included members of the H A C B Savery. Funeral arrangements were handled by Mr C J Shakespeare.
Contract advertisers must submit all changes for standing advertisements by 10 am Friday to be valid for the next week. Changes received after the deadline will not be guaranteed placement.
An OCR plagued notice lists numerous horses and participants with varied spellings, mentioning names like Amber, Kentucky Lad, Garuda, and several others. The fragmented text references entries and possible results or nominations for a horse event.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Wellington horse sale at the Commercial Salepyners in Wellington on a Wednesday date, with horses evaluated by height and price guides around £200. Mentions of bidders and locations such as Westun and Orange appear garbled, with unclear time and participant names.
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