Public baths urged for Wellington on river site
A Wellington council urged establishing public baths near Bell Park using the old reservoir outlet to Bell River. With a new water scheme, supply concerns fade, and a baths scheme could be inexpensive, profitable, and meet hot weather demand. A special committee should gather facts on practicality cost and revenue.
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Macuarie
Bose
Munist Council
Wellington
Bell Park
Bell River
Annall
Local Jottings and Notices From the Region
Local jottings announce Mrs Attwood's Ladies Entries for the Ora show to be held on the 25th 26th and 27th instant with close on the Wednesday next Tenders are invited for erection of a Catholic Church at Micketymulga and a School of Arts building at Cumnock The Queen Bee Copper Mining Co of Cobar seeks horses dreys and other gear to supply firewood at 7 per ton plus adjoining bee acres also six horses cattle and other stock Fat lamb raising is profitable especially with wheating combined Sub-divisional sale at Cowra on March 25th by Hain and Searight with K Rose and Co Pure Drink Co Peroy Street offers summer drinks ice cream fruit salad and confectionery refreshments
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Cowra
Hain and Searight
Pure Drink Co
Peroy-street
Orange and District Picnic Race Club meeting notes losses and moves
At the annual meeting of the Orange and District Picnic Race Club references were made to the club's loss by the death of E A Smith. A vote of censure on the Government was moved over Keele’s harbor appointment. Local shows at Manildra and Molong are set for September 9 and 16. A Wellington Parents Association meeting failed for want of a quorum. An accident near Blandford injured eleven aboard a train car derailment. Several local sales, auctions, and property transfers were noted, along with fair donations and upcoming court sessions at Wellington.
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Orange and District
E. A. Smith
T. McGowen
Keele
Wen
Wellington
C. J. Johnson
Stanmore
Amelia Honor Tramain
Messrs. Tramain
North Botany
Inverell
Blandford
Mesars
Gibbs Bros
Sunnyside
Cumnock Show Delivers Strong Exhibits and Winners
The Cumnock Show yesterday drew a good audience and featured prizes in fruit, vegetables, farm produce, poultry, and wheat. Kenyon and Sherringham judged the exhibits, with 67 pounds as the winning wheat sample. Watt of Rock Ponds showcased a notable collection. Sheep and cattle entries were solid, though hunters were sparse, and the pony trotting event went to W Black's representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumnock
Wellington
Yan
Bathurst
W. Black
Commonwealth Mine Advances With Strong Furnace Activity
Report indicates the Commonwealth mine furnace is operating well and the mine’s future appears assured. Proprietors are prepared to pursue ores of copper gold and silver, notably siliceous ores containing these metals.
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Commonwealth
Ivy Social Club Hosts Successful Protestant Social Evening
The Ivy Social Club held a successful social last evening with about 50 couples. An enjoyable program of dances was performed, a song was rendered by Mr. P. Howe, and music was provided by the Misses Foster and the Haddocks, with O. Beach and others as extras.
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Ivy
P. Howe
Foster
Inses Haddocks
O. Beach
Presentation to Mrs Rutledge by Wi Ladies Benevolent Society
A group of Wi Ladies Benevolent Society members gathered at Mr. R Kimbell's tea rooms on Tuesday to bid farewell to Mrs E Rutledge former President. Mrs F. Bernard presented a token of esteem referencing her leadership and work, and Mrs Rutledge expressed thanks for the honor before leaving for Neverthe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Ladies Benevolent Society
Telegraph notice offers prompt delivery of ploughs and cultivators
The Wellington Co-operative Stores Ltd. announces high demand for Sun rise 3.1 ploughs and Sunflower Disc Cultivators causing previous delays. H. V. McKay signs the note promising prompt delivery and invites farmers to place orders. The message reflects eagerness to supply and urges farmers to send in orders.
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H. V. McKay
Sunshine
Wellington
Auction sales announced in advertising columns
A run of sales is listed with dates and items. Sherriff to clear Mr. John Munro estate at Bournewood on Tuesday, Abel Wilkins sale at Jawbone on Wednesday for Mr. W H Cavanagh, and Bedford Taylor to offer 2000 ewes and 150 ewes plus 20 cattle on Saturday. Rotton to sell at Royal Hotel Wellington and Goolma property, Dutfield dairying establishment at Stuart Town, and later W Sloane’s 485 acres freehold with 50 cattle and 2500 sheep. Bedford Taylor to hold a special horse sale at Wellin with 200 head on 27 and 26 instant.
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Sherriff
Bournewood
John Munro
Abel Wilkins
Jawbone
W. H. Cavanagh
Saturda
Bedford and Taylor Se
A. E. Rotton
Royal Hotel
Wellington
O'Connor Bros
Goolma
E. Dutfield
Stuart Town
W. Sloane
Mesara, Bedford and
Taylor
Wellin
Appeal to Show Committeemen at Society Meeting
The show committee members were urged to show more energy at show time. H Nancarrow criticized lack of attendance and asked two members to lead each section, stressing the pavilion needs workers and that outside help costs money. He urged volunteers to take on duties previously done by ladies and to participate actively.
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P.A
H. Bocioty
Assaligte
H. Nancarrow
Rabbit skin sale sees higher prices and strong demand
Winchcombe Carson and Co report a large attendance of buyers at the rabbit skin sale on Wednesday with keen competition for all descriptions. Prices advanced with good summer skins worth up to 6d per lb. Supplies remain small and traders are urged to consign large lots as demand far exceeds supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson and Co
Presbyterian Tennis Club Formed at Church Meeting
A large gathering at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday night approved forming a tennis club. Officers and collectors were elected, dues fixed, and plans to build two courts on grounds adjoining the new church were set in motion. Inquiries directed to Rev J McDowell, Miss Thorn, or Mr H Warren.
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Presbyterian Church
Hose
Ant Fea
J. McDowell
Miss Thorn
H. Warren
Hart
All Nations Fair Ladies Committee Meeting Notes
A meeting of the All Nations Fair ladies committee was held in Council Chambers on Tucadayeee with H Nancarrow chairing. Detailed stall arrangements were discussed and another meeting is set for tomorrow evening. Donors are asked to send donations to Council Chambers by Tuesday next for caretaker attendance.
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Tucadayeee
H. Nancarrow
Clergy Assistant Yarnall to Study in Sydney. Bagot Named Successor
Mr. Yarnall, assistant to Rev. J. McDowell since September 1907, leaves for Sydney by Monday night’s mail to resume studies at St Andrew’s College opening March 17. Church offices announce Mr A W Bagot, student of has been appointed to succeed Yarnall and will begin duties on Sunday March 22.
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F. E. Yarwall
J. McDowell
Sydney
St. Andrew's College
A. W. Bagot
Yarnall
Wellington P A and H Society committee meeting summary
The Wellington P A and H Society general committee met in Council Chambers on Monday. Representatives named for Sydney, Orange, Cumnock and Bathurst shows. various judges appointed for stock, ponies, draught horses, wool, poultry, and crafts. Debate over wheat bag size continued with a move to keep four bushels, opposed by those favoring 200 lb bags. motion carried 7 to 5.
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R. Stinson
Blayney
G. Gallimore
Sydney
J. A. Davis
J. E. Palmer
Miller
N.law
Don Cheb
W. G. Reinhard
W. J. O'Brien
Mr. Read
8. Bembrick
Show Committee
Larance
M‘leod
Chapman
Read
Mr. Munro
Mr. M'Leod
Wellington Show to Add Hundred Pound Trot
The Wellington P A and H Society debated adding a £100 trot to the programme to attract crowds after Sydney. Promises for funding reached about £47 with collectors, and several members aimed to raise more. a shift from Ellington Trot to the new prize was considered to help cover costs. Prizes were set at £70, £20, £10 with a total £100 for the Wellington Trot and a 5 percent nomination fee. A handicapper was named and a sub committee formed to arrange details.
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Wellington
Munro
Sydney
Mr. Reid
Mr. Munro
Reid
H. Nancarrow
Mr. Hungerford
Messrs
Gardner
Matthews
Fuller
Read
Welch
Wellington Hospital Committee Meets In Wellington
A Wellington Hospital committee meeting was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening with Vice-President Mr W H Paul presiding. Attendees included Messrs Warren Bambrick Kenyon Pridham Kennard Larance F Stewart and J Collins secretary. Discussions covered a new honorary medical staff appointee Dr Charles Rygate retirement of Dr Sturgess and a sub committee to arrange country collectors for annual subscriptions. A special meeting was set for the 13th to discuss hospital supply tenders and printing of the annual report with sub committees appointed to progress those tasks.
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Wellington Hospital
Council Chambera
W. H. Paul
Measrn
Warren
M. Bambrick
Kenyon
Pridham
Kennard
Larance
F. Stewart
J. Collins
Chas
Rygate
Sturgess
Easies
H. Nancarrow
Mesars
Rose
Paul
Messrs
Macquarie Shire Council Tender Plans Listed
Macquarie Shire Council announces soon to be funded tenders for road works including finger post near Arthurville, gravel and metal constructions on Ourra Creek to Yulundry, Qurra Creek to Yulundry, Wellington to Orange, Wellington to Parkes, Apsley to Colreavy and Molong to 219 mile post. Yardages cited include gravel and maintenance metal.
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Macquarie Shire Council
Arthurville
Ourra Creek
Yulundry
Qurra Creek
Wellington
Orange
Rivers
Parkes
Yeoval
Apsley
Colreavy
Molong
Shakspeare Entertainers Open Wellington Run
Shakspeare's Entertainers opened a two night season at Oddfellow's Hall Wellington last evening to an appreciative audience. The show featured an excellent orchestra and standout numbers by Elis Austen Zeska De Vere and General Shakespeare with dancing by Miss Fisher and four young performers. The program included illustrated songs and film segments such as Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and pleased patrons with frequent encores. The company repeats tonight with a fresh program.
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Wellington
Shakspeare
Élis Austen
Zeska de Vere
Mies Fisher
Ali Baba
Orange Picnic Race Club meeting yields large crowds and swift action
The Orange Picnic Race Club held a two day annual meeting with fine weather and strong fields. Results include Finet Day in the Nandillyan Mile, Minister winning the Derowie Plate, Attendant taking Boree Plate, and Sampson Brass placing in several events with times listed for each race. Nominations for Town Plate and Parkes Cup show Corra Lynn, Konig, Wha Hae, Lake Alice, Vanlock, Trafalgar, Volta, Ben Buckley, Speculation, Anatroff, The Acolyte among contenders.
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Orange Picnic Race Club
Nandillyan Mile
J. H. Bettington
B. J. Lee
J. Rutherford
Rangers
Derowie
J. E. Keenan
Minister
T. L. Thatcher
Mr. B. Lee
Airlie
J. M
D. L. Watts
Mr. J. M
Tristeria
Messra
Butter
Weaton
Sampson Brass
Evanta
Parkes J.C
Town Plate
Corra Lynn
Konig
Wha Hae
Lady Alice
Vanlock
Trafalgar
Volta
Ben Buckley
Speculation
Anatroff
The
Acolyte
Parkes Cup
Lake Alice
Annual H A B Society Race Meeting and Trains
The H A B Society holds its annual race meeting on Monday with two special trains at 1 30 and 2 p m to the course. Ladhen gains free grandstand admission. Entries and weights listed for the two main events feature Oventna Hanovicar OBITUARY. The friends of Mr and Mrs M Dillon mourn the death of daughter Miss Gertrude Dillon at Wellington Hospital aged 24 after enteric complications. Remains buried in Wolli cemetery with Rev Fi Loneragan officiating. Funeral carried out by Mr Jas
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H. A.B. Society
Ladhen
Oventna Hanovicar
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Union Bank of Australia
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Arthur M. Rygate
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ALL Nations Fair
MR. Varwall
P.A. and H. Society
Wellington P.A. and
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A. Nancarrow
Bembrick
Clementa
Sherringham
W.G. Reinhard
J. F. Reinhard
Jas
O’brien
J. Munro
J.T. O’brien
M. McLeod
Measrs
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Mosers
Wellington P. A. and H. Society
Young Society
Shakspere
Sporting
Stoonp
Messia
Sutter and Weaton
D. I Watts
B. L. Lee
Larras Lake
Messrs. Taylor
D. I. Watta
Coming Park
Mr. Thatcher
Joy
R. H. Wilson
Nogi
J. McMunter
J A. Buckland
Tima
J. O'Brien
Masara
H.A.C
Bally
Billy Mack
Nelson H.A.O
Grande
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