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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
10
A fragment describes a drapery sale worth 22000 pounds with a nominal value of 2000. Mentions Voll joo iigulary, Kor Linley, Miss Western Railway Vinw. Reference to Crampton and Aktin Ltd. unclear surrounding details.
The Australian Made Exhibition opened in Wellington with an emphasis on preferring Australian products over imports. The display includes leather work, machinery, clothing, and hundreds of items from local and national manufacturers, aiming to boost employment and domestic industry. Prominent displays feature Peppident toothpaste and many other branded goods, with judges and organizers encouraging residents to inspect the goods firsthand.
A Wellington dinner gathered a representative crowd as Mayor Walker presided. Speakers urged year round preference for Australian made goods to boost local employment, noting exports and tariffs affect prices. Former Mayor Preston praised Australia’s adoption spirit and urged domestic production to support towns like Wellington.
The meeting urged loyalty to Australian towns and industries, backing Australian-made woollens and products. Speakers highlighted the Australian Preference League’s push for self reliance, noting better facilities in Wellington and Orange, and urging purchase of Australian goods to boost local employment and prosperity.
A local luncheon chaired by the Mayor sparked controversy as he faced a censure vote over remarks about aldermen and a heated reference to race. Attendees, including officials and swimmers from America, questioned the Mayor’s conduct during his formal duties.
At a Wellington gathering delegates from the P A and I Bocivty Wellington Jockey and Trotting Clubs discussed uniting show grounds for racing, football, cricket and more. A surveyor was to be engaged to assess feasibility of a single track from the Show Ground to Miller's ground, with approval from other sporting bodies sought.
The Wellington School of Arts monthly meeting reviewed the treasurer’s report and discussed subscriptions due to higher costs from upkeep and activities. Members decided on canvassing the town for new subscribers and extending outreach to residents to boost support and facilities.
Yesterday afternoon a crowd of local bowlers rolled up as two matches were played. Mr Harvey Truman defended the Wilmot badge against Mrs T Smith, 21 to 14 in Truman’s favor. The women’s championship between M A T Smith and Mrs G W Nowland ended 20 to 16 for Smith. Matches must finish by Saturday. players urged to complete games promptly. Auction authority to inspect details available from the auctioneers.
A. E. Rotton, acting for the trustees of the estate of the late A. W. Ferguson, offers 18 building sites at the corner of Thornton and Jean streets Wellington for sale by auction on March 18. Blocks include James Street, Simpson Street, Zouch Street, and Percy Terrace with various lot sizes, all tenanted cottages, and terms of four years with 6 percent interest. Further particulars available from the auctioneer.
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