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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1925
Page
2
A R W H Cavanagh and family express sincere thanks to all who sent letters cards and tokens of sympathy in their recent bereavement. They especially thank Mr and Mrs Crowe for valuable gracious support and aid.
In loving memory of Nell who left us March 17. Our hearts ache in sorrow for our dear daughter and sister. From her mother sister and brothers this remembrance is written with enduring love and grief.
A notice seeks a lady organiser to appoint agents and supervise ticket sales for The Help for Consomptives Art Union in Wellington, with good remuneration. Also seeks a capable Scoutmaster for Scouts to tend meetings and parades. A lost bay gelding is advertised for reward, and Wellington Golf Club announces its Annual General Meeting for March 23 at 8 pm to cover annual report, balance sheet, and officer elections.
The Wellington Public Tennis general meeting will be held at the Corncil Chamber tonight with all members urged to attend. The Wellington Golf Club will meet at Robinson and Hilyard's office on Monday next, March 24, to discuss officers and events. Also notes on weather, local court case, and advertising deadlines for changes in advertisements.
A meeting of the Parents and Citizens Association is set for Wednesday night at 7 30 pm in the Public School. An invitation asks all parents to attend and stresses involvement in school activities. Other items note a new motor powered lawn mower purchased by the local Council arriving, plus the bowling green being watered for maintenance. Also mentions Joseph Thompson and Sam Undertakers at Maughan Street with contact number 273 day or night.
Triplets, all boys, were born to Bir and Mrs W Tiling of Cafey Creek at Nurse Flvga's private hospital last Friday. One baby died. the other two are thriving. The Wellington Trotting Club abandons their Saturday meeting due to informed ineptitude from Yeowa. They offer 100 pounds prize money and a Cup at the railway opening center. Stonarth Pictures arrange swimming carnival views. delay in developing caused postponement to Thursday.
A town excursion to the Wellington Caves occurred Saturday night after business closed. A Bullivan lorry carried the group which traveled past Enlomogs, rested briefly, then continued to the Caves. After sightseeing they returned home Sunday evening without incident.
The Fast Steppers a new picturseries tale promises complete thrills and romance on the track with fast action and stylish gowns. Also features films with vivid racing atmosphere and Hoot Gibson in The Randunt Teall. special Thursday at paramount.
The Local Government column argues no mayor has formal power to be ousted by the council. It cites Wellington council meetings where votes of censure are blocked by the mayor and asserts a mayor’s duties and tenure persist despite conflicts. It notes extreme scenarios where a mayor and council are at odds and considers removal only by election or council action.
Mr McTiarnan, Labor candidate for Ashfield, addressed a large weekend audience at Stores Corner. The talk covered political questions of the case and signaled the start of the Wellington campaign. The Mayor chaired the meeting.
The District Coroner Mr AC Lee held an inquiry on a Friday concerning the death of Benny Thomas Nocker aged 43 found in his bed at the residence of Mr C Progrey, Boker's Creek, on Sunday March last. Government Analyst reports traces of strychnine in the stomach. The Coroner returned a verdict of suicide indicating the death was self-inflicted.
A series of minor motor vehicle collisions occurred in town on Friday evening near Povey and Bwitt Streets and on Petey Street and Swift Street. Drivers and occupants escaped serious injury though several vehicles sustained damage. An intertown inquiry will be conducted by local authorities into the incidents.
Farmers urged to attend a public demonstration of the Twin City tractor at Mr Wy Quirk’s property on Saturday at 2 pm. The event aims to showcase ploughing cultivation and government experimental plots to improve seed sowing and crop yield in Wellington district.
Fragmented OCR notes detail local events including Alf Rowe hospital stay, Mrs Girdiner nearing 88, William Gardinvy facing operation, engagement of Miss Taylor to Mr Hagon in Cloncurry, Mr K Sloun g named Police Magistrate in Dubbo, and Mr Sloane’s retirement and Dubbo police role transition.
A pretty ceremony united Alfred Bailey of Lincoln and Mary Beck of Dunedoo at the Baptist Church on Thursday evening. Rev F J Dunkley officiated as Mrs Dunkley played The Voice that Breathed O’er Eden and The Wedding March. Attendants included Hannah Beck and May Bailey as bridesmaids, with George Bailey as best man. A breakfast followed at the couple’s grandparents’ home with toasts given by relatives and friends.
Australian made exhibition drew a large crowd Friday night with many discovering Australian goods. The event showcased towels clothing and sundries with prizes awarded in a window dressing competition judged by three gentlemen led by Mr Crumplan. Local firms Fong Lee Co and The Western Studio Ltd featured products and the show aimed to boost domestic industries and reduce exports of raw materials.
A moving will be held at the Soldiers' Club rooms to revive the Anza spirit in town and district. The article praises the club and calls on returned soldiers and citizens to attend, noting the well furnished room and the need to renew interest in local soldier associations and clubs.
Abel Wilkins and Co announce a clearing auction to wind up the estate of H Armstrong on Wednesday March 10. The sale includes horns, cattle, machinery, plant, wagons, sulkies and household furniture. Everything offered in very good order with luncheon provided.
The sad news says A G Rees a former Wellington mayor and town leader died at his Strathfield residence yesterday morning aged 68 after years of rheumatic suffering. He served as mayor for many years and as treasurer of the local hospital. Survived by widow and one daughter Mrs W Crom and one son Woaley. Burial at Kingston Port under arrangements by Mr Od Shukemnvare.
The Carl ton vs Halfway A cricket match drew strong interest as both sides projected victory and confidence. Railway's bowlers and wickets dominated, with standout totals from Carl ton and Wellington in later fixtures, while England’s Eleven faced tough play on tour in South Australia with high scoring by Sundham and Richardann and strong bowling by Tehardann and Palmer.
A spring fire gutted five shops in Rovenberg’s buildings near Bireet at three o’clock. Mr Payne’s and Mr Taylor’s shops suffered extensive losses valued around £20,000 and £2,400 respectively, with aid from volunteers and firefighters who saved some contents. The blaze also damaged nearby premises and prompted emergency assistance. efforts continued to contain the flames and assess damage.
Disjointed wires describe a missing person case near Becoroth aged 20, with references to a body not recovered and police involvement. The garbled text also mentions a Joy rider, Redfern tragedy, and a Sydney Cup context. Other fragments reference a Digger Dunn, a Dill proposal, and various London market notes.
The item reports on livestock trade with notes on sheep and cattle prices, market conditions, and dealer activity. It includes references to fair quality stock, inferior animals, and prices at Alxanderin verde, plus a side mention of political propaganda related to the Federal party and tariffs, with late 19th century phrasing.
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