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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1925
Page
2
Friends of Mr A Kelly Bons and Family are asked to attend the funeral of their wife and mother. The cortege leaves the deceased's residence Mrs W Cox Nowres at 12 noon tomorrow for interment in the Wellington Cemetery. Funeral Directors Hizigna 4. rroupson 80n.
Sydney floods noted with seven inches in 48 hours. Local notices include Maryeville property sale, Wellington officer notes, and traffic garage changes. Hotels booked for Picnic Club Races. Mother’s Day flowers observed. bids invited for Buckinbah Mitchell land and a motor garage change hands.
Mr A E Rottun adverts a sale at Bodlapond near Percy Street opposite the public school on Thursday May 1 at 2 30 pm The sale lists useful articles while noting none yet supplied should remain available due to a precaution against infection and influenzal risk
The Monarch Picture Company showcases top enterprise with notable stills from the Dubbo Carnival and Gold Cup meeting despite bad camel-weather. Tomorrow, weather permitting, local picnic races pictures will be filmed for future exhibition with opportunities for new footage and entertaining displays.
Mr George Ralph remains in frail condition after a serious injury at the last trotting meeting. A Sydney entorage visited him recently, and he may travel to Sydney near week’s end. A special appeal aims to collect funds by June 5, with the total to be presented on the June 5 gathering in Wellington.
A young man named Jack Worrall faced charges for possessing white ape skin and using cyanide to destroy protected animals. He was fined 8 or Ly days imprisonment and $107 in the cyanide case. A third charge for carrying a gun resulted in a further fine and seven days imprisonment as authorities pursued the case.
The past days held unsettled weather with wind and distant thunder. Toward evening a sharp shower fell in Welling ton and nearby areas while other parts saw lighter rain and unsteady skies. Forecasts expect more heavy rain soon, with rainfall totals varying across locations.
Race week attraction begins tomorrow night at eight o'clock in Bell Park marquee theatre with Cole's Dramatic Company presenting a new repertoire. Opening play The Little Grey Home in the West by By Rone, performed in London for 800 nights. The cast includes Chandy Turton and Ward Lear Lune. Children admitted at half price. box plan at booking office.
Smoke rose over the town after a blaze struck the stables of Mowery Pong Lee and Co. Officers battled flames in a shed containing papers and lumber. Two men were injured but firefighters saved the bulk store and Mr. W. Ling’s residence.
Mr Toba Workman of Madgen will hold a sale at Mount Knowle on Saturday May 1st offering a fine mix of draught beer quantity wagons drape harness and related items from a private collection headlining the auction with detailed offerings in a local sales notice
Last week Bros T G Adlington and Hunt of the local Protestant Alliance lodge placed a wreath and globe on the grave of Mr A M Rena in Rockwood cemetery. Brethren from the lodge met at Hanfield and drove to Rockwood for the tribute to a man who did much for the friendly society and the town.
Dubbo Show highlights include Wellington exhibitors winning multiple prizes. A Brown and J Coupland won with mice and fowl. A McKinnon claimed champion black Dorking, C Ban firw champion ducks, and Fawcett earned high honors in the poultry classes. H Harris on won for brown Jersey and single horse, while E Musgrave took second for single Turquut and L Ky Mutygeave won in pony under 18 hands ridden by a youth.
Meysh D Parker, managing director of Monts Thomas Robinson and Son Ltd of Rockdale England, visited Wellington on Saturday to inspect the planned Wellington Farmers Flour Milling Co. He toured town landmarks, observed the rich red soil and garden plots, and noted local sports including golf bowls tennis and football. Parker, a seasoned global traveler, left with a favorable impression of the district.
Ay lovers of freedom are invited to the drama The Oppressed a tale of Belginne gallantry in revolt against conquerors and a romance with the appre hating hero. The production features top stage names and is part of Paramount Pictures offerings. Tomorrow night marks the White List program with thrill and romance and a winner take all feature.
A series of late night burglaries in Wellington target hotels and shops. Thieves pried doors and tampered windows at Mutt’s hotel Exchange Hotel and others, absconding with about ten pounds from two inns while tools and a brewery office were breached. Authorities urged vigilance as they investigate the wave of thefts.
The annual Military Ball, a major social event for the town and district, is planned for Wednesday, June sed. Tickets are 7/6 for a single and 30/6 for a double. Juvenile admission will be offered at the door to encourage a large turnout.
George Fuller Premint will address Wellington at the Monarch Theatre Monday night on the National political programme in support of three Nationalist candidates for Wammerawa. Doors open at 7 and a musical programme will be given from eight o'clock with Sir Grose to commence his address.
In a damp evening scene at Brush Town yesterday two elderly men named Wilkes Simpson and John Inventenl were seen chatting and smoking in a soaking shower. They appeared unfazed by the rain as they walked near the sulky, each aged WS and KA years respectively and about 187 years in combined age.
The article outlines the printers union pays and escalating arbitration court costs in Manila Express. It notes employers have spent about 8600 pounds, possibly rising to 11,000, while the union has incurred around 10,000 pounds. Total expenditure nears 26,000, with legal actions expected to bind employers under a widening legal struggle.
Death claims Mrs. Rowe Calfins at 78 in Burrandong after long residence. Funeral at Stuart Tower cemetery with graveside service by Rev. Mr. Barty. Also reports death of Mrs Ann Maria Kelly of Wallington aged over 80, pioneer farmer with husband in Chardine inlet. Funeral from daughter Mrs. W. Cox's residence for RC cemetery.
A register of local life notes several events including a marriage in Tuneard and a notable wedding at Holy Trinity Church, plus family news from Wellington. The Rev F J Dunidey and J J Phillipson attended a wedding anniversary at Grange View. Badges of social life feature in Sydney dance classes under Bendrodt’s Studios patronage.
Citizens protest railway changes that would force Wellington and surrounding residents to trade evening passenger service for earlier morning meals. The plan would shift connections via Dubbo and Orange, delaying children’s school arrivals and reducing breakfast opportunities, prompting broad public dispute along the Wongarbon to Grange corridor.
The Infantorium in New York City is linked to a death toll of 22 inmates since January after a raid by the Children’s Protection Society. A malnourished child died in hospital, with others described as starved or whipped for seeking food amid widespread neglect.
A chaotic Today’s Wires summary reports political turmoil in New Zealand and Manchurian railway tensions. It notes Prime Ministerial shifts, government resilience, and possible party funding changes. A Melbourne car crash near Clifton and Francon Tracey leaves two dead and one injured as the driver swerves to avoid a police vehicle and hits a telegraph post.
Reports from Prudwew and Homebunh detail varied prices for wheat maize and wool with no clear trend in regions. Weather notes indicate light to moderate rain across the routbere lands with inland rainfall averaging thirteen inches. A Goulburn farmer meeting urged policy actions and regulatory measures.
Three Roman Catholics have arrived for the Daly Cup relay in London. The event features contestants from the frame zone and antic sports, with local entrants and a wary prep in the pean zone.
A late 19th century club notes a social evening at the Club Rome on Saturday led by chairman Mr Dick Wilkin. Secretary’s report mentions a £3 1s profit and plans for a Military Bill debate and June week attendance. Social arrangements and entertainment committee reports are summarized, with next meeting adjourned to Saturday night.
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