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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
9
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Special excursion rates announced for Wellington and Dubbo routes with intermediate stations. Passenger carriages to be attached to the train leaving Necro mine at 10 pm EM. Alison, Sepretay.
Labor Party speakers will address supporters at Western Stores Corner on dates listed. W F Dunn Sector Member for the Electorate speaks next Saturday night at 7:30. Matt Charlton Federal Labor Leader speaks Wednesday night May 20 at 5:30. Ritchie Labor candidate appears the same night. E Cook MLA speaks Thursday May 23 at 7:40 pm.
Classified notice seeks married couple for board and lodgings with private emails and wages. Advertisement asks for applicants to describe same and pay a cut of the ad. Includes mentions of Grand Model and outfit supplies and a local high school thanks donors for equipment funds and solicits further donations to the fund.
A rock dislodgement blocked the ay line between vmbe and Sydney on Monday night causing all train traffic to halt and mail trains to arrive in Wellington about an hour and a half late on Tuesday morning. The noisy weather and derailments affected multiple services and local events.
A note indicates the Cobbore Shire last meeting report would be held over until the next Keene issue. The page also includes letters to the editor and miscellaneous items from the same section.
On Sunday night at the Methodist Church the Rev. T. Ke Taylor will preach a special sermon to men on the topic A Christ ing Man's Greatest Menace. The message is said to be of unusual interest with hearty invitation to church goers to attend. There will be special singing.
A continuous nonstop run with a British Walla Tractor will be staged under farming conditions at Mr J M Pawley Eyalite Tomingley weather permitting starting Monday May 18 all farmers and interested parties are invited to attend Follow the crowd to Willan Office on Saturday for the sale of paintings and engravings
The annual Military Ball, a premier social event for town and district, will be held at Oddfellows Hall on Wednesday in June with a pavane to follow the next night. Music will be splendid and tickets cost single 1 shilling 6 pence and double 10 shillings 6 pence. A large attendance is anticipated.
Heavy rain yesterday disrupted the annual Methodist Sunday School picnic. Children were moved to the show ground and sheltered in pavilions, ending with a pleasant gathering. Frocks and frocks for day and evening wear advertised at Mrs Attwood's.
A special Sunday night service at the Baptist Church will unveil a memorial tablet for the late Mrs Eden Bullock. Rev F J Mhinkley will preach on The pattern of the golden wall. All friends of the Bullocks and Mr Ernest Bullock are invited. Seats and hymn books are provided. Visitors welcome.
Monarch Pictures presents a weekend lineup with top features The Female and The Oppressed plus the second attraction Winners Take All and Husbands and Lovers. George Sims stars in Light of London with supporting comedies and gazetés to entertain patrons.
Heavy rain during Tuesday night caused postponement of the second day of picnic races at Bandon. President and Mr Lex Franer inspected the course and found it unfit for racing for at least a couple of days, leading the club to abandon the second day's racing.
J J Gleeson of Drill Creek was injured Monday afternoon when a pony frightened by wire netting toppled the sulky. He was taken to a doctor the same evening and later to the District Hospital in a private ward, with rib and leg injuries reported improving.
Personal pars es surte soceas during the week and a month’s holiday in Mountanna ends as Archdescon R. Harry Brown’s family returns home. A railway injury victim at Stuart Town remains in hospital. Constable Bleechmore transfers to Coonamble. M. Lear becomes local D Gilpin’s Ltd manager. The Dowling engagement is announced in Dublin. Ralph plans to leave for Sydney for medical evaluation. Bertha Wall becomes engaged to C. E. Biggers. A. Gittings earns transfer to Orange. W W Millett, a Wellington sports figure, marries at Leadville aged 97. He died in Sydney and was buried after moving from Oakey Creek in 1872. The article notes his exploits and local council service.
Web-Hidgton hospital Tuesday saw the death of well known resident John Thomas at age 87. He had been an inmate of Wing Hospital for the past few months due to an inward complaint. Despite all efforts the illness proved fatal. He leaves a wife and grown up family. The burial took place yesterday at the Church of England portion of the road cemetery with Rev. T. K. Taylor officiating in the absence of the Vicar Archdea Barry Brown.
The Geurie Trotting Club plans a big meeting on the Geurie Carnival grounds with strong fields from Wellington and the triad area. Nominations are healthy, rains improved track conditions, and Jack Whiteley leading preparations for what may be a top club event with several handicaps including Novice and Trial events featuring horses such as Enterprise Secret Bobble Huon Tux and Copper Hill among others.
A. T. promotes early wall orders offering bonus values. The notice emphasizes swift action to secure the best terms and encourages customers to reserve space and benefits promptly.
Farmers in the Wellington district welcomed recent rains after a dry spell. Light rain Sunday and heavier showers Tuesday night brought over an inch in some areas, with total Wellington rainfall tallying 127 points since Sunday. Farmers expect timely moisture to aid sowing and germination as crops already in the ground benefit from the soaking.
The document states that it is understood that the opinions expressed by correspondents are their own and not necessarily endorsed by the publication. It emphasizes distinction between reader submissions and editorial stance.
A reader writes to criticize Councillor Edwards for opposing the shire engineer over a creek project at Lannon's. The correspondent questions Edwards claims, urges patience until completion, and condemns his past criticisms while noting other work across Spicer's Creek and the Mudgee River. The letter argues voluntary workers should be paid and urges Edwards to support the officer and contribute materials.
Bertram Cowell a man about 41 was found dead after police detained him on a charge of insanity in Wingewarrustrost Dubby. Police believe drinking led to delirium and death. Wife resides in Sydney. Government doctor notes natural causes. Deceased possibly Identified with a Wellington resident prior to Sydney period.
A jumble of reports notes a man killed by a train near Como and a fatal carriage incident with a constable aboard. Flood waters in Thy bury receding reveal fifteen feet of rise and £16,000 in district losses.
This Afternoon market activity at Homebush shows sheep and cattle sales with fluctuating prices and strong demand for hay and grain. Separate notes mention a family tragedy and a violent incident, including a severe neck wound, while probate and delegate affairs hint at ongoing legal actions and estate matters.
The Wellington competition opens Saturday with the All Blacks visiting Bell Park. AML Blacks will face Munbil while George teams have a bye. Roster lists include Dowton White Sheringham Baker Brown Kennedy Davideyn Wilson Willas Sherulif and others for the Black side.
The May 17 service at St John’s Church of England features Ven Archdentit Barry Brown delivering as preacher. Attendees include USC and Wunlumas pm with a 730 pam time noted.
Sale by public auction of allotments in Pheree Street. Abul Wilkine and Co act as sellers. Auction set for Saturday May 23 at their office, with allotments totaling 288 feet in frontage. Estate details unclear but property described as building allotments. Presence of signatory indicates formal sale by deed.
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