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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1925
Page
5
In this note from Mercury, Wellington residents urge business leaders and aldermen to back rail improvements and local clubs. They praise Dubbo and Yeoval links, urge public involvement, and credit Trotting, Swimming, Plenty Race, and Tennis bodies for boosting tourism and town pride while warning apathy harms progress.
Local reports debate possible changes to the Bourke mail and Wellington to Orange line services. Officials deny major cuts while noting minor shifts in Bourke mail arrival and ongoing mixed trains. Residents warn of transport gaps and suggest motor services if cuts proceed, with safety concerns over new electrical signaling on the Molong line.
Despite rainy days reducing attendance, Geurie Trotting Club showcased strong fields and exciting finishes. Officials led by Jack Whiteley and judge W Richardson oversaw a smooth program with notable results including Trangie Star’s victory in the 14 mile trot and multiple near upsets in the novice handicap.
In a one mile trial handicap Black Cleve led from Enterprix and Vimy, narrowly defeating Vimy by a head with Copper Hill third. Time 2.352. Betting favored Black Cleve at 3 to 1, Vimy 3 to 1, Enterprise 7 to 1, Copper Hill 5 to 1, Huon Tax 10 to 1. Tote 8/6 4/6.
This morning a sleeping car was attached to the Bourke mail train carrying electricians for the Molong Dubbo line. Their own cook and kitchen travel with them while the next fortnight depot men face shifts. Commissioners offer rest house accommodation at five shillings per bed weekly and meals at refreshment rooms for about 36 shillings a week. Married men with homes in Wellington will feel the burden. Electricians seem a privileged railway staff, while commissioners seek revenue from Dubbo refreshment rooms, unlike local hotelkeepers.
An important conference occurred at the Premier's office involving Attorney-General Bavin City Councils solicitor Waldron and three Police Headquarters detectives. The Premier was absent and sent word to Bavin to meet the others privately. Police circles say Wollondilly events prompted the meeting after Sir George Fuller obtained serious information during a tour of his electorate.
A practical joke at a fair in Ghinni Ghinni saw someone mix chocolate coated soap with sweets from a stall and distribute them to visitors. The stall was shunned for the rest of the evening and those who ate the chocolates suffered discomfort.
A team from Orange Public School toured Wellington last Saturday to play the Wellington High School on the public courts. The match ended 5 sets to 4 with both sides displaying strong form for youths. The visitors enjoyed a full day of activities including tea, cave visits, and warm hospitality.
Kiga captured the Newcastle Cup last Saturday with Irish Flower second and Dialogue third. Miss Port, sister to Portlight and owned by J. Lamph, won the Ladies Bracelet and Cup at Goodooga on Friday. Dewar Cup Purse went to Orange with a representative taking the prize, W. Hayes Hands Off at 4 to 1. Gavino De Leon defeated Jim Newbury in the Stadium. Newark’s Jack Stewart stopped Algy Daniels in Brisbane. Wally Walker outpointed Albert Lloyd at Newcastle. N.S.W. beat New Zealand 15 to 1 in Sydney in heavy rain. Moorefield racing results: Maiden Hurdle Royal Howard 2 to 1. Juvenile Handicap Quankop 10 to 1. Brighton Flying Handicap Chatterbox 5 to 2. Kogarah Stakes first div Collusion 7 to 1. second div My Rose 14 to 1. third div Troth 5 to 4. Moorefield Handicap Magician 5 to 1. Carlton Mile Alertful 5 to 1.
The Official Assignee orders a public auction at our office Maughan Street on Saturday May 23 at 2.30 p.m. to sell building allotments.
Allotments numbered 8 9 and 10 in Pierce Street with a combined frontage of 132 feet form part of Certificate of Title Volume 2703 Folio 21. Sketch and full particulars are available from the auctioneers.
Mr Bell sells out and leaves the district. The lot is offered for absolute sale on Saturday May 23.
Mrs Stanbury, relocating from the district, sells by public auction at her residence corner Pierce and Clive Streets on Wednesday the 20th of May at 2 30 p.m. The sale includes the whole of her furniture.
Household Furniture and Effects including two double bed frames with mattresses, bedstead with mattress, two dressers, two dressing tables with mirrors, two overmantles, stretchers, spring sofa, dining room oak suite, cedar table and cover, sideboard, small tables, cane furniture, sewing machine, irons, deck chairs, children's tricycle and cart, hall runner, mats, kitchen chairs and dressers, utensils, crockery, homemade jams and sauces, garden tools, mower, hedge clippers, camp ovens, sulky, harness, plus numerous other articles. Morning and afternoon tea served at the Golden Key.
Acting under instructions from Joseph Clayton who is leaving the district D A Rich will submit to public auction at his rooms Arthur Street late Wellington Producers Agency One W B House four rooms and kitchen on Montefiore Street on about 14 acres and a two roomed W B House and kitchen on Arthur Street on a 50 by 190 ft block These properties are for absolute sale and inquiries for full particulars should be made to the auctioneer Trepassing at Katella will be prosecuted without respect of persons Gobolion Estate will be prosecuted without respect to persons Straying stock will be impounded Horse owners notice Horses broken in to saddle and harness and clipped contact L Squires Simpson Street phone 33 Wellington 22 4 1926
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