The Philosophical Shoemaker on Politics and Gambling
A shoemaker argues that modern boot factories replaced shoemakers shops, eroding political schooling. The dialogue covers Wade and Josey in the Commonwealth, elections, Returning Officers, and the glow of fair play. He condemns selective anti gambling laws, urges moderate honesty in politics, and mocks sanctimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooley-street
Pitt
Walpole
England
Wade
Commonwealth
Australia
Josey
New South Wales
Sea
the Times
McLeod
Kenyon
Empire Day at Wellington School with flag ceremony
On Empire Day the Wellington Public School held a flag presentation funded by the Parents and Citizens Association. Alderman Rose praised the British Empire’s role in the last 120 years and urged loyalty to empire and God as students toured classrooms. The flag was presented to six girl pupils, and the event concluded with the National Anthem and afternoon tea, highlighting the educational approach to patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Parenta and Citizens’ Association
Alderman Rose
Republic of America
Pras
Parents and Citizens’ Association
BE. Webster
Parents and Citizens Association
Parents’ Association
al Pene
Celebration at Bakers Swamp Empire Day Observed
Empire Day was kept up on Monday at the public school with a well received address by Mr. A. E. Fuller Shire Councillor. The event featured a morning program and a smooth progression of activities as part of the school celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Fuller
School Children Enjoy Flag Salute and Bonfire Night
Children saluted the flag then enjoyed a day of sports organized by Austin Tremain Phillips and teacher Mr Sullivan. Ladies served fruit biscuits and tea. A large bonfire lit Swamp at night, with men’s bonfire after an incendiary caused harm. Footprints remained as the culprit escaped detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geerer
Messrs
Austin
Tremain
Phillips
Mr. Sullivan
J. Cudden
Bigfoot
Yeoval grows with Grimson general store opening
In Yeoval progress spreads as Charles Grimson opens a general store offering parsnips to pumpkins and salt to flour with planned drapery stock and hot pies anticipated. The Progress Association is described as a warm hearted, healthy establishment, while the writer recalls a visit to Obley and reflections on local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoval
Charles Grimson
Grimson
Progress Association
Obley
Ellington Times
Wellington
Avume
Australia
Picnic at Spicer's Creek Brims with Empire Day Fun
An Empire Day picnic at Spicer's Creek linked to the Public School drew six hundred attendees including Mr. McCabe and Drill Creek scholars. Teachers Mr. Walker and Mr. Siggins supplied praise and music, while committees and workers earned high marks for organization. Games ran lively with humorous misadventure in the single men’s race and comic mishaps amid flirtatious antics, plus children gathered to hear talks and the day closed with tree plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spicer’s Creek
McCabe
Drill Creek School
Walker
Harvey Rs
Siggins
Are Een
Batchelors
Asaul
Old Jack Blackhall
Devilment
Shouldren
Nialing
Ross
Aunt Sally
Procraume
School event prizegiving and sports results noted
After performances, prizes were presented by Mr Blackhall. Mrs Siggine and others spoke on Empire matters. Children received prizes totaling £6. Names include Kathleen O Connor, Ruby Wood, Harold Regan, L O Connor, and many others across girls and boys races. Social held to aid the school library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimbell
Blackhall
Anitable
Siggine
Mosars
McCabe
Walker
Australia
Biggins
Ree Cheera
Iggins
Laweila
Littleilda Hugh Unnald
Lily McDonald
Ruby Woods
Kathleen O'Connor
Annie Warren
Hilda Hughes
Ida Rushby
Violet Horwood
Edna Rushby
H. Harvey
C. Horwood
W. Horwood
Mina J. Shearman
Mrs. Marjoram
O. Regan
Sally—Mra
Collins
Ruby Wood
Fanny Bleckall
Annie Marjoram
Harold Regan
Oswald McCabe
Henry Robinson
V. Rashby
Frank Hill
Randolph Rushby
Linda Horwood
Lilly McDonald
Odd Fellows Lecture Highlights Growth in New South Wales
Mr B F Ledford state organiser of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lectured at Protestant Hall under local lodge auspices. He praised the society with 1,500,000 members and 55 orphan homes while noting low contributions after a Grand Lodge rate reduction. Wellington Lodge admitted 26 new members following his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Ledford
Order of Oddfellows
He Artea
New South Wales
Grand Lodge
Ledford
Eeocega
Registrar of Friendly Societies
Avery
America
U.S.A
Canada
Wellington Lodge
Bro Ledford
Dates of Local Courts See Wellington and Surrounding Towns
Courts are held by the Police Magistrate at Wellington every Friday except Good Friday and at Stuart Town Obley and Wallington on specified month days. If a court day is a holiday it moves to the next legal day. Licensing and auctioneers courts are listed with dates in Wellington. Jury revision courts and superior courts dates for Dubbo and Wellington are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Wellington
Goodriday
Stuart Towne
Obley
Wallington
Stuart Town
Mey Sch
Auctioneers Licensing Courte
Bhambrick Bros
Bembrick
Sydney
Bembrick Bros
Bemerick Bros
Paling
BEMB
Namol
Ogunmedah
Gannedair An A
Arta
Jockey Club
Riseca
Publica
Gunnedah
Gety & Co
Melbourne
Adelaide
N Z
Brookiman
Grenfell Street
Adel
Lowcock
Brough & King
Tamworth
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Canontecepsy Tax Ovreast
Baker's Swamp
Rcick Dawson
Overlander Hotel
Mra KE
Finch
Wilkin
Tyre
Schumack
O R Wilkine
Oblay
Spicer's Creek
Independent Order OF Oddfellows
Jury Revision Courts
Buperior Courts
Dubbo
Drergier + ours
M. G. Cater
Swift Street
Dalgety and Co. Ltd
Insurance—Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd
Rabbit
O. Ko
M G. Cater
A. J. Webster
Nanima Crescent
Maxt O'Brien's Hotel
Open Mining Exchange
P. Mitchell
Club House
Collier Hua
Ballombie
Heeler
Gulgong
Tewart & Smith
Bosel
Tuxford
Gonnedah
Manilla
Australis
M.W
N. W
T. Elgar
Phenix Foundry
Lee Street
Edison
A. Gosder
Percy Street
A. Golden, Percy Street
Paling’s Pianos
Talen
Ano
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