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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
4
The Wellington Municipal Council faces another vote on launching a garbage removal service. An even split last meeting without three aldermen present leaves adoption uncertain, health advocates urging action to curb disease through regular waste removal supervised by council officers.
Marie Narelle divorce suit ends with petition granted. Petitioner to have custody of the children with respondent allowed reasonable access.
A Wellington area roundup notes Mrs Attwoods Ladies Emporium spring lace showcase, a draught horse sale at local yards, Quilp the stallion's death, and tributes to late resident Mr John Haynes. Also reports on motor car ads, clergy sermons, farm sales, and a weather prophecy joke. Public school cadets parade, cricket selections for Half-Holiday Club match, and warm to hot week with temperatures over 100 degrees.
A first of its kind garden fete in Wellington was held last night at the Presbyterian Church grounds. Ideal weather and bright illumination created a lively open air event. The Town Band and Salvation Army Band provided music enhancing the program. Key items included a sword dance by Master F Ley and trios by Gilsenan L Bell D Clarke and Ruth bertson Spier and J Brown. Stalls offered attractions and good business despite dull times.
A well known offender faced Mr. A G Chiplion JP on a drunkenness charge after Constable Luckman found a woman lying intoxicated on the riverbank near the railway bridge. She required a sulky to the lock up and medical attention was given in the cell.
A woman pleaded guilty yesterday and asked for leniency but was fined, unable to pay the amount, she reportedly took the fine in lieu of payment.
The well known optician A Gasser will conduct his regular quarterly visit to Wellington this week. He may be consulted at the Royal Hotel from the 5th to the 7th. He has credentials from Vienna and London and attends personally to patients, inviting complicated cases.
Thomas Reddan, taken from the mail train in a collapsed state, died hours later at Wellington Hospital. An inquest heard his son Alfred say he removed his father from Rookwood Asylum with the doctor’s consent. The coroner found death caused by rupture of a brain blood vessel per Dr Linton’s evidence. burial followed in Wellington.
At the Orange Quarter Sessions on Tuesday James Rupert Price and David Price pleaded not guilty to breaking and entering the dwelling of J Dibley near Stuart Town on the 20th and with goods stolen. They were found guilty with David Price sentenced to seven years hard labor in Goulburn. Judge Scholes deemed David Price incorrigible. James Price may face perjury prosecution if pursued.
At the Orange Quarter Sessions a 17 year old girl was found guilty of concealment of birth and sentenced to three months imprisonment but released under the First Offenders Act. Constable McConville testified he had known accused four years.
A large crowd attended a euchre party and dance held in the Oddfellows Hall in aid of the Catholic Church. Mr. E Bollard won the gentleman's prize a dressing case donated by Mr. J J Kelly while Miss Rosa Reidy took Indy's prize a silver backed hand mirror and hair brush. A plentiful supper followed by dances featured music from the Misses Foster with extras by the Misses Corrigan and Murphy. E Bollard acted as M.O.
The monthly Wellington School of Arts committee meeting appointed Miss Crosa as assistant librarian and A J L Stockwell to the vacant committee seat left by H O F Glover. House costs were approved for fly proof blinds and minor repairs. The financial report shows a £68 credit in the metal account and billiard room receipts of £13 14s for the month.
The Wellington Bowling Club opened the season with a scratch match won by Mears Dolan's team 18 to 12 against Lord's selections. A good turnout noted despite a poor season, with several new players joining to strengthen the club this year.
A weather prophet from Spicer's Greek predicts rain for Wednesday but none falls there. Rain did fall in the Rylstone district on Thursday and reached Spicer's Creek farmer. The claim notes a heavy downpour totaling 200 points in three quarters of an hour and laments the prophet's poor accuracy while referencing local life and a spared life.
The Krank Bros promising an exhibition of wheel mastery from the Tivoli Theatre Sydney will appear at the Wellington skating rink on Wednesday evening under special engagement to Kaar Bros. Admission charges are gentlemen 1s ladies 6d children 6d. floor praised as the best in the west for good skating and the show.
Wellington hospital committees discussed fly proof doors and windows for the main building and infectious ward. A sub-committee invited tenders from local and Sydney firms and accepted Mr. C. J. Shakespeare’s bid of £2658, about 14s below the Sydney firm’s lowest offer.
James Arnoll was arrested by Sear-Sergeant Ford on a charge of stealing a hat valued at 6d from J. P. Malouf. The complainant saw him wearing the hat Saturday and recovered it, leading to the arrest. Arnoll was remanded to the Police Court with bail set at £20 in one surety.
Bell Park renovation plans are stalled as A Patterson of Bathurst failed to supply the required legal documents. He visited Wellington, measured the site, then reported loss of the plan and must redo the trip. The Council Clerk has urged action. a government grant must be used by year end or it will lapse.
Residents complain of inadequate water in mornings as the current temporary system fails to meet peak demand. The pump runs from 4 a.m. to midnight but cannot keep up, leaving many households on higher levels short water until a new storage reservoir and scheme are completed. Extolling economy in use, authorities urge fair distribution of the limited supply.
A Wellington Werris Creek Railway League meeting in Council Chambers discussed pushing claims for a railway junction, appointing John Collins as secretary and treasurer, and coordinating with Macquarie and Cobbora Shire Councils to advocate the line via Coolah Valley, aiming to save about 30 miles and boost dairying potential.
A public meeting at Mr W Thompson's Medway on Saturday October 31 formed a Railway League to back a cross country extension to Wellington via Cobburn and Werria Creek. About 40 people attended and backed Wellington as the best starting point. A Dapper meeting will boost membership with Lambing Hill and Goolmere residents signing up. Earlier October 24 Cobbora meeting favored Wellington over Dubbo for the start.
Foawman reports Flaneur tipped Lord Nolan to win the Melbourne Cup. About 100000 people reportedly witnessed the race on a Tuesday. Lord Nolan pulled up lame after the event and will not race again soon. Mooltan also in bad shape and may be sidelined for some time.
Mosere Bedford and Taylor's horse sale in Wellington continues with strong local and district attendance. Day one saw 109 horses change hands with top bids around £36, day two attracted larger crowds and higher prices, including Wargundy at £40 10s. Totals report 322 head sold over two days with averages near £20 and overall yarding over 1000 head, as buyers from Melbourne Sydney and beyond compete amid dry weather.
Detachments from Bathurst Orange Forbes Lith Wellington will parade at Bathurst on Monday. About 40 Wellington cadets travel by train leaving Wellington at 8 30 and arriving Bathurst 12 47, then lunch and parade drills. Escorts and guards assigned, passes issued without rations, clothing defects tolerated but conduct required, return train at 4 27. Wellington corps have four hours in Bathurst with rifles and lunches. weather may affect travel.
A Maryvale Coursings Club gathering last evening approved the season balance sheet showing a credit and adopted the balance. An honorarium of £5 was granted to the honorary secretary for services. The meeting then adjourned.
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