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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 05, 1908

Page

5

Broken Hill Police Recall Sparks Public Outcry in Wade Issue

In Broken Hill a mayoral meeting denounced the Premier Wade for not recalling police sent there. A mass protest burned Wade in effigy on Guy Fawkes night while indignation over police deployment echoed across NSW politics and mining unrest.

Wade Broken Hill Broken Hall Senate McGregor N.S. Wales Home Affairs Mr. Wade Guy Fawkes Yass Canberra Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company I. Moore P. Martin F. Chrisenson M. Bombarderie O. Butler Michael Lyons Archibald Banke John Nash David Young Firth Redfern

Rifle Club Committee Maps All Day Shoot on King's Birthday

The Rifle Club Committee met in the orderly room to arrange the annual all day shooting on King's Birthday Monday. Capt A E Rose chaired with Kell Gage Brownhill Smith Barnes McKnight and Rosa present. Three ranges 200 500 and 600 yards with seven shots per range and prizes. entry fee 2s 6d covers the day and lunch. safe access for financial members only. shade and water provisions to be arranged. local prizes to be canvassed.

Rifle Club A, E. Rose Meears Kell Gage Brownhill J. L. Smith Barnes McKnight Rosa Rango Mosers Hose Smith Mr. Rose Mesara Gage Messrs Mc.Knight J. E Bray G. W. Brownhill Bray J. E. Bray A. B. Gage O G. Brownhill E J. Barnes B. Beach H Ziehlke Ook Geo Paul J.M. Smith

District News Notes Heat Dust and Local Updates

The weather is very hot and dusty with rare rain, gardens dry, and four mine applications despite a lease through year end. Benr is very ill, and Mrs A Sharps arrived from Gober. A surprise party and church meetings mark social and religious notes as a new Catholic church opening is planned for next March. Snakes are vicious. a local couple await a murder trial.

Dick's Benr A. Sharps Gober Mohitance J. D. White Church of England Committee Father Loneragan Mies KE Hunt

Goolma Notes Highlight Community Picnic And Local Events

From our own Correspondent Goolma reports on a second successful picnic with praise for the secretary committee and teachers and broad participation by Mesdames Murray J J and Ryan. The day at the racecourse featured games prizes and a grand spread before lantern entertainment, plus local club activity and sports results including Jacko Club formation and a defeat of Twelve Mile by Goolma U C. Weather a thunderstorm and 22 points locally, wool yields and wheat crop concerns noted for the season ahead.

Mesdames Murray J. J Ryan Goolma Goolma U.C J. O. Brophy King Hill Mesara Ryav Progress Association Wargundy Wellington Mesars Bedford Taylor

Hot dry weather hits Woncarbon crops hard

From our own Correspondent. Dry heat prevails with no relief in sight. Most crops fail as binders cannot catch enough feed. Some neighbours report hay yields of one ton to one quarter ton per acre. Moore Bros Morley and F H Morley among those with small returns. No yard room this year and sheep cannot be turned for fat stock to Sydney market. A protest against losses and wasted land.

Moore Bros A. Morley F.H Morley Sydney

Illness and Weddings Mentioned in Local Notices

The notice reports Mrs. James Hunt’s serious illness and possible surgery at a Dubbo private hospital. It notes Mr. John Renshaw and Miss Ann Reidy’s wedding at the R Church Wellington, plus congratulations for the couple. Also mentioned are a grand concert for Church of England funds and slow recovery news for Mrs. J Huot and Mr. Samuel Armstrong.

James Hunt Dubbo Hashes Nuff John Renshaw Misa Ann Reidy Wellington Church of England Samuel Armstrong

Sandy Creek District News and Railway League Formed

In Sandy Greek and district observers note ongoing sheep shearing and rising wool movement. A Railway League formed near Mr. W Thompeds Way with about 40 members, electing A Garling secretary. Debate favored Wellington Werris Creek line over Dubbo Werris Creek.

Wellington Welligoten Times Sandy Creek P.L.L W. Thompeds A . Garling A. Ross Werris Creek Evitenie Wellington- Werris Creek Dubbo Werris Creek Dubbo- Werris Creek T. W. Dorman

Progress Association Holds October Meeting at Arta School

The usual monthly Progress Association meeting was held on 30 October in the School of Arta. President W. Althofer presided with members including Riley King Colreavy Morgan and King jr. Minutes were confirmed. A request from the Minister for Education for more accommodation at Morungulan Public School was noted for prompt consideration. The secretary was instructed to contact the Shire Council about culverts at Dripstone and to press urgent attention to the culvert near the public school to the railway station. The Wellington Municipal Council was asked to inspect the Wellington Flat road near the cemetery, still poor in wet weather, and to take action.

Progress Association School of Arta Messre. W. Althofer Riley Morgan Mr. Riley W. King Shire Council Dripstone R. J. Morgan P. B. Colreavy Wellington

Association requests aid for fencing reserve and donates to hospital

Mr Riley moves to ask Under Secretary for Lands to assist the Association in fencing recreation reserve No Mise 08 12037. The Association votes to donate half a guinea to Wellington Hospital and the treasurer is authorized to pay it. Meeting closes. The School of Arts committee plans a Friday meeting. Weather turns hot, with brief storms and light showers, aiding haymaking on scarce fine patches.

Riley C. H. Barton M.L.A Colreavy King Wellington Hospital Morgan School of Arts Committees

Geurie News Highlights Local Sports and Events

The district reports strong farming activity with standout crops from Mr T Whiteley and Mr Philip Williams joor while Old Soul provides steady leadership. Geurie cricket prepares to challenge Wellington Half Holiday Club on King’s Birthday after a productive practice. A Rifle Club handicap shoot lists scores and a Geurie team heads to a Dubbo match. The district public school concert in Reynolds Hall showcases student performances and visiting musicians. District Council discusses amalgamation with racecourse trustees as wool traffic remains robust and a mare dies from a liver cancer caused by strain. The Misses Maccabee open a music and arts residence in Wellington Lane with much local pupil activity.

T. Whiteley Philip Williams Joor Wellington Georie Ziehlke Rifle Club Tl. G Bennett A. Zieblke W.smith R Bcrimshaw J. Potter J. H. Bennett C. Laruma C.e.payne Dubbo Maccabee Gourie Wellington Lane Jas. Gibbs

Shearing Under Way as Season Brings Mixed Prospects

In Cundumbel, shearing is nearly finished with notably good fleece quality despite a poor season. Crops lag and depend on timely rain. a lack of rain in a fortnight could ruin the harvest. Sheep from Back Oardin are moved to Nandilyan Heights for shearing.

Surprise party at Mr J Austin home with 25 couples

A Wednesday gathering for a surprise party at Mr J Austin's drew about twenty five couples. Music by W Roberta and G Roberta on violin, Mrs McKinnon on accordion, and J D Barney offered Edison phonograph selections. Midnight refreshments were served by ladies. dancing continued until daylight amid signs of a coming storm as of Tuesday.

Severe heat and drought threaten crops amid storms and concerts

The region endures extreme heat and strong winds as daily thunderstorms loom though little rain has fallen. A heavy Monday downpour soaked a narrow strip, while crops languish for moisture and many may fail without rain. Local events include a convent school concert tonight and a progressing billiards tournament with multiple matches reported.

W. Tierney J. Baker Ecr W. M. Hudson P. McDonnell Tommy Gaspipe ' Sronse J. Picken Wees T McDonnell J. McDonnell al Barter W. Marston Eerapheent Ryan Areh Smith Jack G. Austin L Eggleston P. Rovin Mr. A. Robinson Royal Rooms

Disorderly Florence Smith Appears at Wellington Court

Florence Smith 26 faced Wellington Police Court for drunkenness and using indecent language in Gabelion street. She pleaded guilty and was fined 2s 6d for drunkenness and 40s or a month for obscene language, paid by Lee Bow the Chinese man outside the court who acted as surety. Theresa Wong Sing, a passive participant, received a fine of 2s 6d.

Wellington Florence Smith Gabelion-street A. G. Shiplin J.P Theresa Wong Sing Lee-street Mord Hammond Gobolion Street O'Reilly Lee Bow Constable O'Reilly Lee Bowalo

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