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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

5

Destructive Blaze Destroys Morley Geural Shearing Shed

A fire Tuesday morning destroyed Mr. W. H. Morley s Geural shearing shed with machinery, harness, a buggy or sulky, 90 bags of wheat, and wool owed by T. Hoare and J. Matthews. The wool, last wool lot, burnt with the wagon. Origin undetermined. Only partial insurance coverage. Maintenance camp also burned. candle left burning led to tent fire as wind blew flap onto the light.

W. H Morley Geurla Messrs T. Hoare J. Matthews Ganger Madden J. Levings

Wellington Bowling Club Opens Green For Evening Play

Practice has started on the Wellington bowling green with members enjoying games. Evening play should begin in about a week, making bowling a popular town pastime. The green offers cool respite on hot evenings and a yearly subscription of one guinea. The green is open to the public if they do not encroach on the playing area or plants.

Wellington Maria Mancie Conovons Covnci Cobbora Bhire Council Tux Rirve Ovvs Dubbo Geurie Payne A.J. Ziehlke N. Larum J. H. Bennett W. Lemon Iz W. Smith Ae G. T. Bennett QO. EH. Paine L. J. Turnbull Rune Welngton Toas Urie Morris Clive Smith H. Smith Georie Homestead A. Ziehlke Turnbull J. Morris Olive Smith Austin W. Payne W. W. Smith Eundries Ziehlke BR. Payne C. Smith W. Smith A. Cantrill Manning Sundries O. Alley W. Anderson G. Fowler G. Austin T. Hart E. Ottaway L. Collina Roberta EB. Tually N. Brazier IT. Jones C. Alley L. Collins E. Tually Roberto T. Jones Georie Ieee Order Bro T. EB. Dennison Ponto Dennison Tue Guvarm Hall W. Reynolds Geneme

Correspondence Note on Independent Opinion

A distinct remark emphasizes that the newspaper does not necessarily endorse the views of its correspondent. The note clarifies editorial stance while publishing reader or contributor correspondence for consideration.

A Plea for Stock to Editor on Rail Transport

A reader from Curlewis reports extreme stock losses due to last week’s heat on railway transit to Sydney markets. He cites 335 dead from one woolly crossbred draft, 62 dead from another, and over 445 dead sheep carted from yards, urging Railway Commissioners to allow water at intervals or uninterrupted through-travel to reduce deaths and costs.

Sydney B.M. Herald Curlewis Homebush Market Gourney Curlewin

The Garbage Rate Deliberation in Wellington Town

A letter from RaverayeEn Wellington argues for a town garbage service funded by rates. He calculates frontage value at £3 per foot, estimates a half-penny in the pound would cost about 6s yearly, and argues the plan benefits public health. He criticizes landowners who oppose it but urges aldermen to prioritize residents.

Youra, &c RaverayeEn Wellington

Weather notes and local events in Bodangora area

From our correspondent in Bodangora the report covers a mix of weather, sport, community events, and local developments. It notes light rain scarcity, haymaking progress, crops and graze issues, a large snake for the farm, the new school nearing completion, and church and lodge activities. It also mentions Wellington to Werrig Creek rail concerns led by Mr. A Ross and local meetings on harvest time.

Hama Nobod Wellington Werrig Creek A. Ross Bon View Sod G. Hollow

Weather drought dampens hopes for rain in Bodancora

From our own Correspondent the weather remains dry with only 11 points of rain fell Saturday night thinning crops. James Robinson bought Mr T H Smiths crop and is turning stock onto it. Mr E W Sharpe former Sunday School superintendent died Saturday at 73 leaving a widow and eight children. His funeral was in the Methodist section with ministers Rev D A Gilsenan and Rev F J Dunkley officiating and an Orange service held.

R. James Robinson T. H. Smith E. W. Sharpe

Mad Mick Scannell in Wellington Disturbance

From our correspondent in Stuart Town an old man named Patrick Scannell known as Mad Mick was found in a shocking state at Wellington last week. He attacked police with vile language, tried to shoot a sergeant but was too weak. He wore flour bags on his body, possessed a small bank sum, and led an eccentric life with no close friends.

Patrick Scannell Mad Mick Wellington McConville Ireland Noell Micky Bis

Farnham Public School Picnic Attracts Hundreds

The Farnham Public School held its annual picnic on Saturday with about three hundred attendees. Despite a hot windy day, the event was enjoyed by all. Numerous races awarded prizes, and credit is given to teacher Mr. Clinea and the committee for organization, while ladies are praised for assisting attendees' needs.

Farnham Public School Winder Clinea

Weather Dry and Harvest Woes Across District

The district endures persistent heat and dry weather with scant rain in sight, hampering hay cutting and crop yields. Sheep farmers face low wool prices and light clips while landowners shoulder hardship. A stalled project for a Union Church at Dapper lingers, blamed on department delays. Residents urge government focus on the Wellington to Werris Creek line as Sandy Creek pushes for rail improvement through a strong local league action.

Dapper Sandy Creek Willow Park Medway Wellington Werris Creek P.L.L

Still Keeping Dry Amid Windy Spring Conditions

A rural town notes a dry season with persistent high winds hampering crops and delaying rain. Wheat samples look promising but need moisture to fill. Community events include Convent School pupils concert praised as first class. Local billiards tournaments outlined with results and upcoming matches. Bank building progress described as near completion. The Cumnock Lion club event is scheduled for 17 March next year.

Cumnock N. Miller Sherringham J. Picken J. March P. Carter L. Eggleston W. H. Marston P. McDonnell Atherton V. J. McDonnell W. Eggleson V. B. Smith J. A. Eggleston V. W. T. Sherringham V. T. McDonnell J. Barter V. W. Hudson Acuual V. D. McKinnon V. P. Carter W. Black V. T. Barter E. Grimaon V. J. Picken Mr. Walker Bank Loombah

Auction and social notices and theft warning from rural area

A jumble of notices includes a horse sale description for a bay draught gelding and a 20 HP oil engine for irrigation, plus a social gathering at Oakhampton and thanks to insurers. Also a legal trespass warning at Welbang with sheep shot by a pea rifle, and a cautionary note about prosecuting trespassers.

Welbang

Turonville Estate for Sale with Brick Cottage and Grounds

Notice announces sale of Turonville estate a 1500 acre freehold fenced property with creek, brick cottage nine rooms garden orchard olive trees tennis court sheds on main road six miles from Terenas railway station. Inspection arranged. Full particulars from COLLINS Turonville Tarane.

Turonville Terenas C. Collins Tarane

To Let and For Sale Listings and Mining Lease Notices

A mixed cache of property rental and sale notices in Thornton and Percy streets, Bank and Lee streets, and nearby areas with shop and boarding house mentions. Also mining lease notices for private lands in New South Wales districts, listing applicants, localities, areas, and lease terms, plus dance event tickets and donations details.

Thornton-street Percy Street Percy Percy-street Bank-street Lee-street Kennard Pierce Streets Bhort Keonard Zoush Maxwell Hawking Streets Impeon's Lane Montefores P. L. Bernasconi Norwich Fire Ins Bank-atreat

Curlewia lands offered for homestead selection cheap

Historic notice advertises 1280 acres of well improved cultivation land at Curlewia with 1700 acres crown lands adjoining available for acquisition. Rainfall average 27 inches over 80 years. Property described as not of sour grass, with good cultivation prospects. Limited capital accepted. Bedford and Taylor, sole agents.

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