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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1925

Page

2

Big Carnival and Various Meetings Across Town Tonight

A series of meetings and notices appear across the town. The Big Carnival committee convenes at the School of Arts tonight at 7 30 p.m. with social events and a later Wednesday night gathering planned. A stock sale ad promotes stock and feed, while the Bush Hook Club and Wellington Cricket Association announce meetings and donations requests. Timber mill at Dripstone offers pine timber. Wellington Swimming Club calls for attendance at its annual meeting with reports and officer elections.

School of Arts Ryan A. Brown Han Rees

Excursion to Wellington from New South Wales Government

Government issue of excursion tickets for a Wellington to Sydney journey with a coupon system. Tickets issued for 27 October departure at 8 10 am from Wellington to Sydney and intermediate stations. Return allowed within one calendar month from date of issue. Coupons usable only at named stations and must be redeemed within the period. Handbills from station masters provide full train details. W J Morris, Secretary.

Wellinggton Sydney Uathlowing Wellington Tueelay W. J. Morris

Local Government Conference Committee Report

Miller Seoviang listed as a member of the local government conference committee. The item references the committee's composition and ongoing parliamentary process. Further details are unreadable in the provided fragment.

Joseph Thompson and Sam Wa dertakers incident report

Joseph Thompson and Sam Wa dertakers are listed with a phone 278. the fragment notes day of night but provides no clear event or outcome.

Joseph Thompson Sam Wadertakers Maughen

In Memoriam and Thanks From Wellington District

In loving memory of Lindsay G Smith 1902 1018 aged 20 of the 14th Field Artillery Brigade died of wounds. Also HYDE in memory of my wife who departed 18/10/24. Thankful notes extend to Matron and staff at Wellington District Hospital and to Reg L Tonking for motor truck repairs.

Derman Lindsay G. Smith M.M 14Th Field Artillery Jars Hyde Elly Sta of Wellington District Hospital Tr. Wade Union Aamreance Sovinty. Ltd Reg. L. Tonking Ira

Local Jottings and Community Meetings This Week

Local notes cover Presbyterian Church events, fundraisers in Wellington, dog registration enforcement, political meetups by Sir Neville Howse supporters, and campaign actions by P. McGirr and Websiter. Weather changes, rain showers, and a Caulfield Cup reference accompany social notices and local business ads. The piece also mentions inquests, health notices, and upcoming carnival committee meetings in Geurie and Wellington venues.

Sports at Mumbil Meet Draws Keen Entries

A grand day of sport is planned at Mumbil on Friday next with a large varied programme beginning 2 o clock. The events are expected to attract many keen competitors and entries. At night a big plain and fancy dress ball will cap the outing.

Mumbil

Stock Sale by George Paul At Public Auction

Notice of stock sale by George Paul at the Commar celal Yarde this Saturday afternoon. Auction includes 300 merino watchers and 400 merino ewes along with 60 head mixed cattle. Other owners invited to offer stock by contacting the managing authorities promptly.

George Paul

Wellington Cricket Association General Meeting Tonight

Cricket enthusiasts and club representatives in Wellington and district are reminded of the annual general meeting at the Royal Hotel tonight at 7:30 pm to discuss arrangements for the current season as Wellington lags behind other towns in competition.

Wellington Royal Hotel

Maple Furniture Sale Announcement

Ay Ke Rotton advertises a Maple Furniture sale to be held next Thursday at his residence Warne Trent near Nurre Chandler’s, 240 pam An Mrs Rowe. The sale includes a large collection of furniture, offered as a public sale while in town, with many items described as of good quality and desirable condition.

Warne Trent Nurre Chandler Ruyera

Mission at St Patrick's Church Draws Large Crowds

The mission conducted at St Patrick's Church by Rev Fathers Tracey and Gleeson concluded last week with widespread attendance. The congregation was especially large Sunday, the edifice filled to capacity, and daily services, including morning Masses, will continue through the weekend. A children's mission ended Saturday morning and Friday featured a special adoratio n of the Blessed Sacrament with the altar decorated.

St. Patrick’s Church Tracey and Gleeson Kermans Insrument

Wors e Sale at Dubbo Heads for 250 Horses

Auctioneers Cadell and Ceadvartion announce a sale at Dubbo yard on Wednesday 21st featuring 250 head of quality horses. The lot includes draughts van horses lorry horses and eddie horses. Buyers can attend with confidence.

Cadell Ceadvartion Dubbo

Wellington Swimming Club Annual Meeting in New Room

The Wellington Swimming Club will hold its annual general meeting in the club's new room at the swimming bath on Tuesday at 7 30. The annual report and balance sheet will be presented, officers elected, and important business for the coming season discussed. Members and intending members are urged to attend with supporters of the club.

Wellington Swimming Club Gardiner Simpson Sir Neville Howse Council Wellington A. T. Smith Y Club Bnwt Kimbell Morire Loneragan Wall and Kelly Pactionayre Pune Mu Crescent Arnold Bedateods Reéhool of Arta Geurie Carnival Committee Reynold'e Hall Geurie Wallington Swimming Club AIT

Electrification Scheme Aims at Town Lighting

A brick power house base is laid and builders hope to finish early next year Wellington to be electrically lit. The plan will improve water actions by electricity and benefit ratepayers through cheaper light with profits returned to them.

Foundaona Ttle Wellington

Proposed Deviation From Sendy Mollon Gal Wong Maryvale Line

Hon W F Dunn ML 4 proposes deviation through Goolinu for the Sendy Mollon Gal Wong Maryvale railway. The government approves an exploration survey after receiving further information from residents and considering their representations.

Famble W. F. Dunn Tailway Ing Goolinu Sendy Mollon Galwong Maryvale Dunn Iity Coromichouvrn

Bushed Delegate Struggles to Find Wellington Boarding House

A Bath district delegate at a Wellington local government conference arrived by night and stayed at a boarding house. He forgot the street, the house number, and even the rug on his bed. After wandering through open rooms and corridors he finally spotted the rug on a bed and breathed a sigh of relief.

Bathurst Wellington

Lantern Lecture at B School Hall on Bible Society work

Lantern lecture presented by Content Afelen section highlights the British and Foreign Bible Society. It features slides of life on Lake Victoria Nyansa and notes the society’s growth with billions of scriptures printed and millions published. Mr Bullock and Mr Brindle y lead the Wellington auxiliary. Rev S. M. Beyson recently ro-

B. School Hall British and Foreign Bibby Society Victoria-Nyanza Elides Ubon Bullock Brindley Wellington M. Beyson

Weather report shows varied crop impact after wind and rain

Last week reports indicate around seven percent of reports regneding lant. Monday's storm caused limited damage to wheat crops. At Trundle the heaviest crops in the state suffered little damage and farmers expect eight bag yields, while Wellington saw similar conditions. Narromine farmers note 600 acres lost hay yield and 500 acres with fair wheat potential after rain. Molong crops show promise, with abundant grass. Orange district desires a fresh rain to freshen crops.

Storn Trundle Wellington Narromine Orange Orengy

Crowded Western Trains Questioned by Bathwent MP

Mr G Kelly raised overcrowded Western passenger trains between Sydney and Dubbo. The Railway Commissioners reply that without specifics inquiries cannot be made, noting normal accommodation and a safety margin for extra travelers. They report no recent cases of overcrowding or insufficient capacity in records.

G Kelly Bathwent Baliwayy Legislative Assembly Sydney Dubbo Pamengere

More Cheap Excursion Trains Announced By Railway Dept

The Railway Department announces a fourth series of country excursions this year. Return tickets at single fare will be available for travel from Sydney between 26 September and 6 October to stations beyond Penrith Campbelltown and Hawkesbury River on specified dates. Upward journeys from 28 September to 1 October follow the same areas with concurrent dates. Excursion tickets to Sydney will also run between Nowra and Coalcliff on 1 October. Details appear in the Promenade and handbills at local stations.

Railway Department Sydney Penrith Campbelltown Hawkesbury River Nowra Coal Ihuliday Sesorte

Presbyterian Fair Comes to Church Grounds This Week

Annual Presbyterian Fair to be held Wednesday and Thursday October 28 and 29 in church grounds. Stalls offer produce, sweets, linen, flowers, refreshments and jumble items plus attractions. Roundabout and carnival mood promised. full booklet to follow.

Thursda Bath

Carnival Queen contest prizes listed in assorted gifts

A jumble of prize items from the Bowlim Club Queen pageant is described, naming Mise Esaie Bannett and several donors. Prizes include a tea set, smoking item, tennis racquet, box chocolates, and a bag of four, with further gifts attributed to Mr Re H. Bell and Mr We Lavidean among others.

Bowlim Club Mise Esaie Bannett Blackwell Union Bank Mise Eusie Baswatt We Kelly W. Crow Dorothy Bundy" Taowd Box Chocolaten

Local Horse Sale At Yard N Three Day Auction

Messre Robincom and Silyard conducted their annual horn sale at the local yard with attendance from farmers and buyers from surrounding districts. Over 600 head yarded across three days with strong demand for unbroken draught fillies and quality Clydesdales. Consignment from Mowers Leys’ Broa sold to £49 with draft averaging £9 32s 10d per head, horses aged four to ten years and all broken in. Quotations listed for various classes including extra good Clydesdales to £49 and light cart horses to £16 bundles of prices across categories.

Messre Robincom and Silyard Thurwlay Furviing Sydney Mowers Leys Broa Backworth Mullafey

Wedding at St Brigid's Dubbo for Violet Gillies and Mick Gleeson

Miss Violet Gillies and Mr Mick Gleeson were married at St Brigid's Dubbo on September 26. Rev O'Donnell conducted the ceremony with Gillin family attendance. The bride wore matching accessories and was given away by her father. A bonnet remained with attendants and organist Mrs Gillin played Mendelssohn. The couple will reside at Metrow Baltimore after a Sydney trip.

St. Brigid's Church Dubbo O'Donnell Violet Gillies G. A. Gillin Greta Cedar Park Bathmore Mick Gleeson PJ. Gleeson Gold Hill Wellington Min Dae Gillin Mendelsahon Mra Gloom Sydney Gleeson Metrow Baltimore

St John’s Anglican wedding at Wellington links Job and Whelebone families

Maud Job and Thomas Whelebone wed Thursday at St John’s Church of England Wellington. Bride wore white georgette dress with coral beads and diamond ring. bridesmaid Mary Job wore pink crepe. Best man Charles Whelebone. Reception at parental home, then motor trip to the South Coast and Sydney. Future home in Wellington.

St. John's Church of England Maud J. R. Job Mme Mary Job Ulster Charlen Whaletone

Fate at Mra Alt wooden tee story not found

Fragmentary OCR text references fated tee fue pein ty Pree and Fate at Mra Alt wooden. No coherent events, names, places, or dates clearly present. Summaryunable due to unreadable source material.

Peinty Mra Alt Wooden

Personal Pars in Early Local Notices and Travels

Paraphrased brief items list individuals in care at private hospitals, imminent travels to Sydney, and a world voyage plan. Fettell and Rowley Mostyn are noted under medical treatment, while Truman, Biller, and Harvey prepare for official duties. Donkin and Rankin plan journeys to Africa, England, the Continent, and America, with travel milestones toward Australia.

Pred Fettell Flona Rowley Mostyn Splear Creak Nuno Plogg Truman Shire Clark W. A. Biller Town Clark Sydney Mra. Donkin Mahruda Cundumbus Africa Rankin Mr. Donkin England America Ausstralia Mr. Dobkin

Up the Ladder at Monarch Theatre with Virginia Valli

The Monarch Theatre screens Up the Ladder tomorrow night a stagey satire featuring Virginia Valli Ed ward Sloman directs with a future toys angle including a Television phone The plot follows a famed inventor husband wooed by another woman with Holmes Heecher George Fawcett Lydia Yeutiann Titve Baby Priveifla Maran and Olive Ann Jeorn in supporting roles

Monarch Theatre Virginia Valli Ewon Davis Edward Sloman Minx Valli Forrest Shanley Himsalf Holmes Heeher George Fawcett Lydia Yeutiann Titve Priveifla Maran Olive Ann Jeorn

Fragmented wires report on governors and accidents

A garbled wire service summary mentions the governor and opposition leader debating appointments at the colonial level in London. It also cites a Woolwich sighting of two skeletons, a fatal assault in Brunswick Victoria, a North Sydney crash injuring four, and medical updates on several individuals.

Vier Lange Wii Maus London Aman Woolwich Charlee Dobion Brunswick Vic Vic) He Was Knocked Down and Brutally Kicked and Then Thrown Down Wimbankment Kovernmen Giele Motor Ekt Motor Eyely North Sydney Dunn Garry J. Ingrung Kenan Elrio Warland J. Corteon Hervie America Mr. Chaffuy Whittier Manfred

Afternoon Market Report From Momebush Auction Yard

Sheep 87 000 penned with strong attendance of buyers. Cattle 2900 yarded with market around one day's average. trend toward higher prices for good offerings. Produce prices listed: chaff 6/4 to 7/6. oats 1/0 to 2/8. hay 8/ to 9/. large bale 5/8 to 8/4. potatoes 12 to 16d per cwt. Secretary of the Seamen's Union reports in Malebourne that if more men were mobilized they would resist police action, with police actions two years ago not matching today’s threats.

Seamen's Onion Malebourne

Death notices and military funeral in Wellington district

The article reports the death of John No bat Kelly, an Australian veteran who served in the Light Horse in Egypt and artillery in Prussia, and died after a long illness. It notes his popularity in Wellington, the large military funeral with representatives from various regions, burial at St Patrick’s Church and the L~aw, and mentions surviving family members. It also records the death of Oliver Burton aged 46 at Weal hospital and details surrounding his burial at the Church of England cemetery with Archdeacon Berry Brown officiating.

Prat John No Bat Kelly T. J Tate Austininn Egypt Pruner Randwick Hospital Kelly Wellington C. Dy Shukuppaars Exe Mounts Jamies Wallace Raphied Weilingtns Annie Weilingen Marlon Sydney Laura Weal Hospital Oliver Burton Willy

The Big Carnival at Alexander Theatre

Despite adverse weather the big carnival held last week to raise funds for the School of Arts and Bowling Club building fund failed to meet expectations. About 1,000 is reportedly pledged, with totals to be announced later. Minx Rovio Bassett won the competition. Bowing Club 4489 and School of Arts 7624 noted among entries. Crown ceremony planned for Monday night.

School of Arta Uw Ronsh Val Foldurs Ome Ode Nnl Iater Minx Rovio Bassett Volune We al Miraslo Barnett School of As Mins Ruby Gage Alexander Theatre Atull

Seven Passenger Hoda for Wir Walker

Traveston train smash dominates parliamentary debate as Minister Larcombe notes compensation claims totaling about £38,000. thirteen claims settled to date amounting to £901 and most inquiries relate to the disaster. details include victims and ongoing payments.

Travaston Ueenaland Larcombe Parlement Traveton Dlamnter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dripstone ATOCK Plenty Water Genen M. B. Scott Wolombi Gourie Gewrie Reynal Mull Gowrie Torley Sec Wellington Cricket Association Roya Rotel Mctober Tao Lee George Althofer New South Wales Local Government Conference Committee Pan Council Chambers Competite J. Teese The Presbyterian Church R. Cock Lellindton Times Presbyterian School Koselusko Byterian A.southwick Culare P. McGirr Webs Ister Energy North West Golden Key Smart Dave Yau Fe Wes Simpson's Court Vauxe A.C. Lee Little Ethel Mavis Lee Burrandong Cricket Association Weeting Maple Furniture Sale Swimming CLUI Galdan Kay Presbyterian Fair TV. Harvey Municipal Council Hae Harvey Teaver Walker Arama
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