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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1925
Page
5
Mercury notes upcoming council vote in December to choose aldermen and extend service through the next triennial. Voters weigh reform moves such as death penalty abolition and political independence, amid weather impacting carnival and harvest conditions.
Correspondent condemns reckless riders on streets and footpaths terrorizing children. He urges swift local action to curb nuisance and danger, noting incidents where youths are knocked down. Calls for authorities to restore safety and protect the young.
Wellington Municipal Council met on Thursday night with Ald. J. F Walker as mayor. Items included main road funds to be spent by year's end, plumbing and septic alterations at Mule's Hotel, quotes for paving at the port master residence, and repairs to the Macquarie River bridge approach. Discussion covered wages, competitive design for the Victory Hall, and a suspension dispute involving R. Offner. The meeting also touched on park maintenance, nursery plant sales, and street crossing improvements, concluding with a court fine and a police case in Dubbo.
In Wellington Police Court before the P M Mr J B Scobie D Radburn K Reidy HW Kelly M Meehan were fined 12 shillings and 8 pence each for being found on licensed premises during a prohibited house party The licensee Muir pleaded guilty to admitting presence on licensed premises After considering circumstances the P M discharged the defendant and fined 8 shillings and 0 pence with no conviction against the licensee The premises would not record penalties David James Wykes pleaded guilty to failure to deliver up registration certificates and number plates of a motor car and was fined 10 shillings and 8 pence William N Mears who failed to deliver up a driver s license did not appeal and was cautioned until the 27th of the month Keith VII Wright was summoned
In the second round on Saturday Paddington and Western Suburbs led A division with Petersham third. notable batting feats included Macartney Gordon 10% Walllama Milreick ville 1375 8 Tramper Manly 12 Hall Central Cumberland 1185 Phillipe Gordon 108 Adams St George 90. Stan Spargo, 118 not out for East Orange last week, again excelled with 42 not out as East Orange faced Railway.
On Saturday at Stewthfield Bolatelse Wwourther prevailed in the Allcomers Singles final. J Willard defeated N Paweh 2 0, 8 4, 64 in the singles. J McCausland and A McDougall won the doubles. Misa M Cox beat Mien L Bickerton 6 7 6 4 6 in the women’s singles. Cox and Kntt won the women’s doubles 7 5 8 2. In mixed doubles J Willard and Mia Cox defeated N McDougall and Mim Lester.
Captain Abbott the Country Party candidate has launched campaign in southern Gwydir with good meetings at Narromine Gilgandra and Dubbo. Delegates from 45 branches urged Abbott to stand after F and S conference in Sydney in August. Strong support anticipated across electorate according to campaign director HV G Thorby of Dubbo.
In Sydney Divorce Court Arthur Leaper Davien of Scone faced a claimed cruel marriage led by Fannie Wartan Davien formerly Wilson. Witness Rev A G Rix testified to frequent drunken brawls and destruction at their Wellington area flat. Justice Owen granted a judicial separation after cruelty was proven.
The Molong Jockay Club schedules a spring meeting for Friday and Saturday October 50th and Alxt with prize money of £316. Entries close Tuesday October 25 after which trainer and owner reminders follow. Heroic withdrawn from Caulfield Cup on Friday midday per vet advice, a blow to punters. Results from Cowrmn must ings include Nurxex and Matron events with odds noted. Also reports on a Sydney Stadium fight Dowsky versus Adriano ending in knockout in 20th round. Ga vino De Leon hospitalised with Miaplaced retina. Newcastle stadium host Jamito vs Garnet, Whittien's Cup and Melbourne Cup discussions follow. Caulfield Cup results recap Whittier ridden by J. Pike wins by two lengths. Randwick and City Tattersall racing results listed with winners and odds.
Friday afternoon winner King’s prize in the National Misly Association mat contest at Liverpool is North Sydney’s Hy Jones. He secured a score of three hundred twenty nine and was chaired by comrades amid cheering. The day’s weather was fair though a breeze rose, affecting play and causing some misreads and missed blows.
In Nanima parish Bligh county the court granted auth ority for J B Seoble and Coleman to enter 16 acres of portions 15 and 14 to search for gold. Rental 5 shillings per acre and compensation terms set. cyanide processing proposed with fencing to protect stock. Another applicant Hermus Julians Ziehtke received entry rights for 8 acres in Nanima parish at 30 shillings per acre and 1 shilling per shaft compensation, fencing required. adjournment for a separate award on 14 acres of portion 64 until the 27th inst.
A. E. Rotton offers the complete unreserved sale of GR. Robe’s household goods at 2:30 PM Thursday next on Warne Street next to Norge Chandler. Items include a fine Belling piano, 8-piece maple dining suite, maple bedroom set, leather chairs, chairs, tables, crockery, kitchenware, lawn mower, tools, and more. Strictly cash.
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