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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
9
A collage of small ads and notices seeking loans, purchases, and services plus memorials and public notices. Items include a sincere thanks note, piano wanted, millinery business partnership, sale of tyres, a driver inquiry after a traffic incident, accommodation ads in Sydney, a church fundraiser, a book club donation drive, impounding and sale of horses, and an obituary memorial with personal tributes.
Local notes report a Saturday night cattle sale at Wallington offering 30 fat cattle and 20 head of bullocks with cows and heifers, plus sheep withdrawn from sale. A framed Imperial Forces record donated to District Public School is praised by scholars and teachers. Community groups eye summer events and local sports facilities.
An evening event at the Soldiers' Club supported the Diggers' candidate Miss Cronin. Local notices include a court appearance of Nicolae Wellin, a political rally by Hon. Ey H.ferent for Neville Howse, and Blakeley addressing Darling electorate supporters. Also advertised are a dance at Euchareena for the Digger Queen, a cattle sale at the local yards, and an Overland car offer.
The following successful persons secured prizes in connection with the disposal of goods at the Big Carnival. School of Arte Queen names include Doll Heller with 100F, J Preston, Murray, Gregor, A T Smith, G Brown, Ald Gage, Mrs F Murray, A Downey, X Kennedy, Mr Duvle. Open order prizes listed among assorted items.
Local poultry breeders and Poultry Club members fared well at the Millthorpe Show this week. J. McKinnon took third in black orington cock or cockers, H. Harrison won first for wyundatte cock or cockwrel, Chile Baun earned second for minoreu hen of pulloc, and also third in cock or cockiral. He claimed first prize for ducks. Owners awarded for success beyond the district.
A boys frolic at the Presbyterian School Hall Tuesday night drew good attendance. The youngsters enjoyed games and costumes with prizes awarded to Masters J. Stephens Wen Miller and Nurse. Ladies from the congregation supplied refreshments and helped serve the event.
Anwumbly yesterday the Minister for Agriculture told Mtr Thorby that water conservation is under full consideration. The Water Commission investigates the Luehlan Macquarie Namal Peel rivers and will create weirs where finances allow. Residents may oppose petitions for trustees and any proposal will receive full reconsideration.
Proeral elections official Goi Nuvilo Howse V C M P will tour Wellington and surrounding Caluré subdivisions next week. He speaks at Stuart Town and Huchurconm on Wednesday morning and addresses a public gathering at___ Hotel in the afternoon. A women’s drawing room meeting is planned at Onatel Hall. Evening events include a Wellington stop, a Yeoval talk, and a Cum hueh moot on Saturday.
The mission at St Patrick's Church led by Rev Pathyrs Trneay will conclude Sunday night next. The Msgsdan person has been one of the most notable in the parish with impressive sermons each morning and evening drawing unusual interest. The days are expected to be even greater than usual.
The timetable changes start Sunday with the summer schedule. The 7 am Western line train from Bourke to Dubbo extends to Bourke on Thursdays with connections from Byrock and Brewarrina. A Bourke to Dubbo service departs at 11 26 am on Fridays to link with the 7 08 am train to Sydney on Saturdays. A Brewarrina 10 5 Friday service, a Sydney to Blayney train at 5 15 pm Sundays, and Bourke mail routes to Wellington are noted.
The Life Saving Association of New South Wales appeals to Wellington district parents to enroll children in vocational swimming classes taught by expert men and women. Gladys Green, 12, saved two children last week, prompting warning that such skills prevent deaths and safeguard homes. Forms are available from teachers or the secretary F. Id Murray, and enrollment closes November 16.
The Department of Agriculture will not complete Wellington silos to receive bulk wheat. District farmers warned the opportune delivery is delayed as materials for bulk handling were moved away, leaving farmers to wait for future provision and risking high costs for sacks.
Mr A Botton publishes all goods to be displayed on Wednesday next at 2 pm in Swift Street residence. Items include a Basle patent upright Grand Piano a petrol magic lantern a walnut carved top sideboard and maple bedroom suite. Sale is absolute as Rev Dunkley leaves the district.
During the Mig Carnival meeting at the School of Art on Monday night the president Mr F Murrey called on Mr J A Prutton to present a token to Mr Brown. The Jettar, a Carnival secretary, leaves this week for Coombsamble to join Wright Stenton & Co. Ltd. Mr Preston spoke of Brown’s good work and the committee promoted him with a cane and pipes. Brown thanked the committee in a brief speech.
The Rev Fr Dunkley conducts fare wall surveys at Pinger Post Bourne Wood and Wellington on Sunday. Hournewood hosts the Sunday School anniversary with certificates to successful examinees. Evening baptism and Communion at Wellington to welcome new members. hymn singing, free seats, and a cordial welcome from Vixir Love.
Weather over the past ten days varied with warm days and cool nights. Clouds moved from the southwest bringing light rain to the south and thunder in the distance, but dry spells persisted and farmers fear wheat crop stress. Some districts may still see adequate yields if rain arrives soon.
A school meeting with about 16 members discussed Carnival finances held Monday at the School of Art. They expect a net around £300 after expenses of roughly £99 and receipts near £392, despite poor early week weather. The queen Min Kusie Hoo ad of the Bowling Club will be crowned at the Alexander Theatre Tuesday night.
The Poe River Land and Veal Company Ltd advertises a large subdivision of its property near Tamworth. Descriptive lithographs are available from auctioneers Garvin and Cousens Ltd and Broughton & Co for inspection and further information. Solicitors Moser Tribe and Frantice of Tamworth initiate inquiries.
Dubbo auctions expect strong yarding with 600 head of prime cattle and 600 head of fat sheep listed for sale next Tuesday. The sale starts at 9:30 a.m. local time.
The annual Presbyterian Pair will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 2 and 8, in the church grounds. There will be provision, newze, mic nae, flowers, refreshments and tumble stale, and other attentions. The grounds will be brilliantly fit and attendees will hear a real eventual entertainment.
Purcell told Paddington on Tuesday night the Wellington government conference was not a failure and work was dealt with honestly. He praised hospital hospitality and denied that the Local Government Minister Cann heckled. Arthurville informants say Orange officials report telephone link from Arthurville station to Wellington Exchange is being completed and trucking yards will be built soon, good news for Arthurville district.
The final winter social hosted by the Church of England was held in the school hall with good attendance and enjoyable festivities. The Binjung orchestra provided splendid music and several gentlemen and ladies contributed songs. C. E. Robinson served as M C. After supper, dancing continued past midnight in a pleasant function marking the close of the season.
The Monarche worsens as Buck Jones and Baby Peggy star in The Top of the World. A rich Arizona mine sparks outlaws versus detectives from Chicago. Donald and Calton face pressure as The Weavel threatens their scheme while Baby Peggy performs readings.
Ivy daughter ar iva at Nurne a s inte hospitel to Mr and Mrs Wo Yeerett of Cobbore Road Tra Moin and Maser Fottyll bee Ulamatea of Nurn Ploge x Pebute Roapital both are now well. Hiya Ward underwent an operation in the District Hospital and is doing as well as can be expected. Mr W T Gilchriot of Wangarbon paid a short visit to Forbes on Friday and returned Monday. Rev F J Dunkley, Nev in Wallington, to take up duties as president of the Baptist Church on Sunday evening. Mrs St Ryan of Pimble Yeoval has undergone an operation and is an inmate of Nurne Flege's private hospital. Little Jayce Shakespaure, daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Shakespaury, slipped on the boarding and injured the knee, needing medical attention and rest for a few days.
Disjointed telegram style report notes wrecked ships near Melbourne, labor strikes in England, cabinet reshuffles with Dunstan and Smith changes, and Queensland polling mentions. Mentions Melbourne Cup, fiscal figures, and wartime era rhetoric with political tensions across Australia and Britain.
Coastal Forum reports price quotes for wheat lucerne hay and oats with values from 4/6 to 8/1, notes large and small bale prices, and cattle yard figures around 700 stock with fir quality and a higher market. It also covers a political scandal over six thousand bale sacks bought for £108,000, questions royal commission inquiry, and ties to Turnbull broker. News items include a Sydney vehicle collision injuring several and regional tensions near Bulgaria Greece war movements, plus a Canadian liner captain killed at Antwerp.
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