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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1925
Page
2
The fragmentary OCR lists agistment needs and a cricket club meeting at Maryvale, plus notes on a Melbourne excursion with transport coupons and travel terms. It mentions a Maryvale Hotel gathering and various secretarial and transport details, though many items are garbled.
Classified notice offers a Ford related sale with several model notes and odd phrases, indicating limited availability and a due date for response. It mentions terms, warrants, and a trial period, with a closing line referencing Shakespeare.
MPs Gow Sin Nevile Howse VC will visit Wellington and nearby subdivisions this week. On Wednesday they speak at Stuart Town Euchament in the forenoon and hold a public rally at Sdeswing in the afternoon. A joint meeting is planned at the Od fellows' Mall with a public gathering at A o'etock in the evening. On Thursday they appear in Wallington and Friday in Yeovul and Cumne nuck with noon and afternoon engagements.
Large Baptist Church farewell service for Rev. Fd Dunkley followed by fairs at Wellington Primary and Presbyterian grounds. Maryvale Cricket Club annual meeting. Bruce-Tage candidates addressing electors at Western Stores Corner. Sir Neville Howse supporters meeting in Council Chambers. E W Farrar will address electors tonight. Railway railings repair planned. wool consignments from Wellington yards continue. Big carnival at Spicer's Creek on Saturday. Snowy Baker’s buckjumping show in Wellington Friday and Saturday. Local trades ads include beds, kitchens, and teas at the Golden Key. various sales at Commercial Yards Wellington reported.
A young man named Phil Shepherd fell from his motorcycle in Gisborne yesterday afternoon while trying to avoid two dogs in the road. He dragged along for a short distance as the machine toppled. The incident was described as yielding minor injuries with no fatalities reported. Separately the Voluntary Wheat Pool committee announced a fourth dividend of three pence per bushel for holders of 1928 pool certificates, payable from November 4, 1025, at NSW banks, with a total distribution of £170,000 to growers and a planned final payout by year end or early next year.
Mr Dunnan asserts the wheat sack transaction was honest and straightforward. He says he will not shield anyone, urges a thorough investigation, and admits Turnbull was a friend of Kia but denies accepting any gift or cigar for his actions.
At Rose Hall Darlinghurst the Executive Committee welcomed Judge Cohen as Vice-President and Mrs Red Hawkes to the Executive and Finance Committee. Miss A. Bf. Friend of Elon was granted leave of licence and her role will be temporarily filled by Mrs Alfred Lee.
In Wellington the recent Local Government Conference drew praise for efficient proceedings and important proposals. Attendees noted strong daily turnout, some riders to Dubbo races, and a cordial, hospitable spirit among aldermen facilitating open exchanges of views and experiences.
Friday night drew a record crowd for a consecration service at St Patrick's Church as the congregation was dedicated to the Mother of God. Extra seating was needed and, though space remained tight, many worshippers filled the choir and sanctuary. Over the past two weeks Catholics in the town and district showed strong devotion with around 600 at Communion and an estimated 5000 receiving Holy Communion recently. Father Gleason delivered an eloquent sermon and praised the people’s attendance, noting Wellington's example for future missions.
The Railway Department lists details for a Melbourne excursion with full particulars available from station masters. The Imperial Presbyterian Fair will be held on October 28 and 29 in the church grounds featuring produce, sweets, plants, flowers, refreshments and jumble stalls as a carnival atmosphere.
The report notes movement of livestock along the Marra with 21 000 sheep and 12 000 cattle in three months, including 11 000 wethurs from Barwon and 7 000 from Womboin to Nyngan. A Eden resident describes a sudden encounter with a large snake while tidying the yard, prompting a quick retreat.
Tomorrow night at the Monarch Pictures the Bowling Club will crown its queen amid pomp. The program features Jack Hoxie and Helen Holmes in The Sign of the Cactus, a clown romance about ranchers fighting water rights with an irrigation company. Also shown are Fight to Win and The Avalanche. On Thursday night Harold Lloyd stars in Girl Shy, praised as a fresh laugh riot from start to finish.
Mrs Ryan of Yeoval recovers from surgery at Nurse Flege's hospital while Mr V H L Gregor heads to Young to reestablish bakery business. Master Reginald Bullman makes progress after Diebrie Hospital operation. Mrs Neil Lerum visits Sydney daughters. Mrs Baun motor touring Goulburn. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Lon Fahey Maxwell Street. both mother and baby well. A Brown of the Union Bank off duty after injuring beak. Helen Mackay operated for appendicitis at Matron May's Private Hospital, Dubbo and progress noted. Photo in Sunday News of Bro D Spring retiring M A 0 F. Dave praised for service. Farewell for Rev F A and Mrs Durklay at Baptist Church. Fathers Gleason and Tracey leave after successful town mission. Father Glennon joins Redemptorist Order with Pennant Hills college.
Wires report a Gladstone Queensland strike where 500 workers banded to coal the Mable to restart the refrigerating system. They notified Promise McCormack and sought police protection. Melbourne strike chair C ONeill says actions persist past elections if Labor wins.
Widespread disruption possible as seamen and port workers guard the steamer Maja and wharf at Gladstone amid armed protests and heavy picketing. Police are rushing in as farmers and seamen clash over loading work while relief measures and government protection loom. Local livestock and produce market notes report steady to firm prices amid buyer turnout and variable quality cattle and lambs.
Sir Herbert Horn urged belief in a rumor of Hagland death at a New York dinner, predicting misfortune for England aided by Lucerno poet. Tragedy in Tantah Egypt left 60 dead as crowds panicked during a religious visit. Cyclone in the Persian Gulf reportedly killed over 1000 and damaged ships. London director M Keithovuky of Arcos Ltd. was shot without trial at Blowcow. Colonel Kulfof comments on Bulgarian Greek affairs.
A fragmented report describes deep concern over a conflict that escalated with Greek artillery actions and naval losses. An earthquake claim around Gulleyelong is noted, with emergency events including a damaged fleet, hundreds of ships sunk, and palm plantations affected.
State reports show persistent drought with late frosts and strong winds drying fields. In the far north-west drought has lasted for months with no crop and feed scarce. portions of Riverina and the wheat belt face poor yields. Some western areas have dry feed but early sown crops stand. Wellington district crops look surprisingly good despite heat. Eugera area needs rain. Umbermera drought eased but crops scorched elsewhere. Bogan Gate notes boisterous weather. overall wheat yields expected to be low. grass abundant but drying in places. Fire risk rises with hot months ahead.
Government plans to abolish the Legislative Council face cautious reaction from MPs. Secretary of the Parliamentary Labor Party says 18 of 30 members replied on abolition, with only three clear against it. Ministers warn passage depends on securing at least 40 new recruits or Council support, while current aim is to appoint enough members to pass general legislation.
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