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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
9
Advertisement notes a request for a furnished lodging option near Croydon Station with a short travel time to Holborrow Street Croydon. The notice seeks a three months' holiday arrangement and mentions contact details at a Croydon address.
Macquarie Shire Council announces a general election to elect two councillors for each of the three ridings. Polling place is Macquarie Shire Council Chambers Wellington on December 5, 1925. Nominations close November 12 at 5 pm. postal voting available with ballots sent to electors. Harvey Truman is the Shire Clerk and Returning Officer.
A poll will be held on a Saturday in 1985 for the election of two Councillors for each Riding of Cobbora Shire for the term 126-127-1928. Nomination papers must state candidate names and addresses, be signed by at least two electors, and consent in writing. Nominations close Thursday, November 14th, 1825, delivered to the Shire Clerk at Georie.
Domestic help sought by Mrs G Thomas of Vaucluse Sydney. Assist all duties required. Apply Mrs Thomas care of Mr Dick Wilkins Warne Street.
Stalls of many descriptions, athletic contests, liberal prizes, and a luncheon booth will mark the Spicer's Creek Carnival. Aimed at all ages, the event promises fun and frolic and invites the community to attend on the grounds near Spicer's Creek.
The widow and family of the late Edwin Tyball thank all who sent wreaths letters and sympathy cards. Mr and Mrs C G Hayes extend thanks to Savage Matron Gregg and the Wellington District Hospital staff for kindness and help. In memoriam England recalls a father who died October 30 1912 with a daughter Charlotte conveying enduring love and memory.
A collage of auction notes lost property and campaign notices. Nominations list Neville Howse William Southwick William Wester and others with polling places across Wallington Wellington West Wellington and surrounding towns for the Calare division. Returning Officer G. T. Dumont outlines polling hours and venues on November lith 1925.
An old sale notice lists a 1924 Ford with electric light and magneto at £965, a second Ford in mood order with a higher price, and a Pinta car as well as a 50 Pint 5 avatar item. The ad notes trials available and that the sellers are well known in town.
Vague OCR fragment notes a racing club event at Otaber Iath with payment, ownership transfer, and secretary Me. J. Ryan referenced, but details are unclear and incomplete due to garbled text.
Local notices list polling dates for Wellington and surrounding shire wards with a December 6th polling day and November 18th nominating day, all nominations due to the Shire Clerk by November 12th. Mentions campaigns for Bruce Page government and Sir Neville Howse support, hospital plans, silo and mill updates, and community notices across stores and local firms.
On Saturday Neverber Tth Mr Gro Pant will offer Mr J R Teece's fine new brick cottage in Pierce Street. Teece has been appointed Inspector for the Insurance company with Graze HQ and must leave Wellhamg ton. Lance bry property is for sale male Pal advertised with Afternoon Teas and Sup pere at the Golden Key.
Federal Elections coverage notes Gen Sir Neville Howse JC Me visiting Wellington area subdivisions Calare. He reports large attendance and good hearing at meetings and plans further campaigning. Scheduled stops include Obley Lamoruew Yeovil and Gumnoth with times given for Saturday events.
A Back to Spicer's Creek Carnival is set for Saturday November 7 with an inviting program of athletic and recreational events. The management committee promises fun for all ages and a junction booth on the grounds for visitor care.
Yesterday was warm and sultry with a southeasterly wind shifting to a northeast gale in the evening. The high wind persisted past eleven, raising clouds of dust as stormy weather looked likely this week. This morning broke cloudy and dull with signs of rain approaching.
Mr C F Harvay Geld manager of General Finance Mercantile Trust Co Lud will stay in Wellington until Tuesday next to place £10,000 in the district for home building. Canvassers are active. money is guaranteed and the company is described as the poor man's friend.
Percy Wiggott appeared before Mr A M Diinty J.P in Olive Court on charges including indenc tanguspeth Swift Steves. Reuben ones yesterday appeared before Mr ALM Dunn and was remanded to Central Police Court Sydney on Monday November with 8 charie of false protencer Baill allowed Self 425 and one surety.
The Methodist Church will hold Sunday services at 11 and 7.20 led by Mr Pruryon Crarfort. Couniford is unable to preach. The Church Anniversary series begins Friday November 5 with Rev P Manning Taylor of Orange. A special music program will be performed at both services and visitors are invited.
The Wellington theater screen shows Harold Lloyd in a witty comedy tonight and tomorrow night with a full change of programme. A Master Picture featuring Edith Thornton on Probation runs Saturday night, delivering live drama and thrills.
Peel Silver Land and Mineral Company Ltd advertises the Onco Goon do Eastern Subdivision near Tamworth. The mostly grazing country features woolgrow ing breeding and fattening potential with water, and Glas vendors agents Garvin and Cousens Ltd Broughton Co Tamworth will supply lithographs and details. Mowers Tribe and Prentice act as sales agents for the vendor.
The long used premise in Nanima Crescent, held by Mr Z Wealer, is leased for three years to the Commercial Banking Company of Australia. Victoria head office confirms plans to open there soon. The building is being renovated and other states show faith in the Wellington district.
The Wel Noon district Baptist Church announces Rev. James Hunter succeeds Rev. F. J. Dunkley and will preach Sunday at Yaoval Bournewood and Wellington with congregational singing. Farewell meetings for Rev. Dunkley held tonight in Wallington and tomorrow night at Bourneword.
At the Police Court on Tuesday, Albert Edward Fitzpatrick pleaded guilty through attorney A J L Stockwell for poisoning a dog. Strong plea for leniency cited the wife and children who would suffer. The presiding magistrate noted the potential consequences and the lawyer for the complainant commented on expenses for witnesses. The incident underscores how reckless actions affect dependents and attract punishment.
The new caretaker Mr We Band arrived in Wellington Saturday night to assume duties this morning. A former lifeguard and champion swimmer, he warns he will be strict with behavior and will oversee the swimming club and other bath activities. The local lawn community expresses relief at securing such competent supervision.
Mewre Kully Brothers report new samples from about 30 yards above the original find at the Permvormes Mine near Wautumon. Early assays show promising returns with gold and silver values, including ironstone quartz and several samples delivering notable gold per ton and silver contents.
Attendance reached four men on Monday night as talk focused on the upcoming swimming carnival set for Saturday November 28. The event will run in the afternoon and continue into the night with a refreshment stall, a drawn programme, and a request to the NSW Ladies Swimming Association for two leading female performers. The Sydney Tramway Club plans to send 16 metropolitan swimmers to boost the competition alongside local talent.
Personal notes record various local occurrences including illnesses operations and recoveries at private hospitals in Yeoval and Bathurst. The article mentions engagements and births, a funeral at Silvertown and Harrow-Rowd Auburn, and social events linked to the Manchester Unity lodge in Sydney plus welcomes to Pastor Willam Hunter to Wellington.
The death occurred Tuesday night at the focal hospital for Max George William Aitken aged 62. He was visiting his daughter Mrs Pelletier when he fell ill and died the same night after a brief admission. He made many friends in Wellington during his short stay. The body lay in a maple casket with silver fittings and was taken to Rookwood Cemetery for interment in the Ringland section after a morning train. His wife had died years before. Funeral arrangements were led by Mr J Shakespeare.
A. E. Botton will wait at the Commercial Boulevards Saturday after noon next at 2.90 p.m. for cattle. One head of mixed cattle including robin fat a. Other owners who wish to alter at this case should sand along particu lare at oun.
Widespread demonstrations erupted at Sydney Town Hall with around one hundred people opposing government proposals. Elsewhere a freight accident near Cargellico damaged the train line, while a quarry incident at Avon left a man dead and several injured, with a widow and children noted in the report.
Market reports show produce price fluctuations while Melbourne and surrounding towns face destructive fires driven by high winds. Threats extend to homes and rural holdings as authorities and workers contend with disruptions to shipping and industry.
A school committee meeting at Arte Instaight discussed carnival finances amid bad weather. Treasurer Mr H Trane reported 9 net tulunes after payments to the Bowling Club and the Swinanl of Aris. remaining small accounts may come in. committee thanked candidate gimme for support.
A Pan picture from the New Yue Evening Journal depicts a mother confronting a teen daughter about partying and alcohol. The scene centers on a bottle of whiskey her father keeps, prompting questions about prohibition and parental control, reflecting societal tensions over alcohol.
The Cornsacks Commission opened its first inquiry into the government release involving 6000 hectares, valued at £12,000. Commissioner KC stated the inquiry would continue through Monday, while missing portions of the hearing were noted in Hansard.
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