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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
4
A compact survey notes E Phil lips Oppenheim's The Golden Web as a clever intricate mystery with strong dialogue. Milne and Seton receive praise for vivid animal tales, while Ian Hay and O Henry are lauded for war era drama and Western yarns. Parkin's cricket reminiscences charm fans. all titles from Hodder and Stoughton are locally obtainable.
Poem style advertisement urging actions for orphans and widows. Mentions Joseph Thompson and Ben Undertakers on Maughan Street with contact 273 day or night. Promotes charity over pets and childish fancies, linking to a faith filled afterlife and comforting messages.
Wellington notes summarize a season winding down with heavy visitor influence, praise for some players like Hilly Robinson, and criticism of tackling and field defense. It covers Tahs and All Blacks, junior teams, hospital cup plans, and a recent Mudgee match with detailed player mentions and weather impact.
News items recount a farmer blaming unknown culprits for yearly losses of turkeys after overheard thieves describe how they “tickle the sole of one foot” to steal birds. Also reported are a pedestrian accident in Wentworth avenue, a girl injured and taken to hospital, and a coroner’s inquest into John Campbell’s natural death. A Madrid dispatch quotes Infanta Eulalia condemning English girls as blasé and artificial in postwar society.
The Wellington show secretary warns entrants to secure schedules promptly for the Jubilee Show. Expect a strong season and wide visitor draw from across the state. Contributors are urged to send exhibits to the show to enhance competition and help make it the best Wellington has held.
Messrs Leeds Bros of Orange and A K Butter Co Trangie advertise a special sale of 1200 Lee blood Durham bullocks at Trangie saleyards on September 16. They are recommended by agents who have seen them and describe the lot as forward in condition, uniform, and high quality shorthorns suited for buyers seeking value for their properties.
N three bulk silo warrants are offered by M McLeod Ltd as buyers at current rates. Growers are advised to contact them before selling to secure terms.
On Tuesday of next week September Sth Robinson and Hilyard will open their spring horse sale yarding over 500 head of first quality horses in all descriptions at the Commercial yards. Farmers seeking good farm horses for the harvest season should attend.
On Friday morning next September 4 at 11 30 am Mr A E Rotton will sell the rights for one publican booth for two days plus settling rights for the Trotting Club two publican booths and two refreshment stalls for the annual show and one publican booth for two days and settling rights for the Wellington Jockey Club.
Mr George Paul with Messrs Abel Wikings will sell the entire stock and household effects on account of Catalano and Co at Arthurville on Wednesday. The sale aims for simple arrangements. buyers are urged to attend and bid.
An old advertisement touts a family remedy for coughs colds croup flu and bronchitis. Add water to the bottle to obtain the full eight doses. It costs 2 shillings and can be carried while travelling straight from original chemists and stores.
Railway timetable fragment lists stops including Maryvale Geurie Wongarbon and Wellington. Mentions Dubbo service frequency and route with several nearby towns. Indicates a weekly schedule and regional rail connections in New South Wales.
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