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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
10
A misread OCR item records a civic fundraiser dispute in Wellington with references to donors and amounts. Names such as Mr DE Ratton and G W Nowland appear, alongside notes about memberships and prior acknowledgments, indicating a contested appeal for support and community involvement.
The School of Arts Monthly Meeting was held Monday night with officers and members including presidents B. Mure, Gardiner, Ryan, Cayvyrliy, Tah, Pearon, Goch, Sema, and Wodehroon. Minutes discussed correspondence, finances, and plans for future events, with duties assigned and a review of recent fund allocations and committee actions.
In a session presided by Mr dG Carveth and with motions by Mr W Taft and Mr Arnald, a vice president vacancy arose after RG Harvey’s resignation. Mr W Bassett was appointed to the house committee along with others. Further motions led to Bassett’s committee appointments and reassignments among Caryath and Kennedy, noting house and Anand roles.
The Big Carnival committee led by President F. Murray met at the School of Arts on Monday night with about 18 members present. Council granted permission to erect stalls in Swift Street and to use street wiring for occasional street lighting. Funds were received from the Howling Club Queen and School of Arts Queen totaling £21 7s 6d and £7 14s 4d respectively, and progress was described as satisfactory.
The Railway Department announces special cheap excursion trains from September 29 to October 2 to aid harvest time travel for a holiday. Trains will serve the entire state with return tickets valid within a calendar month and 30 day return for longer routes. Passengers are urged to decide early and plan accordingly.
Hand bills outlining travel conditions and running times are now available at every railway station. For any doubt, the Iveasure ton master can explain the matter.
The Mercury column criticizes the Queensland railway strike as a case showing government impotence and harm to primary producers. It contrasts apathy in Wellington with a few active residents helping town welfare, noting low show funding, unequal water-metering, and street traffic issues caused by horse-drawn vehicles.
Wellington audiences flocked to see The Ten Command ments a recordbreaking production in the Monarch Theatre. The prologue depicted Pharaoh’s deathly vow and bondage, with vivid Egyptian stage design and dramatic lighting. Critics praised the orchestral direction, Ruth Bar nus’s soprano, and Hewitt’s special effects, noting the film’s grandeur matching Sydney and Melbourne runs. A matinee is set for Saturday at 3 PM and nightly showings continue through the week with a final Saturday 9 PM performance.
The writer warns of horses and carriages left unattended in streets during the Conference wreck, urging Wellington Municipal Council to enforce traffic control. They suggest adopting a “Safety Pivot?” motto to project a vigilant image and prevent aldermen from appearing negligent.
The Times reports Ten Commandments crossword winners linked to a film week at Monarch Picture Theatre in Wellington. Details list five winners and two tickets each, with many entries. Also notices a theatre screening and a furniture sale by Moira Abel Wilkins Co and N Catalano and Coy at Redlandn Arthurville on September 30, plus the upcoming Show Ground fencing meeting.
Last Tuesday night a dance and banquet at Mr G Devenish’s residence in Apsley honored Ted Rheinberger on his coming of age and his cousin Miss Nita Gleeson. About 70 guests enjoyed decorations, a generous supper, gifts, toasts, and dancing until daybreak.
The Wellington Rifle Club held the fourth shoot with 600 and 600 yard distances. Competitors included F Kelly and J Preston with scores like 80 80 68 and 28 27 8 respectively. Others listed were L G Newland D Street M Connell A Davey, with varied scores. Shoots are scheduled for Wednesday 16th and Saturday 10th of the current month, urging all members to attend.
Football notices list teams representing All Black Juniors against Mumbai for the Tooth Shield, Scouts versus Orange Scouts, Junior All Blacks against Dubbo Rovers, and Tahb against Garryowen with venues at Buck Cashel and Junction Park. Emergency players and travel details are included along with a note on crowd expectations and charity proceeds.
The notice extols Wilton bloodlines led by Don Pronto and Arion Guy, asserting Wilton as a dominant sire in trotting heritage. It cites two minute-fast performers and prominent dams, touts a £16 16s/ Hin price, and urges breeders to invest while Don Pronto remains active, directing inquiries to Mr A Owens and Mr P N Shos of Bathurst.
A club meeting drew good attendance on Wednesday night. On Saturday a combined football and tennis team will visit Orange to face the local Troop in friendly contests, both teams at similar levels with expectations of a close, well fought series. The Orange Boats organize the weekend programme and cover all expenses except rail fares. A special meeting is planned next Wednesday at the Odd Room to mark the re formation.
The donor of the Wellington Troop led by Mr RL Offner invites parents and supporters to inspect the club room and attend a Camp Fire Yarn and Bingong show. The event at Mr P B Stephens residence rear, Bank Street entrance, will include ax bouts with refreshments and aims for strong adult turnout.
Instructed by Pearse of Pierce Street Wellington and Joe Auction a sale of household furnishings and effects. Items include splendid oak suite oak bed complete oak cot linoleum mats curtain dressing table wash stand corner wardrobe three single beds oak sideboard six chair table new bingo sewing machine glassware crockery kitchen tables bakeware and sundries.
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