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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1925
Page
3
A Wellington council session discussed the forthcoming Local Government Conference with many aldermen and officials attending. Plans covered accommodation, transport, hotel arrangements, entertainment, hosting duties, and possible support from Macquarie and Cadbury Shires plus the Local Government Department to ensure wide delegation attendance.
Mr George Crowley chairman of the City Mutual Life Annuance Sae ety Idol explains confusion over subscription to the Commonwealth Loan. He notes the stock converts at present to a higher yield of 1 percent and argues Australian stock backed by the Commonwealth offers secure, tempting interest. The society contemplates reducing the valuation rate and highlights trust in Australia's security while urging ZIP subscribers to act. Darcy Walker. Phone 43.
The obituary recalls Thomas Reidy of Gastorne Street aged 84 a pioneer and horseman in Wellington. It notes his life from early wagon journeys to farming and public duties, his family, and a funeral held at St Patrick's Church then Old Gurra Creek cemetery with Rev Father Crowe and Mr G J Shakespeare in charge.
The letter from W F Duns, Minister for Agriculture, discusses options for improving bulk wheat handling at Wellington. He notes heavy costs to alter piles and that work would be scrapped after permanent facilities are built. A cheap bin at Amullur sidings is deemed impractical due to current funds and plan scope. No silos are planned this year despite anticipated more chalk trecks.
About 4 pm on Wemieday last Mr W R McIntosh learned of the death of his water Myre Coombes of Goulburn. He and Mrs McIntosh left that evening traveling all night to attend the burial. Mrs M Wenban returned to Mudgee after a holiday with her mother Mrs E Peacock of Amyville Mumbii. The district rainfall was heavy last Saturday easing crop growth. 42 points were recorded locally. Arthur Haneford of Manly, once a Wellington butcher, has a pending hall in the district. A team of six men and four ladies from the local tennis club beat Dripatone by 2 1 8 to 2 6.
The club’s team faced Mudgee River and suffered a clear defeat with a final score of 11 to 8. The match showcased the river side’s stronger play in a sharp contest.
At Wellington Police Court on Friday last several cases were heard. Lem lle Whittaker pleaded guilty to negligent driving of a horse and cart and was fined £1 plus 8s costs. Andrew Robert Bullman also pleaded guilty and fined £1 with 8s costs. Aubrey Vine Brown fined £1 8d for being found on the licensed premises during prohibited hours. Alfred Walshaw fined £3 with 7s 6d costs for allowing a person on his premises during prohibited hours. Lonllo Saviren pleaded guilty to stealing four rabbit traps, with a fine of £8 and costs. The Electoral Registrar withdrew William John Jonce’s case for failing to appear on the Federal Electoral roll. The Revision Court adjourned with electors and ratepayers rolls for Wellington, Macquarie and Cobhorn Shires being revised with no objections.
In a School Hall on Tieaday night Inst. members of the Church of England Men's Society faced a breach of promise case. Plaintiff Mime Rebecca Flippant sought £26,000 from Obediah Flashman. Jury verdict favored the plaintiff with heavy damages after dramatic testimony and court scrutiny.
A silver wedding is recorded for Frances Mary and James Bennett Andrews in Wellington with a ceremony at the reef home of the bride's mother in Annandale Sydney officiated by Rev. E Crozier and others. A surprise party at Gisborne Street celebrated the couple, with gifts including a silver teapot and a silver and gold ring set presented by friends in Wellington.
National service plus profit security plus good investment. Regular dividends minus worry. Interest 54 percent per annum paid half yearly. Convert War Loan Bonds due December or subscribe new cash. Apply at banks or post offices or see stock exchange members. Six, eleven, or sixteen year bonds or inscribed stock. Commonwealth Treasury Melbourne 22 July 1925. Earle Page, Treasurer.
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