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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
5
A crowded regional page reports variable weather, hunting and shooting at Wellington, a church market, a bank appointment, and a Wongarbon cricket match. It notes wind, rain chances, prize donations, and village social arrangements with scores and community names like Mr. Ricard, Mr. Ziehlin, and Mrs. Lovett.
The report notes cold windy conditions and ongoing rain with prospects of more showers. It mentions crops at risk, weddings, dancing events at Minelleo's, and a bride and groom in the neighborhood. A cricket club meeting is planned with Md. Sonkrey and T. W. as organizers. The Gullanaville Branch meeting of Farwell and Gettlers Association lacked quorum. next session set for October first at Miray's.
Weather in Savoy Creek and surrounding Dista area shows a brief warm spell but cold spells resume amid forecasts of rain. Farmers plan spring activities in early month with sheep and crops noted as low, while local clubs and par ties discuss events and hunting rabbit trappers from Gondeara amuse residents. Horse mobs move toward their homes as tales of a grave rise in the local area persist.
A rough weekend with cold temperatures and hail dips into a brief calm. Crops look good with grass inches high, livestock lively. Baptist baptism and Methodist anniversary planned, plus Wednesday church meeting and a school children’s Right Hour Demonstration to occur.
Friday event at the School of Auto attracted about thirty attendees enjoying a piano solo by Mokeay of Mormbil, with MC duties by P. Arnoil. Catering by Mr Basler of Mumbil pleased guests as social and tournament plans, including upcoming events, were discussed amid a lively evening.
The piece references farmers preparing for shearing amid drought and a new mill started Monday. It mentions an upcoming address on political questions including land, immigration, and railways. A valued item and ore details mention a 12 ounce weight, and local efforts to increase mill output.
An irregular land and livestock market report lists numerous cattle lots from Bourke Trangie and other stations, with fat bullocks and wethers auction details, prices per head, and rail transport notes. It notes strong demand for fat sheep and cattle, and mentions inquiries for grazing and watering rights on large acre properties amid ongoing sales.
The Wellington Lodge P A.F.5 marked its twentieth anniversary with a hall gathering on Tuesday evening. Speakers noted lodge growth since 1898, with 251 members in 1904 and funds rising to £887 14s 7d, and celebrated by a concert and tea tables, while comparing to other orders and praising female participation and charitable aims.
A syndicate is formed to mine silver on a site near Waniina A sssple. Sample results and ore values are discussed, with gold, silver, copper concentrations given and potential for longer operation if samples prove satisfactory. A truck will transport ore for treatment and more work may follow. Several lodes are known in the locality and a sample has been sent to Sydney for analysis.
Fragmentary notice lists parties and location for a housing project at Doonamble. Names appear garbled but mention residents and authorities. The text is unclear but indicates an invitation or hearing related to building a residence.
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