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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1925
Page
2
An aged woman from Yeoval seeks assistance for caretaking and child-related tasks. A finder of a motor starting handler between Matugale and Wellington is offered a reward for returning the item and identifying the person. Mrs Cactinson thanks Yeoval residents for support during her husband’s illness.
Residents who own cars are invited to a Local Government Conference tour of the district. The ride departs Alexander Theatre at nine o'clock Friday morning. Manager W. Ay Miller notes details and conditions for participation. Impounded horses and notices appear in the same notice run. The text also includes a winding up hearing notice for TOWR ESTATE LIMITED with a November 4 meeting at Percy Street Wellington.
A weather and community notes roundup recounts sleet and hail contrasts with recent warmth, changes in clothing, and a new inspector visiting shearers huts to push improvements. Local events include the B C Bazaar at Paramount Theatre, a horse exhibition at the paddock, a Bourke mail train mishap at Apsley, and railway officials aiding delays. The text mentions a pamphlet prize, an upcoming visit by Mr Hong, and the Alexander Thastrn Conference opening with Minister Cann. A 45 to 60 year old era anecdote notes a child lost between Wellington and Molong, tracing by tracker Michael Mickey after three bush days.
Turbine notices report a convocation in Kimpire Hall to meet delegates to the Local Government conference with ticketing and transport details. Residents see stray stock and bicycle use on footpaths amid a dry spell and the town monitors street duties. The railway service from Stuart TownWay remains busy. passengers fill trains as the show continues and organizers urge proper town and riverfront behavior.
Relatives seek Emnett Opie after he was granted the Hotel Lithgow license on Tuesday. He was born at midnight Monday at Motel Lithgow and apparently planned to stay, but disappeared morning after. Police and locals conducted thorough searches without result.
Australian Labour party nominates four members for the upper house in a process that includes a special committee screening hundreds of applications. The state party executive will appoint the committee to ensure eligibility, with nominations then going to the Parliamentary Labour Caucus for selection and final executive endorsement.
A motor car overturned after losing steering control a few miles east of Gulgong. Driver Mr Peebles and passenger Mr Shinfield escaped serious injury. Peebles suffered a cracked rib and both were aided by a friend and taken to Gulgong Hospital. Shinfield sustained only abrasions and shock.
The sparrow pest riles Washington and statewide, with a show committee offering prizes for the greatest sparrow head count and greatest number collected. A boy exhibited 2508 sparrow eggs, another 896, totaling 2988. Other classes show heads and bende counts, with progress reported as the pest declines by about 4000 in the town.
Fragmentary weather notes describe bright sunny spell turning cold and sultry, then squally winds and light showers at night. Morning warmth with southerly change and more showers, followed by heavy rain to aid crops. Frosts damaged green herbage while tomato and fruit crops faced setbacks from early season weather.
A dated letter criticizes the railway department for routing goods via a longer path from Wellington to Orange. It notes trucks loaded at flour mills are moved at night to Dubbo then Moleong and Orange, increasing miles from 250 to about 426. The author questions why economy is claimed when costs rise and suggests officials refer the matter to the railway minister.
A Wellington pigeon race saw 5000 to 7000 birds released by J S Hore of the Spiny Pigeon Society No 1. Birds flew in groups toward Sydney, with hawk interference noted and returns after about 25 minutes. Next races planned from Nyngan Bourke and Chartville, Wellington–Sydney line about 164 miles.
Universal star William Desmond leads Ridin Pretty with BM Gillin a Universe Ranch Rider in a comedy western about a city boy’s journey to help a relative. The program also includes Bright and Win episode and The Shooting of Dan McGrew among Paramount features with Dan Daniels Bluebeard and a monkey comedy.
The Grure Trotting Club announces its spring masting in Thure-Gay on October 8 with all events to be run. Total prize money is £62. Owners are urged to nominate. the secretary, Mr. Jack Whiteley, closes entries at 9 pm in October. The program will circulate tomorrow.
Thieves entered several Blayney hotels on Wednesday night, taking about £4 from O Malley’s Royal Motel and stealing teasor sums from Club House and Tatterwall’s. An attempted break‑in at Mtullon’s Hotel failed. Entry was gained by forcing a single window. No trace left. a car may have aided escape as police investigate.
The Manna Hill mine near Stuart Town begins mining today with about 100 tons to be crushed. A 160 feet level lode runs north south carrying free gold. A sample shows free gold in lumps and yields are expected to be one to ten ounces per ton. The find could revive nearby Ironbark workings and attract other reef prospects.
A terse reply to Dave Spring from E Knoblanche centers on a private matter between Spring and Knoblanche. The letter declines further repetition, notes Labour League references, and stresses that nautical squabbles hold little interest for most readers.
A fine bonny son arrived to Mr and Mrs Brown of Gisborne Street while another birth brings joy to Mr and Mrs Norman Brown on Saturday. Mrs Willow Tree with her little daughter holidaying with her mother Mrs Alwood of Nanline Crescent. Mrs A Fuller of Newton at Prescott. Wounds and returns update: horse fall recovery hopes. Miss Le Gleeson the Gol lan teacher faced arrest in hospital days ago. Mr and Mrs Dick Wilkins retired home Friday to Warne Street amid congratulations. Charlotte Mary Taylor of Nymagee district dies aged 88 after decades of local ties. Engagement announced between Miss Moneysett of Kandos and Mr A Fox of Kandos. Mr Garlick and two Main Roads Board members visit Wellington for Local Government conferences.
The report notes the unveiling of a tablet for Brother W J by Grand Chaplain Bishop Long of Bathurst, mentions Mr Frank Davidson of the CPS office, and records the death of Sister Mary Patrick Eviton, daughter of the late Mr Eviston of Bathurst, with ties to Brothers Alphonsus and Hinson. It also describes the death of Mrs Oruickshank, wife of Rev G Oruickshank, and the impactful funeral procession. Additionally, Mr J M Burke judged a draughts show in Forbor, praising local exhibits and noting plans for future shows.
Our correspondent notes the Australian seamers union may admit strikers to the union after a labour ministerial ultimatum on a bill. Senators Gardiner Gibbs Grant Dunn Dooley and Bideidge named as Labour candidates. A pensioner, Francis Ryan, 70, died in a hut fire at Allendale. Neighbours lacked water. The Sydney Labour Dolly laments the abolition of the Legislative Council. Whisky price to rise to nine pence.
Market reports from Homebush and Crookwell show mixed cattle and produce demand with prices mostly steady for prime stock and softer for others. Traffic includes river yellow mule and wheat quotes while a weekend road accident in Melbourne leaves three dead and seventeen injured. Court and social notes reference Wallace Mort Juku, Madame Lausanne, Arnold Resch, and a large liner’s sailing impacting strikers.
Police uncover a poem and a letter in the murder scene of Mrs. Mefie, with hints of homicide. A European is described in the notes as a possible suspect while a Vancouver cable reports a 4–3 win by the Americans over the Australians in a tennis match. Afternoon tea and hot drinks are offered at Kimball.
The obituary page records diverse survivors including Farell and Sydney relatives, naming families across towns. It notes a funeral in a local cemetery with Rev Barry officiating, a large turnout, and pallbearers Joyce and James. The piece mentions Aboriginal heritage with references to Michael Weta and long-standing local figures.
The community mourns Mrs. Mary Dutfield widow of George Dutfield aged 69 who passed away Friday morning after a long illness. She resided over 80 years in the district leaving a large family and was widely respected. The funeral at Stuart Town drew a large cortege with 22 militor sm s and 60 horse vehicles. Funeral arrangements were postponed out of respect for the family. Several visitors expressed sympathy as the community reflects on her contributions.
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