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Wagga Wagga Express

Location

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1939

Page

4

Wagon Rifle Club Holds Two 700 Yard Matches

The Wagon Rifle Club conducted two ten shot official matches from the 700 yards range over the weekend. L. Robinson led the first match with a 49, while G. E. Whitford topped the second with 44. The aggregate scores crowned Whitford as top overall. Next week two more matches are scheduled from the 700 yard range with trophies at stake.

Wagon Rifle Club L. Robinson G. E. Whitford C. Armstrong H. Prewett Terminus Dod Brunskill

61st Battery Rifle Club Holds Weekend Double Staker

The 61st Battery held a double staker match at 70 yards with several high scores. Young shooters impressed including two top finishers in the handicap aggregate, while Ron Heap tallied seven bulls in the two ten shot matches and finished four off. A club shoot with prizes is planned for Monday.

W. Goodwin R. Coveny Ron Heap FP. Goodwin W. Hind VV. Sydenham A. Lawrence J. Ferguson K. McRae R. Heap F. Pitman D. McNickle A. Beaton E. T. Cooper R. Goodwin R. Steele J. Austin P. Walah R. Hiscock J. Lidater R. Patterson

Rugby League Waratahs Beat Gundagai in Group 13 Clash

Waratahs defeated Gundagai 22 to 6 at the cricket ground Sunday in Group 13 action. Byrnes and Halloway each scored twice for Waratahs with Sheehey and Rourke adding tries. goals by Sheehey and Halloway. Gundagai’s P Sullivan kicked all three goals. Referee was McPaul.

Cricket Ground Waratahs Gundigai Byrnes Halloway Sheehey Rourke Wardahs P. Sullivan Gundagalle McPaul

Blake Cup Cricket Scores and Local Rugby Results

Magpies Reserves defeated Farm 18 to 2 at the cricket ground with Webster scoring three tries and kicking two goals plus contributions from Nye O'Donnell and Wilson. North Wagga beat Junee 4 to none, Coolamon defeated Waratah Reserves 19 nil, and Kangaroos edged Collingullie 22 nil in a busy day of regional matches.

Magpies Ensily Farm the Cricket Ground Webster Nye O'Donnell Wilson North Wagga Junee Coolamon Waratah Reserves Kangaroos Collingullie

West Wyalong wins Maher Cup over Young by points

West Wyalong captures the Maher Cup from Young on Wednesday after a late try near the line. Young led by four points a minute before the bell, but West Wyalong clinched the victory with a try and Cooper’s conversion.

West Wyalong Young Cooper

Remarkable Hair Growth Invention Promises Free Trial

Advertising claims a vacuum helmet and vacuum water tap system stimulate scalp blood vessels and follicles to regrow hair and cure grey hair baldness dandruff alopecia and oiliness. Offers free trial and advice with agents sought. Opposite Richmond Station Melbourne Estab 1932 touts weight reducing and health building vacuum discs.

Richmond Melbourne

Local Golf Club Stroke Contests and Matches Summary

Wagga Golf Club associates held a Monday stroke event with top scores by Mrs Payne 77 and Mrs Riedell 78. Wednesday leaders included J Dempsey 7 6 and B E Sullivan 76. Country Club and Town Club paired on Tuesday with Country winning 4 0. results show Mrs Gundry and Mrs Hill and others winning 4 and 3 or 1 up. Stableford results list leaders in Silver and Bronze divisions with Fitzgerald 21 and Cullep 24 among top scores.

Wagga Golf Clo Associates Payne Mre Riedell Clark Mra Goldson J. Dempsey H. P. Paul BE. Sullivan BE. R. Radcliffe AL E. Murrell Country Club Associates of Wager Country Club W. Gundry W. Hill L. O'Reilly Stableford Mra E. G. Fitzgerald Mre R. Cunningham B. Williamson Ika Cullep Mra Heers Vial Benjamin Mise L. Cullen Mires FL Mitchell

Wagka Club Associates Hold Successful Card Afternoon

The Wagka Club associates hosted a card afternoon at the clubhouse on Wednesday. The venue featured Yeeland poppies nasturtiums chrysanthemums hanging baskets and ferns. The event ended with Mrs W Dunstan winning a competition and associate president Mrs J C Hull thanking attendees.

Wagka Club Associates Yeeland W. Dunstan J. C. Hull

Club enjoys popular status after committee work

She stated the committee’s efforts made the club very popular. The associates offered a dainty afternoon tea, which was appreciated by all attendees.

Postage rates for various routes announced

The issue lists postage charges for different routes: United Kingdom via all sea route 1d, United Kingdom via France 2d, Australia and New Zealand 1d, USA and foreign countries 2d, and other British possessions 1d.

Kingdom United Kingdom France Australia N. Zealand U.S.A

Wagga Beats North Wagga in Wet Bolton Park Clash

In wet conditions at Bolton Park on Sunday Wagga defeated North Wagga by 7 goals 16 behinds to 9 goals 14 behinds. Anderson 3 White 9 Harrington 1 led scorers for Wagga while Price notched 3 for North Wagga. RR Lloyd umpired the match.

Bolton Park Wagga North Wagga North Wiggs Anderson White Harrington Price North Wagon Lloyd

Blamey Shield Action at Bolton Park

Life Savers defeated Sportsmen 22 to 0 in the Blimey Shield event at Bolton Park on Sunday. Giants beat Cubs 16 to 9 in the same competition.

Bolton Park Last Lifesavers Sportsmen

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