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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1925
Page
5
Anzac Day observance in Wellington at Cambridge Park on a Saturday morning featured a dawn service at the Soldiers' Memorial. The tribute honored Australian and New Zealand soldiers with hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a benediction as crowds gathered from Weal and district.
The address praises Anzac Day and Gallipoli heroes, tracing the term ANZAC from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It recalls the 1914 to 1918 war years, the battles, and the moral purpose of remembrance, emphasizing love and memory as the lasting tribute to the fallen.
Fragmentary hymn text appears to reference a prayer or chant tied to Commandant Evans. The garbled lines mention God, old tortuous battle, and a request to forgive. Readable phrases suggest a liturgical or martial chant context with religious language and archaic spelling.
Anzac Day services were observed at St Patrick's SC Church with a requiem Mass at 8 am. A large congregation attended as Father Corran celebrated the Mass noted in the report.
Celebrations spread nationwide with eloquent sermons at major metropolitan churches. Mr W M Hughes M P delivered a notable Roseville speech broadcast citywide. A prime minister figure praised Anuac’s contributions to material prosperity amid Archbishop Curtaneo presiding at Mary's Cathedral.
Protestant denominations gathered for a united ceremony at Pitt Street Congregational Church. The service mirrored the Town Hall observance with former army chaplains delivering addresses. Police led the approach for the Bishop of Rochampton and Sir Joseph Conk as wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph in London on Aneae Day.
The Soldiers and Citizens Club held its annual empire endel in the Wellington Return ed Solere and Citizens Club at the Soldiers' Club on Saturday night with about 100 present. President Dick Wilkins spoke as did secretary F Navent and other members praising the club, its billiard room, library, and hoped for larger membership. A general meeting was scheduled for the next Saturday, with emphasis on community support and Wellington district pride.
The town grows despite scrub land covering most of the countryside. A second house was built on the eastern side of the line. The evening closed with a National Anthem and performances by Mr. W. Tae, Tracker Reynolds, and others. The Novelty Jnax Orchestra volunteered, earning encores for their excellent music. The President urged for new members and asked returning men to join to make the Club financially successful.
At Ansar Memorial services in Cameron Park on Saturday morning Mr M McLopa spoke about the soldiers memorial, apologized for delays, and read a letter from Mr Doble confirming £600 funding. He noted the monument aims to symbolize peace, hoped for completion by December, and urged voluntary, heartfelt donations to cover a remaining shortfall of about £1000.
Saturday features no country or city racecourse action due to Annie Day. At Sydney Stadium Masher faded as Jack Greah beat Gavind de Léon in 12 rounds. Queensland and Victorian sport mixed results. Wembley packed for Sheffold United over Cardiff City in the cup final. Weighing marks listed for Orange Jockey Club Show next Friday.
A fragmented OCR style compilation shows horse names or entries with numerical handicaps and several misspellings. The text includes multiple handicap lines such as Trial Handicap and Agricultural Handicap with varied figures, plus numerous unclear names like Fortuain, Leyden, Are ging Pridy, and Adoremus alongside inconsistent punctuation.
Instructions from Mia Prighteron leaving district to sell by auction on Wednesday April 29 at 2 p m. The whole of her house, furniture, and effects including dining suite, bookcase, hall stand, linen press, bedroom suite, chiffonier, wardrobes, washstands, rugs, kitchenware, glassware, and a veranda plough. Absolute unreserved sale terms strictly cash.
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