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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1932
Page
3
The Wellington School of Arts annual meeting reviews a year of activity and outlines a plan for improved facilities, including a proposed dressy room. The report commends staff, notes strengthened finances, and calls for increased membership through active canvassing and local support for the arts institution.
A silver trophy for Western District Amateur Swimming Association cues interest in western clubs to visit Lithgow next season. Richmond Brewery directors via Mr William Mabbott have presented the cup to the SAR Club Lithgow. Lithgow swimmers will strive to defend the title after strong showings this season. questions remain if they can retain it.
In a crowded Amalgamated Show and Sports Ground crowd despite threatening weather, Warren’s Blue team clashed with Wellington Red and the Reds won 15 to 4. May Jordan stood out for Wellington, while Duncan, Doshu and McCannill starred for the Reds in a game marked by hard tackling and disciplined defense.
Thursday night saw new enrolments for the First Aid class at the Ambulance Station with three ladies among them. Dr Glawon to lecture and Superintendent Hubler to provide practical instruction, last night for new admissions. Wellington District Ambulance officials thanked Stuart Town committee for funds £20 8s 7d, noting fundraising had been substantial despite delays. The Stuart Town committee hopes upcoming sports draw good attendance and funds to cover costs.
At the monthly W A branch meeting to be held at the School of Arts next Saturday members will welcome new and prospective entrants. A 2 30 business session will report on the Blue and Gold Dance, followed by a 4 00 reception for new members by President Mrs A Beckett. Afternoon tea by the ladies rounds out the program and a chance to meet newcomers active in community work. Also noted is the Maby Health Centre event last Friday with 50 babies attended by the Sister.
Narrromine official Mr. Cale controlled the match as Jorlan sped for the bull and Leach scored twice from Leach to Duncan passages. Haynes added a late goal as the Reds led 15-4 and finished 18-4 after a tense finish with the Anges unlucky to breach the line.
Stuart Town drew with Buchareena after a tight finish as supporters watched. Dubbo league team lost by two and a half points at Parkes. Bathurst and Lithgow played a Mackay Cup style match ending in a draw or close score. Players White Taplin and others contributed, with Firewood priced at 17 ena per ton.
Wellington Town Club compete in the arcond annual teams carmivel hosted by Dubbo Tennis Club, with four Wel lington players in the Woodbine Cup semi finals. Wellington defeated The Graces in the prelims, then faced a strong Dubbo Ist, where Miss Edie Wheaton and Mray Brimpton starred for Dubbo. Wellington won a set tally but fell short overall 49 games to 42. Matches continued on Town Courts with Railway Club, Town Club edging 15 sets to 12. A men’s Town versus Mumbil Cripstone match was rained out, and an Indies American handicap tournament is planned for August 3 at Town Courts with entries closing Wednesday.
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