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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
9
District News continues from page four with brief notes from local correspondents. The report covers community updates, small events, and items of local interest, preserving the period-style tone and concise coverage typical of the section.
Dripstone hosts a crowded tennis scene as four courts run all day last Sunday. Fashion's Mount battles Dripstone's first team in a highlight match, the home side edging in a tight race yet finishing one set back. A Wuuluman second team visit proved stronger, making for an enjoyable afternoon despite intermittent showers.
The Theobalds Dance Band is booked for multiple dances across towns including Mandurama Canowindra Arthurville Wellington Manildra Cudal Windora Campbello Georie Caves Merrygoon Arthurville Neurea Woodstock and a Western Stores Social Club event. Phone contact days are 227 and nights 286 to secure dates.
F G Graf, Architect at Corner Macquarie and Church Streets Dubbo, phone 477. General orders list L L Macvallee Butter, horsehoes from 10d, teap sets from 3/11, ax wands, axle grease, biscuits and sauces. Includes assorted pantry items and pricing references.
In clear weather between showers, Dunblane defeated Gollan on Saturday and then beat Westella on Sunday after a day of enjoyable sport. An inch of rain would have helped the crops, as little rain has fallen despite several upsides in recent days. Mrs. P. DB. Crick traveled to Sydney on Friday for medical treatment.
The Wonganbara C W A Ball drew about 80 couples at the M U L O hall on Wednesday night with dancing and decorations in blue and gold. Mr Amby Radburn acted as MC, door prize won by Mr Frank Field, novelty dances popular, and tributes to the supper committee. Local sport saw Bulomogo players beaten at Wongarbon, Balladoran defeated 14 to nil, and a tennis tournament planned at Westella courts to aid Church funds. Weather remains cold with a plea for sunshine to ease the chill.
At Wednesday's Sydney land auctions rabbit skins sold irregularly with overall price drops from 2d to 8d per lb. Prices varied by grade from 1st winters to fawns, with best hare skins fetching 3d to 6d per dozen and fox skins firm at 9s 6d to 12s per item amid strong demand. Fox and hare values contrasted with many damaged or small lots.
A farewell banquet in the Gollan hall honored Mr and Mrs Gordon Crick as they leave the district. A large gathering applauded their popularity while Mrs Crick received a bouquet. Toasts praised the couple with gifts presented by George Hollow and others. Dancing followed with the Lyric orchestra.
August 3 and 4 church services across Wellington Parishes beg at 8 am in Wellington and include 10 am children's service and 7 30 pm evensong. Other communities such as Bodangora Wongarbon Geurie Yeoval Baldry and Cumnock host morning services and evensong with details of times and rectors Rev Keith D Nunnan Rev H W Garr and Rev W Le G Peaty among others.
Sunday services listed for Presbyterian, Baptist, and Salvation Army across Wellington Burrendong Neurea Georie Suntop and Yeoval with ministers and times including Holy Communion and special hymn programs. Multiple towns show morning and evening services plus a Sacred Song program and lectures by Captain McCarthy and Major Olson.
The report notes eleven bores under construction as of June and discusses continuing schemes to value permanent water and diet properties to mitigate dry seasons. It mentions government plans, low-interest extended repayment, and arrangements with the Boring Superintendent in Dubbo to provide plants to other centres, alongside a wool market update from New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Ltd.
A reader questions Pastor Anderson's address arguing the era of grace will not end with Armageddon. The letter cites scripture from John 14 and 1 Thessalonians to defend the rapture as closing this age, contrasting it with Seventh Day Adventist views and urging careful Scriptural interpretation.
A devotional reflection cites New Testament verses on the Lord’s return in two stages, the Air and then the Earth. It discusses the dead rising, believers meeting Christ, and millennial reign. It references Revelation, Daniel’s prophecy, and Isaiah, urging readers to seek salvation and await Armageddon.
Bodangora public school juniors Chris Moncrieff and J Loln Greentree, aged 18 and 12, impressed in a Sunday match against Drill Creek after Saturday play against Saxa. The Bodangora team, set to meet Maryvale next, won 23 sets to 7 and 159 games to 102, with numerous doubles results listed.
Bodangora defeated Saxa School 28 sets to 5 after a day of close and exciting tennis at Bodangora courts. Spectators enjoyed top play, with a ladies’ luncheon and tea provided by Bodangora hosts. Full doubles and singles results list Bodangora players across multiple matches and scores.
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