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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
8
A brief retail item notes a sale of evening frocks at Spulton’s, priced at 6 shillings and 9 pence, with only a few pieces available. The notice emphasizes limited stock and reduced prices to attract buyers.
E A Fulton promotes lower prices at The Busy Corner with bold display lines. The shopper message highlights discounts and a call to visit for savings. Local advertising tone emphasizes value and urgency for customers.
The Wellington meetings show steady improvement with crowds aiding charitable efforts for the ALE Comforts Fund. Riders like N. Sealti and gelding Lyle headline strong fields. notable finishes include Denital and Cavalier, while weather and track conditions influenced results across two-day programs and a patriotic meeting that raised funds amid tough times.
The British public remains unimpressed by Hitler’s pause and the prospect of invasion. Despite disorganized Royal Air Force, Britain notes counter bombing and mine actions, with limited success and fears over port and convoy damage. The piece critiques optimistic views and calls for cautious assessment.
Mootitay, an English horse, ran at Dyrrimut Handi and won as the favourite though he had not raced before. He covered the furlongs and saw distances grow. Con Naru, at 12 to 1, failed to challenge.
A long fragmented report covers Wellington league hopes, suspicions about match fixing, and recent results. It notes withdrawals for trips, youth enthusiasm, and the struggle to fund the season while detailing games against Conowindcca Forbes Bathurst and Dubbo with Burrambee Cup context and player form observations.
The government unveiled a petrol rationing scale aiming to cut consumption by about one third of the dollar value and conserve exchange, with potential petrol stockpiling and national defense considerations. Officials emphasize liberalized access for country users and a board oversight to balance economic life with fuel needs.
Fragmentary notes reference last weekend events at Narromine with unclear names and actions. The text mentions players, a team, and possible competition or tests but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.
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