Chamber to Seek New Talent From Ranks of Young Citizens
The Chamber aims to attract fresh blood by direct contact with ex servicemen and other young citizens. A sub committee will pursue outreach, citing Apex Club activity as a model. President C Fulton led a meeting that reported strong finances with a credit balance of 12 pounds and robust eight year membership. The Chamber pledged help for a new Scout Hall in Wellington and contributed 5 pounds to the project.
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Maturwa
Apex Club
Chambers of Commerce
C. Fulton
Wellington
Grasshopper Menace Discussed By Entomologist Wright
In the Agricultural Hall last night Mr Wright of the Department of Agriculture warned farmers graziers and vegetable growers about possible grasshopper plagues. He urged control measures and cooperation with Pastures Protection Boards as eggs may hatch into winged adults threatening western central eastern and southeastern areas with crop and grazing losses. Local district meetings will be convened to coordinate action.
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Wright
Department of Agriculture
Cargo Picking Costs Brisbane Shipping Firms
Brisbane report states cargo stealing costs shipping companies nine farthings per ton of pilfered goods brought into port. Overseas Shipping Representatives' Association secretary T. R. Quinn said last night the average loss in pilfered cargo amounted to 3603 tons valued at 3500 pounds. Watches materials machinery foods liquors domestic ware and electric goods were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Overseas Shipping Representatives' Association
T. R. Quinn
Chifley Weighs Petrol Rationing Policy Shift
Prime Minister Chifley said he was in communication with the British Government about allocating dollars to Empire pools from the American loan. He expected further British guidance and possible early lifting of petrol rationing in the coming days.
Boswell’s Licence Revoked by A C Committee
Sydney report states trainer Dave Boswell, active over twenty years, loses his licence after A C Committee verdict. The ruling ends Boswell’s track operations from Moorefield and prompts a search for new trainers. The Supreme Court case from June involved foreman Reuben Fisher suing bookmaker Ate Davis for 1325 pounds over a betting dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Dave Boswell
A.C. Committee
Heron
Moorefield
Satucay
Boswell
Supreme Court
Flarrs
Reuben Fisher
Ate Davis
Fisher
Wedding of June Mary Veech and Ray Mor
June Mary Veech eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J Veech of Coonabarabian wed Ray Mor youngest son of Mrs M Avery Tea Gardens on Thursday July 25. The ceremony in satin gown with carnations bouquet was followed by a reception at the Beorenia and a home visit before the couple depart for Sydney.
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Cris Laralan
Mary Tex-W Avalfl
J. Veech
Coonabarabian
Wellington
Ray Tex-R.amor
M. Avery
Alsorardenias
Daereen Veech
Hride
Ren Geepdaere
Beorenia
Miss Brookes
Veech
North Hennessy
E. Goodacre
Mrs. Avery
L Be
Sydney
Films at Waldorf and More in City Screens
The cinema listings show Anchors Aweigh screening at Waldorf with early showings and King’s Row among other titles. Residents are advised to check local schedules for times and theater availability.
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G Films
Anchors Aweigh
Ante At Waldorf
King’s Row
Wellington to meet Peak Hill in Nor thern Zone finals
Wellington, as minor premiers, prepare to host Peak Hill at the centre on Sunday for the Northern Zone finals. The article lists players including Johnson, Newell, Ferrer, and Inwood, with team staff and travel details noting departure from Macquarie Cafe at 10 am.
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Wellington
Peak Hill
Wellingtod
Jep Sot
Kyo Johnson
Be Newell
R Ferrer
A. Hatten
No Veeeh
I. Fowier
Wi Inwood
JL McCartney
J. Wallis
Dvers
Holler
Macquarie Cafe
Wellington Cycle Club Racing At Rygate Park
The Wellington Cycle Club held a weekly event at Ry gate Park in fine weather last Sunday. Attendance was low due to a football match, but strong racing and several notable performances emerged among seniors and juniors. Winners included Blackhall Hyde Salmon and Hyde in various handicap and scratch races with rising fields anticipated next week.
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Wellington
Rygate Park
B. Blackhat
Illnes
Hyde
Ptt
Blackhall
Asd. Hyde
T. Salmon
Lb. Hyde
B. Blackhall
A. Jackkson
L. Hyde J
BR. Blackhall
A. Jackson
J. Ryan
M. Hines
F. James
A. Ryan
KR. Bragsington
K. Daweon
E. King
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Grasshopper Menace
Ken Grieves
Nsw
Australia
England
Chifley
Melbourne
Manfred Clynes
ABC
A.J.C. Committee
B. Hoeke Si Hares
A Jeffers
Po Sayren
Iyota
Avery
Saimen
Fletcher
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