Outstanding Polo Carnival Delights Wellington Crowd
A huge Saturday polo carnival in Wellington drew five teams and a massive crowd. The local squad, missing captain Lester Smith to eye treatment, fought valiantly through matches against Nerromine, Mudgee, and Cudal A, B teams, with standout play from substitute Wid Hall and captain Tom Bray guiding a thrilling climax as Narromine claimed the Wilson Cup amid high praise for hospitality and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inch
Lester Smith
Nerromine
Cudal
Buccese
Wid Hall
Mitnig Mus
Fourie
Jock Weston
Geof Kiss
Alta
Navromine
Vic
Judgc
Wellington
Wilsons
Mudgee
Bie
Down
Ise Cudtal
Nerromime
Tom Bray
Ian
Uch
Asault
M. O. B. Hall
Mys. Yeh
Barton
Mr. K. Combes
Rugby league results and team lineups from Narromine area
The report lists numerous match results with goals and behinds for Narromine A and B, Wellington A and B, Cudal A and B, and Mudgee A and B, including final scores and cup outcomes. It records player names, captains, and team rosters for Narromine, Wellington, Cudal, and Mudgee across multiple games and the Wilson Cup final.
Presentation of trophies at Welling Club Carnival
The President R. O. B. Barton expresses appreciation to supporters who traveled long distances to the Carnival. He thanks those who provided teas and luncheons and praises Hospital Women's Auxiliary for helping with entrance duties at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welling Club
R. 0. B. Barton
Fad
Hospital Women's Auxiliary
Hemphill Cup Final Ends in Exilman Victory
The Hemphill Cup final on Saturday saw HL Exilman captained rink defeat the opposing rink led by a different skip. Preliminary Hitch Cup pairs saw Bretman and Dree defeating W Lowe and Hemphill Cup Final contenders Brea ghan Ki Thomas W Murras and Biman Fv R Brown with several notable performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Exilman
Job
Bretman
Dree
W. Lowe
Breaghan
Ki Thomas
W. Murras
Biman
R Brown
Grant Provides 1300 Pounds for Wellington Hospital
The Wellington District Hospital faces a cash deficit for the year ended June 30. A special grant of 1300 pounds was allocated last week by the Hospitals Commission from Government funds to Wellington to clear the anticipated deficit. A further payment will follow after annual returns, with any overpayment offset against future subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington District
C. C. )Robertson
Hospitals ‘Commission
Wallington
Warning on banking policy and election fears
Letter warns against any loss of savings to a government monopoly. Cites Privy Council ruling as hindrance to nationalising banks, argues Chifley Socialist plan could force private banks to hand deposits to Commonwealth Bank. Contends 1845 Banking Act grants broad powers and fears a return to office would give full control of money. Eite McKenzie signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privy Council
Chifley
Commonwealth
Hurley
Commonwealth| Bank
Comeageeatis
Eite McKenzie
Fatal Truck Crash Near Geurie Claims Portlock Life
Erick John Portlock, 47, of Bellevue Hill, was killed when a semi trailer overturned on the Natchell Highway near Geurie. Fire and police teams cleared the embankment for extraction, Portlock’s body sent to Wellington morgue and then Sydney for burial. An inquest will be held at a date set by the Wellington District Coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick John Portlock
O'Swiftvan Road
Bellevue Mill
Natchell
Dubbo
Geurie
Wellington
Portlock
Wellngtony
Lawr
Sydney
Department of Supply and Development
J. P. Dawa
Local rifle range marks day as wind limits impact
Saturday shooting at the local range saw light winds and steady results. Jim Charlton and Jack O'Rourke earned top honors with the "Cock-o'-the-walk" title and spoon trophy, tying with Frank Jones for the lead in the trophy standings while Dave O’Rourke faced a late lapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Charlton
Jack O'Rourke
Jim Charlon
Frank Jones
Reaton
Jack Keenness
Wil
Dave O'Rourke
Son Jack
Burglaries Hit Oxley Service Station In Early Hours
Oxley Service Station at Lee Birect was broken into in the early hours. Thieves forced the front door lock and stole a tyre gauge only, according to proprietor Norman Christie. Police are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxley
Lee Birect
Ray Christie
Mco
Chrisie
Christie
Norman Christie
Wellington
Human skull unearthed near Yeoval on rabbits dig site
A skull was dug up on the Riverview property owned by Mr and Mrs Hodge about ten miles from Yeoval in Baldry. Medical opinion suggests female Aboriginal features and burial may date roughly fifty years. Detectives Burke, Selly, and Riley led inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. & B. Hodge
Riverview
Yeoval
Baldry Alatetet
J. A Burke
FL Selly
Wacker Riley
Dubbo
Yeoval Hospital Board adds bank manager to seats
The appointment of Mr. B H Harpur, Manager of the Union Bank at Terval, to the District Hospital Board was announced. The State Member Mr C G Robertson said Mr Harpur would replace Mr G Saville, who resigned. His appointment was approved by the Governor in Council on the Hospitals Commission recommendation. The member expressed confidence Harpur would bring the same enthusiasm and service as in his past activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B H. Harper
Union Bank
Terval
District Hospital Board
C. G. Robertson
Barpur
G. Saville
Harpur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Narromine
Tudal
Mr. Barton
Bob Ashton
D. Barton
G. G. Holligan
Munro
Whitwell
E.,beckett
Batton
E. Pearce
Mr. Pearce
Mr. Bartow
Navvolune Club
FM. Mack
Mack
T. L. Bray
Caytalk
Narromiine
Birds
Has
Narromine “A
Mudgee “A
Mudgee "A
Narromine A
Gosls
Cudal "A
Mudgre
LA. M. Mack
Cahill
R. ¢. Barlow
Perry Wellington
TT Maurice Capt
QB Hall
G. Weston
G. G. Kiss
B. Meats
MacSmith
TL. Bray Teapt
Lowe
J. Read
E. Patterson
A. Veech
J. Lee
B. Had
R, Cameron
T. Maurice
N. J. Green
P. Single
A Bae, & Oo Bren
J. Charlton
J. Orguree
Notes BY
Outer
Goony
Dave
J. O'Rourke
DB. O'Rourke
Charlton
W. Armstrong
D. Walsh
A Brown
Ao M
MecOill
Lang
Withers
Kelly
Thomas
Jones
Spring
Jortan Goninan
McGeorre
Jordan
Fancock
See
Dew
Yeoval Hospital Board
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