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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
4
A Jubilee Ball celebration features debutantes, attendees including the Mayor and Alderman, and a festive hall decorated like a work of art. The event raises funds for church construction with a diverse display of gowns, dancing, and community praise.
Large attendance enjoyed a two part programme of songs dances and instrumental pieces by pupils. Sisters organized and taught with praise for effort and decoration. Theobaldt orchestra accompanied and Miss Murphy gave strong solos with an encore.
Rain risk was insured by several Wellington committees for events including a military ball and Juvenile night. Despite afternoon showers, clear weather at night allowed both the Convent jubilee and Juvenile events to proceed with rain point insurance payouts totaling around £60 on opening night and £90 for the Juvenile, securing wins for the committees.
About twenty members attended the Wellington Musical and Dramatic Society annual meeting at the high school. The president led as the secretary reported a 1932-33 year with one show A Night Out and financial losses, but a small credit balance existed. The committee discussed upcoming productions, potential social events, and cooperation with Parents and Citizens Association to boost funds and participation.
In Wellington a private testimonial fund for A. T. Smith was organized after concern over a public presentation. J. M. Whiteley and others urged discretion to avoid stressing Mrs. Smith and exposing Mr. Smith to a costly public ordeal, acknowledging supporters and his charitable town work.
A rural pageant outlines costumes in velvet black crepe and brown gowns for a children s festival tonight. Students rehearse in fancy attire while a grand parade and special solos promise entertainment for all, with prizes for the best outfits and a focus on comfort and joy.
The fragment suggests a note about the Buviv Cup with several errors. It mentions Lipp and Aunteutis as possible participants and Australia aiming to improve. The readable facts are unclear and names appear misspelled. No definite results or dates are verifiable from the text.
Twenty members attended led by vice president Rev Patrice Bayliss. Lectures and debates were planned including a Rayhur istic Congress talk at Wellington on September 14. Orange Catholic Club invited a debating team. annual meeting set for August 15 with nominations next Tuesday.
A fragmented poem recalls wet Saturday night scenes as heavy rain traps travelers returning from weekend gatherings. Nostalgic thoughts drift to love, memory, and longing, with imagery of darkness, distance, and nocturnal yearning shaping a quiet, melancholy mood.
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