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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1935
Page
3
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The Maori choir led by A J Seamer performed in Wallington, drawing a large appreciative audience. The event raised about £18,000 for medical and church causes, with a vivid program of native dances, war chants, and instrumental pieces showcasing Maori culture.
The Tiendé wedding of Miss Richardson to Mr. Dickerson was held on a Wednesday evening with bowers of arum lilies and hyacinths, a white satin crepe gown, and a bridal party including Miss Nida Richardson as bridesmaid. Rev. Bromley officiated, organist Mrs. Mary Duvhield, and guests toasted the couple at the Richardson home before departing by train.
Government will confer with relief workers while they remain at work but refuses to meet demands. The men insist on striking and refuse access to certain requests.
A native Maoyi choir gave a ten minute demonstration of games and songs in their home style. English numbers like The Rosary and Simple Simon drew strong depth and harmony. Members, university trained, impressed with unaccompanied parts and varied string instruments. The two hour program ended to loud applause before they left by motor coach for Muse wellbrool.
In Orange police court on Friday Leslie George Mackay and Leonard Samup Smith faced four charges of breaking and entering Yeoval and Forbes stores. Goods valued at about £227 were stolen from Black Bros Yeoval Singer Ladknow Hawi Son and Crofts Dunedoo. Detectives testified to door damage, consignment notes, and recovered goods. The case for Yeoval proceeded to September 10 next with a bail set at £80.
The Wellington owned and trained Knightsbrook competed at the Gomra meeting last week. After a dead heat for second on the Gyet day they contested the Flying Handicap on the second day going out at 8 ba a. The NS Wales jumper Sixteen Anoas won the Australian Hordies at Melbourne by 12 lengths. Weather at Ganteraury Park was windy yet racing produced several winners including Kaylyh Palette Parquet in the Flying Handicap and First Balfoon Tarbulent Partilia in the Guyterbury Handicap.
The Wellington show ground will gain a new imposing grand stand and spacious pavilion. Under Mr Toward and Mrs Howard supervision the steel structure and concrete works progress rapidly. Modern materials and careful concrete mixing aim to reduce white ant risk and extend the ground’s appeal for exhibits and events.
A tribute recalls the young Arthur Shepherd as cheerful and kind, always ready to help. Family and friends mourn a life cut short, stressing his bravery, faithfulness, and enduring memory beyond the sorrow. The piece emphasizes forgiveness and a hopeful afterlife rather than the manner of death.
The Brewer Gorka Veetius Whiner D A led 2nd division in Park Stakes with a 6/2 winner. Highwaight Handicap 2nd division featured Rosrban Moonray Anchor. Comapsie Handicaps Forestry Vor Hing Savaign Winter A I noted in the card.
A NSW front brings wild weather with rain sleet and snow limited to nearby ranges. Wallington felt cold winds and hail with no snowfall in town though nearby areas reported snow. Travel was hampered on roadways with blinding sleet and heavy snowfalls near Mount Kosciusko and Orange. Tourists were stranded at Lennox Gan for hours, buses abandoned and rescues underway. Wellington suffered business disruption as streets emptied and football matches were canceled amid continued adverse conditions. Telecommunication lines were disrupted with urgent messages needed along western routes.
Newcastle council issues an annual Tourist and Publicity Bureau booklet detailing the city’s attractions. The report highlights beauty spots and advertising strengths, presenting a comprehensive overview of tourism prospects and amenities to draw visitors.
Snow and rain halted Town Globwouhun events. men’s match with Orange postponed. Women’s doubles third round rescheduled for next weekend August 41, with semifinals of several events to be played. Intervals: finals set for 2 pm on a fine day. Extra entries for women’s doubles accepted until Friday night. J Dempsey to conduct charity lottery at Town Club, entries due at 2 pm. Club championships start August 26 at 7 am, singles only on August 22 at 6 pm. Doubles events to be announced as singles near completion. play continues weekly.
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