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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1940
Page
1
The Wellington Golf Club finals produced keen matches with Walter Young edging Ted Brennan at the 37th hole to win the B grade title while N Pitt defeated Alec Kelly at the final hole to claim the A grade championship.
A failed election at Wellington School of Arts sees active men elected to form a new committee with power to add. Dr W W Savage and others urge reconsideration of former members as the meeting laments many spectators and few players.
Rain fell across Getarda land with 80 to 100 percent totals in two districts. The wet spell arrived Friday afternoon after mild weather and continued through night into Saturday. Towns saw light falls while some districts reported heavier showers. Ground soaked, wheat crops expected to gain from the moisture as dry spell ends. Affected towns included Wellington Port and surrounding areas, with renewed hope for better prospects as showers continued into the weekend.
The article outlines a monthly gathering with attendees including Mrs Barry and Layhar at a home on chair vinyl. General remarks reference holiday home planning, a proposed event, and discussions on fitness and community activities. Names and details are partially garbled but indicate routine civic engagement and local committee roles.
At a Saturday gathering Mr Bol Haynes presided while Mayne and others presented guests of the evening with tokens of appreciation. Staff and attendees spoke warmly, with naval welfare gifts including comforts and a balaclava cup. The event supported the Gulargambone hospital appeal and thanked staff for their efforts.
The meeting elected a group of committed trustees to guide the institution, with authority to add members. They thanked supporters and vowed to revive the fund, loan books, and restore public interest with town cooperation and self support as the goal.
Disjointed notes describe a tennis event with 90 players waiting on local courts. Mentions court captain demand, mixed participants from city, nearby towns, and upcoming divisions. Outlines tentative matches on Thursday August 1st and Sunday August 3rd with potential travel from Willoughbys and other named players.
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