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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1940
Page
3
Grad footballers Cushioned by Culkin brothers lead Wellington show match over Gilgan dra. Reds trail 10 nil at halftime then surge to a 23 to 5 win with strong second half play by the brothers.
A feature game highlighted by Tom Culkin and Lindsay Culkin as Wellington overpowered Gilgandra 23 to 8. Ewart scored a try and kicked goals, with notable plays from Culkin, Dray, and Kitchwena as Wellington launched late pressure for a clear victory.
In a tense prewed phalenge clash for the MBL Day Cup, Wellington edged the visitors 5 points to 0 after a late sensational run by W King. Colline opened scoring for the home side as Hibbert converted Mulchard’s earlier try, sealing a controversial but decisive victory.
The Melted Com event on Wattinesse week featured Mrs F Haws lands winning the fer arom handicap with Mise Ryan placing low atroke. Mr J Button led Mia Guten runner-up, Mrs RAL B Davidson won the morning rouse in 18 holes. The next 18 holes stroke competition to follow in the club’s August meeting.
Municipal Council approves continuation of footpath repairs along Percy Street from Montefiore to Swift Street. Old asphalt being removed for a new bitumen top dressing. Works Committee plans additional street repairs and road surface improvements citywide, despite mixed response from ratepayers.
Garbled report covers a match featuring Wellington and Dubbo teams with mentions of players Bone Ewart McKean and Reds. Mentions a return game at Gilgandra next Sunday and notes unavailable players.
At Dupo yesterday Forbes defended the trophy with an 18 point victory in the Jack Howe Gold Cup. A forwards incident led to the suspension of Kable and Garlick for Shtin amid a disrupted match. The Bethurat Charlestons defeated Warstae 4 to 1 to become Bathunt premiers for the season.
Mr W R Glaston of Molong urged 150 men in Wellington Methodist Hall to keep “something behind us” as a safety check. He cited Dunkirk as an example and praised workers like M Barrie who had “something behind him” through study and effort.
A sedan collided with a creek near Canowindra yesterday afternoon killing Mrs Mishell of Yeoval and seriously injuring her son Victor. Norman and Wayne Mishell, Dawn Mishell and Margaret Meveynan were among relatives at the scene as responders ferried victims to Canowindra Moravia Hospital. The crash occurred on the road from Yeoval to Canowindra. Mrs Mishell died instantly, others were treated and expected to recover, funeral arrangements to follow in Yeoval Catholic cemetery settings.
A large crowd gathered at Wesley Church for a service of the Order of Rabbits conducted by Mr. Glanson and led by Rev Woods. The ceremony featured a nun delivering a holy rendering, to the evident appreciation of the congregation despite unclear details from garbled text.
A historical feature extols Southampton as Britain’s wonder port. It details vast dredging, new channels, and the world’s largest floating dock and lifting gear. The piece praises docks, tides, and rail links underpinning a bustling, modern maritime hub with extensive passenger and cargo traffic.
A public warning urges drivers to slow in areas with children and check tyres and brakes. It stresses never letting children play near streets, using safe backing practices, and explaining road dangers to kids to keep them safe.
The passage notes workers toiling day and night to keep the Kanewaye lines operational and argues docks should not be owned but remain under the Southern Railway's control, asserting continued dominance by the railway over dock facilities.
The late Mem Wykin of Buliaewowd was deeply respected in the community. Her funeral was held at the Baptist church with a large turnout and a grave service conducted by Rev. J. Hh. Baker. Survived by husband and daughters, plus sons and siblings, mourners gathered to honor her life.
The forecast suggests a possible shower elsewhere with generally dry periods. Temperatures vary by district with cooler nights in highland areas and breezy winds. Skies will trend cloudy across western districts as scattered showers develop later, with stronger squally conditions possible on southern tablelands.
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