07 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
1
Funeral notices record rites performed on Mone Street and Lee Street in Wellington with details of interments. Families and local officials are listed among those acknowledging services rendered and burial arrangements conducted.
A large happy gathering filled Empire Hall for the Wellington Convent of Mercy annual ball once called the Wattle Dance. The event featured a full program with Theolaldy Syncopated Orchestra, a well-decorated supper in Pari mount Hall, and plans for children’s fancy dress displays with prizes and over 100 participants expected for the kids’ act. The committee and secretary Mrs T Rotty receive praise for the evening’s smooth execution.
Three Canonbury residents, Fletcher Wy Carruthers and Norman Michael, faced a near fatal incident on Tanaday Inst when a Magaron Sedan overturned and caught fire. The car rolled, pinning the men briefly, but they escaped serious injury, losing belongings and a valuable pair of sunglasses in the blaze. Neighbours aided, and officials were alerted as the wreckage burned.
In a rain delayed match Chamorsan pri Anvetrmlia forced a draw as Auetrulis bowled for 24 while Welsh and others struggled. Gaimmett claimed 4 for 4, Reckwtl 2 for Ty Wall 2, and Ma Flartax took 1 as Ty Aslamworgan led with 7 wickets for 197.
Yeoval and Wellington played two Ambulance Cup games with Wellington edging Yeoval by one point in the first at Yeoval after both teams fielded weakened squads. Yeoval will visit Wellington next, aiming to recapture the Kosciusko Cup as Dubbo retains the Johnny Walker Cup amid ground disputes.
Bradman was struck on the ankle while fielding in his second innings and strained a tendon. He must rest until the test match and is expected to be unable to play. He was 19 not out when the injury halted his innings. A grand social fundraiser for the Geurie area in England will be held in Ponto Mull on Wednesday, August.
Theobald's Syncopated Dance Band announces open engagements in town and country jazz and old time music. Full particulars from W. Theobald at 10 Muswell Street Wellington.
A farmer narrator laments government calls to produce more wheat while land, credit, and machinery costs rise. He argues for closer settlement and land access rather than wage cuts, taxes, or prohibitive equipment prices. He notes share farming as a way to survive but urges land for producers to lower costs and avert bankruptcy.
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