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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1952

Page

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Bowling Club Sees Record Year Attendance Marks Meeting

The Wellington Bowling Club reports its strongest year yet with 79 members at the annual meeting. President J A Preston was absent in Ireland, but successor J E Truman led and new officers were elected unopposed. The club praised trophy events, planned more practice for pennant teams, noted losses and charity work, and announced Frank Murray’s proposed Life Membership amid farewells to longtime member Frank Murray and wife.

J. A. Preston Ireland J. E. Truman Belfast Truman Presto Preston Beres F Balho Wensiler Frank Murray Wellington Min. Murray Taver Murray

Wellington Bowling Club honors Frank Murray life membership

At the annual meeting Wellington Bowling Club unanimously awarded Honorary Life Membership to Frank Murray after a read recommendation. Murray has 28 years of membership and served as Vice-president and a key committee member guiding the club through early fundraising efforts.

Genewal Franke Murray Wellington Club Wellington Frank Murray J. H. Truman Murray Mrr Muveny

Five Teams Compete For Wellington Polo Shield

Five teams will contest the Wellington Polo Club Shield at the Show and Sports event tomorrow and Saturday. Admission is free with picnic lunches and tea available. Play starts tomorrow at 12:30 pm and Saturday at 1 pm, with the final at 3 pm. Teams include The Baker Swamp, Spicer’s Creek, and Geurie, among others from Wellington and district clubs.

Eams Wellington Baker’ Swamp Shield Spicer’s Creek Geurie Waale G. ‘Sutherland DR. Robinson Barton T. Maurice Barews Swami Alues S. Meares Bee Weston H. Barton D. Barton Spicer

Wellington and Condobolin rugby clash at Showground

Wellington hosts Condobolin in a Group competition clash after Condobolin seeks revenge for a 12-8 first round loss. Wellington tops the table and aims to hold position as reserve grade kicks off at 2 pm following a 15-0 Wellington win at Condobolin earlier.

Wellingrad Rugby League Condobolin Wellington Witch Condobsin Condoholl

Basketballers Visit Parkes in Wellington Association Tour

Wellington Girls' Basketball Association teams visited Parkes for tournament games on Sunday. Magee, Bryant, Janice, Price and JM Jub starred for the Parkes side, winning the consolation cup for teams eliminated early. The Welington team beat Parkes High Senior 3-7 and Weysthars were narrowly defeated in the second round by 10-11 amid controversial calls.

Te Wellington Girls’ Basketball Association Parkes Magee Bryant Janice Price JM Jub Vom Parkes High Barbara Pahey Doreen Hueston Daphne ‘Thomas Weystahrs Welington Bintangs

Gymkhana and Rodeo Planned in Wellington

A public meeting formed a strong committee to stage a gymkhana and rodeo in Wellington on Saturday October 11. Proceeds will be shared equally between the Ambulance and the Boy Scouts. Officers elected include President B Christie and Honorary Secretaries P A Crestang and C Knowles.

Idiana Ang Sodeo Ambulance Boy Scouts H Genera Christie P.A. Crestang CO. Knowles Mr. W. Cook D. H. Barton R. Christie V. Knowles McLeich W. Sheridan L. Smith Weston

Wellington Boy Scouts Seek Help For Fundraiser Stall

Westondence Wellington Times letter urges support for the Boy Scouts Button Day Street Stall and Jumble Sale held this weekend. President W L Boyden of the Wellington group asks readers to donate goods or cash, noting Scout Code limits and the district’s need for funds.

Wellington Times Boy Scouits Association

Editorial urges united action to save long distance carriers

Wellington and Western centres urged to lead a mass protest as government road haulage regulations threaten the long distance carriers. The piece warns of nationalisation, economic decline, and loss of free enterprise, calling for strong regional leadership and a large turnout at a protest meeting tonight.

CATTLE VALUES EASIER BUT SHEEP PRICES FIRM SALE REPORT

Wellington Associated Agents fortnightly sale shows cattle easing slightly while sheep remain firm. Yarded about 200 cattle and 2000 sheep, with varied prices across steer heifer cow and lamb categories. agents and local firms report mixed consignments and notable volumes.

Associated Wellington Associated Agents

Carriers Meet Draws Large Wellington Crowd

A very large crowd gathered at Agricultural Hall tonight for a joint public meeting of the Wellington Long Distance Carriers Association and the Chamber of Commerce. They plan a campaign against the State Government tax on road transport. State MP for Mudges F.G. Cooke MLA will attend, along with three executives from Sydney’s association. Delegates from Orange and Dublo will also be present. The appeal asks the public to join and assist the carriers in their fight.

Wellington Chamber of Commerce Mudges, MI FG. Cooke Sydney Asesociation Eack Orange Dublo Carviarg Jn Ther Teht

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