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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
3
Government notices announce compulsory military service for all unmarried males age 20 to 24 in certain districts, detailing enrolment, attendance, and penalties. The document lists schedules, locations, and enforcement by post offices, with references to public notices and enlistment routes and includes references to local events and advertisements.
A collection of memorial notices and social notices including memory poems for Mrs Catherine Duckson and Jackson, thanks from the Wellington District Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, a children’s ball event at Mayfair Theatre, a patriotic vow, and a sale ad for sheep manure. The items mention family members Wilson, Claude, Keith, and others, with dates around August and August 18th 1980.
Local jottings report various community notices from August including auctions for cattle sheep and pigs, a sale at Lahey’s Creek, and a public theatre and dance events. It mentions the Red Pier dance at Camplett’s shed, a well known electrician Al Mackena, and a spring horse sale on September 10. Also notes a Wellington hospital fundraiser drive and a parades at Stewet Park.
Fresh tenors invited at the lease Fil siiven vraaine on's-of Fieurie Carnival Grounds for one year from Betembert Y Area approximately Thaerese Asty clans Fencing and wate Teles close on August 1th. Shire Clerk Prud en.
A busy notice page describes the Royal Sydney Show’s uncertain future due to cold winds and potential conflicts with authorities, plus Wellington area events. Details cover ambulance service, a Spicer’s Creek Patriotic Fund dance, Lyric Theatre performances, and a large farm sale. The page notes bus and rail plans, plus a forthcoming extension to the Wellington railway line and a range of community entertainments hosted by local groups.
A fragmented tale recalls a humorous, overheard exchange about Mr Churchill and his moustache. The dialogue hints at political and personal traits, reflecting era style and satirical tone as a woman remarks on two things they notice about him.
The Wellington Rifle Club faced a patriotic fund drive with tickets issued for a prize draw. Members debated paying £107 to secure the remaining stake, while a valuable prize such as a motor car was mentioned as part of the raffle.
During the game between the rages and Budangora yesterday afternoon Frank Wilner of Cameo Yam suffered a painful accident. He was heavily tackled and his left leg fractured. Wellington Ambulances took him to a doctor for treatment.
Weather notes indicate mild days with frosty periods and fogs in southern and western zones. Winds light to variable, prices present in local markets, urging public support for a wartime fund without strenuous hardship to residents.
Community volunteers gathered at Sanslay show ground for a twelve track project. A interval of refreshments followed. organizers announced another work bee on Sanslay. The public of Wellington is thanked for generosity and support.
A garbled notice from the Wyllington branch of the Naval War Auxiliary solicits flower buttonholes with numbers for a prize draw. The organizer claims a 10 percent prize, notes the winner must be the holder of the lucky number, and references a previously published number yet unclear in details.
A dated compulsory military call up outlines obligations for male residents of Australia aged 20 to 21, with various age brackets and residency rules. It notes penalties for failure to report within the defined time and place, including possible imprisonment or naval conscription. The notice specifies enlistment venues and states the obligation to serve under the Defence Acts. It mentions responsible authorities and outlines the consequences of non compliance.
The report argues the federal government will face a split Labor Party and disarray over timing. Analysts cite Victoria and Queensland tensions, Cabinet testing loyalties, and debate over early dissolution of Parliament. A cabinet reshuffle and potential national cabinet figures are discussed amid forming strategies.
The Wellington Cycle Club held a road race Saturday with a strong field. J Bock won the Jack Cox Cup with a fast time, while J Mischball and B Downey also rode. A second 12 mile road event is scheduled for next Saturday near the hotel.
Mrs. Muswell Ayling and her husband of Dubbo hosted guests in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Ayting, Thornte treet, returned from holidays in Sydney after a week. Constable Murch passed the First-class examination towards becoming Constable. Mr Key of Ryan sustained a fracture while playing football, sidelining him for weeks. Mr Woratetrin invites public review at the Club House Hotel over two years. J M Whiteley elected to Wellington district committee. H H Chaupell to manage Wellington refreshment rooms. Mr Tom McCormish praised. Mr Corr and family of Sydney arrived in Wellington. Mr Ore to manage Wellington Stambelman works. Mr H Thappell departing for South Grafton benefiting week.
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