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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
3
The fragmentary item lists a fire at Bylstone Rylatono Pics, with volunteers aiding the blaze and a body recovered among debris. It notes a poison-related memoranda, a police marriage rush by sailors, and references the extinct great auk with historical lore. The piece ends with a quip about betting terminology from the Bishop of Oxford.
A scrambled racing card lists Begond Day Novice Handicap £30 and other races including Farmers & Tradesmen's Trot £25 unhoppled over 3 miles, Wellington Handicap £300 with winner £260 plus cup, plus additional handicaps: Unhoppled £30 1 1/2 miles, Neurea Handicap £45 over 14 miles, Flying Handicap £50 over one mile.
The Wellington trainer Tom Armstrong expands his stable with Mollie B as Dubbo Trotting Club plans a £260 programme. Other notes include licenses granted at W.D.R.A meeting, Adrian purchase, Colin Mac riding, and results from Caulfield, Maitland Cup, and Sydney Brisbane events.
The narrative follows a boy who moves with his family to Pennsylvania then Texas, finding work as a stoker in foundries, learning discipline, and developing football skill. He recalls rodeo thrills with horses, encounters with rustlers, and joining a Texas team before returning to work and eventually playing full-back in the army team of 1901. The story ends with a promise to continue.
At a Botany Council meeting Alderman Siddins and Alderman Stephen were appointed as delegates to attend the Local Government Association Conference at Wellington on September 29. The council decided delegates’ expenses should be paid. The exchange showed the Mayor and Stephen affirming their intent to represent the council.
A mixed tennis team of four women and six men visited Dripstone courts at the weekend and won easy against Dripstone. Final scores show Mumbil 25 sets 144 games to Dripstone 7 sets 105 games. Hubert McCarney, 11, of Bondi Crowk, was rushed to Wallington District Hospital with gastric influenza but is improving and hopes to be home by tax day.
An August issue of Everylady's Journal highlights fashion patterns and designs suited to Australasia. It features Beatrice Bishaw and Charles Nuttall writings, plus stories on cooking crochet and bush life. Subscription details offer mail delivery from Melbourne.
The big day at Mumbil is Friday October 28 with a full programme planned. The committee aims for a long, memorable event and offers a good prize in various events.
A grand euchre party and dance in aid of the refreshment stall at the forthcoming annual bazaar of the RC Church will be held in Empire Hall on Wednesday night next the 12th inst. Splendid prizes are offered and refreshments will be provided.
A historical note on the Order of the Garter known as The Lesser George or the Scaffold George. It traces the gem worn by kings and pretenders from Charles I to Henry Cardinal York, ending with George III’s pension and York’s possession.
Mime L Crausaz advertises ballroom dancing lessons in Alna Privat offering piano mandolin violin instruction with contact by phone 256 at Thornton Street.
Advertising notice about memoriam charges four and eight pence per line and advance payment terms for orders from Bost. Mentions an approximate five word line and prepay rule unless an account exists.
F Murphy Co advertises clearout pricing on woollen reps, gabardine, velour coats at 25 shillings, ready to wear in all colors at 21 shillings, velours and kasha cloths, children’s hats 6 shillings 4 pence, women's hats and evening frocks in various colors, hampered by a note on on site hemstitching.
Massey Harris No 16 Grain and Fertiliser Drill described with steel self aligning bearings. One half of the drill can be used independently of the other. Large sizes convertible into combined cultivating drills.
Advertising line listing G P Wall and Son Sole Agency with contact numbers in Wellington and Yeoval. Reads like a small town business card from a rural newspaper page. The fragment mentions locations and phone digits but lacks event or date details.
Danish raiser presents a new Cabbage parcel, Pedigree Sead, promising the earliest large cabbage type, touted as superior to ALLHEAD and ST. JOHN'S DAY IMPROVED. Describes solid heads and soil quality, with pricing in pounds shillings, aimed at home gardeners.
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