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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
4
A concerted effort in Wellington and nearby districts urged unity for constructing the Burrendong Dam and related irrigation projects. Widespread backing emphasized regional benefits, with organizers planning a Western conference at Dubbo to coordinate a unified approach.
The annual NRA shoot will be held at Anzac Rifle Range Liverpool from October 7 to October 10. Wellington Club plans to enter and provide facilities for visitors with ground camping and nightly concerts. Wellington aims to cover expenses with a prize fund of 447 41. A Wellington team recently beat Gowrie in a friendly by four points and next face Girganden, weather permitting.
Wellington Bowling Club members, after months without play since the rink closure, returned to form on a Bank Holiday session. Ayling led with strong draw shots, Hawke’s rink started well but Wellington equalised in the final head. The Wearernow team members listed include Healy Bolton Orvine Wheeler 26 Watron Adlington Fulton Truman Douglas Driver Hawke bye Austin Trounee Willock Ayling.
Jack Haxelson of Melthorne and Orange clubs won the Western District championship at Bathurst, with an aggregate of 164 for 18 holes, while J. Campbell and J. Black posted notable totals. The carnival featured stroke and handicap events, top finishes by Tre anhyte and Mead, and the Western Chain Trophy won by A. Tremain with a 144 total. The report also highlights the festival’s link to water conservation in New South Wales and calls for public support.
A young farm worker named David Jones died after riding a horse that bolted and struck a gate at Althofer's farm near Dripstone on a Monday afternoon. The coroner opened an inquest at Wellington Court House, hearing that skull fractures and a broken leg caused death, with testimony noting accidental riding mishap and a veterinary ambulance response.
An accident on horseback led to a fatalistic view of the event as players and officials prepared for Sunday clashes. Warren hosts Parkes while Wellington and Parkes vie for the West League title, with travel by special train for supporters and team lineups announced for Dripstone and Waranbe games.
An Austratian station worker named Archie Choke faced racist abuse from a tram driver who mocked his race and attempted violence during a confrontation near a railway. Police reported a tense standoff ending with Archie restraining the attacker and a dog issuing threats, illustrating street-level racial tension and the danger faced by local workers.
The Western Stores social club hosted a dance in Ambalagee Hall to raise funds for a local worthy institution. The event drew a crowded, festive crowd from nearby towns with lively entertainment, decorations, and novelty dances. The second dance at Rinvire Hall followed a successful first, and organizers were praised for smooth planning as autumn approaches.
The Wellington Musical Club met at Wy Motie's Hall with a large turnout. Mr T I Webber chaired and officers were elected including President J Stalker and Vice President Morera Mo F Meehin. Committees set monthly meeting dates and plans included forming a march instrument troupe, a junior choir, and rules and constitution draft. Membership fee fixed at 2s per year. discussions on building a hall and practice arrangements for December events.
In a well warryn tan yesterday two men Herbert Dummy and Thomas Stewart were injured after a large fall of wand. Revellers worked four hours to aid the injured while a second earth fall further endangered the rescued.
The Catholic Club held a well attended weekly meeting with Rev Fathers Bayllan and Nowsrdaq present. Fr. Fernon returned as chair after a five month absence, nominations for four executive positions were well received, and the banquet was enjoyed by all. The club continues to grow in popularity and interest in new members remains high.
fragmented OCR item notes bread price changes with confusion in figures. mentions a shop reducing price to 4 over the counter and another to 2d after a firing incident during the week. references Dot he and WaT Chin, with unclear dates and amounts.
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