Festival Week plans shaped at Wellington meeting
A large town and district gathering in the Royal Hotel last Tuesday shaped a six day Wellington Festival Week from September 20 to 25. The programme includes a visit by Governor General McKell a £1 000 race meeting a vice regal ball and a Queen competition aimed at raising funds for debentures and showground improvements. Sub committees were set to organise carnival gymkhana and stalls with entertainment devices proposed by McIntosh and Bourke. The vice regal ball is set for Monarch Hall with 10/6 tickets, and arrangements for a civic reception and school sports were approved. A next meeting is scheduled for August 4 in the Royal Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welligton
Royal Hotel
McKell
Wellington
Monarch Hall
Wilkins
B. Campbell
H. Crystal
T. Hyon
J. M. White- Jey
D. V. Roddy
N. D. Barton
G. Fidler
Wis
McIntosh
Knuckey's
Eek Ant
Apex Club
Country Women’s Association
Zobbora
Manguarie
Ke, Werne
W.H. Jobson
W. Aldridge
Walmer
Monarch Wall
Messrs
Hj, Habler
J. Gardall
Cottle
A. J Robertson
Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women
Hi Ltig
Maine
Railway Porter Narrow Escape at Maxwell Street Crossing
A railway porter named King narrowly escaped serious injury when a truck struck the Maxwell Street crossing gates he was closing. The collision threw him onto the tracks as an oncoming train approached, but he leaped to safety with minor leg injuries. The crossing gate was damaged in the crash.
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King
Maxwell Street
Maxwell St
Balcombe Reports No Net Change in AJIC Finances
President A M Balcombe states AJIC costs held flat despite subsidy cuts and staff pay rises. treasurer J J McPhee notes subsidy trimmed from 1400 to 4400 with salaries up 400. Dr A B Colvin elected patron, succeeding J Kenna. New officers include Colvin president Balcombe vice president and McPhee treasurer. Delegates named from Wellington and surrounding districts. The Lettered Wellington Picnic Race Club is represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Balcombe
Aj.c
J. J. McPhee
AJ C
Nesult
Rom Wellington
J. P. Dowd
J. F. Whiteley
A.T. Smith
Lstter
Wellington
High Court Rules Out Bank Nationalisation
The High Court ruled five of six judges held Acts authorising the Commonwealth Bank to seize private banks invalid. Only Justice McTiernan dissented. Court’s lengthy decision may delay any government appeal for months. Employers warn of a blow to industry and migration flow. Canberra pundits anticipate renewed criticism of court personnel.
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Ala
Camumonwealth Bank
Justice McTiernan
Conncil
Solicitor General
Bailey
The
Commonwealth
Stimelds
Australia
Special Stock Sale at Wellington Yards Draws Big Attendances
George Paul with Goldsbrough Mort & Co. staged a special monthly sale at Wellington Yards, moving 8400 sheep and 220 cattle with prices firm to higher. Merino wethers dominated most offerings with fats in strong demand, while xbred lambs and stores showed varied bids and elevated values compared with July Wellington sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
George Paul
Goldsbrough Mort & Co
Socal
Secion
Polo Tournament for Rural Queen Shifts Spotlight to Five Teams
Five local polo teams Baker's Swamp Georie Wellington Spicer's Creek North and Spicer's Creek South contest the Shield donated by Dr. G Watt in 1914 as Wellington Polo Club showcases its strength with a record field. The event promises two days of fast sport and aims to attract new spectators to back Rural Queen.
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G. Watt
Spicer's Creek
Baker's Swamp
Georie
Wellington
Spicer's Creek North
Spicer's Creek South
Baker's Pramry
Bakers Creek
Spicer Creek
Geurte
Spicer’s Creek North
Wel- Lunch
Spicer's Creek Booth
Geuria
Baker's
Spicer’s Creek Orth
408 Pigs Yarded at Successful Sale
A Wellington yarding update notes 408 pigs yarded with 463 sold and smaller lots at reduced rates. Prices ranged from 4/9 to 10, with other classes listed. Next sale scheduled for September 8, and a rural queen themed family picnic day will feature luncheon, hot water, and varied team polo events starting Saturday morning.
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Hodgkinson Sna Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Wellington
Vesterdi
Euckera
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G. Wilkins
WDRA
A. B. Colvin
Orange
WDITA
J. Kenna
A. M. Balcompe
Parkes
Suse
High Court
Chifley
Evatt
Mr. Chifley
Dr. Byatt
Sydney
Stuart
Cumniock
Dubbo
Ora
Fue Sen
Jim
B. Veech
J. Thomson
2D. Lee
R. J. Warry
Georle
J. McLeod
D. Hall
D. Weston
B. Fall
R. Cameron
H. B. Barton
M. Barton
N.D. Barton
Maroon
R. Masur
G. G. Eiss
Maurice
J. Green
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