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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
10
The report covers Wellington and Parkes in a tight match and notes on Wellington League decisions. It highlights Parkes packing and Warren's cup defense, plus country players from Sydney Union games and Teddy May’s potential state honors for Bathurst.
The report recalls West’s arch backs Wort Reail, Jesse Dibley, George Anlesurk, Mette Moir, Aver, Norman Street, Burly Wright, Ernie Hughes of Bath, plus Lar ry Dwyer of Orange and others who helped shape early Union code legends. A Western push tested Wellington and St Stanislaus players like Ryan and Templeman, with lively clashes and striking tackles noted as the Western tour drew attention ahead of regional showdowns and the Harry S Taylor cup.
The report details a Wellington rugby match with City and Western Districts teams, listing players by position and club affiliations. It describes scoring plays, lineups, and a 14 to 1 defeat for City, noting Western Districts’ 14 points and City nil in a tense second half, plus a brief mention of the South Africa victory context elsewhere.
Racing notes from Wellington with AYHLAT weather worries and three days of meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Garryowen Club plans, over 200 nominations, 70 horses, strong fields, and a big cup event discussed. Praised entries from Sir Duninald and Persian, Kilburn and others. ground conditions praised despite forecast, with focus on handicapping, track work, and expected turnout.
Mob ong challenged Farnham for the Trangie Silver Cup at Laws son Park but Farnham won 4 nil at half time and by full time. E Stanford scored four goals and Austin Peters contributed a try as Farnham dominated the match. Stuart Town failed to field a full side in a later report, while Dripstone challenged for the Douglas Deegan Cup after a previous game.
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