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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
5
A chaotic day at Walmer features a favored steeplechase plan as WoW Ming Hhanngay and rivals challenge the field. The meeting includes heats with notable horses like Le Muginni Huite and Flying Mandivap, while betting crowds react to results and pundit chatter about form and chances.
Reports attach to a wager culture and police scrutiny during a Randwick program. One speaker claims a police action involved bookmakers and a racing crowd while noting mounted bettors on horses in Upstart, Ame, Derdown, Adrered, and Golden Seute with the Prince winning a close event. wagering ties and disruptions described with tensions over legality.
Notes on a Saturday match where Wellington's local forwards and the visitors from Sydney clashed in wet conditions. The Sydney players showed sharper training and system, while Wellington’s side relied on effort and trial by fire. Court ney and Cowpland scored for Sydney and Wellington respectively as refereeing and crowd behavior drew comment.
The report recounts a rugby match involving Herity and Wellington players with Latta as manager. It notes a mixed reception to the visitors, praise for the trip, and anticipation of future games. Confusion in language hints at translation or OCR issues but preserves mentions of England, North, and Junior players. The piece reflects local sentiment and highlights performance and hospitality at Wellington.
Lieut. Roudle and mechanic Sinnmann faced a wayward craft during a test flight near the Peace Loan air base. A faulty propeller nut caused wing lubrication leaks and a hard landing, but the crew remained steady, repairing the machine while reporters noted the pilot’s calm handling and humor. Repairs continued as they planned a new test run toward Dubbo, with further Peace Loan flights reported during the week.
Memedy claims to cure headaches backache neuralgia and many other pains by purifying the blood and nourishing the nervous system. It is said to be compounded by a eminent nerve specialist and manufactured by a qualified chemist with 26 years experience. The product supposedly tones up the system and eases nerves aches and pains.
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