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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1940
Page
2
An unclear note describes a council meeting tomorrow Tuesday with a list of attendees and an agenda item. The fragment references Rovme and SB as participants, but specifics are incomplete and hard to determine. The text shows garbled fields and partial names, hindering precise reconstruction.
By proclamation under the Defence Act 1405-1949 His Excellency the Governor General orders able-bodied male inhabitants of ANW alia who have resided there the required months and are British subjects to enlist in the Citizen Forces. Notices published locally require those listed to report to the Enrolment Office or face penalties. exemptions may be requested in writing.
Bramley hosts a card party to augment the Drivers' Fund with a Tennie Clubs hour event on Saturday August 24. Local organizer Mrs Bal Br, Wavuison urges community support. contact via phone for details.
At the annual Farmes and Settlers Association conference in Melbourne on August 7, a resolution was carried to approve the control of the area by the Farm Marketing Board. The motion passed with 41 votes in favour.
The reading notes a series of Wellington activities including The Diggers Ball in August, a Mayfair Theatre drama, a Naval War Auxiliary committee meeting in the CWA Rest Ruins, and local social and sporting items. It mentions election season, a card party for funds, an upcoming sale, and community notices as part of the week’s happenings.
A municipal council warned ratepayers to repair water meters or face service disconnection. Disputes centered on an outdated ordinance requiring residents to buy meters, with talks of aligning water charges with electricity meter practices.
The Poultry Board reports a 107,000 sterlings collected in roll with 24,000 in commissions and a net detent of 114,900 for the year. It distributes 10,000 to the feed owner, amid poll season. The board, in its 12 year existence, has collected over 800,000 in vies, with many accounts still unsettled.
Community notes a clock competition to support Wellington Hospital. Tickets sold like hotcakes with committees promoting the event. The prize is a handsome wireless radio, and full details are available from local organizers Mears J Stephens and Mary Bing.
An officer states that the Home Defence Corps is open to civilians aged 18 to 60. Enrolment will occur at Bell Park next Wednesday with drill, forms, and issued equipment like rifles planned to be distributed to new enlistees.
A garbled early 20th century note discusses shifting views on petrol rations in America. It questions whether conserving dollar exchange should drive policy and notes impending changes expected in rationing plans.
Pupil teams from Wellington Convent Nebo journeyed to Dubbo to compete in athletics and football against Murriat Bron rupite. Wellington girls were defeated 70 to 2 in football, while the smaller boys lost 17 to nil. The trip was enjoyed despite overall losses as they faced many events and were treated well by Dubbo hosts.
In a hard fought Forbes at Forbes match Wellington earned the Sokanthe Walker Cup by nine points nine to six with a late four try surge in the final minutes. The game featured frequent attacks by Wellington and strong Forbes defense with key moves from Culkin Le Lay and Ellery leading to the decisive score.
Fragmentary report notes a game at Huthuret where the Hyde side lost to Mogkler by a margin of seven points. Orange defeated a team 7 to 0. A Dubke team showcased a performance described as notable.
Wellington society items report injuries from a footbell game, engagements, and a farewell for Mr Gibbs and Miss Gibbs. The piece notes hospital stays for Mr Austin, a public announcement of the engagement Selvin to Witham, and a death in Kyndall at 86, marking the late Mrs. Sullivan as mother of J. Sullivan.
Wellington residents heard of social announcements, weddings, and engagements, plus a police incident on Compleant Caterer Streets. The report notes Mr. Jim Braker now in Sydney, local club meetings, a death in the Miller family near Newcastle, and a St Andrew's congregation vote to invite Rev. George McLaren Scott to lead.
In a lopsided game, the Western Suburb team from Sydney led by 86 to 20 at halftime. Dubbo surged in the second half to add just 37 points as Sydney failed to close the gap. Lithgow remained dominant in the competition, leading the Central Nowensite with a strong performance and a wide margin.
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