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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1949

Page

8

Forbes Triumph Seals Extra Time Rugby Victory

In a thrilling extra time finish Forbes edged Wellington after a hard fought match. Key moments saw Portes captain-coach Joe Huggett superb for Forbes while Wellington’s Clarrie Rokinson and Johnny George starred. penalties and strong forward play defined the contest.

Forbes Tad Miki Wellington Atterk Tippy’ Drar Liay Portes Joe Huggett Clarrie Rokinson Cena Johnny George Bil Darney Claude Collins Fowler Duck Nunn Mes Allals Pubey Tommy George Fahey Huggett Erand Kein Elgar Forbesman Dusty’ Edwards George Benick McAlpine Parkes Group 1 Jack Hartcher Phizgerald Mua Riaele

Protests Lodged In Wellington Forbes Rugby Final

Wellington rugby league protests were lodged against Forbes with the group secretary just before the match start. Wellington claims it is unfair for three Wellington teams to travel from Wellington to Forbes on neutral ground and a replay could occur if Wellington wins. Narromine protests a replay against Condobotin and if successful, Narromine would meet Wellington in the replayed semi final. the winner would face Portes then Dubbo in the grand final.

Wellngton Forbes Wellington Wellington League Malles Narromine Country Rugby League Condobotin Portes Smeet Dubbo

Wellington and Probes Draw After Extra Time Thriller

A rugby match between Wellington and the Probes ended 4 all in regular time and remained scoreless through extra time. Wellington had a late penalty hopefuls and a controversial decision near the try line, with injuries and penalties affecting play as Huggett, Lay, and Darney produced tense exchanges.

Dray Thygugt Fowler McAlpine Welington Wellington Mildwater J Bonl Scoves Owunge Bell Tong Porbes Acret Banks Huggett Kay Lay Darney

Successful Polo Tournament at Wellington Ends in Close Final

The Wears Polo Club staged a district challenge at Wellington with the shield originally gifted by Inter Geo Watt. Wellington defeated Geurle 3 to 2 in the final to win the District Challenge Shield. Spicer’s North beat Spicer’s Creek South 4 7 to 6 on day two, and Best Pony honors went to Cash A cash prize was awarded to the top groom. Teams included Baker's Swamp, Geurie, Wellington, and Spicer's Creek sides with players named in each roster.

Wellington Inter Geo. Watt Wellington Foto Geurle Mre Patterson HL. Smith D. H. Barton Ly Smith Allister Riddle CG. Eiss Baker’s Swamp A. Veech J le Beckett Geurie J. McLeod D. Hall J. G. Weston D. B. Hull R. Cameron HB Barton M.C. Barton ND. Barton D. Paterson D. Holland D. Rabin J Taylor

Railway Tennis Club to Represent Sunday Match

The Railway tennis club will send a team to represent the club on Sunday at Neuren and at home against The River. Players include Neuren H Williams Pabar J Bubb W Pollet Andy Wilson S Wilson Mes dames Fabar Bubb Follett Wilson Dripstone A Taylor NS Moylan P Moylan H Berrinon R Smith W Smith Mrs Moylan Mrs Taylor Miss N Moylan Mrs Smith.

Railway Tennis Club Neuren Wiliams J, Pabar J Bubb W. Pollet Andy Wilson S. Wilson Mesdames Fabar Bubb Follett Wilson Dripstone A. Taylor NS Moylan P Moylan H. Berrinon R. Smith W, Smith Moylan Taylor N. Moylan the River P McMillan W, Brown Artie Wilson Miller W. Kelly R. Smiles Ifc Millan Smiles Wison Smith

Forbes Triumph Over Wellington In Desperate Finish

In a tense match Forbes held Wellington to a 6-4 victory. Key moments included a miscue by Burg Lay leading to Powler's interception and a 48 yard run to set up a Selagos score. Scorers were A Fowler with two penalties and a field goal, and Mildwater with two penalties.

Johnson Fowler John George Brice Smith Fowler Landeuech Powler Forbes Sibout Wellinpton Frank Lay Wellington Hall Portes Wellington Jock Nunn Duies Hort Wursis Bey Welliington Sauit Tine Burg Lay A. Fowler Mildwater

Lady Hamilton at The Country Producers' Sale

A brief notice for a forthcoming Wednesday sale featuring Lady Hamilton starring Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Listed items include D Toynton Gethin and A Bears with prices around 84/11 and 50/-. Reflects a primt repeat listing from The Country Producers' Sell Ing Co Ltd.

Lady Hamilton Laurence Olivier Vivien Leigh Sell Ing Co. Ltd

Woods great peppermint cure Por Brubhern coughs

A brief item notes a peppermint cure titled Woods great peppermint cure and mentions Brubhern in connection with coughs and remedies. The fragment emphasizes a cure and its claimed effects amid sparse details.

Woods

Wellington cricket to gain turf pitches after park restoration

Wellington cricket faces disruption as Rygate Park turf wicket closes for topsoil work. A delegation will seek city council action to replant and prepare grass at Rygate Park and secure six local pitches including Showground and Hemphill sites. The association spent £73 10s from £156 12s 8d on grounds last season, with losses on Rygate wicket and gate fees.

Rygate Park Rygate Prk PJ. Ring J. Moore B. Graham Cricket Association Wellington Municipal Council Show and Sportsground Trust MOFES Hemphill's Cricket Club East Wellington Club Market Square Showground Montefiores Hemphills East’ Welington Kennard ‘Park

Frosts and Sunshine in Euchareena Prominent Holiday Notes

Frosts and sunshine mark days in Euchareena with no football over the weekend due to a bus breakdown near Mullion Creek carrying Emaico players. Mrs C Shepherd and Wendy Kerr's Creek visit Mr and Mrs John Barrett. Mr and Mrs J Onter host Mrs Schafer and family at Narramine. Mrs H Whitehead and Mrs A Priest return to Lithgow after holidays with relatives.

Emaico Euchareena Mullion Creek John Barrett C Shepherd Wendy Kerr's Creek J Onter Narramine Schafer H Whitehead A. Priest Lithgow

Notice to trespassers on property of T Holmes

Notice states any person found trespassing on property of T Holmes will be prosecuted without respect to parity. signed BJ Bulloce and Mary Vue with intent to pursue legal action.

Yeoval and Wellington reach Yeoval Cup final

Yeoval beat Rovers 11 0 with three Howarth tries to secure the first spot. Wellington defeated Parkes 9 0, with Bob Peterson starring at half back and Ken Sleeman solid at full back as the two semi finals concluded at Kysate Pure.

Yeoval Wellington Kysate Pure Rovers Yeovul Parkes Yeovally Rygate Park Elvin Johnson Carl Howarth Toby Powyer Arthur Dell Howarth Cal Simmons Howarthy Garl Howarth Yeovals Smd Simmons Pahkes McGuire Ue Parkes Pat Rich Peterson Ruch Rich Ken Bell Bell Forrest Sléeman Poley Une Beeres Yeovaldt C Howarth Bleema K. Bell

Tate and VeecH & BoNa Present Berged Mucin

A compact note announces Tate and VeecH & BoNa presenting a collaboration titled Berged Mucin. The message lists participants U B 0 and Nett Iggy Hg eH ibe, with no further details on date or venue.

Tate Proper Veech & BoNa

Rifle Shooting At Local Range Sees High Scores

At 200 yards on Saturday Jim Charlton shot 48 of 60 despite tough conditions, leading a field that included Pittman Jordan and McGill. Notes praise Charlton for the top score and predict better results at 500 yards next week with Bathurst and Dubbo meets looming.

Jim Charlton Pittman B. Jordan J. Chariton Jones MoBely Cayoe J. O'Rourke Tee Armstrong A. Brown O'Rourke M. Christiesone A. Thompsm Jack Pitman Jack McGill Dave Spring Wal. Armstrong Norm Lang Bathurst Dubbo Tor

Plumbing ad note for Norman Owens on Maughan Street

At 22 Maughan Street Norman Owens offers plumbing work. Contact details are not fully provided in the readable fragment.

Norman Owens Maughan Street

Basketball Roundup Shows Convent Leads In Town Contest

The town basketball rounds progress with Convent A atop the standings on 20 points. Bungan and Convent B follow as matches from the week add to the tally. High School and Boomerangs show strong play with wins and notable defensive work by Rose Theodore. No games at Bell Park until September 17 due to holidays.

Convent Bintang Antardsy Woodpeckers Joan Walker Centee Eileen Kelly Eileen Viole Chrr Boomerangs Convent B Boomerang Rose Theodore Mary Ward Val Dyball Colleen Nash Kookaburras bin- Janie Suares Binjwna High School Bell Park Satuday

To-night to-morrow Words and Music musical in technicolor

A brief notice for a musical program titled Words and Music showing tonight and tomorrow night in color. The item signals a lively stage event with a focus on music and performance in a cinematic style.

Johnston and Sons Legal Notice From Wuduman

Any person found trespassing on Oxley part or Moon Top will be prosecuted without respect to person. Johnston and Sons, Wuduman.

Oxley Part Moon Top Johnston & Sons Wuduman

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