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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
8
Details of the doubles championship recount defeats and injuries during play. The French pair Marr and Boroten faced Thalhrimer and from Jean in a western region match. Bruennn and Deguner lost to Ten and Weinette after an ankle injury, with medical aid on site.
A scrambled report describes a skiing event involving a New Zealand star and a rival named Byer Kuhn with a narrow win by a tenth of a point. Alleged interference and heated reactions followed the disputed result as officials reviewed the race.
Furniture sale of a large household collection to be auctioned next Wednesday September at 2 East Side Lin e Street listing extensive items from dining suite and china to glassware, bedding, quilts, carpets, and hardware. Terms offered as cash.
A letter questions country town conferences and mocks local aldermen for ignorance of wider affairs. It praises Wellington delegates, notes regional contrasts in farming and enterprise, and urges Wellington folk to welcome visitors at the 48th September Lat Wellington event with scouts, badges, and displays.
The meeting of the Boy Scouts was held in the Clubroom on Wednesday night with a good attendance of 26 scouts of all ages. Former Scout-Master Mr. BR Ofte nor was absent but is expected to reassume leadership shortly. Under Olfer's guidance and the scouts' obedience the troop is set to regain its former position and standard.
The text describes beautification around the river, new plantings, a Borrajong avenue, and a park fence extension. It mentions plans to surface Bell Park and Dubbo Sports Ground for football and cricket, plus a children's playground. The writer urges progress over keeping the old fence and laments opposition.
A very large attendance is expected at Bell Park on Saturday afternoon to see the combined Mugen and Wellington teams in action. Both sides are noted for quick plays and the match is backed by League arrangements and catering for a large crowd. Teams include Junior Blacks, Tah Juniors, and Mumba l players with travel delays noted for permission.
Wellington will host the Municipal Conference delegates with a public meeting tonight to engage them fully. An afternoon gathering at Kimbell's will offer bottles and coffee as part of the day's events.
The column criticizes Saturday train timings for Dubbo to Wellington and argues for earlier departures. It condemns government pay scales for Parliament members, urges shorter hours, and attacks politicians’ real and perceived overwork. It also condemns professional showmen at carnivals and calls for a fiscally united effort to support local events. The piece links railway and shipping strikes to undermining the British Empire and warns readers about Russian influence.
Weating and Evelyn Agnes O Connor were married at St Josephs ILC Church Orange on Saturday August 2. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs D O Connor Braeside Orange, wore ivory beaded morocain with silver lace and pearls. Attendants included Grace O Connor in lemon crepe de chine. After the ceremony the couple and guests dined at the bride’s home, then departed for a motor honeymoon. Future home Wellington.
In Wellington Police Court a single case arose from a dispute with Bulland Circus. George Hill claimed £46 unpaid wages from the circus owner, Percy Bullen attended but paid only £1 หวย, with costs unresolved. The bench ordered the paid funds handed to the plaintiff and the defendant to pay court costs and £1 1s legal expenses.
The report notes continued alcohol abundance despite Prohibition with estimates that 6 million of 119 million gallons manufactured are diverted for drinking. It cites bootlegging wealth from William McCoy and mentions child marriage concerns raised by Senator Antin in a warning linked to hip Muska culture. Also references a Wellington Jubilee Show and an advertisement from AT Smith.
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