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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
5
A truck caught fire during unsettled weather with rain in parts and gusty winds. Local visiting residents from Bodangora and Condobul, including families of Knowlen, Webster, and Prem, are noted, with events planned at Bodangora and Welliman stations as the town readies for school notices and community gatherings.
Mr Po Btrbud and Mrs Woodley host relatives over holidays as Alan Woodley returns from college. Mery Giddings visits with family while Norman Gublings spends time with his mother. Carolan and Mina Margaret Woodley stay with relatives as Mrs Warbar returns home. Shearing begins at Mountain View shed amid holiday bustle.
A weather report notes rain and showers across the region with brief mentions of cracks in the forecast and lingering wet conditions. The text also records personal notices including the death of Mrs Buie and updates on local residents and hospital stays, with several fragmented references to individuals and locations.
A crowded Friday night crowd enjoyed the Orari Gavety Club third camelia revue featuring wartime songs, a witty farce by Gordon Willcox, Robert Taylor and Bill Mallan, and a supper by the company. The program included solo items, lively chorus numbers, and a finale benefiting the local convalescent fund. Mrs. J. Siew and Mr. Keith McParlone received praise for producing a strong show.
The Hontefires Tennis Tournament featured eleven players in a close doubles event won by the pairing of Ken Hie and Reryvmy, with several players including Gavin ard tase and Ky Thowypeon among those listed. Weather shifts disrupted play with a spell of warm days followed by rain, as participants and spectators adjusted, and health news noted Mrs. Wy Lay returning from hospital and Mrs. J. Miguelson planning travel while the Murray cup competition proceeded on Sunday.
Local notes report water supply concerns tied to rainfall and public buying. Mentions Mrs White of Sydney visiting relatives, Mrs Philips of Sydney on holiday with her son, and an Alma Hatch memorial wall event last Saturday. Also references a silver temper jug and related civic duties, with October 25th as a date and Lyric Miehee aiding music at the event.
Fragmented notice references Kennedy's Hus Limétable alteration and asks to inquire driver fee details or phone number 263. It mentions an evening schedule and a departure time noted as 7 p.m. with unclear destination and contact.
A Friday night drive home ended in a car wreck near the residence of Mr G R McKeows when five men and a woman failed to negotiate a curve. The car overturned two or three times but occupants escaped largely unscathed with only minor injuries. Messages express concern for Mrs Forrest and others while relatives plan care and speedy recovery. Gunner G Giffin spent leave at Maptiss then returned to One Show ground camp by train.
The Cannock Mulong Hospital Auxiliary held a street stall and afternoon tea raising funds. A telegraph of reports notes over 10 couples competed in the American tennis tournament on local courts, supporting Coninoche Rankting Sui.
The village notes a wedding on Wednesday the 21st and a pleasant weekend with Katherine at the new home of Messengers, as visitors return, including Father Duffy and Mr Tom Larkin. Reports of friends, family gatherings, and hopeful plans for future weddings fill the town journal.
Local travelers visit Canberra and Wongarbon during school holidays as families and relativesare noted. A patriotic dance at the Dulbo hall raised funds for war relief with Mrs Ren shaw leading the event and trophies awarded. Royal tennis players lost to Railway in Dubbo, while hospital stays and injuries are mentioned for local residents.
Arthurville Hall hosted a local Patriotic dance on Wednesday with good attendance and lively hospitality. Mr T Mulling led the ticket window, and Mr S Puttick with Mr J Fenton ran doors while My Chaco BE won the novelty prize and Mr L Ray and partner won the soldier dance. Organisers Mike E J Sayl Ho and Mrs R B Payne delivered the support, with hopeful notes on Mrs BE Wire’s illness and Mrs J Hooper’s honeymoon. Weather and maintenance updates were included as the town recovers from a frost and prepares for repairs.
Mr and Mrs Newtons family of Sydney are on holidays, guests of Mr Duvield. Mr B Dennivon spending holidays with Mr Wast Min. T Duvield, NS Govt Dots en route to Candubolin for a return visit. Miss Joyce and Georgia Lane will return with them. Mr Tam Hintes convalescing in Wellington after tonalis removal. Weather remains dull with strong wind and chill. Mina donle Inwood home on holidays, Miss Norma Dawson staying in Wellington.
Two elderly women described a brown snake about two to three feet long near Cameron Park by the Commonwealth Bank. The reptile escaped toward a fence near Fane WA Urquhart Plumber on Park Street Wellington.
A distressed note laments relentless taxation and government scrutiny stymieing a fund-raising effort. The writer claims being held up by income tax, luxury levies, and various duties while asserting a plan to amass money to aid humanity. The tone mixes paranoia with a plea to visit for “a nice cool drink and a cheery welcome.”
An old text explains the sequence of horse tooth eruption and wear. It describes the appearance and shedding of different tooth groups at ages from two weeks to twenty years, noting corneas, nippers, and other dental landmarks, and claims a full set by about four years with later changes noted in older horses. The narrative uses archaic terms and metaphorical language to trace dental development over time.
The superintendent complains about local news and editor’s response. The exchange hints at new topics and stray phrases as the staff wrestles with content and submission. Both the old and new gnus are described as doing well, amid a joking newsroom atmosphere.
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