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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
8
An advertisement touts Mirpil Skin Balm as a soothing remedy for rough and chapped skin. It claims benefits for windburn sunburn chilblains sore feet and as a base for powder after shaving, urging immediate use and frequent applications.
The Wellington Jockey Club spring meeting looms after a strong winter program. Eager locals forecast improved turf, with trainers like Al Wellington and Mick Pernance prominent. Ajax the wonder horse and Rex Fait attract betting, while horses such as What Lap and Night Bean figure in sprint lineups.
The Wellington Jockey Club aims to surpass 206 members for the coming Wednesday meet at Fifth and All Guinea Church. A Chinese Australian wedding in Bruix Town features Louie Lee and Victor Goo-ran with multiethnic toasts and a large local crowd.
The Wellington Branch of the Naval War Mites meets with President W W Savage in charge. Debate centers on Hospital Day and a cake cooking contest to support war functions. Secretary Miss Shakespeare reports learning wool spinning and proposes training and a machine to reduce wool costs while boosting supply for seafaring crews.
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