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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1925
Page
5
A chaotic report from the community meeting recounts President Chhiltrar facing criticism over the Orange Show event. Quirk and Davis defend arrangements while concerns about concerts, funds, and livestock displays surface. Officials pledge to review management and ensure proper conduct at the fair.
Wellington hosts Mudgee in a closely fought rugby match on a damp Saturday afternoon. Wellington wins 14 10 after a late push as both sides juggle injuries and cold conditions. Barter and Whittaker star for Mudgee while Lennox, Bell and Whittaker shine for Wellington.
Saturday an Insidhe Toca High School football and tennis team faced Orange High School. Orange dominated football 20–0 while the tennis saw close matches with Vaurela and Wellington, Wellington taking six games. Locals praised Orange's hospitality. Gilgandra may challenge for £300 or a neutral-referee match for the Shield.
In wet conditions a large crowd watched the Waratahs defeat Gulgong for the Kosciusko Cup. The score at half was 3-3 with Dowton and Tuck pivotal in the scoring spree. Tahs rallied after the break, Dowton earning a penalty try and later crossing again, while Gulgong fought back with several injuries but remained competitive.
In City Cup play South Sydney defeated Hinima by four points as Hemp initiated the scoring and Poole issued the whistle for a 32 04 victors. Gleby beat Enaty, Queensland topped NOB W by 28 18, and the N S W Union side beat Otago 22 17. Old Boys prevailed over Shadforth 8 3 at Grange in senior play, also beating Mandurama Beds for the Cup 18 8.
On Wednesday afternoon a combined Wellington team faces Dubbo in the hospital cup match with all gate proceeds split between Dubbo and Wellington hospitals. A return match will be held in Dubbo next Wednesday with a special team. Wellington selection includes Buck Newby Cox Whittaker Retion Navera and Cock captain. A combined junior team will also play with Ferguson Cashel Dowd White Magher Lynch Norse and others.
The district notes that recent rains improved prospects with better crop growth and pasture. Shearing is underway for meat destined for local sheds and a good wool clip is anticipated as showers continue. The wedding of Hicks of Lihgow and Imelda Brophy of Goolma occurred in Mudgee with plans for a Melbourne honeymoon and a Lithgow home. The Catholic Ball is set for September 15 with a juvenile ball the next night. A Yamble tennis event saw W Sheridan, new proprietor of the Yamble Hotel, hospitalized after an incident. Mrs Brady was injured defending him.
An invitation social at the local hall under the Church of England Building Committee drew many guests. The evening featured music by Misa Crockett Maynard and Peters, dances, a recitation by Mr R Morgan, songs by local youths, and a queen competition between Miss Cronin and Miss Althorfer.
A Friday football match saw Dripstone Public School defeat Wallington Convent School 10 to 1 in a keenly contested game. Referee Mr Jones officiated efficiently. The incident notes an afternoon tea for players and mentions rainfall as 0 points.
Monarch Pictures announces the world famous film The Ten Commandments will begin a week long season on Monday. Manager Hewitt has brought the blockbuster to Wellington with elaborate stage prologue lighting and enhanced orchestra. Wall’s box plan opens Wednesday at 9 am with details for special school rate matinees to follow.
The Warwick Farm program yesterday featured Steeplechase and Handicap races with Pays and Planet names among winners. Notable results included the Hobartville Stakes victory by Amounie at 7 to 2 and Warwick Handicap winner Dreblahy Fil liewinkle at 7 to 1. A large Sydney Stadium crowd saw Pelkey extend his victory run against Bert McCarthy in an 11th round fight. Bonnies Ben claimed the Grange Coursing Cup, defeating Loughmore in the final.
An old newspaper fragment promotes the Wellington Jubilee Show from September 22 to 28 and urges readers to order suits early from A. T. Smith, promising honest values and workmanship. It also advertises big reductions on all winter creases, Conta, and hats at Mrs Attwood's.
Public auction of the entire household furniture and effects from Mrs W Meredith at her Maughan Street residence next Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Items include sideboard dining suite silverware crockery glassware pictures textiles and more cash sale with no reserve.
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