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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
12
A fragmented notice invites attendance at a School of Arts meeting scheduled for tomorrow night. The text references community figures and a plan to discuss upcoming events and property concerns with local holders and neighbors.
Fragmented report from a late night bowling event notes Orange Club's bid for the trophy in a drawing drama. Mentions of matches, players like Preston, Walton, Gath, and D. Austin, with several close results and final scores cited amid tournament tensions.
Wellington Boy Scouts outline for the annual Seow Week to be held next week from December 12. The event includes athletics, camps, and a concert with visiting Scouts from nearby towns. The Week culminates in a Rewat competition with a handsome annex and a chance for the 1st Dubbo Troop to regain the premier Tawny title.
The Wallington Intermediate High Primary Schools presented a two night show at the Alexandra Theatre to raise funds for the Citizens' Association. Primary and High School pupils performed with strong singing, acting, and dancing, earning full houses and warm applause for items like Snow Ring, Sleeping Beauty, The New Christmas, and The Aunt from California, with standout performances across many named participants.
A Wellington P A and H Society meeting chaired by Mr H B Johnston revises the weddingwork and fancy work schedule, sets 40 mile district limit, and reorganizes events with motor car and buck jumping prizes. Secretary A E Rotten resigns. appreciation note to him and honorary recognition for Patten. Gilbert Doble replies on Park Gates and Memorial design.
The event featured multiple plays with strong parts and ample scope. Participants received high commendation for their care and proficiency, particularly the Infants Department pupils who supported engagingly. The Rev H G Ford thanked staff and performers, noting a bright and elevating concert with many favored soloists.
A letter to the editor praises Rev. H G Ford for three years in charge of intermediate examinations. The writer argues for remuneration of the secretary and supervisor, notes the need for parental and association input, and thanks Me Cox for support to denominational schools. Dated 56/11/37.
The weekly cycling series continues Sunday with a wet 22 mile race along the Molong road to Neurva, then round a minor road back via Dipstone to the start. A second large field is planned. Entries accepted only by the handicapper for Saturday night.
A retrospective outlines the 1863 Geneva origins of the Red Cross prompted by Henry Dunant’s wartime care for the wounded after Solferino and the 1864 treaty. It notes the League of Red Cross Societies and modern NSW division efforts including hospitals Bodington and Greythwaite, the Mowe Hall hostel, care for veterans, aftercare, and civilian tuberculosis work across New South Wales.
The event drew 11 starters over 100 yards with two heats and a final. Junior Jack Pematon won the final, with A Downey second and W Brownhill third, in 5 1/6 seconds. Harry Sheringham won the 70 3/6 second heat, with D Geham and J Dawes tied for third, while the junior swimmer Pematon again led in the final with 89 8/5 seconds. J Mcleod won the 60 yards water race in 43 seconds, with Tda Smith second and Edue Wile Mame third. Arn Borg set two new records by swimming 300 metres in 3 28 1/10 and 300 yards in 3 10 1/6.
W P Dunn MLA questioned the Secretary of Public Works and Railways about delaying the Maryvale Sandy Hollow line. The secretary said the proposal was under consideration with other railway works and would call for a report on any attempted change to the starting point.
The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co reports a wool sale held on Wednesday November 2. The catalogue showed 588 bales with generally good quality and color but burrs. No super fine lines. scoured wool included some bulkier lots. Featured names include Teslow Dub Ave El Fi and Gustrawarra Bourke Oldfield. The Carlton team for a match against Arthur Ville on Sunday will assemble at 1.20 pm with players listed. New vs Queensland match in Brisbane produced 410 for Queensland, with Rowe 128 not out. New Dai men failed to capitalize. Waratahe defeated Ban ally by 24 points to 24. Linnelly noted as a strong Welsh team member.
Fragmented staff note lists Merino and Ipomeback ewes with seam horn Septons salec Rema Jolngds in November. Also mentions Merino wethers, Merino mixed wear, Romney ewes, two-tooth sheep, and Rams. Indicates wool, weights, and sale terms in a damaged catalog entry.
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