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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
2
The annual Wellington Convent of Mercy concert featured Esther the Queen as the lead, staged by talented pupils and guided by devoted teachers. A near full house praised the smooth program, stunning costumes, and refined performances by the youthful cast and an ensemble of instrument players.
A comprehensive program featured performances by Marjorie Sloane Kath Hearne Ann Voerh Gertie McNamare Agnes Quinn Nellie Stitt and others in song dance and instrumental pieces. Esther Miss Louie Davidson and Miss Elsie Lord led dramatic scenes in Butcher the Persian Queen to a strong reception from the Wellington audience.
A lively evening closed after the National Anthem was sung by Mise Allie. Reilly performed with minimal accompaniment while the Fighting wffante featured Mr. C. J. Ellison. The Monarch Picture sini also delivered strong backing, ending Anileroau's joadn in a festive finale.
The Dubbo 1.0.0 team accepts Wellington Shield challenge at Tabby on December 21. Macquarie is represented by Goolma in their match against Goolma. Players include Sid Newell, L. McConnell, Don McConnell, J. Sutton, Spratt, Patten, Road, Farrington, Spratt, Wall, and others. Teachers’ College side to play Banks next Saturday. Arthurville cricket players noted as engaged in harvesting causing postponement. Neuren team to play Karim Mu at Neuren on Sunday with named players listed. Blav Birds to face Yeoval at Yeoval on Saturday. Hawks to play Teachers on Saturday with listed squad.
In Yeoval District cricket action Curra Creek defeated Yeoval after a tightly contested innings. Key spells from Sutton, Agnew, and Pocknall helped Curra Creek defend totals, with Rawlings and Hughes among top scorers for Yeoval.
The Wellington team bowled poorly and batted poorly as Euroangere chased in a muddled Mumford Cup fixture at the letter centre. Wellington’s bowlers struggled with Coogan and McCutcheon taking early wickets while Patten and Sutton made key scores, but the home side failed to bail out with the bat, surrendering the match after a listless display.
Teams Yeoval and Yeoval Wickete met on Sunday with a close game decided by a win for Yeoval. Key scores include Dusty Mitenell 6 not out, Webber and Ryan contributing runs, and Vaughan among bowlers taking multiple wickets. final totals show Yeoval’s innings and OBLAY totals across both panels with several not outs and citable figures.
Sunday service at Wellington Church filled to capacity with Rev J Hunter preaching on Following Christ Baptism. Candidates Aire Eu W Jot and Herbert Job received baptism. Next Sunday three services planned at Cowra with afternoon baptism there. Community appeals for veil donations and November Py funds to support Home Mission. Ted Hubbard leads Wellington services and Lyle Bullock profiled for evening events. A Galloon concert on the 12th features local artists and a special torch procession aims to boost attendance and local support.
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