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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1938
Page
3
The narrative covers a tennis meet with men's doubles results, lists players and scores, mentions division rounds and tenders, notes evening schedule and anticipated strong play. It previews tonight's draws, a committee meeting, and a Bathurst ladies match tomorrow with listed participants.
A list of donations to the party fund of the infants department at Wellington Public School includes varied amounts from multiple donors such as Mr Tuck ten shillings and Mrs Theobald two shillings, with numerous other contributors offering small sums. The document records many names with fractions or old currency, indicating widespread community support for the event.
Macquarie Theatre screens Always Goodbye and the romance of a secretary and a racketeer. Paramount’s Tipom Girly, Radio Patrol serial, Marie Antoinette biopic with Norma Shearer and Tyrone Power, and a Popeye Pete Smith comedy plus Our Gang travel talk.
At a special Macquarie Shire Council meeting Cr H J Wykes was unanimously re elected president for the next year and Dr A T Knowles chosen deputy president. Speakers praised Wykes while noting two year terms for the presidency and harmony within the council. Knowles thanked colleagues for the deputy role.
Miller defeats Kid Trick on Saturday night after a split eyebrow scare. Trinh, cut in the seventh, fights back in the eighth but Miller lands a solid right to the chin, regaining the offensive and forcing a defensive stance.
A list of donations to the prize fund is recorded with donors including C J Kimbert Kimbell Eaton Smith Murdoch McLeod Finch Lay Brem Bros Taylor and Williams. Contributions range from 2 to 21 1 to support school prizes.
In the Mining Wardens Court an inquiry into authority to enter land held by HM J Knowles heard Arthur George White a mining prospector testify the area had been cultivated and no recent mining work seen. The Warden ruled Knowles' application to search for gold was genuine and granted authority pending ministerial approval. labor conditions paused for two months to allow necessary plant acquisition.
The two day Malicious Prosecution hearing ended with a verdict against Mah Tok by the Strait Debix Court. William Mow Punn testified as a key witness while Mah Tok’s counsel challenged the certificate of dismissal and argued the case was withdrawn to avoid publicity. The jury awarded £2 1/2 8 to Mah Tok, and the plaintiff claimed losses of about £50 for damaged character and expenses.
Witnesses described a confrontation around a truck and bonnet repair. Mah Took claimed Mow Funn punched him and denied sparring with Alf Tuck. The Magistrate found for the plaintiff, awarding 80 pounds plus 4 10s costs, with payment to begin in two weeks.
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