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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1926
Page
5
A fragmented report documents a funeral procession and a church meeting held on a Saturday. It notes attendees traveling by bicycle and references a potluck or gathering at a hall with various local names and organizations. The text mentions a Mr Bell and others connected to a community club and school events.
An inquest held for Thomas Kermy a vagual Railway Tottler found on the line between Mumbimad Dripstone badly injured on November 14 and died later at Wellington District Hospital. Witnesses described blood stains and disturbed ground near an embankment and culverts. The coroner ruled accidental death after hearing that Kermy was not intoxicated, and expressed sympathy with his wife and family.
The readable fragments reference a city project or work and mention a male figure connected to the event. The text is incomplete but suggests an urban task or contract and an individual involved.
Wednesday December events include a Schoul 1 ort at Alexander Theatre and a Venetian Carnival at Bell Park vodouds. The schedule lists a Swimming Carnival on Monday December 14 and a mid month Schouls Carnival on Wednesday December 16.
Victorian Championships continued Saturday with women singles final Moyd over Cox 8 2. Hamilton beat Hoddie 7 6 3 7 6 in the other women’s final. Mixed doubles saw Bankow and Boyd defeat Willard and Waterhouse 6 2 6 0. Patterson and Crawford split sets in men’s singles order, while doubles Ford and Williams defeated Patterson and Yawkes 4 0 6 4 1 6 8 7 3.
Wallington bowls club will challenge Mudgee on Saturday at Wallington green starting 2 pm in the district Bowling Association competition. The White Horn Whisky Cup, presented by Dulgety and Co, is the trophy. Players listed include Ziehike Truman J D McLeod Frost WF Jones and others in the contingent.
The Wellington Amateur Swimming Club held its weekly meeting at the club rooms with President P. R. Stephens presiding. Debate focused on allocating about 27 shillings raised at the school carnival to the Parents and Citizens Association or to prize payments, with final decision to donate to the association and display the amounts publicly. Committee later listed about 28 new members elected, and it was confirmed that Friday meetings are open to all members, not just committee members.
The Commercial Examinations held at Wellington Convent, tied to Meway Stott Hoare and Chartres College and the National College Sydney, listed results across Book-keeping Intermediate and Shorthand sections. Names include Merle Daley 84, Mollie Pearson 87, Ellice Quain 87, Sylvia Duteld 82, and others with scores from 4 to 93, plus a gold medal awarded to the examiner of the National Business College for the year.
In hot conditions the Wellington Association games continued with the Wauluman versus Weurea clash. Wellington players won by 14 runs on the first innings as W. Montyn and C. Bell contributed with notable batting and bowling from Mostyn and Bell, while A. Bell and H. Monin claimed key wickets.
Carlton A defeated Maryvale by a narrow margin in a low scoring match at the abow ground. Key contributions came from Spratt and Puttee for Carlton A, while Maryvale’s Patten Manning and Hentoney resisted with steady wickets. Bowling from Sutton and McConnell proved decisive in Carlton A’s win.
In a Saturday showground clash High School defeated Banks with Charlie Bigpers scoring 100 not out. Beavers and other players contributed as the match featured many wickets and notable bowling. In Sheffield Shield play, South Australia posted 334 all out, while Victoria made 197. HS Colline criticized Viv Secretary Leydon’s reason for Viv Richards’ non-selection, calling it insufficient and noting standard selection practice.
A special Wellington Golf Club meeting chaired by President Cater discussed a proposed 18 hole course, club house construction, and financing. Sub-committees to draft plans and costs were formed. debentures of five pounds each were proposed to raise up to a thousand pounds, with early funds already gathered.
Racing notes from WAKRLA meetings at Oram and a Ballarat Cup outcome. Prince withdrawn from Villiers Siuken ride. Stormy the New Howland gelding may be given a spell. Spearer wins Ballarat Cup, with Killare and Speartiet in runner up positions. Sydney racing results include Ernest Tyneke’s win over Prisca McGale. Micky Walkee analyzes Tiger Player defeat. Warwick and Sydney Stadium race results list multiple winners and odds.
In a muddled report from Koping on Saturday afternoon several races concluded with winners listed. Bets and horse names appear alongside short odds such as 7 to 1 and 6 to 1, naming horses like Globe Trotters Maniicap and Flying Hanihaw among others, with unclear placings and riders.
Employment ad from The Progressive Bureau and Manufacturing Products Sales Co offering positions for both sexes in various districts. Advertises weekly pay from 22 to 20 pounds, asks applicants to enclose stamps for price list, provides vague duties and self-employment guidance. Located at Pitt Street, Sydney.
Mark Meekin announces to Wellington and district that he has moved to new commodious and up to date premises next to Mir Att. He states he will serve clients and has restocked with the latest ladies, gents and children's footwear.
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