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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1930
Page
3
Macquarie Shire Council discusses monthly works on Stuart Towns and Triamble roads, maintenance and drainage on Main Parkes and Bute Highways, and relief grant outcomes. Rate reductions, unimproved value adjustments, and affordability for landowners are debated amid council and engineer reports and planned future works.
Wellington Public School pupils staged a moral concert at the Alexander Theatre on Thursday night with confident performances by the children. Teachers praise the show as well received and well staged, with proceeds on Thursday contributing to school funds, the total takings surpassing £80.
Wellington District Band held its usual monthly gathering in Boonton on Friday. President Mr W G Rove presided as committee members congratulated him on becoming chief citizen. Minutes, correspondence, and a £3 8s donation from the Eight Hour Ambulance committee were noted.
Saturday event at the School of Acky Hall aided by the Methodist Ghats Comradeshiy and Society featured well stocked stalls, attractions, and a live Hunta Clay appearance. Attendance at afternoon and evening sessions was strong, with donations and prizes drawing crowds. organizers praised the cheerful, successful gathering.
The Wellington District Ambulance Committee held its monthly meeting with welcome extended to new members Uwe En Foxy Monikers and Mr Mikkelsen. Reports from affiliated groups included Charley's Aunt performance for Hospital funds and the Swimming Club seeking a pool project. Proceedings included wage review, a proposed 12 percent cut to the Superintendent's salary from January 41, and donations from various correspondents.
Mr Grieven of Wellington Silo says milling wheat weighing bibs and more will be accepted. Mr George Wilkins chair of the marketing build on Wednesday claimed no wheat would be accepted under f2lbe. A bulk wheat track sent to Sydney, weighing 024 The, was rejected by the Silo Board. The refusal may reflect grain defects rather than weight.
Marran Brown started dutiva at the Hospital on Friday. A charity collection and New Year dance will be held at the Maryvale woolshed to aid hospital funds. Donations include £3 4s from Lodge Wellysley and £1 1s from Anthony Hordern and Lone. A hospital car runs from Western Stored corner at 10 am for transport to events, with gratitude extended to Mr Cox the headmistress Miss Fordyce and all staff and pupils for their efforts.
The West Indies face a bleak start in their innings as South Australia, aided by Clarrie Grimmett and Wall, builds a 330 debut. Grimmett takes 4 for 38 as West Indies slump to 22 for seven. Other local matches see Macquarie defeat Teachers by seven wickets, while Chevrolet edges Macquarie 195 to 47 and rain disrupts several Sunday gym games.
The meeting resolved to write Chal mers Corte Creek and Stuart Town for benefit concerts early next year for the Ambulance. It decided monthly meetings on the second Thursday and to request a special electricity and gas rate. Acknowledgement was made for R W Bleechmore’s services in the Eight Hour Day sports carnival. Treasurer’s report approved £51 18 11 and £18 10 paused. Superintendent’s report notes 107 cases in November and 432 brigade miles. the Hudson waytgon overhauled by Willina Motors Ltd with swift service, 170 miles since delivery, another 100 miles anticipated. Wouluman intends running a theatre for the Ambulance early next year.
On the Orange meeting first day Loud Praise rider E Davidson sustained a broken nose and head lacerations after a fall but horse uninjured. A jockey conference at Moorefield set limits for old horses in longer races and disqualification penalties were imposed after a stimulant incident involving Ald McIntosh and J O Connor. Race results across Lithgow, Bowenfel, and other venues listed, with several winners and odds. The Lindrum vs Davis chess result and Edgecock defeat at Sydney Stadium are noted, plus Warwick Farm and Moerenbank race outcomes.
Readable notes record girls events with names Acron Firat Noelene Mearns Mary Gardoll Daphne Toynton Lilian Payne and others in heats and finals. A boys 50 yards event lists T Payne Peters Preston Kimbell Giffen Coleman. A water polo match between the Macks and Blues reflected fatigue and a four goal Blacks win for the Herb Shutrin Cup. Gala event Lord Byron of Broadway at Menatvh’s tonight.
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