Local Government Election Results Highlight Voter Defiance
In Wellington the municipal election produced few surprises as most electors voted on local issues rather than party lines. The RSL candidates won all three seats, the Chamber of Commerce slate took eight of nine, and the mayoral race saw a strong defeat for former Mayor W A Nelson. Informal and late voting figures attracted attention as compulsory voting looms.
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R.S.L
Chamber of Commerce
Truman
City Lights and Stax Show At Macfair Attractions
A brief notice highlights two acts at Macfair attractions titled Behind City Lights and Throw a Baddle on a Stax. The programs run tonight and tomorrow with performances listed for Monday and Tuesday evenings.
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Macfair
Wellington cyclists stage close finishes at Rygate Park track
The Wellington Cycle and Athletic Club held a Sunday meeting at Rygate Park with tight finishes. In the Senior Half Mile Handicap D Connell won from J Mahey and G Jones, J Harris narrowly missed a place in the Senior Mile Handicap, and Juvenile races featured close gaps and a clear win for I Walker in the Juvenile Sevated Race. The Senior 3 Mile Scratch saw J Maher, J Harris and D Connell in the top three, with prizes awarded to leading riders and grateful spectators contributing to prize money.
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Wellington Cycle and Athletic Club
Rygate Park
D. Connell
J. Mahey
G. Jones
J. Harris
Mahe
Connell
I. Walker
W. Vincent
D. McCarthy
Gnish
J. Maher
G Jones
A. Codner
T. Pilley
Walker
A. Corner
T, Siley
Wellington Amateur Swimming Club Notes
The Wellington Amateur Swimming Club recorded results from yesterdays meet with senior events led by P Cray and W Reid, and D McGill finishing top in the senior 50 yards. Junior 50 yards went to R Loo Sick with G Payne second, while TE Porter led under 12s. Handicaps and championships will be set at Thursdays meeting, with night swimming resuming tomorrow at 7 15.
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P. Cray
W. Reid
D. McGill
T. Dunn
R. Loo Sick
IG. Payne
Porter
T. Ley
Shire Councils in Macquarie Vote Outcomes
Unopposed elections in Riding B see W L Johanson and R A Bragier chosen. A Riding records 72 votes for Goninan despite urging voters against him, while Cr Hansford is re-elected and A Stanford succeeds. CO Riding reelects Wykes and O'Brien. progress shows J E Whiteley likely to retain C Riding presidency. Driver and Graham contest other seat. In 4A Riding Evans and Nott expected to win. in BY Riding Masters and Smith flagged for election.
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Macquarie
W. L. Johanson
R. A. Bragier
Gonihan
Hansford
A. Stanford
Wykes
O’brien
J. E. Whiteley
Messrs. Driver
Graham
Gre
Evans
Nott
Messrs’ Masters and Smith
A.” Evans
Henry Carver
James Josiah
Inder
Archie Thomas
Leo Mervyn
B." Masters
Kenneth Dudley Willem
Smith
George Barton
Cole
William
Polack
John Creighton
Riding “Co
Whiteley
John
Edward
Driver
Alfred William
Gisham
Robert
Henry
Hall
Oliver Blythe
Hobden
Colin Norman
Jockey Mickey Fell Dies in Gar Smash Near Moss Vale
Jockey Lester Mickey Fell, 24, born at Dubbo, killed when his car crashed 14 miles south of Moss Vale. Sydney trainer William Varley also died. other occupants injured. Fell began racing in 1937 after a stint at Taroonga Park Zoo and rode first winner at Kensington before his 15th birthday. He served with the ALF in New Guinea during the war era.
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Lester
Mickey
Gar Smash
Fell
Dubbo
Sydney
Jimmy Pike
Taroonga Park Zoo
Kensington
Randwick
ALF
New Gainea
Moss Vale
William Henry Varley
Cootamundra
Bank Nationalisation Cited In Abercrombie Shire Defeat
After the election Prime Minister Chifley attributed his loss to the bank nationalisation issue. The Bathurst papers debated the result, noting local concerns and the single vote margin that decided the contest. Chifley claimed local issues did not sway retiring councillors.
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P.M
Abercrombie Shire
Chifley
Kingsford
Phor
Nightingale
Bathurst
Australia
Web fascination and Lavanna showcase in romance pass
A fragment describes a Thursday to Saturday event titled Pass to Romance, promoted as a lavanna themed show. It notes support from two gay musicians and hints at a musical program with an emphasis on romance. Details are sparse and phrasing is unclear.
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Lavanna
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Pope
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