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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
6
The Wellington swimming carnival featured a lively gala with many events for children and adults. Notable performances included the senior race wins by Kilns and Abernethy, and a final relay victory by the Blacks team.
Mumbil on their ground won the first innings by 19 runs over Yeoval Blacks in a cloverly tight contest. Key contributions came from V Kable and H Cluffy for Mumbil while T Peacock led Yeoval with multiple wickets in a low scoring affair. The second innings saw Mumbil’s V Kable top score with 25 while Strahorn, Phillips and Goninan starred with ball for Yeoval.
A large turnout gathered on hospital grounds for a hospital linen tea in Wellington. Directors and patrons praised the event as a strong show of support, with matron Brown present and a lively programme by the Salvation Army Fund and Wallington Citizens Band. Parcels for the wards were stacked for distribution, and many donors named include Mrs A L C Beckelly, Mrs Astridge, Miss Attwood, and Matron Meinins among others. The event ended shortly after 9 pm with visitors touring wards and facilities.
The list details players chosen to represent Maqabil sizakist Burrendong Macquarie and Malleway Woolumen at Rygate Park Sunday with matches against Yoo val Blacks and Banks. Names include C Peacock A Manning Cheney Patten Spratt Nowell Read Sprath Spears and others. additional teams include the combined Teachers and May quake squad facing Banks.
A recent M A L O O F gathering in Dubbo saw one candidate initiated and a good attendance. Bro Maloney and other officers presided as visitors enjoyed light refreshments, with toasts honoring members and fraternal ties between Lodges.
The piece profiles the new Lord Mayor of Sydney, outlining a family background rooted in Lincoln, Montefiore, and Wellington. It notes the mayoral successor is one of two brothers, mentions schooling at Wongrhom, and recalls his father Mr Joreph durksen. The narrative touches on mining days in the West and the aboriginal language heritage, with reflections on travel and early life.
The Wellington Musical and Dramatic Society announces a December 18 performance titled The Kollive to raise funds for Wellington School of Arts. Proceeds aid a cash-strapped arts program while promising a lively, nonconcert show with varying acts crafted by the company.
A. Wilkins & Co forward notes to Hon W F Dunn urging silos at Wellington to receive bulk wheat. Dunn replies that funds lack for Wellington silos this season and bulk trucks should move wheat directly to Rozelle terminal elevator, avoiding Wellington. Dunn also rejects accepting second grade wheat at Geurie and Wellington due to rust, moisture, storage costs, and lack of weigh stations.
The readable bits mention tickets dated 3 8 and 2 3 with references to opening a place and a boat position. The text is fragmented and lacks verifiable facts to form a proper news item.
A December letter from the Railway Commissioners reports a planned discontinuation of the rail motor service between Wellington and Dubbo due to weekly running costs. It notes the impact on school travel, promises a comprehensive education department report, and mentions distribution of a Saint John’s Sunday School prize at a school hall on Wednesday evening, December 17.
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