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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
2
The Wellington and Dubbo area pools face a challenged season with wet and cold weekends reducing turnout while new carnivals loom at Mudgee and Wellington. Officials discuss pool plans, altitude impacts, and safety as drowning accidents spur swim training at home and in clubs across the Western District.
Cobbora Shire gains two new Land Hour members as councillors Urs Yeo and Sullivan bring land experience. Dr Sullivan replaces ex Dr Smith in Wellington district, with 25 years on the LLB. Councillors note Merrygoun Way roots and strong land knowledge. Sam McLend praised, and Samuel Yeo described as veteran. First meeting praised President McLend for steering debate. councillors later toasted at Host Nevill's with Whiteley brothers in attendance.
BSA motorcycles dominated the British Expert Trial in England, winning the solo and side car championships. The Birmingham Salt Armes Co. Ltd. machines earned the double, with BSA securing the coveted 100 Guinea Gold Cup and reinforcing its lead as a champion makes brand across the British Empire.
An Australian plan proposes using two Ford car coils and a wire screen to drive grasshoppers into a ground row. A 24 volt current from the Ford coil allegedly deactivates insect wings and legs, allowing cars to sweep rows 12 feet to 50 yards wide. Alf Jones praises a trial at minimal cost and the idea is to be submitted to the Department.
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