Wellington Ladies Amateur Swimming Challenge Held In Wellington
The Wellington Ladies' Amateur Swimming Challenge drew notable interest at its annual mowing event held Thursday evening. Participants braved rough conditions as the crowd watched the competitions, with Lily and other swimmers competing in the main events. Prize listings and team lineups featured several local gymnasts and volunteers, highlighting community involvement and the aim to promote swimming among ladies.
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Wellington
Wea
Decided to Stay Women’s Voluntary Service Meeting
The Wellington branch of the Women’s Voluntary Service held a Friday afternoon meeting at the Church of England grounds presided by President Mrs. V. W. Savage. Reports discussed a second hand knitting machine, its cost and potential to knit socks in 20 minutes, plus donations from Sydney headquarter and Lord Mayor’s famine relief. The meeting planned fundraising events at Bodangora and discussed future aid, including sleeping caps for soldiers in Egypt and books for victims of bombing raids.
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Wellington
W.vs
Church of England
V. W. Savage
Conay
Stockwell
Mos
Pw.a
Vine Street
Far East
Sydney
Sam Us
Egypt
Frost
Uni
Jncredit
Bodangora
W.V
Red Cros
Lona
Presbyterian Sunday School Children’s Tea Evening
A readable fragment describes Presbyterian Sunday School children attending a tea with performances and gifts. The event featured speeches by EG Bowen and awards for many named children, including Lya McKenate, Jon Wanase, Irene Hunn, Jane Wanless, and Noelle Harvey. Attendees praised the entertainment and the success of the gathering.
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Bowen
Kew EO Bowen
Seit Priges
Hiv Hiltuegatten
Iooks
Lya McKenate
Jon Wanase
Joes Wall
Irene Hunn
Jane Wanless
Goria MelVayney
Noelle Harvey
Flore Lihands
Margaret Chariton
Josie Niainsey
Sema Spratt
Margaret
Spit Max Harvey
Bruce Hume
Hrace Uogus
Waverney Stonham
Holy Wii
Mine Dunsimore
Shirley Deveigne
Ralph Thuy
Tee Munn
Les Dunn
Nels Theobald
Lee Mering
Eileen
Ron Herring
Leo Here
Angus Howen
War mobilization and factory support amid looming conflict
The document outlines nationwide efforts to train workers and expand production for war. It notes vast assembly and mining activities, mobilization of thousands of men and women, and the anticipation of continued employment as funds and loans back the imperial war drive. It reflects a period of urgent national unity and industrial escalation.
Wool per head Japan's imports and NSW sheep
The article discusses NSW sheep wool yield per head around 11 pounds, noting lower appraised prices despite lighter wool and tender, poorly grown clips in 1938/39. It cites pastoral conditions, nourishment issues, and wartime import restrictions affecting cotton rayon and textiles, with hopes for demand rebound if peace returns in the East.
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Nsw
Red Cross Expenditure Amid War Efforts and Appeals
The Red Cross spent £110,700 in a year, £200,388 in the final year, and £100,000 in the year before, funding services and repatriation homes. In the current war, £200,000 has been raised and £180,100 spent. future needs rise as Australian cushions limit further outlays, prompting urgent contributions.
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N.5.w. Red Cross
Imorewells
Uy Red Chouse
Drought relief front fills with heavy concessions
A Country Party briefing by Tr. Bruxner outlined extensive concessional freight favors under the Rail Department for drought affected farmers. Measures included 9 3 percent on cor ard journeys, 430 percent reductions for starving stock, fodder and stock salt shipments, and government-covered differences between concession and ordinary charges. Half rate stock transport and grasshopper destruction relief were noted, aimed at preserving primary industries.
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Country Party
Bruxner
Rallay
Steick
Loudet
Piles and Pain Advice From Unclear Testimony
A fragmentary health note mentions piles and related discomfort with references to treatment and healing. It reads like a physician or patient diary entry with garbled terms and incomplete phrases, making the exact medical guidance and context hard to discern. The text also includes scattered mentions of doctors and remedies without clear instructions or conclusions.
C J Shakespeare and Sons Funeral Directors Ad
Local funeral director C J Shakespeare and Sons offers 24 hour day and night service with monument services and guidance for arranging burials and memorials.
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C. J. Shakespeare & Sons Funeral Directors
Monumental Masons
Severe thunderstorm hits Wellington district causing heavy rain
A severe thunderstorm moved through the Wellington district on Thursday afternoon bringing heavy rain for about half an hour. Lightning struck several towns, fences and trees were damaged, and rainfall totals were logged at Wellington Post Office. Temperatures reached around 95 degrees the following day with widespread rain and electrical disturbances noted.
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Thumesday
Wellington
Thulsea
Enery
Monh
Weet Cma
Ay Woodhurst
McLeai
Thursdy
Ken McLeods
Jain Wodhurst
Albert Sears
Galle
Balinese
Saquyday
Che
Erin
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D. J. Bono
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