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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1944
Page
5
Local listeners praised Doug Wilmot of Manly and Well ington for a finely sung La Traviata aria on the Thursday Amateur Broadcasting Hour. He drew a strong reception and 500 votes from the audience despite eighth on the program, showcasing a rich tenor and range.
Jack Lee of Wellington denounces the December 9 meeting protesting the S A F closure. He reproaches the chairing by Alderman Nelson and the mayor's late arrival, questions the conduct of Aldermen, and warns of further censure if Breen and others are not kept in check. The letter ends urging more civic support for the working class.
Wellington Western line attraction Boxing Day features the Wellington Combined Racing Club show ground six cents prize as six young gallopers contest a large field. The committee has arrangements in place for a record attendance and expects a strong influx of visitors from across the west for an exciting racing day.
The Bridge of San Luis Rey stars Lynn Bari Aki Tamiroff Francis Lederer Louis Calhern Donald Woods and Alla Nazimova in promin ent roles. The initial Benedict Bogeaus production adapts Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer prize winning novel by Howard Estabrook and Herman Weissman. The Falcon Out West is the associate feature with Change of Heart touted as top toy show. No Limit at Mayfair, Ghost Ship at Mayfair, and Gracie Fields QUEEN OF HEARTS also feature.
District realisations at a recent appraisement submitted by the Farmers and Grazier Co op Co Ltd were W. 8S Tremain Wellington EF 159d F 144 H Cosier Curra Creek AAA 154d. Don’t forget Thurs night grand opening of Mayfair George Formby No Limit Gracie Fields Queen of Hearts.
A London style notice records Boxing Night opening at May fair on December 26 featuring Dad Rudd M.P. and Roy Rogers Cowboy and Senorita. Also announces daily mail train Wellington to Sydney from today leaving 7.20 p.m with a Sydney mail train each morning except Saturday. The day train to Sydney runs from Wellington every Monday and Wednesday at 10.12 a.m.
The Western District Parish Association allotted Wellington Combined Race Club a series of racing dates. The schedule includes December 26 1944 January 24 1945 February 21 1945 March 21 1945 April 11 1945 May 30 1946 June 27 1945 and July 11 1945.
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