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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
5
A fragmented aviation column reviews wing failure myths, Australian engine tests, and new aviation books. It notes a pilot surviving an incident, positive assessments of Australian builds, and a forthcoming history by Norman Ellivan.
Fragmented text discusses Qantas using wartime aircraft, rising air mail growth, and costs. It notes Cabinet opposition to altering Dinwin to Cootamundra infant route and Flying Boat plans, urging rapid runway expansion and broader imperial control of Sydney to London air service. It mentions timetable changes, airport delays, and shortages of runways hindering commercial aviation progress.
A Cootamundra based departmental instructor urges breeders in lighter rainfall districts like Wyslong Tulli higeal to favor either wool or dual purpose sheep. He warns against neglecting conformation and notes Vermont type failures due to excessive fold development and poor constitution. He advises progressive genetic adjustment to improve wool quality without sacrificing frame and constitution.
Local swimmers plan upcoming carnivals led by Mudygen on Boxing Day with a strong Wellington Club team, featuring sprinters such as Jim, Yab, Tim Pooley, and Tippy Pray. Sydney and Dubbo events loom as New Zealand A champion visits, while youth development and club revival efforts gain momentum despite facility delays.
A transcription of a bustling club report describes the Blues beating the Blacks 7 to 0 in polo after a lively first half. It mentions upcoming city championships at Manly and Bondi Baths, with swimmers Lithgow and Lay tipped for medals, Ryan in strong form in the Manly 880, and several promising youths showing speed in the 220 backstroke and 100 breast.
A quirky Australian tale recalls Tim Pooley a small pony foaled by Yubbee stock. Mick M'Gill found the lame colt outside Behe Vale station and took him in at Moolay’s on the Ute battle dateymald.
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