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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1938

Page

3

Macquarie Theatre to Show New Hollywood Films

The Macquarie Theatre screens Sonja Henie in My Lucky Star and also features Love From a Stranger with Barbara Rathbone. A British adversary plot unfolds in My Lucky Star, while a separate wartime intrigue drives Mr Molo's Last Warning. Extras in Cagdonut Grave scenes bring dove cameos to life.

Yacht Club Dove Fred Mac Murray Paramount Ann Hard Ihg Baoll Rathbone United Artin Macquarie Theatre Sonja Henie Thia Sonia Sonja'x Fox Sonja Switzerland Alnine Peaks Norway England France Red Sea DeLaCour Frenett Tunin Mr. Molo'y Macquarie

Wellington Swimmers Visit Orange Delighted Crew Tours Host Club

A Wellington group visited Orange to support the newly formed Orange Club and promote swimming. The day featured several events, including a four on four sprint between Orange and Wellington, Arty Blanchard winning the 66 yard scratch race in 39 seconds, and Walter Reid lowering his own records in backstroke breaststroke and free styles with 76 2/6 seconds for the whole distance. The trip ended as a greatly enjoyed outing with a strong turnout and early success for the Orange swimmers.

Wallington Orange Orange Club Grantee Orangy Ai Cavaldy Vom Wellington Wit Arty Blanchard Walter Reid Bath

Cricket match report from Adelaide and Melbourne tests

In Adelaide South Australia beat KW by tight bowling as Bratman made 143 and Badcock 277 not out in a superb display. Harmence reached 00 meters before being caught. Openers 8.8 posted 40 as play ended for the day. In Melbourne Queensland trailed Victoria, all out for 189 and 8 for 8 in the second innings with Hassett 53 and Heivers 7 not out.

South Austiia Adelaide Radmin Bratman Badcock Harmence Jose Queensland Victoria Melbourne Bar A. L. Hassett Gregory Heivers

Centrals and Alluvials match ends in a draw at the showground

Batsmen dominated a high scoring draw as Centrals and Alluvials played through a hot sun. Jack Russell top scored for Alluvials with a vigorous innings while Barker and Smith anchored Centrals’ reply. Final: match drawn after strong century and steady partnerships.

Jackson Alluviaux Jack Russell Cuil bin Tom Alluviath de Haréd Centrals Bob Smith Fred Barker Smith Apthorpe Barker Amaumaes F Culkin W. Apthorpes Lay Russell A. Sheridan le Culkin Moe Miskell J. Jackson A. Sherk A. Peideaus Smith W. Wainright Sundrey

Racing results and cricket club notes from Melbourne and region

Racing results from Bathurs Rosehill and Melbourne meetings include wins by Captain Rone Neter ra Grecian Ary and other horses with multiple handicaps noted. Jockeys Dummett Badger and Simonds faced consequences after a Chesterfield Handicap incident. Cricket social visit reports feature Wellington Bongiota versus Clatgate, noting warm weather and high scores delimited by strong bowling.

Cow Uast Madonna Ascot Yaa Gay Dell Kanurl Tae Rosehill Captain Rone Neterra Reidjog Bravissime Jaczesa Jembra Mojave Lithgow Sip Law Winnir Dundas Delmester Afralil Brings Bristol Carlingford Troy Red Rosebud Melbourne Normanby Reciprocal Steel Spear Beau Placid Win Meri Having Byata Romany Chief Anglesey Cueira Sardis Leviathan Baryta Crowcaint Kanuri Taverners Princess Bam Beanstone Houtboy Goo Boy Lalmani

Presentation of cricket bat to Alan Prideaux after Ben Sloane Cup match

After the Ben Sloane Cup match between Alluvial and Centrals, Alan Prideaux received a cricket bat. Buckley presented, noting Prideaux leaves Wellington for Mt Int, and both the company and the club thank him for supporting Wallington cricket during his stay. Prideaux aided cricket’s growth locally and was well regarded as a staunch supporter.

Alan Sam Prideaux Wallington AL Tra Alluvial Centrals Alan Prideaux Wellington Mt Int Buckley Jose Alan Poo Mt Thamn Tee Bireklay

Xmas tree and picture show for Wellington returned soldiers children

About 300 children attended the annual Xmas tree and picture show for Wellington and district hosted by the Returned Soldiers League. Santa Claus distributed gifts as 208 of 303 children received presents, with a large cake and supper feast at the Mayfair Theatre after screenings at the Monarchy Theatre.

Wellington Monarchy Theatre Warton Mayfair Theatre Lalud Tai Deepie Santa Claus Loiconger Childens Childrem Returned Soldiers League Ladies! Aus. Uiory V. W. Sovege League

Heat Wave Pushes Registrations Above One Hundred

A weekend heat spell sent readings at the Wellington Post Office to 101 Saturday and 107 in the shade by afternoon. The hot spell, described as typical December weather, drove people outdoors to rivers and cooling rooms as humidity stayed high and clouds failed to arrive.

Wellington

Wellington Post Office Holiday Arrangements for Xmas

The Wellington Post Office will close on Monday 26 December and Tuesday 27 December with limited hours for mail and telegraph services. Inward mail handling and delivery will be altered with postmen delivering only minimal service and letter receivers cleared at fixed morning times. Outward mails close earlier and general banking services are restricted during the holiday period.

Wellington Ontel

Fragmented Tale of a Harbor Exchange

A garbled excerpt shows a mother and child aboard a harbor scene debating a request. The child asks for what seems like a drink or beverage while the mother responds, a line suggesting improvised action or request in an unclear setting.

Tennis club hosts summer tennis and social events

Temperature over ninety and crowded courts marked a lively day at the club. Men’s doubles entries are coming in for tonight while plans adjust for Boxing Night and a members only session next Monday.

Bowls Holiday Games Contested Amid Slow Play

Bowls season sees a busy spell as clubs push through holiday games with the Mudgee and 7B pennant tommy heading to Bozing Bay to face Welling lam and the A and B teams. Players are asked to attend Wednesday night practice as the Austin Cop gauge continues.

Bozing Bay Tommy Mateo Noes

Plough and Cradle urged for Australian migration policy

A letter advocated by Paul Cheyne argues Australia must attract settlers to sustain defense and economy. It cites German propaganda themes, warns of European birthrates and overcrowding, and urges more factories and workers while supporting White Australia policy, urging practical immigration measures.

Johann von Léare Wrrote Australia Commonwealth Strved Europe Paul Cheyne

Boy's Great School Record Sets Notable Attendance

A student named Colin Howard, aged 15, from Gallymont, completes eight years of uninterrupted school attendance under single teacher Mr E Goyte. He begins at age six, earned a merit certificate, and received a special prize for remarkable attendance and steady effort.

E. Goyte Collis Colin Howard Gallymont Colin

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N.S.W Rowling R. Smith Bari W. Sheridan Cadden Prideaux M. Welly Prideaus F. Barker G. A. Sheridan Sundries Naker Prine L. Cufkin Minket Bongiota Clatgate Inga Lin Uinstorm Ath Bongoola Hopalong Cassidy F. W. Everett bin Telamu Questwork Macquarie Oossin MY Lucky Star Fred McMurray Harriett Hilliard Cocoanut Grove
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