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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

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Bowls Match Opens Season With Narrow Public Win

The Public bowling team opened their A grade pennant season against Wellington yesterday afternoon. After a close, entertaining display on No 1 rink Von Schill of Dubbo fell to Thiman of Wellington 3 to 22. Dubbo’s other rink saw steady scores including five on the first end and three on the second. On No 2 rink Mtuwke of Mubbod defeated Ayleing’s rink by a slender margin. Kile Gordon Dubbay won on No 1 rink over A Smith’s team ah to HA, reflecting a tight, closely fought contest. The victors celebrated with cheers and exchanged salutations after the match.

Wellington Welington Mtuwke Ayleling Ac Ayling

Shakespeare Trophy Clash Ends In Narrow Margin

A. Stewart 12 folded to E. H. Trimble 6 as Trimble won 31 to 26 in a closely fought Shakespeare Trophy final. Stewart showed much improvement after a few games ban. Jerry Colling defeated PL Rowt 25 to 21 in a tense match. The event featured strong form from both sides and marked the conclusion of the preliminary rounds.

A. Stewart E. H. Trimble Stewart Sem Jerry Colling OG

Tennis Notes Doubles and Club Trials Amid Uncertain Year

The club reports a trying year with confidence low but vows to overcome. Divisional winners include Landrew Cunt and Deke with Mrs Sibraw, and Harold Potts with Jewell for second. Club nights disrupted by rain, next schedule covers Christmas Week with juniors expected to crowd in.

Ewch Uni Wah Waelvery Ma A Deke M. Sibraw Mes Manders Mr War Men Harold Potts Jewell Tay K. Myers Mie J. Simon Shian A. Millese Mun P Kelly Han Bf Coleman Miss B. Coleman CC Man Jtvun

Swan by election aif dinner club Port Wand

Perth reports the Swan by election AIF dinner club at Port Wand features Labor Party figures and a central Hebel venue. Dr. Savage presided, Mrs. Burfasconi served a repast, toasts honored long-serving officials L. Gollan and Bert White, and birthdays of Stan Russ Percy Bond and Ted Brennan highlighted.

Wellington A. Dunway Club Hebel L. Gollan Bert White Gollan Mr. White Stan Russ Percy Bond Ted Brennan Jerry Collins Ross Baws Messrs le Gallic Aml Bod

Sydney's Hotter Night and Temperature Records

Sydney endured a sweltering night with temperatures around 82 degrees as the day’s heat peaked. Record highs were noted across western regions, with May temperatures reaching about 40.2 degrees, while statewide registrations indicated extreme heat throughout the area yesterday.

Sydney Western May

President Extends Best Wishes for Christmas and Prosperity

The President, on behalf of the committee, extends warm wishes to the members and all for a happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Wahel The Ommites Vos Merbers Dappy, Christman Vorn

Battle of Libya Rages as British Forces Advance on Bardia

Dramatic World War II dispatches report heavy Italian losses around Bardia Libya with British mechanised forces pursuing encirclement. Advanced Italian patrols clash by moonlight near Al Fatun and Tikesiay, while Allied claims suggest Western Desert victory. Rumors circulate of armistice talks and large troop movements on the Yugoslav frontier.

Bardia Libya Insantry

Meeting Recap From Wenine Wan Community Event

After the meeting the Wenine Wan group enjoyed a community singing session. Members described the evening as very enjoyable and noted Bert White secretary attended.

Young Bon Ane Bwacurer Bert White

Young Man Electrocuted Mystery Hoax Report

An unclear OCR fragment reports a young man electrocuted or possibly a hoax mystery in Sydney on a Wednesday. The text appears garbled with misread place names and phrases, mentioning death and possible circumstances but lacking coherent details or verifiable facts.

Eighteen pounder shell found buried in Randwick yard

An eighteen pounder shell was unearthed a few inches underground in the back yard of Mrs. T. S. Houghton on Stephen Street Randwick. The object appeared alive and caused alarm among residents as local authorities investigated the strange find.

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