Boxing Day racing in Wellington with trotting and racing notes
Sporting notes preview Boxing Day races in Wellington with trials at Uris and Borrow races. Irish and local breeders, trotting clubs, and notable figures like Marty Bear are mentioned amid track improvements, betting, and anticipated large crowds. Contenders include Roman Spear Australia Fair Mainlaw Bill Wedgewood and other local horses in a busy fortnight of racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkey
Australia Fair
Roman Spear
BU Wedgewood
Bill Wedgewood
Engagement Tales From the Stringybark Times
A narrator recounts small town gossip and a rural engagement rumor centering on Mary Martin and a bay mare named Go Hike. The tale unfolds with mischief at a workshop and a tense ride in a sulky, ending amid church lesson references and a visit from Sandy Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuchio Rovers
Charli
Mary Martin
Swimming Notes from Wellington Carnival Backs Local Club Tide
Hathe lessees report extreme heat affecting pools as Wellington prepares for Mudgee carnival and Boxing Day events. Jones brothers visit over holidays and a new Kiama nephew shows pace at the baths. Charlton wins Narrandera 440 yards handicap after a strong swim and surge past rivals.
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Wellington
P. A. Navena
Kiama
Andrew Charlton
Narrandera
Tiffen
Leeson
Charlton
For the Cup race contenders and odds
Latest report names Milks Nottaya Braeburn and Maxentias as Cup contenders. Vague references mention Yona of Chasing Time and other horses with speculative picks. Wellington bred Nearea Lid placed third in a Progressive Handicap at Victoria Park troting meeting. Tare Pree and Bill Wedgewood also discussed as Villiers hopefuls.
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Villiers
Bill Wedgewood
High
Fragmented tales and oddities thread late meeting and night calls
A scatter of vignettes follows lateness notes, a clergyman’s table, and a school scene where a pupil misquotes Stephen while dreaming of tennis. A chemist refuses rouge in stock after a midnight emergency, and a Wagga housewife taunts a young would‑be actor with a kitchen invitation. A maid of the mountains closes with two ladies watching a tennis match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
Sandy Simpson
Stevens
Jack Lang
Sven
Laughing by the Murray River and a witty fish line
A fragmentary report describes people picnicking on the Murray River with a humorous exchange about artificial teeth. Uncle Fred quips that he has artificial teeth, sparking general laughter as the group enjoys small fish they had caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Uncle Fred
Bob
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sporting Notes
Garryowen Cli
Heresty
Uris
Vo Lit
Yate
Sydney
Nnxt
Tonktan
N.S.W. Trott'ng
Bathurst
Georie
Dubbo
Marty Bear
Romas Swour
Bill Wedeewoud
Tirea Ag
Wedgewood
Auntralia
Mike Notlwa
Tromos
Mosehi
Bridhane
Mainy
Marth
Darby Munro
Mainlaw
Carlingford
Saturdy
Bachian
Maine Ingy
Agia
Porte
ford ja @rize
Randwick
Will Carter
Hurstville
Aquarian
Wellingon
Jones Brothers
Brian
Karl
Bill
Graham
Dan Reid
Teg McCormick
Les Lay
Blackheath
Mudgee
Parkes
Amir Baths
Blackhwath
Ds Kelly
Tema
Lithgow
Dahbo Club
Sean
Macquarie River
Rutherford
Cameron Park
Indies
Ufial
Grush
Elvb
Nottaya
Braeburn
Maxentias
Bex
A.P. Cc
Like Crawford
Jim
Craford
Perry
Andy Adams
Crawford
Andy
Una
Two Indies
C. R. Ellison
Man
Enaltoens
Howland
Clifton
Clifford Love & CO. Ltd
Clarence Street
Hearne
Aunt Mary
AUNT
Tillock & Co. Led
Kent
Liverpool
Inglis
Goldenia
Inglis Ltd
Kent Street
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