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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

16

Lost on foul at Rush cutter Hay Stadium bout

Fred Wenneberry faltered on 8 fouls against Walter Wade of Amrita at Rush cutter Hay Stadium Monday night. Wenneberry was disqualified by the referee in the ninth round for head batting. The fight remained competitive though the crowd hissed after the foul.

Fred Wenneberry Walter Popeye Wade Amrita Rushcutter Hay Stadium Menneberry Woods Theme Hanneberry

Blind girl earns high marks in qualifying exams

A 11 year old blind student from Rehunga in South Atlalia scored 63 percent of 700 in the recent Qualifying Certificate examinations. She attends the Blind Deaf and Dumb Institute at Brighton and showed promise in Braille study. Examiners note she wrote with a stylus on a wooden frame using tactile writing devices.

Paty Swinesr Rehunga South Atla Tualia B’u Brighton

Drinks On Him Hubby Reads Paper Scene

In a domestic vignette Wiley asks what is remarkable about a moment as Hobbs drinks his beer for the first time while reading a newspaper, capturing a small, quiet interaction.

Hubby Wiley Hobbs

Miss Owens Honoured At Dedication Party

A large gathering at Newtea Hall celebrated Miss Dorrie Owens’s twenty first birthday with dancing and cards. Friends presented gifts while Mr Av Sn Dick er praised the guest of honor, and Mr Bem Blunden thanked all for attendance and kind remarks. The Lyric Orchestra provided music and refreshments followed in a well run catering effort.

Dorrie Swene Newtea Hall Miy Owens Av SN Dicker Indy Mya Evdie Owens Mien ‘Owen Bem Blunden N Bowls McC Norman Sparro

His Eye On Her Policeman and Lady Driver

A fragmentary two character exchange features a policeman and a lady driver. The dialogue hints at a long interest and a driving offense discussed in a tense, flirtatious scene. The text is garbled but preserves names and central action.

National Insurance Scheme questions and answers row by row

A text fragment outlines questions and answers on free medical advice under the National Insurance Scheme, pensions eligibility and changes, sickness and disability benefits, and contractor status for photographers. It covers who may receive benefits, conditions for additional pensions, and whether voluntary contributors can remain after employment ends. It also notes contract versus employment for street photographers and how employers handle contribution cards.

Q—Can & Man Rbalinivt Hocto Commission Royal Commission

Legacy of War Children Roam Chinese Cities as Orphans

In war torn China, gangs of ragged children called wolf children prey on passersby. Homeless orphans, their numbers swell as Sino Japanese conflict rages, they roam streets robbing and sleeping amid debris. If offered coins they press for more, and threats or stones follow if refused. Thousands suffer hunger and peril, forming a grim byproduct of modern warfare.

Dream Cup wagers and bold bets in racing history

A look at famous odds bets and gamblers from racing lore. The Melbourne Cup Dream Cup tale at Crate's Hotel Ballarat features a £1000 wager on winners Nimblefoot and Seale, with payouts shared to Craig’s widow. Other legends recount bets on Cup outcomes, from O starting horses to Statesman versus Strephon and a large Caulfield windfall for a Queensland punter.

Crate’s Ballarat Bill Shack Bill Craig Croydon Nimblefoot Seale Cray Craig Alen Slack Criig'es New South Wales Melbourne Tommy McLoughlin Aporteman McLoughlin Cluchforeicker Ae Oro Jave Ron Gaine Carrington Jimmie Boy Dan Elbourne Queensland Stateenan Statesman Strephon Punter Elbourne Jmuk Flanagin Caulfield Flanagan Coronmton Flannagan iNnens

Destiny of Kemal's Turkey and Europe's uncertain fate

The piece surveys Kemal Ataturk's legacy and Turkey's posthumous direction. It weighs Turkey's revival under his rule, British influence, and the risk of German expansion after his death. It questions Turkey's future leadership, economics, and alignment with Britain or Germany as Europe watchers assess the continent's shifting balance.

Europe Tukey Kemal Lausanne Turkey Dardenelles Britain Frans Ibiwan Tupl Dardenellen Aanes Germany Balkan Ion Hot Orill Grey Wolf Fficea

Hell Cat Elsie Mackinnon boxing legend recalled

A battered but famed fighter Elsie Mackinnon known as Hell Cat rose from hardship in New York to challenge male boxers. She fought bare knuckle bouts in New Mexico and toured ranches, earning fame for her grit and rapid rise to wealth. Her death drew hundreds of wreaths from admirers.

Elis Mishisinem Sues Femens Thewuphrut Shaler Amerie Bening Wenden New York Martind Povidanes New Mexico Vitale Eltis Elsie Wil Hell-Cat Jeilcat Eloie Mackinnon East Side

Wheat Grading and Dusting Hiring a New Grader

The Wheat district announces the purchase of a Hughe ford grader and plans to visit Wellington District 8 starting January 12, 1928. The agent will call on existing customers and solicit new business by section guarantees, listing Dubbo 387 and Wells 328 as contact references.

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