Breen Eyes Mudgee Pre-Selection. Kelly Re-elected Branch President
At the Wellington Labour Party meeting Mr J P Breen, ex Calare member, signaled intent to contest the Mudgee pre-selection ballot. Tom Kelly was unanimously re-elected branch president, with Breen praising the middle district and Latour's retention of the Mudgee seat, as Nott and Bresn emerge as contenders for the electorate next month. Roger Nott is the current member for Emu Plains.
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J. BP. Breen
Calare
Labour
Mudgee
Welligton
Labour Party
Tom Kelly
Kelly
Tranch
Breen
Sale Yagi
Latour
W. F. Dunn
Bresn
Leo Nott
Dunedoo
Captain Dunn Retires Amid Health Decline in Australia
Captain W. F. Dunn of Mudges, former Minister for Lands Agriculture and Conservation, reveals health problems since June, including flu leading to bronchitis and glandular issues. He notes long public service since 1910, founding the Royal Bank in 1920, and roles in soil and water conservation before deciding to retire after medical advice and warnings from Dr W. W. Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. (Bally) Dunn
Mina
Mudges
Macquarie Street
Royad Bank
Australia
W. W. Cameron
Murgee
Wellington Citizens Band Holds Notable Cameron Parish Recital
A large Cameron Parish crowd enjoyed a Wellington Citizens Band Sunday recital at the rotunda. It showcased progress since the band’s reformation twelve months ago with two new guard drums Emmett Howe and Col Birchall. Elwyn Poole on bass and solos by Wal Brook, Bill Theobald, and Dick Theobald highlighted a program of Postman's Parade Colonel Boney Sons of the Hymns Nearer My God to Thee Pirates of Penzance and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Parish
Wellington
Emmett Howe
Col Birchall
Directar
Elwyn
Bulley
Poole
Wal ‘Titbrook
Cornet
Bill
Theobald
Rombone
Dick Theobald
Boney
Ghney
Sullivan
Australian Passports to Bear British Status
CANBERRA Monday The Federal Government decided to reverse the prior policy and issue British passports instead of Australian ones. Immigration Minister Holt announced that from July the cover of all Australian passports would read British Passport. The two words Australian Passport were dropped on January 28 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Holt
Norm Gransden Adds Another Golf Win in Summer Trophy
In a foursome Sunday event Norm Gransden and partner Uedondr won the Frank Howland trophy with a 71 score. The series nears its end as Gransden appears unbeatable in donuts scores while Stan Monk and partner finished runner up. A large turnout enjoyed cooler conditions as the club prepares for the annual meeting at 8 o clock with officer elections and other business. Next Sunday will host the final summer trophy match drawing anticipations of a large turnout at the club house after play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norm Gransden
Uedondr
Stan Monk
Mowers
Iayge Feld
Bowling Pennant Team Loses at Gilgandra in Weekend Action
The Wellington AY Grade Pennant team travelled to Gilgandra where local sides dominated. Results showed Luckill Edwards and Burge over Gibson Warner Paterson Ayling Wy 41-16 and Ross Fulton Esilinga Job Wy 29-12, with other matches including Whiteman Stogus Veroli Gould,G beat Norriston Ling Presto Teumen CW 21, and Williams beat Owens. Homebush fixtures and local hogget sales at Winchcombe were noted, along with upcoming weekend games and lineups.
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Luckil
Paul
Edwards
Burge
Gibson
Warner
Paterson
Ayling
Whiteman
Stogus
Veroli
Gould
Beet Ross
Fulton
Esilinga
Job
Greenhouse
Holmes
Geonses
Christie
Norriston
Ling
Presto
Teumen
Daha Williams
Whseisr
Owens
Hubnes
Lawor
Homebush
Amelonsie
B. H. Morley
Wongarbon
Trounce
Suewen
G. McGill
W. Young
H. Truman
Warner Best
T. Smith
J. Stone
A. Smith
G-Collitts
Bsilman Snd
W_ Ross
G. Collins
Hygin
T. Trownes
Doh
WW. Young
Body Found in Sydney Harbour After Drinking Party
Detectives probe a mystery death in Sydney Harbour near Glebe Island. The deceased is Albert Wood alias Patrick John Harwood 150 of no fixed abode, a person known to police. Interviews were conducted with several men linked to a Balmain drinking party, the night before the body was found.
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Sydney
Sydney Harbour
Glebe Island
Albert Wood
Patrick John Harwood
Khown
Balmain
Mai
Wellington Races postponed by heavy February rains
Heavy showers began Friday night and continued into Saturday causing Wellington Races to be moved from Saturday to today. By 9 am Saturday Wellington Post Office logged 9 am rainfall total. February rainfall reached 14 inches, a February record since rainfall registrations began. Temperature highs ranged from 52 to 62 degrees over ten days with lows around 70s and 80s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Satuday
Record prices at Pine Lea sale for flock ewes
Prices for flock ewes reached record highs at the Pine Lea stock sale on Friday. Buyers from across the state attended as Merino ewes and stud ewes fetched strong bids, with numerous lots described as in good condition and brisk demand noted for both ewes and rams bred at Pine Lea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lea
Thos. Brett
Goolma
George Foul
Wellington
Tians
Mystery Explosion Rocks Melbourne Rowing Shell
Police probe a sabotage suspected after a two oared shell from Lake Verona, Benigo, exploded. Crew included W Morgan, D Marrows, and coxswain David Melton. Two small holes were found below the waterline, suggesting an explosive device caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Lake Verona
Benigo
W. Morgan
D. Marrows
David Melton
Coxs
Foray Ball Best Ball Event Announces Trophy Finals
The event for this day is foray ball best ball. Trophies will be presented to the fortunate winner as part of the day’s activities.
National Fitness edge Tech College in truncated cricket match
In Hard wick Choorfoxet play, only one match finished as rain halted two others. National Fitness led Tech College by 2 runs with two down at stumps, Forrest striking 61 and Brown adding 24 while Masterson bowled well for National Fitness. Remaining fixtures shift to next Saturday as one‑day contests.
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Kennardark
Market Square
Nations Fitness
Tech College
Saturnay
National Fitness
Tech
Kennard Park
Showground
Baptist
Gollan
Spit
High School
Fimes-Tech College
Bittess
Bnow
Forrest
College
AE Traynor
Allan Brown
Tommy Geore
Don Masterson
Oh National Fitness
Tecu
New Quarter Mile Cycling Record Shattered at Rygate Park
George Daley missed the flying quarter by 0.6 seconds while breaking the standing start record by 12 seconds at Rygate Park. John Harris holds the flying quarter record of 7 seconds. Don McCarthy held the standing start record at 94 seconds until Fiarris briefly lowered it. McCarthy won the mile and half mile handicaps as Daley contested multiple events, with Gordon Jones and Bruce Warren tallying top placings. Daley posted 13 minutes for the five miles in the five mile stretch, as McCarthy dominated several heats and races across the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Daley
Rygate Park
LA Yards
McCarthy
Daley
Bruce Warren
Pratik Gersbach
Gordon Jones
Esralch
George Datey
Val Gersbach
Jones
Harris
ACES
Gerstach
Warren
Withers
G. Jones
Jy jHeris
V. Gerstach
DL A McCarthy
Twareen
B.stewart
B. Cavanagh
Geen
Val Gershach
Rywate Park
Wellington resident advertises sale at Mrs Cox’s home
On Thursday February 21 George Paul of Wellington will conduct a furniture sale at the residence of Mrs MM Cox located 83 Avour Street Wellington. Details of the offering are advertised in this issue. The sale is for genuine silks and related items as Mrs Cox leaves Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Paul
Wellington
MM. Cox
Avvour Street
Silene
Fire guts Gunnedah railway station last night
A fire at Gunnedah railway station damaged the roof and gutted the building. Fire brigades and volunteers contained the blaze with rail services through Gunnedah continuing to operate without interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnedah
Gunnedam
Contol
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Mr. Dunn
P. Cumin-Scott Celt
B. Gemmell
Gemmell
Tke Rose Kirkcaldie
Elizabeth Northcott
Royal Alexandra Hospital For Children
Camperdawn
Gilgandra
Ton
Wongarhon Stock
Fierre
Phinmient
National Fitness A
Porrest
Brown
Pahar
Masterson
Owers
Hatten
Otillde
Bebar
White
Patar
Cullen
George
G. Miller
King
R. Christian
Bowling Ayers
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L. Childs
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T. George
A. Porrest
I, Mnaterson
D. McCarthy
L. Withers
F. Gersbach
O'Grady
D_ Mersh
DL McCarthy
Gersbach
G, Jones
DT McCarthy
G Dajeyiser
V. Guistach
FL Gershach
Verdes
Dy Marsh
Ming
D. McCarny
Doley
B. Warren
Wovenile Malfoule Bcap
Stewart
Cavanagh Ord
R Gershach
Be Cavanagh
James
I O'Grady
D. Marsh
Blackhall
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