22 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
1
The Baptist Union of S W applauds the Federal Government for opposing the introduction of wet canteens into military camps. It reaffirms that intoxicating liquor harms individual, social, national, economic, and spiritual welfare and condemns remarks by some chaplains supporting such canteens.
Forecast calls for unsettled showers and free southerly winds along the far north coast. Elsewhere, mainly fine and warm to hot with northeast to north winds. Westerlies develop, cooler conditions spread to southern districts with scattered showers.
Katherine Lennon, 37, was found in her Brisbane home with severe head injuries after an assault. Ronald Dixon Hudson, 44, a building contractor, was injured and admitted to hospital in a critical condition. The woman had been dragged to the verandah and crawled toward the bedroom before collapsing.
A late night explosion at a garage owned by George Oates in Ballarat shattered the brick wall from ground to second floor and blew windows into the street. A nearby sedan was damaged. police investigate.
Sydney report on postwar finances and unemployment urges immediate Commonwealth and State cooperation. State Treasurer Richardson calls for planning to address land use and regional development to assist returned soldiers after the war, stressing practical steps and coordinated action.
Wellington representatives competing in the country carnival in Sydney achieved mixed results. The singles event features 33 players, with S Ayling defeating Butterworth 21-20, T Trounce losing to Cameron 21-16, and Dug Gibson plus Walter Pulbrook advancing on forfeits while Vo Hintt beat Dusty 21-18. With remaining players abroad, the Austin Cup fourth round did not occur last night. Nartosine B vs Wellington pennant match is set for Wednesday, and the Grip A semi between B Quain and A Smith ended 31-1 in favor of Smith.
A terse, fragmented verse laments unheeded suffering and a dream of spring. The speaker expresses remorse and the sting of hurt, while addressing a dreamer who does not heed the sorrowful plea.
Team selections list Campbella v Wouluman with players H Wilson R Ney Bi Ney B Watts W Watts D Pullen Dear Ney Morley and others. Methodists name a Curta Creek clash at Rygate Park next Saturday afternoon with Rev G Wood C Greentree J Calkin F Barris C McConnell JH Ryman Wm Cock E Gardell M Toyer R Osborne S Willis K Calkin.
The partly decomposed body of a daughter lies at Karra Katta cemetery with a bottle of poison nearby. The dead girl had died five years ago. Teeds, a returned worldive and prominent member of a pioneer family, is involved.
Finnish forces consolidate positions after Russian entry. invaders pushed back to Lake Layoda. Finns claim Russians would need to restart the entire campaign to renew operations around Sky Jarvi and Kuhmoo as the 184th Division faces surrounding actions.
Yesterday afternoon at Ronchery the Jumpers Flat Race was won by Mag Mort at 25 to 1, Tratheon took 142 cicap at 5 to 4, Tarm won Flying Handicap at 6 to 1, and Coorawong led the first division to 20 to 1. Second division saw All Dark and Log in the ordinary department claim prizes as Rosebery Handicap totals climbed.
Saturday competition on 24th marks the start of the fourth round with a reversal of the third round draw. Matches include Yullundry vs Dripstone at Dripstone Curra Creek hosts Curra Creek v Bournewood and Yullundry v Methodists with byes and replays scheduled through March 24 at Rygate Park and Bournewood.
Rosebery was suspended for two months following a careless riding incident reported yesterday. The ruling pauses all riding activities during the period, impacting upcoming events and standings for the rider and associated team.
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