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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
5
Public auction to dispose of a household including a large dining table, sideboard, wardrobes, bed frames, chairs, curtains, tools, kitchen items, glassware, cutlery, a piano stool and beards of assorted goods. Items listed with quantities and descriptions, sale conducted at the specified location and time. Unreserved, no reserve, strict terms.
The Wellington town suffers from public apathy and internal divisions hindering the revival of its musical society and town band. Readers note past vacancies, fundraising burdens, and local indifference as key obstacles, while praising local talent and urging citizens to back the annual show and community events. The piece warns of broader decline if residents do not unite and invest in local culture.
The Wellington Jockey Club held a late Saturday meeting at the Club House hotel. President Mr. WP Kelly chaired as financials showed a 101 profit for the year, with a debit of £106 and receipts of £1,157 1s 9d. Members debated the show ground site, survey costs, and whether to invest up to £2,000 in improvements, with a plan to obtain expert advice and a future joint review by jockey, trotting, and show societies.
In a bell Park clash Wellington edged Lithgow 35 to 27 after a rollercoaster second half. Bert Naveau starred with multiple goals and strong backline work from J Cox and W Bannett. Earlier the All Blacks beat Weentube 9-5 in a separate juvenile match.
Lithgow’s team faced Wellington in a hot Saturday test at Junction Park. A large crowd watched as Lithgow, weaker than the previous day, struggled with a hard yet clean tackle and late substitutions for Wellington. Bert Naveau made a notable run, scoring as Wellington pressed forward.
Waratah journeyed to Goalum for the Goalmia Kiveck event with four teams competing. Enthusiasts from Walkington Mudges and Guigone attended as Wellineton lost 10 to 8 then beat Gulgong 8 to 3. They defeated Mudgee 14 nil in a strong showing. South Sydney defeated Glebe 19 to 2 and were season premiers. St Georgy beat University 20 to 18. Eastern Suburbs edged North Sydney 11 to 10. Newtown beat Bamain 7 to nil.
A varied report lists Lady Surrieka winning the Visitors' Hamlienp at Polk Ill, Reid sweeping four of five events, and Jack Dempsey in talks for a September world title bout with Farry Grebb. It also notes Charlie Rosenberg claiming the bantam title, a western picnic race conference at Forbes, horse paddock eligibility changes, and results from Sydney, Melbourne, and Randwick including Miller vs Grime and Maryland Handicap details.
A dazzling motion picture described as an unforgettable spectacle. The film is praised as brilliant, vast, glorious and colorful, sweeping the nation like a tidal wave. It promises romance, adventure and high thrills to transport audiences from everyday life to epic romance.
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