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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
10
The Wellington Jockey Club meeting sparked a row led by Mr W P Kelly accusing the press and others of obstruction. Debates covered racecourse improvements, showground plans, and financing, with supporters urging restructuring and the Dubbo example cited as a model for reform.
The Empire Mall glow and mass of colour marked the annual social in aid of St John’s Church of England. About 150 couples filled the floor as Mrs R Gardiner and Enid Smith led a dedicated team of workers. The event featured the Bintang orchestra and visits from three American naval officers who spoke of a great city. Supper in Paramount Hall followed, with jazz cap sales boosting funds. The juvenile dance plans to follow at the same hall tonight.
The committer expects a large turnout and has arranged activities to ensure children attending have a memorable time. The plan emphasizes a lively event with tailored experiences for youngsters and family-friendly programming.
The Wellington and District Polo Club hosts its annual Carnival starting Tuesday at Local Grounda Glenrock. Up to ten teams compete for cups including the Wellington Cup, Wilton Cup, and Beaton Trams Cup amid social events like the Matrona Ball and Polo Dance each night. Teams listed include Coolah A and B, Gilgandra A and B, Narromine, Mungraba mbeane, Warrumbungle, Wellington A and Wallington B with play beginning 9 30 am each day and a handicap Wellington Cup.
Arrangement notes quote from World and Yale Emeritus Arthur Hadley calling the Prohibition Amendment a marked infringement on personal liberty. He argues enforcement shapes democracy and morals, while the New York American contrasts the era's darkness with a vivid, stark comparison to royal power.
A letter from wheat growers led by Geo Wilkins appeals to officials to complete the Wellington silo repairs to enable bulk wheat from Maryvale and nearby centers. Alterations could save growers about £60 per year on sacks and reduce Maryvale rail congestion by ensuring steady wheat truck traffic.
A NSW wool growers conference rejected Sir John Higgins proposed wool value stabilization plan. Local meetings reported 1441 opposed to 162 in favor, prompting calls to defer action and form an expert committee to study marketing, with a 10 member panel appointed. Rabbit skins and market prices noted at Sydney auctions.
Mr C W Warner manager of the local gas works had a close call in the engine room at 8 20 am when his clothing was caught in a pulley belt. The new belting broke just in time, tearing clothing and bruising him but sparing serious injury. Dr McGrigor attended and he will be out of work for a time.
Sir Neville Howue argues Australia and America share a wartime alliance and mutual progress. He cites shared ideals, the Canberra design, irrigation progress, aviation roots, and sport as bridges, urging a proud, cooperative future as the American fleet visits Australia. Wheat market notes follow.
A report details selections for All Blacks hopefuls to face Waratahs and confirms inter town Wellington versus Dubbo on August 5th with a mixed team from Dubbo and a strong junior lineup. Mumby and Waratah squads plus Korsinsko Cup teams are listed with two trains and car travel arranged for supporters and players.
Prizes awarded for the quarter tet shoot with gold medal and trophies presented by B Thomas E A Fulton and F Arnold. Scores listed for each shooter across 7 shots with Bod and 600 yard targets. Shooting dates set for August 5 6 8 22 and September 2 5 10.
A.B. Rotton to auction Mrs Garvan s household goods on Montefiore Street Westward from Lee Street Wednesday August 2 90 am The items include piano sideboard bedstead wardrobes chairs washstands bedding and kitchenware with harnesses and gear plus a quantity of new and second hand sulkies and single bogey harnesses for absolute sale
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