Rainy day at Georie Trotting Club meets slow crowd
The Georie Trotting Club held a rain soaked meeting with showers affecting attendance and riding, while horses faced heavy track conditions. Wellington riders and officials coped as Flowing Gold won the Flying Handicap ahead of Grape Nuts and Lachlan Gold, with Maryvale and Bisley strong in the earlier races.
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Whiteley
Wellington
Cieurie Wintriot
Les
Inners
Felehdonis
Mistie Inter
McCaig
Moppas
Frnals
Maryvale
Lach
Martir Air Duds
Hideo
Millard
Payton
Rain Delays Football Fixtures and Recent Matches
Heavy weekend and Sunday rain soaked all playing areas causing multiple postponements. Wellington Rep and Blues fixtures were deferred as venues flooded and teams could not assemble. a League match between City and Country entertained audiences in Sydney with City losing the second game 27-17. An English Rugby Union side beat Wairarapa 10-8 in New Zealand. The NSW Rugby League selected a strong side to meet Queensland in Sale Tina with notable forwards and backs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Warren
Hodangara
Arthurville
Te Blues
All Blacks
Blues
Junetion Park
Atkinson
Connell
Moregin
Sydney
Orange
Dunedoo
Queensland
Brisbane
New Zealand
Wairarapa
New South Walne
Agriculturs
Sale Tina
Golluns Sil
Ask Thy
Bucks
Gollan Youni
Pall Bask
F. McMillan
Western Suburbs
Ra la Rock
Shankland
Leeton
N. Hardy
Rustern
C. Paares
Anith
L.’ Gritia
Tumot
Wolssall
Temara
Nettur Sun
Buschasters Sobye Urbe
E. Heol
Minuet
Ila Town
G. Bishop
Halmain
Glee Brogan
Weaken Suburbs
G. Tee
Wweke
South Sydney
W. Prim
Newcastle
J. Bingston
Coola. Rails
Kadwell
H. Hawken
York
Yuna
Question on Interest and Discount Stirs Local Debate
A reader puzzle in the Times prompts varied local answers on whether paying accounts monthly or letting balances earn interest yields better returns. Reported opinions contrast 4 percent annual bank interest with monthly payments and discount effects, with a final note that a responsible local authority will publish the correct method.
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Times
Eame
Makon
Timoe
Anon
Eli Mustanteo
Thorne
Prospecting scheme under Mines directs hiring of experienced prospectors
Government initiative aims to open jobs and seek payable minerals in Turon Shoalhaven Manning regions. About 20 men to be employed with transport, rations, and blankets funded by the department. Applicants must be experienced and approved. pay advances and gear costs recoverable if a payable find occurs. Applications reviewed by the Under Secretary for Mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Turon
Cudgergong
Shoalhaven
Manning
Bathurst
Mulgee
Brasswood
Arman
Capeland
Tamworth
Posible
Mines and Avery
Surprise Party in Dripstone Night Festivities Unfold
A dramatic surprise party for Miss Frances Althofer unfolds at Glen Ora near Dripstone. Friends from Wellington, Lincoln, Drill Creek, Mumbai Fernhem attend, with music, dancing, and a royal Doulton jug gift. The event runs into early morning, concluding with singing and well-wishes for the guest and her fiancé.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumbai
Red Hill
Tarv
Pilenaure
Frances Althoter
Glen Ora
Saul
Mins Althofer
A. G. Stratford
Oraamge
W. Collett
R. Pyke
Mra. M. Meehan
Happy Party
Rain Deluge Boosts Wheat Districts After Dry Spell
A week of warm weather broke Saturday with heavy rain across the district. Over an inch fell by Sunday morning, with continuing showers through Sunday night and into Monday. The bounty raises hopes for a record yield and better outlook for wheat and farming, marking a contrast to last year’s drought. Wellington’s year-to-date rainfall reaches 1074 points, well above five‑month totals last year. Weather remains warm and cloudy with a chance of more rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Variaux Parte
Wn Inc
Gathuret
Bourke
Rainfall totals from Wellington Post Office list
A Wellington Post Office rainfall ledger lists totals for numerous towns including Wellington 230, Cudal 123, Peak WT 155, Hillaton 807, Lake Car tellico 275, Orange 11, Dubbs 280, Nerromine 607, Trangie 147, Bourke 419, Bathurst 107, and several others. The fragment ends abruptly with ae- suggesting more data truncated.
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Wellington
Cudal
Canowindra
Boyan Gate
Hillaton
Lake Cartellico
Orange
Dubbs
Trangie
Warren
Gileandea
Nyngun
Cobar
Coanamble
Nevertire
Galurgamhone
Byrowarrina
Bourke
Enngonia
Byrock
Hungerfont
Bathurst
Wellington Golf Club Hosts 18 Hole Handicap Event
The Wellington Golf Club held an 18 hole stroke handicap on Saturday. Three players finished with net 74: Messrs Bleehmore Wood and Meldrum. Detailed results follow.
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Wellington
W. Blevehmore
Wood
R. Meldrum
Swindiehurst
Stevenson
Pike
Harmer
W. Willian
Robinson
Peternwald
Rheinberger
M. McLeod
Bradman Reaches 1000 Runs in England Test
Don Bradman added another milestone by scoring 47 not out for Australia against Hampshire in a match at Apain. Grimmett’s seven wickets helped dismiss Hampshire for 151 after Woodfull chose to bat. Bradman’s 1000th English run comes before May’s end amid rain and celebratory crowds. Brows top-scored for Hampshire with 66 as Australia dominated the field.
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Don Drudman
Kateman
Apain
Hampshire
England
Woodfull
Bradman
Grimmett
Australia
Newman
Astralian
G. Brows
Inniga
Howe
Wall
Be Lowndes
Wondfull
Sorni
Mead
McCabe
O Kennedy
Australian Eleven overpower Oxford University in cricket match
Australia dominated Oxford University by an innings and 168 runs at the Minith, with Grimmett seven for 39 and Fairfax seven total, Wall taking four wickets, while Oxford struggled to 124 in their first innings. Wall and Fairfax took early wickets as Grimmett and Harwood closed gaps. Australia then declared with Bradman not out and Ponsford out, leaving England Rest to 186 all out as Hobbs and Hammond led a minor chase.
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A. Momyn
Maryvale
W. J. Wooley
Bisley
G. Morgan
Gollan
Mucie
Winrow Aé
Ellin Rock
Bucic
Winrow
Lin Rock
Kila Rock
Gollanust
Ella Rock
Bueie
Wellington
Ina
Igo
L Mech BR
Oxford University
Woodful
University
Wall
Acs
Well
Harwood
Grimmett
Fairfax
England
Hobbs
Hammond
Australian XI Tour Fixtures and Test Schedule Summary
The document lists a dense, error-filled schedule for Australia XI's tour with fixtures at Lord's Fenner's and The Oval, including multiple Tests labeled as FIRST, THIRD, and POURTH TEST, with matches against Cambridge University, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Surrey, Warwickshire, Somerset, Glamorgan, and others. It also notes matches against Nottingham, Scotland, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, and a military ball on June 4.
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Lord's
Cambridge University
Fenner's
Trent Bridge
Surrey
the Oval
Lantahire
Old Tradford
Yorkshire
Bradford
Nottingham
Tree
Beollsnd
Edinburgh
V. Weut
Scotland
Hear
V. Derhem
Hunder
Pourth
Somerset
Taunton
Glamorgan
Warwickshire
Dirmingham
Northamptonshire
Northampton
Gleusantanshire
Bristol
Sum
Kant
Ab Canaman
Banex
South of England
Folkestone
Seer Club
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Georie Trotting Club
Anf Hoele Yao
Copper Hil
We Charming
Adonis Mune
Charming Girl
Peter Donis
Adonis May
My Wine
Adonte Mac
My Winn
Adonis Mac
Pater Donis
Copper Hii
Fouriy
Clavette
Dady
Aex Martens
Lamer
A Taft
Koongut
Fie Toweh
Meaandicat
Rulles
Ry Dolla
Ella Hock
Chevette Weil
Dripstone
Con
Wallington
Stuart Town
Bodunora
Wauloman
Jowbone
Black Mountain
Talking Machines
Charley Murphy
Misit
J. Forrester
Cumnock
Kosciusko
Jones
Swift Street
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