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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
2
The notices enumerate services for Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist churches in Wellington and surrounding areas. Details include times for Holy Communion, Evensong, Sunday School, fellowship meetings, youth activities, and midweek gatherings, with pastors and meeting venues noted.
A Wellington charity boxing night at Swift Street raised funds for injured footballer Ron Christian despite a rain delay. Donated sums from local clubs and individuals, plus a crowd-pleasing card of bouts, topped the evening’s effort though one main bout ended in a disputed draw and a late altercation briefly marred the event for a good cause.
An 85 year old defendant, described as elderly, faced a court trial where prosecutors questioned police witnesses. The case, addressed by Sergeant Oiray and Mr Hook, ended with the charge withdrawn and the defendant leaving the court to recover a 10 shillings deposit at the police station.
Montefiores Recreation Reserve Trust held a meeting last Thursday with four new nominees. Harry Dray chaired and was elected president with John Pollack as vice president, Bert Balick as secretary treasurer. Main topics included a proposed ball, gate lock, turnstile, and a prosecution notice. Next meeting planned for July. Also reported were tennis results against Methodists, Bodangora as winning team, and a postponed tennis event to be tendered to Mr and Mrs Bede Price. Obituary noted Mrs. McLeod’s passing and village sympathy. Mrs. O Regan returned from holidays with her five month old son Rodney. A surprise party for Mrs. Eric Graham’s birthday was held at John Pollack’s home with about 12 friends.
Irene and Betty discuss beauty and aging with playful chatter. They extol Charmosanary creme for keeping years at bay and claim it makes a woman look youthful and radiant as she ages gracefully.
An old advertisement notes Creme Charmosan powder available in large jars at chemists and stores, promising charms and long lasting appeal. The text emphasizes broad retail availability and consumer appeal for hours of use.
Mr Howse, campaigning in Calare, argued the referendum shows Australians reject socialism and bureaucracy. He praised Calare electors for backing no socialism or communism, and said the public desires freedom from distant officials and state control as Canberra returns with Saturday voting news.
Railway Tennis Club schedules three Saturday matches at Wellington on the Wellijgton course with Rail Way No 1 facing Technical College and No 8 meeting Methodists. Players include Jullows, Ro Hug, W. Brown, Smith, Murray, Follett, Ney, Moylan, and Mrs Follett. A Railway 2 team lineup contest at Wellington will feature Murray, Taylor, Mrs Taylor, Miss Beil ming, while Sunday fixtures pit Rail Way against Neuréa at Newtown with Polleyt, Martin, Harris on, Smith, Murray, and Mrs Pollet among others. Additional Rail Way v Lincoln at Raheas courts lists Smith, Brown, Kelly, Smiles, Moylan, and Mesdames Moylan, Arm latrong, Payne, and Wiser.
The local Wellington club hosts Hawkesbury Cot fear A grade match at Hyewte Park on Saturday while Central Western Districts meet Parramatta First Grade at Rywate Park. Wellington backs improve with strong forward play, and Parramatta aims to field its best side. Drum Moyne to perform as curtain raiser with N S W Rugby Union official Mr Harold J Parr attending.
A small local notice promotes plumbing work offered by Norman Owens located at 22 Maughen Street. The ad emphasizes residential plumbing services and suggests contact for repairs installations and maintenance. The text is brief and uses a single address to anchor the service.
The Wellington Cycle and Athletics Club will run a road race next Saturday over 15 miles, up from 1 ½ miles. Ubia faces a longer course as most locals gain first experience beyond the short distance, with Bill Wagner noted as a possible exception. Handicaps list walkers and riders with minute and second allowances, including D Hines, M Jones and T Walker among others.
BL Wallman and TR Bolgate face W Murray and E Cawthon in the Kitch Cup Pairs final after a series of close rounds. Matches feature high scoring efforts with several two and three figure margins and a promise of a tight Snish contest.
The Mayijur specials expand in scope with Dennis Keefe as district attorney. Ruth Hussey promotes offerings titled Bedside Manner with showings scheduled on upcoming Saturday and Monday, indicating a sequence of programs and dates.
Contact by J W Brice in Lee Street, Wellner Box 64, phone 60. White will pan to Wel incton every second Wednesday next Vietch June 1941.
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