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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
5
Yeoval beat Wellington 16 to 3 in a hard fought match at Yeoval with early pressure and strong defending. Miskell and Roberta sparked Yeoval attacks, while Wellington fought back but failed to convert chances into goals.
Bodangora reports cold settling in after a spell of heavy rains last week with the heaviest front of the year on Sunday. Roads are muddy as rains wash away metal. a dry spell is hoped for. Community notes include an unemployment fund meeting to discuss grants, a Bodangora Light Horse football match, and local visits from Sydney residents. Obituary notes mention M. O'Houlloran, founder of the Wellington Times, and local political remarks on Parliament.
ARTHURVILLE reports heavy frost and twenty hours of rain leaving mud floods. Two Wellington residents spent a night stranded when their car bogged in a quagmire near Gil-Gal. A Pantry of local legislation and the Flour Acquisition Act draw critique of farmers bearing bread and wheat costs.
Weather in Ponto and surrounding areas finally clears after persistent rain. Barmera reports reduced sowing as crops struggle, while sheep and cattle watchers grow anxious over outcomes. Pontatonnia loses again to Arthurville with a slim margin as Drill Creek hosts a tournament and Ambulance association planning a Wednesday meeting draws local interest. Coughs and golden rewards still linked to seasonal harvests.
The Topnis Club edged the Panto Club in a weekend game. Arthergillc led the scoring with key plays and the return grated guinsk contributed notably to the win.
An extended letter from Mrs. F Mathews recounts a sea voyage on the Nieuw Holland from Surabaya to Nieuw Zeeland and Muccantar. Passengers describe dinners, a captain's ball, prize souvenirs, landing scenes with natives, tropical fruit farming, and local sights. A fundraising parish event is planned in Kutella wool shed on the 18th.
The article notes anger over county advertising near the Macquarie River amid recent floods. Residents entertain visions of a repeat flood in 1926 and discuss measures to stay within riverbanks.
STUART TOWN reports heavy rain and cold winds prompting blanket drives. A Saturday June 20 sports and dance fundraiser for the district Ambulance is planned with a strong, energetic committee. Police and community members greet new constable Hyland on holiday assignment. Local illnesses and hospital stays are noted, including Mrs Bochma and Bob Cohen. A Catholic Church sports event on Monday is described as a great success.
A fragmented report notes failure to procure timely results across events. Tam mentions the church reach may extend to over 27, with ambiguous references to Bushell's tea and eperler fartet, signaling unclear details in the source material.
Geordie winter weather evident as residents enjoy a break with L Dayd family and others visiting Wellington. The Rifle Club plans a monthly shoot next weekend, while Geurie footballers report home points and improving form ahead of practice nights. Swindle Furst and Graham’s gody mentioned in passing as district activities continue.
George Paul I presents an auction at 230 prim in Wellington on the next 6th Jume for an improved farming property. The manor, comprising Ideres Teerhoht and 179 meven C. Venpe rty, will be sold by imortagias. Buyers should attend the ls Inspection or arrange via the auctioneer.
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