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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
4
Competition for the Meteod Cup proceeds at Wellington with players listed for matches and pairings. Rules emphasize readiness to tee off, with several names and scores noted, detailing matchups and times across two sessions as members prepare for the week’s events.
Residents urge action on deteriorating streets and footpaths west of the railway, noting long delays and safety risks. They warn that deferred repairs raise future costs and demand a funded works program, stressing the need for accessible, safe paths in main streets and outer areas.
Announcement calls attention to two upcoming days for a Combined Racing Clubs gathering with banking and business house partners encouraged to attend. Notices urge members to bring friends, donate to support grounds improvement, and contact secretary MeMaurice Cameron of Wellington for contributions and plans.
West residents oppose Macquarie River dredging and mining leases amid fears of water pollution. A Tul lengat Shire meeting heard Dr Morrey urge strong protest and a deputation to the Premier to cancel leases since March. The issue ties to Alluvials licenses and recent government changes.
Mr Clarvie Rosy of Swift Street was found weeping when a yard accident occurred as plumbers finished work on Tuesday evening. He fell headlong onto concrete, sustaining facial abrasions, a cut eyebrow, nose injuries, and bruising. Despite the pain he remained stoic and hopes for a quick recovery.
Friday marked the opening of school fetal scarer Sim teams chosen from pupils. Matches at Ball Park saw Wallabies beat Kangaroos 41 to nil, Springboks defeated Magpies 9 to 1. Referee Mr L Sexton kept busy as plans for singles and doubles arise. Teachers urge punctual attendance and effort in end-of-year exams. Parents invited to cooperate with staff and promote savings efforts among pupils.
Due to player unavailability from enlistment and petrol rationing, the Wellington Rugby Football League canceled the scheduled Johnnie Walker Cup clash at Dubbo on Sunday. Wellington shortages left a weakened squad, while Dubbo could field a constant camp of players, raising questions about rescheduling and the ability of Wellington to assemble a cup team. Norman Minkville, Bethurst native, and Miskell were highlighted as potential participants but military duties threatened their Sydney trip.
A fragmented report notes a push to expand library access with more books and music. It mentions pupils misusing books, the limit on purchases, and an appeal to students to contribute or donate books to improve library resources and leisure time activities.
W A Urquhart a Wellington plumber is photographed at Park Siret in Aha Park Wellington. The image caption notes his trade and location with a brief era setting.
Residents and public bodies are urged to attend a council meeting to discuss establishing defence factories. The call notes government plans for three new munition plants and stresses action, local ground and water resources, and citizen cooperation to convert factories for war needs.
The note encourages many players to enter upcoming events. It highlights junior entries, handicap and gran committees, and open divisions to attract players from other centers. The tournament starts at 10 am with entries priced at six shillings, and cheeky promises of practice and good competition.
A distressed civic note urges public works jobs for Wellington and district. It highlights Burrendong Dam and a munition factory as catalysts, arguing dam water for agriculture and town needs would fund itself via saved funds and create hundreds of jobs, with Lithgow as a regional hub benefiting from new activity.
Cloudy conditions with scattered showers along the coast north of Sydney while the inland remains largely fine. Showers develop in southern areas over the weekend with fronts moving through central districts. Mild days and nights expected with light to moderate winds turning northerly.
Spor ting report from Ascot yesterday highlights Awekey Ted McMewamin as a winner in a group of races including the Seven Furlong Stakes. Other victors include Vallane Gardes V Leigh and Alluring in various heats. A notable incident arises from a resuspakie accident and a suspension for Charman, with New Zealand entrants noted for upcoming spring ties.
The Macquarie Theatrd presents a lineup including The Pictures The Macquarie Meet, a Hardy comedy with Mickey Rooney and Andy Hardy material, and Wyoming an outdoor drama featuring Budy mingled action. Beery stars as Rob Birkwens in a farmer robber tale with General Custer, plus The Spider's Web serial. Mayfair Theatre shows Anily Harty on Saturday and Macquarie on Monday and Tuesday.
The report describes a tense escape where a person was torn and bruised, transported to hospital for observation after a fall. A woman named Lady Neith sustained only superficial injuries and did not exit the ditch. The narration ends with a quiet, creeping presence as the scene unfolds.
A fragment mentions ringing a phone number 225 related to Meelenn in a live event or broadcast. Details are unclear but indicate a contact or call-in element linked to Meelenn.
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