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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
12
Arthurville UK roval football clubs gain momentum as new houses rise near the railway station. Reports highlight farming productivity, cattle stock needs, Empire Day celebrations, a planned Baby Clinic, and community growth signals amid drought and erratic rains.
Mumbil notes a new general store purchase by Kooper at Burrendong and a busy week of local tennis, clubs, and visits. Rain disrupts harvest plans while renovations proceed at the public school and residence. Cautions on injuries and hospital updates accompany community events and travel plans.
Heavy rainfall greeted Wongarbon yesterday with more expected. An Empire Hall dance saw Cushy Birchall win the Ogly Man’s competition to aid the Church of England, while prizes included gold tie pins for Bireball and Fisher. Music by Mueray and Fitzgerald complemented a Sarum Cup football match near Georie. The school picnic and a tennis tour to Dubbo with True winning by a fair margin rounded weekend activities.
Widespread soaking rain arrives easing drought concerns for Maid owners as week of mild weather continues. Australian Hotel host Mr Hosking departs to Fremantle with friends, while Mr Adler and family move into the hotel building and Catholic friends plan a church party and dance with Reverend Dr Gummer presiding.
Early Tuesday morning rain began and continued in light showers all day. The town saw rain relief with inches gained in surrounding areas. A football match between Yeoval and Wellington drew a large crowd, with tight scores at points. A four person team from Avondale visited, playing on local courts, while mixed teams from Cumungert and Radway courts were set to visit next Sunday. A horse incident injured Mr Sharpe, but he recovered with medical aid. Mr Miskell’s eye injury and other minor mishaps were noted as the day progressed.
Rovavewood played Saturday at Swaratak courts losing to Waratah Chih in a tightly contested match. Waratah won 7 6 6 4 2 6 9 7, while the Cul team claimed a win on Cortes courts by 24 games, with Dare Walker assisting.
An analytical update on African wool growing, comparing South Africa with Australia. It covers Karroo pasture types, rainfall, carrying capacity, land values, fencing and stock management, and costs to run merino flocks. It notes South Africa’s potential but cautions on climate, drought, hail, and dipping needs, with market outlook and upcoming Sydney wool auctions.
Wellington's Poultry Club announces its annual show at the Paramount Hall tomorrow night and next Saturday with over 500 entries expected. Birds of full breeds and colors will be shown, and record trophies of exceptional merit have been received. On Saturday at 8:30 PM Rev Wynn, a world poultry congress delegate, will give a lecture for breeders. admission is 1 shilling.
Testimony in the Southern Cross inquiry includes James Portus of Shell Oil describing Ulm's comments on publicity schemes. John Cantor of Custome Flonase Hotel corroborates crew ties. Portus and Cantor challenge alleged offers and denials of payments for publicity or removal work in central Australia.
Thus Adameon of Rous Nursery Remington invites you to apply for free catalogs describing cultivation of rome and fruit. We have a few catalogs on hand and will give them to any interested.
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