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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
2
Fragments show notices and ads for property lease requests, sales of farm items, and various goods. Includes lines about a four for the determination of a slave and mentions names like A Kelly CA and Leslie Ling. Also advertises wanted workers, prime turkeys, stoves, pianos, beds, and a small farm lease offer with inquiries to local addresses.
Local jottings report upcoming events in Wellington and Sydney. Mentions Wellington town gatherings and a photo exhibition at Marquine See Priday, plus a Macquarie Street event in Sydney. Notes meetings of local bodies, exhibitions, and market opportunities affecting retailers and restockers, with references to Bathurst and Weatherton areas and a forthcoming sale of sheep.
Wellington readers are urged to attend Penny Windom performances tonight and tomorrow, with advance notices of a possible encore. The piece promises entertainment amid a bustling social scene, while shoppers note new homes sprouting as Wellington rebuilds and expands.
A visitor to Camevin Park keeps striking a pose before a memorial reflector, daily rehearsing a self sentry act as he stares into the mirror. The repeated ritual draws amusement from onlookers and long puzzled city officials seeking an explanation for his odd behavior.
Wellington trotter Coy Berle, owned by Mr W H Potts of Wellington, scored a commanding win at Adelaide on Saturday night beating 60 in arrears. The performance promises further starts in Melbourne and Sydney high profile events, with strong interest in the trotting circle.
In yesterday's Wellington League match, Mudie and Davier suffered injuries. Davier injured a shoulder ending his game, while a broken wrist sidelined another star. Jack Maservon also left play after a knee strike opened a gash requiring stitches.
Montefiores residents Mr and Mrs Frank Murray celebrate their silver wedding with a 9 PM surprise gathering. Guests laud the couple's long marriage in Wellington district. Gifts include a silver drive ink, a silver ank and pepper shaker from their son Ray Murray and family.
Local dog racing notes say Arthur Hawke's coursing bitch Phyllie Farranel won the Mullen Braves over 440 yarda at Harold Park on Saturday night. The £30 stake sparked 20/1 odds, with punters briefly optimistic. Refined chatter noted the event and congratulated Hawke on the win.
A locally made picture benefit is planned in the Macquarie Theatre on Friday night with a star lineup including Sydney artistes. The plan opens early and quickly fills seats, drawing crowds from Murphy and Marghy stores. tickets available from local venues and Roury Club. The event features first class entertainment, including glow of radio personalities, with proceeds aiding a hospital gala in Wellington.
Government explores water conservation schemes as drought tightens supply in western towns. Nyngan and Huai Town face water limits, Macquarie River water could reach Bogan and Nyngan beds, while Burrenbone Dam offer looms with projected cost around 1000000 pounds. Local opposition concerns about land access and Treasury drain shape debate.
A lively Thursday night hockey on skates featured the Wellington team losing seven to two in a dramatic matchup. Players new to skating showed promise as the public enjoyed an exciting game with several notable incidents.
Sra G Warton travels to Sydney to arrange for Rotary event attendees. Frank Brown undergoes a successful operation at St Georgy’s Hospital Kogarah with family hopeful for recovery. Miles PhyW Thain plans visit to University at Waverley. mix of local names and place references appear with civic notes and social details.
The wedding of McHugh and Gibbs took place at Patrick's Catholic Church with Rev Father Kelly presiding. The bride wore a traveling suit with black accessories and carried a bouquet. bridesmaid was Sullivan and best man was McDinnell. After the ceremony a reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple departed for a southern honeymoon amid good wishes.
Winnie Bracken wed Keith Penfold in a ceremony styled by Rev Pather Kelly. The bride, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Bracken of Wellbang, becomes Mrs G Pentuli’s eldest son Rodney attended post ceremony at Hollywood reception. The couple will reside in West Ane vali.
The Wellington Golf Club enjoyed ideal weather for weekend play. Saturday featured an 18-hole stroke competition won by N. F. Pi with 77 1, 68. Scorers included R. Rowe 69-88 70 and A. Ganley 82-22 70. Four-ball best-ball results listed with teams led by Richmond and Brown, while several pairs faced varying margins.
A weekend bowls match slate sees the A and B Championships undecided due to weather. Walter Pu brook wins two games against TN Ayling and Tom Trouneu, with scores 2 1 and 21 0. Grange team to visit next Monday for a hotel game with Wellington Chad, promising season sport during the holiday period.
A clipped OCR fragment hints at a Saturday column from Old Chlewguue with names Mucuuarie Wowwaday Thorley Maytnin and Erbe drawn into a local note. The text lacks clear events or dates, offering only scattered proper nouns and fragmented place names.
Two Wallington players traveled to Mudgee for a senior match. Mudgee led 8 0 at halftime and extended the margin after the break, eventually winning 40 to nil. Reserve grade also favored Mudgee with a strong display throughout the game.
The Australian Eleven in early matches show small gains as they save form for the first Test starting Friday. Essex were bowled out for 16 with Brown top scoring on 58 before dismissal. Cox led with 48 as Ward and Fleetwood-Smith contributed, while Rowland troubled by 13 players.
Australia defeats Gloucestershire by ten wickets in a one sided match. In Gloucestershire innings, OReilly bowled for 24 and Flemming took 32 runs as top bowler. Australia replied with 161 led by Badcock with 31. McCabe captained in Bradman era, amid uncertain details.
In a low scoring match England and The Rest fought for dominance. Paynter top scored with 46, while Reilly featured for the fone in a troubled second innings as England and The Rest combined were all out for SAR. Hammond reached 1,000 runs for the season, marking a notable milestone amid the turbulent play.
The Wellington Post Office outlines Monday 18 June as the King's Birthday holiday with opening at 9 a.m. and mail for Sydney and intermediate stations dispatched by 10 a.m. Letter receivers cleared by 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. delivery and telephone service continue.
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