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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
3
The notice lists June and July events including a Catholic hall memorial month, a serene keep free event, an annual gift tea for St. Vincent de Paul, a public meeting at Convent rounds, and a weekly auction mart at Pawcatts Corner. It also mentions battery sales by Barbour Street Sydney and a Wellington Agricultural Bureau bulletin.
The notice states a due date of Wednesday the ttth di 40 for payment of a charge or rate. It indicates that amounts should be paid on or before the specified date to avoid further action. The document references Shire Cork and Shire Chambers.
A wartime appeal argues against cynicism and delays in Australia’s effort. Leaders are urged to unite, accelerate production, and empower the public to arm and mobilize with tanks, planes, and heavy equipment to defeat the common enemy. The piece condemns political hesitation and calls for immediate national action.
A chaotic wring of notes from Grange and Wellington items. Mentions include an outright sale of 200 dairy heifers with age details, a shift in local staff at M.M. Stove, plans for a Catholic ball on July 26, and council works on Warne Street. Reports reference Welington militia, municipal council meetings, and the Newcastle Rugby Union stopover contributing to hospital funds.
A jumble of notices from Wellington and Dubbo cover auctions, wool and produce sales, farmer meetings, and public gatherings. Items include sale of the property Wychitella near Dubbo, a June 14 testing event, a June 22 auction, and a June 12 farmers meeting with public follow up. Community groups request member presence and distribution of comforts for enlistees.
Public meeting called for Wednesday evening at 7 45 at Wellington Court Chambers to form an auxiliary with the navy in the current struggle. Shortage of comforts for sailors, many with no change of clothing, prompts strong turnout by women of Australia. All business women urged to attend.
The piece lauds national unity and patriotic support during the war drive. It notes strong public response to fund raising and community effort, with widespread offers of financial aid and personal sacrifice praised as crucial to victory.
The annual meeting of the By Vincent de Peu Society will be held at Convent grounds on Wednesday evening. It aims to support the society’s work, with a musical program and a hope for a large turnout from all creeds and classes.
The Younger Set region chapter held a Friday gathering with careful planning to ensure a happy and comfortable night. Tables were set with evidence of care, featuring a white dainty supper supplied by the members, described as a highly pleasing event for the group.
A committee meeting at Burrrendong Mumbil discussed increased support with a vote to add £10 to headquarter funds. Members from the district were acknowledged with thanks to various donors including Mrs. Mary Sutton of Sydney and Mr. Spencer Madilelt, among others.
A cordial gathering of the Teachers Federation of New South Wales meets at Wellington Intermediate Library on Saturday morning. A strong committee outlines plans and reports on arrangements for forthcoming patriotic education activities and fundraising efforts by the movement.
The Country Rugby League clarifies players serving in military training may not be considered to have interrupted their residence eligibility. Players temporarily away on duty who played with military teams are not disadvantaged and remain eligible to play, provided they meet core residence rules.
At the outbreak of war the Women’s Voluntary Service provided knitted comforts for militia camps in Wellington. Now volunteers focus on making socks scarves and knitted items for local men enlisting in the ALP. They need wool and money donations to continue, with a limit only by available funds.
Forecast warns of cloudy and misty to foggy conditions in western and southern areas with light rain. Moderate daytime temperatures with some inland spread. winds from the west to northwest remaining fresh.
A garbled report references a planned event at Bell Park on a Wednesday at 12:00. It mentions several local names such as McKinnon and McCormick and notes a turnout of players from nearby farms, with some confusion over who will participate.
Mr Neb secretary of the Wellaswen ranch of the RSSALA will be at the Council Chambers daily to enlist applicants. A long list of men including Alexander Giffen Natva Beith HL Wellington and others have enlisted. several Wellington workers join in Sydney on Monday to pursue flying and service corps roles.
An 1X hole stroke competition held on Twestay lat with Mrs G Stockwell winning after a 27 return. Several good adres remained in Uk e stateh. Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock Larne Pup to compete for a 1K oles Lake cup in conjunction with the cradle championship qualifying round.
A local arts page previews upcoming showings and productions at Macquarie Theatre. The program features Parameda’s Ber Geter on Saturday with ensemble Gary Popper and Ray Preston, plus Follow Your Bray as a co attraction. The Meytall Thewre opens Saturday with Buster Cruble in Musk Rageris serial.
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