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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
3
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Generous community backing at the CW A fete boosted profits to about £100 from stalls and refreshments. The fancy stall run by Mesdames Munro Black Leslie grossed £34 19 0, the refreshment stall £29 7 2, produce stall £24 11 8, and the cakes stall £14 11 4. Cooking contest winners included Mrs J Munro, Mrs K Neville, Mrs FR Met slland, and Mrs Farr. The event, linked to the rugby match between Dubbo and Yeoval, drew a record number of entries and was hailed as one of the branch’s most successful fetes.
Yeoval District Hospital Board welcomed new members B. Donnelly and W. Wykes at the latest meeting held by chairman P. Biatoh. They replace H. Wykes and R. B. Harpur who resigned, with little business on the agenda. The treasurer showed a credit balance of £397 3s 8d, the Matron reported monthly totals of seven male and two female patients, a daily average of 29, and a baby girl was born. Donations of cakes and flowers were gratefully acknowledged. Construction on hospital additions, estimated at £7,000, will resume as timber on hand increases. Directors present included P. Blatch, P.F. O’Halloran, R. H. Latter, W. Wykes, B. Donnelly, A. Ljoydic and GC. Kerins.
The Feoval Rugby Union Club aims to raise at least 200 to assist 1¢ players from Yeoval and district to tour Tasmania with the Wellington district team. Over 100 already raised via meals and other efforts, with a grand concert planned. Club leaders highlight the value of tour experience and note players Elwin Johnson, Ted Pidcek, John Munro, Jonel Blatch, AN Hedley, Leo Johnson, and Ray Grimes showing gains from previous tours. A Wales trip for Yeoval teams is also planned for season end.
Yeoval Red Cross Society receives strong support for its Waste Textile Drive. WMO expects to raise funds to justify depots and cartage of waste. Main depot is at A. J. Schilling and Co Fortes Street. A successful social afternoon at Mr and Mrs R Latter's home yielded a profit of £10.
Repairs to the showl building at Nubingerie will be carried out with minimal delay by the Painting and Repair Staff of the Education Department. Minister for Education R. J. Heffron stated in a letter to F. G. Cooke that private contractors may be engaged if available to expedite work. Dual desks have been supplied and delivery is expected soon.
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