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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
1
A week end camp will be held about 12 miles from Dubbo starting Sunday afternoon and continuing all day. Wellington unit members will cooperate with the Dubbo force for maneuvers, with volunteers providing some meals. A local welfare committee may be formed to raise funds for needs outside Defence Department requirements.
Volunteers of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society gathered on a sunny afternoon on the school grounds to celebrate a strong response to their charity drive. They visit the sick and needy, collect clothing and funds, and support local families with food and hospital aid while detailing year end activities and receipts.
A football column laments conjecture over Reds play while confirming they retain the gold cup. It notes Group executive rulings barring Goolma and Narromine from joining the rep team, adds an insurance clause for injuries, and pays tribute to Lt Tam Burrell with armbands. It criticizes anonymous letters in U.W. and urges honest, named commentary.
Sporting entries for the Epsom and Metropolitan meetings show slight declines from last year with 305 entries for the Melbourne Cup and 289 for the Caulfield Cup, Ajax nominated for both. Dubonnet wins the Coonamble Cup. Napier Park Steeplechase ends with an unusual finish as spectators finish the race.
Wellington defined as defending the Jack Hore Cup for the second time since winning it from Canowindra, facing Parkes described as an extra strong side. Injury updates include W Powell returning at five eighth and Stubberfeld sidelined, with Minkell on the wing. Wellington line up and Parkes squad listed along with a 2 pm early match Budangere versus Wellington resseven.
The upcoming rugby union game features Jemin and Wellington assembling mainly junior players. They recently played the Orange Weall els, losing but showing promise. A Union team with a lighter lineup will travel to Buchareena's hotel for a 1 PM start, before a navy Lox p.m. wrap.
A compact listing of worship times and sermons for Wellington and nearby parishes. Includes Church of England Wellington services at 3 am and 3 pm for Children’s, plus details for Cumnock Geurie Suntop Yeoval Rurimbla and other churches with times from early morning to evening.
Weather outlook notes lingering cloudiness and unsettled conditions across southern areas with showers mainly on slopes and isolated showers on Central and Southern Tablelands. Winds from the west to northwest moderate, cooler night, and misty southern districts with possible gusty exposures.
Wellington contestants are urged to take part in a one-step competition at each centre with a grand final to be held in the hospital hall. An old-time waltzing contest is also planned. Maryvale competition occurs next Monday night on King's birthday. Racehorse lease forms are sold at The Times Office for one shilling.
The Wellington Times prints an advertisement from Brownhill and Son, D Brownhill and Warnett, located Percy Street, Wellington, inviting inquiries for a drawing of a painting by F. Brownhill.
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