Sporting Notes from the Wacing and Trotting Club Meet
The Wacing and Trotting Club held its initial meeting with a £162 profit and affordable admission. Stars Don Roddy and George Squire ran tastings as trustees and officials faced monetary challenges on the Sprig Ground. Wellington and nearby districts showed support, planning future meetings and noting horse performances including Lepton Bird and Amazing Jewell, with extensive references to races, weights, and local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Roddy
George ‘Squire
Dijees
Roddy
Trustesa
Wellington
Daves
Rave 5
WRAL
Winter Road Dangers Highlight Pedestrian and Driver Precautions
A state safety council report cites fatal road accidents across New South Water with pedestrians most at risk at night on poorly lit roads. It urges lower speeds in rain and curves, better visibility with bright clothes, and drivers to avoid overconfidence, especially on icy surfaces, to reduce skidding and fatal outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wielet
Warler
Monoris
Wide Awake Doctors Warn Against Sleeping Powder Use
A fragment discusses doctors warning about prescribed sleeping powder and mentions Kunal in Germany. The piece implies concern over misuse or safety of sleep aids amid medical supervision.
Car memory overhaul and tyre safety notes
Guidance on vehicle maintenance emphasizes keeping brakes adjusted and tyres smooth. Warns that worn or uneven tyres can be dangerous on wet or slippery surfaces and that incorrect inflation or modlernpelys errors increase risk of skidding.
Weekend Racing Sparks Shows Close Finishes Across Cards
The meeting featured top weight 9.4 ridden by W Lappin and Downham with two hurdle wins. Favoritism centered on Ei Val r Merry emille and The Sly Lovient as strong contenders in the American Cup. Tracks at Warwick, Randwick, and Plomine showcased notable performances by Grey Derby, The Trump, and Downham, with jockeys like K Weber and Paton delivering solid rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Constant
Amre
Uspurtan
W. Lappin
Wid
Mie
Ei Val R
Hole In
Ae Woqner
Indiensen Yaat
Downham
Harry Pawn
Orange
Paton
Winning Post
Good Morning
Agahe Waa
Icky Cou'ts
Merry Emille
Merry Hmile
Cassaile
Sitheuah
Warwick
K. Weber
Jimmy Pike
Cunlig
Joculue
Plomine
Patax
Hig
de Fons
Puccession
Randwick
Micky Milley
Arti Kul Chong Young
Sydney
Wellington
Wheat Industry Stabilization Act payments described
Enquiries point to interim payments under the Wheat Industry Stabilization Act. Details state per acre and per bushel payments, with Commonwealth funds distributed by the Flower Tax Act framework. Final amounts depend on claims received and tested. a nine bushel limit applies through June 30, 1997, with further payments contingent on assessed yields and published computations for failed areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Howe
Not Brave Apprehensive Verse on Youth and Memory
A fragmentary poem reflects on youth and courage, noting the ache of growing older and the lingering pull of memories. The speaker contrasts bravado with insecurity, imagining fleeting glances and words, and questions how eternal the feelings of youth remain as time passes.
Wellington Show Ground Aide Pleads for Debt Relief
A Wellington meeting of the Racing and Trotting Club heard D V Roddy urge support to aid the show ground. Volunteers have improved the grounds, with plans to pave and lawn areas next year to reduce dust and attract spectators, while revenue remains insufficient to clear the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. V. Roddy
Wale Vionten Raning
PLA. and H. Society
James Whiteley
Ants and the verandah siege on Blue Mountains
Nature Notes recalls a huwebulder living on the Blue Mountains battling black ants invading the kitchen. The couple tries remedies as ants march along the verandah to the door, with the husband using a mosquito spray to break their line. The ants retreat in confusion after a brief melee, proving ants can communicate quickly in a mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
Jane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bovechoy Rosing
Lust pHi
Lepton Bird
Sunurdy
Clas
Goud Ap
Ninw Vale
A.C
Coonamble
Gold Brest
Amazing Jewell
Mureh
Parkes
Minton
Mr. N. Smith
Bramai
Legion Bind
Kyltome
Uhe
Kandy
Leon
Kandas
Sork
Jocuine
Wood
Tate
Homestead
Legion Bird
Liv
Old Speck
Youlue
Bill Lappy
Riley
Wall
Amaranthitsy
Mei
Amaranth
Buck Hughes
Seymour'shore
Bacon Factory
Aix
S. Townsend
J. W. Gollan & Son
Comet & Sky Windmills
Rich & Sora
Lucerne
Sol
Abel Wilkins
Bes
Hoag Safety
New South Water
Ir Riad Safety Council
Bruxter
Rfc
Avon
Tinton
Marlboro Haar
Kunal
Germany
Wheat Industry Stabilization Act
Mayta
Werner
Barby
Esa
Engi
Wye
Show Ground
Cerain
United Effor’s
Stevens
Ywying
Rod- Ay
Nature Notes
Adeton
Melbourne
Sonsdler
Nante
Dodge
Darcy WA Walker
HEC. Williams
Harry Bestwick
Warne Street
H. Bestwick
Kimbell
Case Tractors
Wolseley Shearing
Shearer
Batiafecti
Kimbell's
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