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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
4
A.B. Bennett of Arthurville posts a strict trespass warning. Any person trespassing to shoot, trap, or harm property will be prosecuted without respect for persons. Stray dogs will be shot.
Local ad seeks to buy poultry fowl and turkeys in any quantity at top market rates. Seller should be near the railway with contact details provided for direct negotiation and quick pickup.
Harry Hopman triumphs over Jim Willard to win the Wellington Tennis Club singles title after days of weather delays and strong performances by noted players including Hopman and Willard. The event featured doubles finals, mixed doubles, and numerous spectators despite rain interruptions.
The annual ball in Wellington in connection with the Public Tennis Club drew 124 couples and many visitors from Dubbo and other centres. Binjang orchestra provided music with interludes by Mise Broexe and Mr N Browne. Supper by the ladies at 11 30, President P R Stephens presented doubles cups to J Willard and J Ward. Willard spoke of the visitors’ enjoyment as dancing continued into the early hours.
Lands offered in Hillston and Wyalong districts by Crown. Hillston block covers 1760 acres in eight parcels of about 220 acres each, available 18 July to 2 August, with capital values from £1400 to £1800. Wyalong block spans about 1761 acres in three parcels, about 20 kilometres south of Wyalong, with capital values from £2000 to £2800, available 10 July to mid July. Information from Wellington CPS Office, Joseph Thompson and Ben Undertakers, Maughan Street, phone £74.
An advertisement extols Australian Mortgages Limited as a needed major finance company promising profitable investment for shareholders. It notes strong demand for mortgage finance, underwritten shares, and directors’ commitment to take up £25,000 in stock, urging readers to obtain prospectuses from company representatives Abbot and McCarthy at the Grand Hotel. A separate trespass notice warns against shooting or trapping on property with punishment.
The Wellington School of Arts committee organized a four night Empire Hall fair to raise funds for the institution. Opening night drew attendance, with stalls, dancing by pupils, and various attractions, while volunteers led by Mr. Frank Murray and Miss Lever kept the program lively. proceeds fire a worthy cause.
A reader argues against paying more for a car without Four Wheel Brakes. Citing tests by the NRMA adviser Mr. Fielder and published figures, the piece contends four wheel brakes improve value and resale. It notes Whippet cars offer high value per pound, with local dealer Rowland's Garage promoting more details.
Church services listed for Wellington Bodangora Yeoval Stuart Town and surrounding areas show multiple worship times in June and July. Notable events include Methodist and Presbyterian participation with sermons by Rev C L Connery and Rev H G Ford, plus a Baptist reach extending to Dubbo with first services in Protestant Hall.
Major Walton A. Green former chief Prohibition investigator argues that tolerance of drinking rises with a corrupting bootleg element. He asserts society and criminals feed on each other and that Prohibition has only shifted, not ended, lawlessness, noting elites’ uneasy relations with violators.
Mr D4 Bona the well known Orange Light Specialist says his next Fortnightly Wellington visit will be on a riding. 4th June at Hla consulting rooms run by Mr C Murphy Nanima Crescent, where appointments if necessary may be arranged. Phone S27-
A chaotic clipping covers trotting and flat racing with names like Victoria Tark, Charming Bells, Fannie Huon, and Sean almeion among winners. It also notes Australian cricketers defeated by Malaya by 30 runs, plus French tennis finals Borotra and Mudanjo beating Tilden and Mile ana Alvarez 6 2 0 3 5. Human Keteon Hoxagl retired from racing and will mate with Magpie.
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