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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
13
Dense OCR list of mixed and single division matches from Wellington's annual tennis event. Includes pairings, byes, and ongoing round progress with numerous player names and matchups across A and S divisions.
The management committee notes possible changes to match times and, if needed, may cancel or alter arrangements. Players are asked to report promptly at specified start times from 9:30 AM to 1:50 PM for numerous courts and fixtures with a long list of participants including Miss A Hattersley Mr. W. Rice and many others.
Wellington totanys School reports results for classes 2A 2B 1A and 1B. Top scorers include Nola Theobald Bill Exerton Margaret Nicholas and Gwen Gearee with marks ranging from mid thirties to mid forties.
Mine 1D. Brown returned home after holidays in Orange Wellington and Dubbo. Hon. E. S. Spooner opened Yeoval’s new Agricultural Hall. Local officials praised progress in water, sewerage, electricity, roads, tennis courts and swimming baths. Officials and societies highlighted agricultural and horticultural work and community growth.
For four weeks to May 28, Wellington Alluvials dredge produced 2161 ounces of gold from 308,000 yards sluiced and recovered Bruce. The last day saw wash dredged with issues. Overburden height was below average, promising continued conditions until deeper ground with higher overburden and lower values is reached. Previous yield was 48 ounces from 16,000 yards.
The Yeoval Golf Club opened its season on May 29 with ideal weather and a lively competition. A variety of events pleased players as the afternoon program, including a mixed foursomes won by Mr AB, Billy, and Mr Fi Wilkin with a 73 total handicap 24.
The Country Women's Association held its annual meeting Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs Wykes. Members present included President Mur James, G Hunt, A Bilin Go Bune, We Bray, Ay Went, Job Judd, and Miss Moore. Apologies were read from several members. It was decided to read the Norwegian Legend at the July meeting.
Yeoval hosted Manildra in a first round football match, winning 5 points to nil. T Miller scored the try for Yeoval with T O’Hennan converting. Dover of Molong refereed satisfactorily. The Black and Whites, a second grade side, hope for a strong run after successive defeats of Molong and Manildra.
Several matches were played over the weekend on Brienlaw and Arthurville courts in fine weather. In Weel Town, Mes damen Jones and teammates defeated the visiting side 16 to 4. Arthurville saw Yeoval win 20 to 6 over the local club in a steady contest. Cumnock's match ended 10 to 4 in favor of Yeoval after a sociable, well-contested day.
An 18 mile cycling road race drew a large crowd of spectators from Yeoval to Connect on opening Friday morning. Riders listed include BR Wykenseh Ty Carpenter Re Cavanagh J Simcoe Mi Bowhay Hi Johnson and Reale R Wyken with times noted though garbled.
The infant son of Str and Mim Bruce Lees died Thursday at the residence of Mr and Mrs H Knight aged six weeks. The remains were laid to rest in the Church of England section of the local cemetery. Prayers at the gravesite were read by Reverend Le G Peaty. The writer expresses sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents and relatives in their loss.
Mails are irregularly run on Monday and Wednesday mornings and Friday morning via Wellington Parkes Yeoval and Cumnock coach on Thursday and Saturday noon. Outgoing mails occur Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights with additional Wednesday and Friday runs. Post closes at 1 o clock weekdays and a quarter to two on Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays Sundays.
Weather forecast notes warm days ahead with sunny spells followed by cold nights. Farmers anticipate relief from hand feeding as crops are sown for the coming season.
A euchre party and dance were held at the Australian Hall on Friday night with a well attended event. Footbal Club prize winners included Mrs A Wamkin and Mr Ke Menvimam for their efforts. Music by Mo Ladar energized the dance portion. Refreshments and chocolate walls were provided by the Ladies committee, and the evening ended on a high note with pleasant sentiment from attendees.
A convent grounds fete featured fair attractions and an array of prizes. Notable events included a bake sale with a noteworthy cake and a cooking demonstration. Winners announced include Miss Noeline Mealy for the bake contest and Miss Stella Miller for a display item.
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