1951 Tennis Tournament Sets New Records
The event marks a triumph for the club’s young executive officers after weeks of preparation and flawless organization. Finals were in progress as this went to press, with Davis Cup player Bil Bidwell facing State rep Jack Davis and Miss Betty Spratt. Mixed doubles were won by R Lucas and Mya Crosman over J McDonald and Mrs. W Neville.
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Wellington Courts
Bil Bidwell
Jack Davis
Betty Spratt
Welllington
Crosman
Orange
R. Lucas
Mya
J. McDonald
New Zealand
W. Neville
Wellington
Spratt
Moore
Crossman
A. Kendall
Michowel
Open Tennis Results Show Multiple Event Winners Across Divisions
The page lists results from men’s open singles and doubles, women’s open singles and mixed doubles, with round-by-round progress. Notable names include Hadona, Breiner, Sidwell, Dart, Kendall, Bennison, and Spratt. The event features multiple rounds from second round to semifinals and finals across singles and doubles events.
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J. Dart d
A. Kendall Ged
W. Sidwell A
T. McDonald
Pie
Newbond Hlon
D. George
Nicas
G. Castles
McNee
W. Wanless
Burrendong Resumptions Prompt Landholder Hardship
In parliament on Tuesday the Mudgee MLA Mr. F. C. Cooke accused government land resumption near Burrendong of forcing many landholders from their properties without compensation. He said families fled homes and livestock, often buying higher priced land. Officials cited notice procedures and delays tied to leaving land and crown title transitions.
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Burrendong Um
Tor Mudgee
F. C. Cooke
Wet
Cooke
Weir
Rifle Shooting Opens Season at Rifle Range
Scoring the first event of the season last Saturday at the Rifle Range, shooter J Charlton scored consistently to win the Spoon and the Walpole Trophy. Local marksmen watched as Charlton led from the start, securing the top honors in a gusty, uneven wind.
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J. Charlton
Grants for Cemeteries and Recreation Reserves
Grants totaling £75 have been allocated to Wellington Cemetery and District Recreation Reserves for improvements. Approved by the Minister for Lands after representations by F G Gooke MLA, the payments include Montefiores Recreation and Public Hall Reserve £0 notional, Stuart Town Reserve £10, Buchareena Recreation Reserve £10, Ballimore Reserve £20, Wellington Cemetery £16, Meninoran Reserve £10. Action for payment is now being taken.
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Wellington Cemetery
Minister For Lands
F_G
Gooke
Montefiores Recreation
Public Hall
Stuart Town
Buchareena Recreation
Ballimore
Men‘inoran
Two of a Kind in Wheat Show Judge’s Split Decision
The Wellington malting industry acknowledges Mr Lord as one of the finest wheat judges. At the Historical Society, Mr H W Fuhasten recounted a Wellington Show where two farmers entered wheat judged by Lord. He could not separate five similar samples, declaring a dead heat for first prize.
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Lord
Golf Cup Wins Spark Dewy Morning Play at Club
Paul Kelly and N G Brnderlin win Wade and McLeod Cups in a morning round troubled by dew and early light. Tournament committee minimized delays as Kelly, club champion, posted a scratch 14 percent. Ron McConochie earned second with 154. Other trophies went to Gye Carroll and V Savage, with late awards for 14 hole and 1 hole stroke events. A surprise tea followed and Club President Camerop presented the trophies.
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Une Greens
Paul Kelly
Ron? McConochie
BR. Dodd
N. G
Hrudeailin
Sui
Harold Potts
Marie Harvey
Jack Patton
Paul Gouvernet
Gye Carroll
V. Savage
Mark Harvey
M. Gransden
D. Toynton
M. ©. Camerop
McConvehie
Wellington Union to provide players for side to play All Blacks
Wellington Union selects four players and two reserves for the Parkes match against the All Blacks. Elvin Johnson and Ted Fidook from Yeoval, Ken Newham of Wellington, Boug Saddler of Dubbo, with reserves Ken Sleeman of Wellington and Peter Stanford of Stuart Town. Johnson earns a centre three quarter berth, Fidock as breakaway, Newham a key back, Saddler adds weight, Sleeman as reserve tackler, Stanford a forward, Geoff Wykes may win hooker spot with strong trials.
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Wellington Union
ALL Blacks
Parkes
Weington
Elvin Johnson
Ted Fidook
Yeoval
Ken Newham
Wellington
Boug Saddler
Dubbo
Ken Sleeman
Peter Stanford
Stuart Town
Johnson
Selestore
Neville Plowman
Yetval
Chibmate
Ted Fidock
Cekenehu
Rot Newham
Newham
Saddler
University
Sleeman
le Ne Wets
Stanford
Seleet
Als
Ais McHubion
Geoff Wykes
Yeoval Club
E. A. Walsham
Wellington Ciewict
Wellington Stars
Sit Blacks
Associates Golf Trophy Won By Miss Betty McKeown
The Associates golf event at East Tuesday, an 18 hole stroke competition for trophies donated by G. R. McKeown, was won decisively by Miss Betty McKeown with a net 57 under par. Runner up Miss Baker posted a solid net 64 as over 34 players competed. proceeds benefited the Dear, Dumb and Blind Appeal.
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Associates
East
G. R. McKeown
Betty McKeown
Miss McKeown
Miss Baker
B. McKeown
Baker
Paul Kelly
K. Wall
F. Howland
B. Lane
Gates
R. Harvey
W. Botts
Mes B. Parkinson
HO. Koble
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B. Hadona
Howard
Dawson
A. Breiner
Remona
Desis
L. Godteey
B. Haran
Potts
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Bennison
D. Cunne
W. O'Grady
Brombenda
J. O'Brien
Y. Sidwell
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Punch
R. Ward
R. Luwas
J. Cheadle
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A. Newbond
Claremont
Insh Cummings
Uiathos
A Thwaite
A. J. Pletcher
D. Crane
D. K.bromhead
Nee
W. Sidwell
D. F. Ward
R. Teas
D. B. Hudson
Newhon
Z. Goaney
Gee
Mebonnia
Gummings
B. Thwaite
R. Eagle
L. Godfvey
F. Everett
M. Bennison
E. Bromhead
D. Whitnall
K. Fox
B. Croft
O'Grady
Baxter
J. Cooper
N. Dawson
F Everett
B. Hudson
Fe Cummings
C. Ryan
J. Price
N. Bermison
Gweatien
Ofane
Ri. Eagle
L. Godfrey
Pax
J Dart
S. Taylor
J. Dart
D. RB
H. Mure
Tamer
J. Greenwood
P. Gunn
B. Spratt
Sidwell
Mes. Croudace J. McDoneld
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Kendall
McDowell
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Grossman
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D. J. Brage
B. Horan
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D. W. Wanless
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Stewart A. L. Gorrie
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J. Chestay
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Horan
Chendie
D. W. Stapleton
J. Fellon
A. Shand
K. Matters
D. BR. ‘McGuinness
N. Spratt
D. M. Dwyer
R. Gummings
A. A. Taylor
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Castles A. MW. Jahmson
J. Punch
J. Fabar
B. Maylock
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B. Haylock
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Clarke
Ployd
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A. J. Pallon
J. Pinich
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Word
P. Steward
P. Stewart
M. Geare
N. Whale
W. Sughes
W. McNee
A. Shand Ti
W. Hdwards
M. Stevens
J Punen
W. Stapleton
D. Hopking
J. Hobbs
M Stephens
K. Matterswie
H. Lyons
Cartivsigak
L. Gooman
Browne
S. Teylor
L. Ragle
Parker
James
M, Steward
Holland
Stockwell
Todekinson
Harpur
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Anais
Dobell
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Siamos
Jags
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Halwand Wo
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Hodgkinson
Tanner
Burrendong
T. Smatles
M. Kelly
D. O'Rourke
J. W. Charlton
J. O'Rourke Joy
W. F.jones
Brown
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N.G. Brnderlin
L. Carroll
R. Smurthwaite
Mee
N. Patrioss
K. Bourke
Keown
J. Howland
W.G. Brugerlin
M. Harvey
R. McColler
L, Carroll
Smurthwai
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Francis
Gransden
J. Fulton Ae
G. Colling
M. G. Cameron
W. J. Bowell
Paul Kelly K. Bourke
Fee
Percy Kelly
G. Croudace
P. Kimber
N. Fairless
Alex Kelly Ley
R. Christie
D. Mander Jones
D. E. Wall
E Blane
D. Wall
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Campbell
Gunnell Tee
D. ‘Tweedie
Patersi
M. Kimbel
Rma P. Govivernet
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