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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1939
Page
2
Help wanted for a household assistant with experience. Wages offered. Times Office advertisement. Also mentions tennis tournament at Ponty Courts next Sunday morning with entries accepted Saturday evening. Impounding notice and a separate pestilent notice referenced.
Nedco water supply proposes tendering for a brick pump house. Tenders close Tuesday June 20 1949 at Council Chambers George, Melbourne area, per local government preference rules. Drawings and specifications available from consulting engineers A Hak and Ivetis, Sydney, for a fee.
Auctioneer A Brien offers crockery furniture shop requisites and more at 4 168 Percy Street from S. Chemeila premises with contact 129. Del S. delightful weekend weather followed earlier bleak spell. tennis tourney boosts turnout and Wellington football fans attend Parker vs Wellington match.
Local notes describe an American handicap tournament to be held at the Ponte courts with entries slammed on Saturday. Participants are advised to phone the secretary in Lapdineg, Georgia.
A colored man and an accomplice attempted a theft at Wright Heaton and Co on Friday afternoon. They carried three iron sine pieces under one arm before being chased by employers. The goods were dropped in Mrs Lake's yard before the suspects fled toward Dubbo, and police were informed though one name could not be confirmed.
The Wellington District Band played in the main streets while J C Knight gave a farewell performance with the Wellington Band before departing to Cowra. The Wellington Salvation Army Band was augmented by the Orange Silver Band and Guides, drawing a large crowd.
A number of Wellington poultry breeders were represented at the Orange Poultry Club exhibition held Friday. Competition was keen with large entries from all areas. Wellington exhibitors winning include AustroIorps 0 Ivery 4 puller A J Spratt 2 silver laced Wyandottes Nale Ho Harrison 1 Chinese Langs 0 Very 2 cock Ivery 2 Pigeons red or reed chequer hen EA Vincent and Sons 1 tive Yarnon cock A E Vincent and Sons 2 A O V fancy cock A E Vincent 1 2 and champion hee
On Saturday night a very enjoyable dance was held at the Ten Club House after a strenuous day of play. The gathering entertained waiting participants and friends, with more dancing planned for tonight.
At a Municipal Council meeting last Thursday the clerk presented a report on traffic regulation. Inspections by Sergt Ormsby and others recommended pedestrian lanes from Western Stores to the Commercial Bank along Percy Street and across Swift Street to the Bank of NSW. Additional lanes from Levy’s Buildings to the police station corner and from the Court House to Roddy’s Terrace were proposed to enhance child safety, with further proposals to follow. An amendment to Ordinance No. 24 was rendered on 20 April 1999 concerning pedestrian traffic.
Wellington defeats Parkes 17 to 9 in a fast, injury‑hit match noted for late drama. Montgomer y left early with a shoulder injury as backs and forwards shone, Ewart and Dray scoring, Hickey, Miskell and Powell excelling, while Parkes fought back with McGilleon’s kicks and stout defence in a crowd‑pleasing contest.
Wellington and Parkes staged a hard fought Cup match with Parkes pressuring late in the second half. Key moments saw Hickey and Dray linking for Wellington while Parkes rallied with strong defence and several goal chances. final scoreline reflected a narrow Wellington advantage amid spirited play.
The Wellington League secretary Mr A Hawke today announced Dubbo will travel next Sunday to compete for the Jack Hore Gold Cup. Two teams will clash and arrangements include transport details being finalised.
Racing results from Randwick feature multiple hurdles and handicaps with winners listed, including Dowslum Crue naum Jester's Lady in the Tria Hurdle and Dollar Merry Smile Opportuni in First Nursery Handicap. Mundie Race winner Cheery Jack and Jack Mack noted, alongside others such as Duvers King and Restford in various events.
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