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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
9
Rae Faltors is linked to a golf event update with scattered notes about players and competition. The fragment mentions Bee from an unnamed club and provides no clear results or dates. Further readable context is needed for a precise summary.
A Weetella tennis dance last Friday hosted by the Lyric Orchestra Wellington featured music by Mr L Crane and dance winners including Mr Lin Crane and Miss D Giddings. Mr Ay Belderston and Miss Joyce Mawbey also won, with George residents Mr Ron Hyde and Mr P Dowd among prizeholders. A piano encore by Mr Dan Radburn delighted guests, and a supper was provided by Clive Conde and L Mawbey.
A frostbitten report describes a Saturday euchre game at the terror Hall for Cauulle Church funds. Winners were Mine Tris Bracken and Mr Allen Haydon with Mr T Dawson winning a prize. About £2 14s was raised. The weekend saw tennis crowds and general practice on Sunday.
A car travelling to Stuart Town lost control a quarter of a mile from Evohaterna and overturned. The crash caused considerable damage to the body and hood. occupants escaped with bruises and shock. Earlier items mention hospital stay and local events, including congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ann McGuire and military notices.
Despite mixed finances the Stuart town event drew crowds for the Mayor's Patriothe Fund activities. Music by The Blue Bird and a lively grounds show featured golf results, court reports, and local table tennis matches, with several players invited to future events and a raffle of kool trophies.
Weather notes describe a cold week with frost and fog in mornings then bright warm days. Local social items mention Muncebiores tours practice, Montefiore doubles, and updates on residents from Wallgrove Lithgow and district hospitals.
A patient, Pie, marked as Mark Blotamed, remains in hospital after a reported incident at Wallops. He is described as frail and in foggy condition, with care provided by Mieds Collinge. Reports indicate slight improvement but health remains delicate.
A meeting at the Railway Motel last Thursday formed a road rally group with Bur endong and district to plan a war relief event at Mumbil. Officers include President Hansford and Vice President Buchanan. a strong ladies committee will handle tasks only women can do. Donations reached £53 10s in minutes. A large program of athletic and novelty events was drawn up, with a dance featuring a first-rate orchestra. A luncheon booth and a “Pad-L y” market will run, selling tires and produce. Donations of goods or cash are welcome, with a complete donor list to be published in the Wellington Times. A d4-gallon petrol druum was donated for cheap supply opportunities. The event location is Mumbil, NSW.
Local column notes rain is anticipated by farmers with hopes for relief from dry spells. Public notices include Red Cross sewing bee plans in Bodangora, calls for knitted goods, and updates on residents and visitors.
A terse wartime appeal urges all citizens to join in a massive collective push to support the war effort. The message emphasizes strengthening resolve and volunteering, with calls to act now and shoulder burdens alongside national leaders.
Weather frosts linger through Monday and Tuesday as war comfort fund discussions continue at Dripstone Tennis Club. Mrs Whitehead succeeds in postal appointment and exam, Miss Perteell guest of Mr and Mrs Keith Webs, and Mrs Henry Hughes mourned. War service news includes Ron Harden accepted for service in the HK division and militia camp departures.
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