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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
3
Racing notes recount Kear's victory in the Prix du hockey at Bois de Boulogne with Urazing second and Shakehand third, plus broader gossip on Western District trotting and race results across Moorefield, Bathurst, and Sydney venues.
In the first division Mist My Winnie beat Tikumbi 6 to 2 with Bradley My Barney securing second. The second division saw Cool dim defeat with a 6 to 4 margin for the winner. Third division ended 2 to 1 as Kidgardohn Limp Aglita faced the winner. Lacourage Stakes saw Ponkulla Even Koomis win at 4 to 1.
Vale era Peter Moir a prodigy from Bathurst who rose to represent New South Wales against New Zealand and later joined Glebe in Sydney rugby. The piece traces his rise from country football, his view on union versus league, and notes on Railway and Blues players and the state of country participation in the league era.
Saturday saw wings like Arty Bell and Hilly Robinson shine as they crossed the line with dangerous runs. The Fuon Brothers and Alf Tuck impressed in scrums and goal kicking, while predictions point to strong showings from Neurea, All Blacks, and Wellington’s combined team in upcoming knockouts and the Dubbo inter district match on June 27.
The weekly League gathering chaired by President A. T. Smith reviewed a Nour ea request to replay the recent match against the All Blacks, commending their stance. A Federal Club protest alleging unfair substitutions was referred to the protest committee, which ordered a replay date to be set by the League. Guernsey procurement remains with the secretary.
The citizens committee accepted a tender for fencing Bell Park and expects completion in four to five weeks. Club secretaries to supply eligible players for a Dubbo trip if selected, with picks after Saturday's match. All Blacks to visit Mudgee on July 2 and Saturday games listed with referees. Competition to continue for three rounds.
Australia won by eight wickets after start of second day resumed in dull weather at Lord s. Tennyson 74 not out for England, Durston and Parkin among bowlers, while Pellew and Bardsley starred for Australia with patient 49 and 42 not out respectively.
Prize winners for the quarter in rifle shooting are A. J. Thompson 120 and J. Preston 119 with Kelly and R. Wall tied at 118 for third. Third quarter club trophy results show T. Kelly 341 and H. Ziehlke 340 leading. NRA medal standings list T. Kelly 216 and N. Ziehlke 212 among top scorers.
MESSRS H A BARRACLOUGH LTD of Sydney Melbourne and Newcastle will visit this town on Monday June 20 from 9 am to 7 pm. They hold London University D B C A and FI O diplomas and will consult at the Club House Hotel. Take no risks consult qualified opticians.
A large Yeoval crowd attended a Monday sports event to raise funds for improving the local Recreation Reserve. The day featured numerous races and contests with prizes and a post event social, netting 142 pounds 15 shillings 8 pence.
Church of England services listed for Sunday June 10 at Wellington at 11 a.m. and 7 90 p.m, Montafiores 3 p.m, Wuuluman 3 p.m, Bodangora 7 30 p.m. Sunday June 26 Wellington am 11 a.m and 7 30 p.m, Correa Creek 3 p.m.
Sunday 19th June events list Gourie 11 pm Ponto 4 pm Et Andrew's Wellington Preasher Bev J Beith Miller 7 30 pm.
Sunday services listed include Wellington at 11 a.m. with Luke Bullock and 7.50 p.m. with F. J. Dunkley. Bodangora at 11 a.m. with Jesse Longhurst and 3 p.m. with Vexse Longhurst. Bourmewood featuring Luke Bullock and Gollan, and 3 p.m. Rev F. J. Dunkley.
Sunday services listed for Wellington Bodangora Yeoval Curra Creek with 11 a m or 3 pm times and 7 30 p m at Wellington. Rev T K F Taylor to preach on Sharpening our Weapons with Friday June 24 event featuring Mr Dunkley and Soloist Mins Andrews. Special singing and hymn books provided. Visitors cordially invited.
A Forbes resident found a large auburn hair lock embedded in a tin of jam bought this week. The buyer wonders if other tins may contain more hair or if a wig portion mixed with jam during processing. The rest of the article notes a hospital fundraiser and a Wood’s Peppermint Cure mention.
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