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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1930
Page
3
Incomprehensible OCR fragment references various players, teams, and scores but is largely garbled. It mentions Crawford Aus, Am ee, and Australia context with unclear actions. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable text.
Fragmented text describes racing or athletic events with multiple names such as Marvin and Fouad, mentions wins and places like Randwick and Sydney Stadium, and notes various athletes and sponsors in a noisy, garbled sports column. The readable parts suggest a meet or championship coverage with results and upcoming events.
The article profiles Miss Blair of Wellington later praised in Norway Stockholm London and Sydney for her Pleurotex decorative art and related book. Her work includes a landscape tapestry, inventions, and teaching in 6000 county schools. She plans further exhibitions and another novel.
England and Australia locked in a rain ruined first test as toss advantage flattered England early then rain halted play after Australia impressed with a strong reply. Chapman led England’s late resistance with Hobbs while Australia’s bowlers Grimmett and Grimmett helped skittle England for 240. Kippax and Richison steadied Australia’s reply before stumps. Rubin debuted for England, taking four wickets as the day’s action collapsed into a damp finish.
Obituary notices report deaths in Orange and vicinity, including Mrs deck Teere of Orange after bronchial pneumonia, Ruby Teece from well known Lauer family, and Mrs Anvin Angwin of Bodangora. Also Mr Richard Mestin of Swift Street dies suddenly, and Mr James Jones of Hank passes away. Funeral details, ages, places, and burial in Wellington and local church cemeteries are provided.
News arrived of the death of Mrs Myra Weber of Stuart Town aged 71. She lived alone and while preparing dinner she suddenly collapsed and died, the doctor noting she was burnt by the fire. A widow, she left sons Jack Sydney William Carl and daughter Mrs Nicholson. Funeral held today in the Stuart Town Church of England cemetery with Rev Mr Husker officiating. arrangements managed by C J Shakespeare.
The death of a young child of Mr and Mrs Jarolt Smith of Zouch Street is noted with interment in the Church of England section of Wellington cemetery and a graveside service led by Ven Archdeacon Barry Brown. Elisabeth Carson of Dubbo District Hospital aged 32, widow of Peter Carson of Moreinone, is mourned with a son of six. interment in the Catholic section of Dubbo cemetery conducted by Rev Monsignor O Donnell.
The death of Catherine Shepherd of Orange occurred at a great age after about five years bedridden. Daughter of the late John Day and his wife, she hailed from Bambala and was a long-respected resident of Store Crook, Keres Crook, Stuart Town, and Eucharevon, noted as a pioneer in the district.
Narromine edged Wellington 10 to 2 in a brisk game with Narromine’s fast forwards and strong defense limiting Wellington’s chances. McCormick and Bullman key for Narromine while Dyball and McNamara starred for Wellington though errors and misplays cost them.
Fragmented obituary notes a death in New South Wales with a list of bereaved relatives across Kerr's Creek and Stuart Town. The report shifts to Australian football results and fixtures including Kane Garriss tour, Kangaroos, and local matches with injuries and upcoming rounds. The piece mentions Jack Horn Cup, Maher Cup, and spectator reactions.
Burimblade defeated the Blues 1 to 6 in an early game as Bracken kicked 8 penalties and EB, Smallman, and rare try for Blues. Referee Pogle controlled the contest.
The Loan Council urges balance of shortfall as Australia faces a projected deficit of around £50 million for the coming year. NSW’s Bavin leads fiscal restraint while Labour opponents decry spending cuts and warn of hardship for workers and merchants amid plummeting exports.
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