1954 Wellington Tennis Tournament Remains Best Yet
The 1954 Wellington tennis event drew strong crowds despite poor winery conditions cutting attendance. Officials, led by Secretary Everett, managed a challenging schedule with many three set matches, some finals postponed to future dates. Hospitality by the Wellington Club and local supporters received praise as entrants and guests lauded the organization and social events.
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Mommie
Wellington
Everett
Mos
Grand Army
Warrett Price
Peter Althofer
Mr. Holmes
Mr. Cosiey
Wellington and Orange Wanderers set for Cancer Cup clash
Wellington totspurs meet Orange Wanderers at Rycate Park next Sunday in the Cancer Cup, Bates Cup holders. Wellington names Wheeler Inwin Vor Teunveli Stelfer Courdain kin Schrieber Jones Evans Soucoulis in the squad.
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Wellington Totspurs
Rycate Park
Orange Wanderers
Wellington
Orange
Wheeler
W. Inwin
Vor Teunveli
BL Stelfer
Courdain-1kin
B.schrieber
RB. Jones
J. Evans
Soucoulis
Tennis championship results across open and mixed events
M Inglis of Coonamble won the Men's Open Singles after a strong tournament showing. Thylis from Guomemble was runner up. Inglis defeated K Hobeson 6 0 6 4 in a highlight under lights. J Smith and Gogper won the Men's Open Doubles. In Women’s Open Lingles Miss Beryl Penrose and Miss Mary Carter dominated with Miss Penrose ranked second and Miss Carter fourth in state seedings. Mrs Moore of Orange reached semi finals against Miss Carter. The Women’s Open Doubles saw Mrs Crossman and Mrs Moore victorious. The Mixed Doubles saw Head and Miss Penrose defeat a first grade pair in the final. The Men’s Special Singles remained unfinished with final to be played at Bathurst. Semi finals for several events held under cold night lights.
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Baers
Sydney
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John Cooper
J. Smith Ab
Gogper
Neville Head
W. Edwards
Fuaithig
Speisithig
Sydney Rinvers
Beryl Penrose
Mary Garlor
Miss Penrose
Miss Canterle
Miss Pelurose
Miss Carter
Mrs. Moore
Orange
Miss Garter
Bret
Wah. Reutalyatsie
Miss Carter le
Miss Fenrose
Crossman
Ingils
Coonamble
Ferguson
Dubbo
Groseman
Moore
N. Head
Ings
Fingl
Penrose
Agig i
Bathurst
Son Cranston
G. Donelrans
Donnelly
Cranston
Evers
M. Bennison
G Donnelly
J. Cranston
Quarlal
Seminals
P Purdy
M. Buck
Tit
Cheong
Chong Ple
Wellington to clash with Nirroaine in Whit ney Cup match
The Wellington tennis team will face Nirroaine for the Whit ney Cup in a Sunday match. The Wellington lineup includes W. Price N. Bennison M. Henni son W. Edwards 5 Taylor Fyerd Emergency Spratt. Play starts at 1020 with spectators seated in extra seating and facilities. The event comes after defeating Gilgandra about three weeks ago and anticipation is high for a hard fought contest.
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Wellington
Nirroaine
Price
N. Bennison
M. Hennison
W. Edwards
Taylor
Fyerd
Spratt
Gilgandra
Narrowine
Yeoval Draw in Rugby Union Day Clash at Home
Yeoval faces West Wellington in a Rugby Union day clash at Yeoval with the first grade and reserve teams on show. The day also marks the start of the serves grade competition featuring matches between West Wellington and Dubbo, and Gooima reserves vs Yeoval reserves, with listed squad details for West Wellington and Yeoval sides.
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Wools
West Wellington
Dubbo
Gooima
Yeoval
Sleemat
Seckold
Porter
Quain
McGarthy
J. ‘Thesdore
D. Mummery
T.maxfield
Tarragin
B. ‘Predkelington
BR. Cowan
Murray
West
B. Owens
Stephens
Roverseam
Leskle
Roperts
B. Hosking
J. ‘White
R. “Braddock
B. Riley
S. Tremain
L. Edwards
Johnson
M. Davis
J. Anderson
g_ Starmrook
L. Biller
B. King
B. Blackburn
Tremain
J. Bunter
H Mclean
Berney
D. Sparkes
W. ‘Thomson
J.” Munro
Fe. Miller
G. Blatch
L. Tremain
M. Longmore
B. Mostyn
O. Mostyn
B. Pomiret
R. Varn
K Leos
Wellington Faces Dubbo in Crucial Rugby Clash
Wellington selectors reshaped the first grade to meet Dubbo at home on Sunday, aiming to topple the rivals. Key changes include Cohen at five eight, Ted King for Dover, Cornish hooker shift, and Claude Collins notable return. team boasts speed, tight defense, and a strong pack.
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Imague
Sehwatger
Welsington
Dublin
Forra
Palit
Oren Poeta Veary
Ainarew Elf
Bruce Cohen
Ted King
Dover
Flo
Norro Mine
McGary
Olive
Cohen
R. Young
Thomas
Claude Collins
Collins
Negerve
Benson
Dubbo
Onession
Wellbeton
C. Johnson
B. Cohen
W. Fowler
J. Macdonald
B. Smith
J. Olive
B. King
A. Thomas
R. ‘Young
B. Lee
W. Bell
J. Cornish
C. Collins
V. Gersbach
FP. Gatto
P Williams
K. Bell
Fahey
F. Gorcoran
A. Dover
A. Ball
O. Bell
K. Lay
P. Mehare
J. Leeder
W. Carney
J. ‘Thermes
3. Reynolds
T- Me
J. Dutton
T. Gemey
T. Chanler
Sixty admitted to Housing ballot in Wellington
Sixty Wellington families entered a Housing Commission ballot for 14 homes with first occupancies in two weeks. The ballot, held in Macquarie Shire Chambers, named winners across Servien, Norservice and Non-service sections, with details of addresses and house types. The process aims to ease Wellington’s severe housing shortage, while some applicants were not selected and reserves noted.
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Housing Commission
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Servien
C. Tyan
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Pearson
Swill
Li, Brothers
Mauebon
Locinre
Porey Street
Norservice
N. Chock Ching
Gishoric
Fuubdoks
Peray
Steeeks
Bavienk
Parey
T Atkins
Maxwell Street
Omer
Commission At
Orange
Akeed
Anothar
National Fitness Appeal gains support for fund drive
The National Fitness Appeal launches in Lautona with aims to raise 1000 pounds for the Ward Building project. Donn confirms broad backing from local figures and organisations, highlighting early donations and plans for a major event prize that covers travel and entry costs for a Sydney trip.
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Pychess Fresher
Adelie Durm
National Fitness
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Din Bourke
National Tithness
Sydney
Eaaly
ventiveKorn
Chinese Tennis Association Telegram Sends Best Wishes
A telegram from the Chinese Consul General in Australia J M Wong conveyed good wishes to members of the Chinese Tennis Association for the June Tournament. President E Kaw and nineteen association members received the message during Saturdays events, noting some early success in the tournament.
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Public meeting sets plan for Education Week in Wellington
District Inspector of Schools Mr Armstron led a Wellington meeting to organise Education Week. A call was made for Shire President Dr Masters to convene a Thursday session to finalise arrangements. The event aims to unite schools and the public with exhibitions, open day at the school, and cultural activities. The week opens August 15 with church services and a statewide ABC broadcast on Monday August 16 at 2 30 pm.
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National Fitness
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Gen, Sears
Gray Owens
Bell
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Hollywood Cafe
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Huiel
Technical College
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Masters Hind Aince
Australia
Victoria
Nsw
Arthatrong
Witteane
Benoit
Sh Abc
Wel-logton
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