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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
17
A humorous fragment describes a shop sign reading Ikon Sinks and a dealer selling swan related items, with musings on words and phrases. The piece wanders through whimsical images of moonlit walks, fashion, and travel as trade and memory mingle.
At the Ama roo Shire Council meeting in Cum nock on Monday further consideration was given to establishing a pound yard at Yeoval to cope with straying stock. Mr Daniel Ryd of Yenval urged action on the Wellington Parkes road, noting increasing strays. The council debated building a pound and appointing a keeper, but final decision was delayed until the next meeting when the engineer would inspect a suitable site and cost.
Mr A. B. Silis an Indian distributor of Yeoval has been advised by Radiolab manufacturers that Australia’s most elaborate centralised radio equipment is now operating at the new Hotel Avetra Vio in Sydney. The installation marks a major step in hotel communications and broadcasting capabilities.
Influenza and colds are widespread with many residents affected. A hotel in Sydney installs a wired listening system across 400 rooms with a Radiola receiver setup and wall speakers, allowing guests to select stations and adjust volume from a central room.
Mise M Belly recently returned home to Dhbbo from Yeoval after two weeks away. Als. dh Agnew and children are holidaying in Gilgundew with Mrs. Agnew's sister. Mrs. M Ryzrn visits her daughter in Cowra. Roy Burgess recovered from a severe illness and returned home with his parents. Mrs. R Agnew holidays with relatives in Buchagwena. Miss Gow went to Wellington for medical care and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Vi Padalzon of Peak Hill visits her mother. Mr. JA Stapleton confined to bed for a week after quinay attack. Relatives wish him speedy recovery. Rev. J Taylor of Oable returned home after staying with Mr and Mrs. Condy for five weeks.
A portion of readers attended the Parkes football match last week to watch Englishmen versus Wests. The crowd showed strong interest and returned home satisfied with the outing.
New swings erected in the little recreation ground draw many children daily. A high number of youngsters enjoy the warm weather and a few more swings could accommodate the growing group wishing to join in.
A report from a painful incident on Monday notes Master Rol Agnew sustained a wrist fracture after a fall. Details are limited but the injury is described as serious and requires medical attention.
Cycle fans prepare for a weekend of events with multiple handicapped races. Notables include One Mile Handicap, Novice Handicap, Slow Race, and a Mile Handicap. Competitors named include D Chown, H dahnon, J D'Han Jun, W Stanbrooke, G Wilkin, and R Wykes among others as promoters aim to keep the mood sunny and spectators rewarded.
Football brief notes an attempted Sunday 20 play rebate scheme that failed to secure a full ten to travel. The incomplete plan ended unworthwhile, halting further travel with little progress reported.
A fragmentary report notes ongoing work at the Me He Wykus residence and a new building near Ay Staples ton, with the Wis lien project and the bank residence nearing completion.
The weekend brought two of the coldest days of winter with heavy frosts and very cold nights. A prior week saw about 80 pounds of salt spread to aid seas on crops, though conditions later improved to pleasant days with sharp nighttime freezes.
The Yeoval district agricultural bureau reports on sheep competitions, noting five entries in the 1000 head and 3000 herd classes and the export lamb elus issue. It praises donors H.ans C. Howing Buckinboh and A. Brapleton for cups, and announces a debate on July 5 about lambs and agricultural land value with speakers named and a secretary arranging details.
Ad promotes durable work trousers priced as No 1 and No 2 in a fixed standard price scheme. Claims refund if not satisfied. Text markets steam fixed sewing and heavyweight fabric with emphasis on sturdy construction. Occurs in vintage ad style with bold claims and pricing.
A second six man team visited Cumnock Sunday to contest the Nicholson Cup, yielding a close result as Yeoval claimed victory 10 to 7. The Bexlie Club clashed with Railway Slab in a senior match on their home court, finishing after an engaging day of play. A forthcoming match on Sanday invites Lernihs players from Molone to compete, with Yeoval’s lineup featuring A Cooper Faust Re Coapery Bowhwy Chiistic and O'Dar among others.
The Associates held a handicap golf day at Tinks on Sunday organized by secretary Miss G Hanns. The trophy was awarded to Miss M Bellami while Misses T and Mr Russell tied for top score, both achieving the same strokes as Nandieep.
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