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Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

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Patriotic Rugby Benefit Match Sees Reds Triumph Over Blues

A benefit rugby league game to aid a Naval War Auxiliary branch drew a small crowd but provided lively play. Reds dominated, Petersen scored thrice, McCormick and Schofield contributed, while Brown added conversions. Blues fought back late, Colline converted, but Reds won 87 to 3 with Mr. FR Poole refereeing.

J. Me McKinno Megniaxe Jnmet Hiephitpore Ames Sid Patriotic Funda Howe Ivomeht Keith Petersen Reg. McCormick Schofield McCon- Hull Scho- Geld Lane MeFoune Petersen Grore Carmer Reda Deehan Fon McCormick Toy Rey Reds Blues Alhough Coult Sehofeld Www Bluse Ura Reds Muy Bluex McCornick Brown Revs Bulls Stryke Bar Land Allen Keoxe Colline FR. Poole

Frange Appeals for Peace and War Crisis Deepens

German and French governments exchanged notes on peace terms while a council of ministers in France met under M. Lebrun. Plenipotentiaries are to be named, with dates for reception to be announced. Reports claim Britain may pursue total victory as battles continue. Mussolini and Hitler reportedly seek an armistice, though some dispatches deny movement toward settlement. French troops resist while German forces advance into France.

France Reich

Niagara Sunk by Mine Spark Turns Tide in War News

Prime Minister Mr Fraser announced the Niagara was sunk by a mine. Minesweepers went to the scene and had already cleared another mine. The vessel carried 50 passengers from Sydney and a crew of 200. The minutes show the entire complement was rescued by two ships responding to the distress signal.

Sydney Fraser

Methodist church notices outline services and meetings

The Rev Gordon Woo will preach at Wesley Church next Sunday followed by a gathering at Bodangaray. Mr E Davis to preside at Geurney. Fortnightly Fellowship meets tonight at 7:40 with the theme Our Mission Overseas. House devotions, church notices, and readers to discuss bevaial papers. O K and M C C dogfetien meets next Monday night for annual activity.

Gordon Woo Wesley Church Lea Bodangaray E. Davis Geurney Wull Wy . Chinhacks Ben Naveau Sur O.K M.C.C. Dogfetien Um Val Astivitien

45th Annual Sheep Show Opens in Sydney

The 45th annual sheep show began in Sydney yesterday with the aim of proving the pastor dusty remains in good form. In Border Leicester, the grand champion prize went to Mr. EC Freckington of Woodlands Wellamington.

Sydney Border Leicester Mr. Ec, Freckington Woodlands Wellamgton

Local Government Elections Postponed During War Effort

The State Cabinet considered delaying all local government elections for 12 months to support war resources. Premier Sati proposed postponing elections from the first Saturday in December, while Wellington Municipal Council had decided the Local Government Association be informed the Council favored holding elections.

Tie Tiutty Sati Wellington Municipal

Australian songbird cast in film comedy at Macquarie

Loun Matton, a ten year old Australian songbird, is chosen by Ken G. Hull of Cinesound for a role in the modern family comedy drama Mr Chetworth Steps Out to be shown at the Macquarie Theatre tonight and tomorrow. A Charlie Chan Murder Cruise thriller follows, with Highway Patrol as support, in this new program lineup.

Macquarie Loun Matton Sholder Cinesound Pronger Diosctor Ken. G. Hlull Chetworth Macquarie Theatre Charlie Chana Motian Pictures Siinvel Aes Davl

Next Sunday's Church Services Wellington Parish Plan

Wellington parish announces Sunday services including 10 am children's service at Church of England Wellington. Evening gatherings feature 7 30 pm at Wem, Cre Creek, and 2 15 pm service. Includes midweek and evening intercession sessions.

Church OF England Wellington USC Children's Servicw Wabmée Cire Creek

Trinity Church Notices and Services Overview

Trinity and allied churches announce Holy Communion and Evensong services across Geurie Blayne Wellington and Windorah locations. Friday Intercession for the Allied Cause. sermons by Reverends Bowen Wood and Wood. fellowship and devotional meetings held midweek and Sundays with evening hours listed.

Trinity. V Iarne Geuries A.n Sunray School St Ama Holy Commanian Blame

Baptist Church Services and Mission Programs Noted

Readable fragments show a Baptist church in Yooval Bouriewood and Wellington with a 7 to 0 score or tally. Pastor Smith of Wellington conducts services and a United Aborigines Mission session is listed with an 11 am and 7 pm schedule. Sunday School at 2 pm led by W. B. Hayman, Missioner.

Baptist Church Yooval Bouriewood Fame Wellington Pastor Smith Wellington J.P H. Baker United Aborigines Mission Services Ink Chet B. Hayman Misioner

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