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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
5
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After frosty mornings a local ball for the Church of Rughiod Building Fund drew 75 couples at Snowson's Hall. The Rail Trail event raised 240 in Georgie and 314 in Windora to aid Wellington Fund whilePrivate Herbert May memory service drew a large crowd. Y.M.C.A. plans and a Red Triangle drive set for Thursday with a ball in the School of Arts and wide local preparations underway.
Last week 248 points of rain and severe frosts dampened vegetation growth. A boys benefit is planned at Mr Marvey's woolshed Belara on 2 June with expectations of a large turnout. A recent thunderstorm struck the post office telephone, cutting communication for days. Local rabbiting has fallen significantly.
The Wellington Civilian Rifle Club completed its sixth Wednesday shoot of the April to June quarter at the local range. Twenty four shooters, in two seven shot stages at 100 yards, faced a handicap limit of 68. Standouts included E. J. Barnes scoring 33 and 35, L. Nicholson 28 and 28, J. Preston 28 and 28, Hi. Ziehlke 98 and 86, M. Cameron 24 and 43, H. Kelly 30 and 12, K. Collins 64 and 60, R. Wall 30 and 28, Po. Wall 30 and 20, W. Bostwick 21 and 22, G. Brade 8 and 21, and W. Sullivan 2 and 0. Arrangements are well in hand for the next event.
The Wellington Poultry and Pigeon Society hosts its first annual show at Oddfellows Hall over tomorrow and Saturday. The event includes afternoon and evening hours with a formal mayoral opening tomorrow evening. Competition is keen and officials have prepared to ensure a successful exhibition inviting strong public support.
War Chest donations from Suntoy, Walmer, Curra Creek and Bournewood Committees include cigarettes, tobacco, soap, meat and fish tins, fruit tins, soap, towels, socks, writing paper, cocoa, milk, Rex cheese, plums, jam, coffee, biscuits, clothes and miscellaneous items. The list covers dozens of packets and tins and notes multiple committees and items sent.
Football selections list All Blyca at Georie with Vo Hintt J Ley W O Bryne Le McCormick H Boehme Mccormick A Smith and Champness Coupland McGinty Dray Duggan King plus 8 emergencies. Wallaroos face Our Hope at Bell Park 3 pm with Friend Tinky Best Sea Why Green Cook Foley Green Waterford Newell Falster Connor and emergencies Boheme Mills Cameron. Wallaroos return vs Dubbo at Hell Park Wellington 5 pm with Boheme Kennedy Leach Best Why Green Wy Cock and emergencies Baker Cameron. Railway Junior vs Montefiore features Atkinson Barg Crook Cox Boohine bench eight McAlister Wood Lowe Mower Reidy and RB Reidy.
Edwards and R Burns lead emergency replacements for A Jarvie and T Shaw as Gur Boys announce their Bell Park Saturday lineup for the match against Wallaroos. Full back HH Henry, three quarters R Porter and R Moore, IL M Hitchins, W Rogers, five eight WU Tack, half E Tack, forwards B Ronald J Cross J Willocks Carr Jennings BR Willocks emerge. Barguona T Smith Jones Yeal Holt also listed among emergencies.
The Coonamble Jockey Club held its postponed meeting on Tuesday and yesterday. Entries include Lass o Gowrie Ruenalt Urney Milford Lad Lady Ken Myra Huot and others for trials and mandieap events. Local racing notes also list Dubbo Garryowen Race Club entries such as Lass o Gowrie Lady Ken Ruenalt Jack o Green Nindi and many more.
A 1917 Wellington municipal election letter from J Barry argues rate arrears can void nomination papers, warns of rising taxes and reckless rate increases, and urges residents to elect fiscally responsible leaders. Also listed are auctions, public notices, and local notices about sales, social events, and sports at Bodangora and Wellington venues.
The document lists postal and packet rates for inter state services in New South Wales with weights from under one ounce to nine pounds and up to six tons. Rates progress from 0 1 01 to 2 6 4648 and beyond, showing increments per weight.
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