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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
7
Crop prospects are bleak as grasshoppers destroyed early plantings and recent sowings struggle to germinate. Two inches of steady rain are needed, and late crops are not performing well. Local clubs feature tennis and football events, a sale of stock, and plans for a new hall, with community fund-raising, church events, and school undertakings noted.
The report records light rains on Saturday with clearing skies after six points, while heavy frosts persist each morning. Grass shortages threaten stock, and the local football and tennis results are noted alongside road reconstruction near Dripstone. The Ambulance dance fundraiser yields a net £8 3s, with donations totaling £1 17s 6d and thanks from the Ambulance authorities.
William Beck, employed by J D Morris, narrowly escaped serious injury when his sulky horse boiler veered after a passing motorcycle, struck a road hole, and threw him to the ground injuring him but leaving him to continue to Wellington after neighbours aided him. Weather was cold and damp, with light rain and a cold wind. farmers hope for rain. Wheat stands low but resilient. The Wykes and Morris families are visiting Sydney for the Sheep Show. Tennis rivalry grows as Waratah beats Corlea on the two courts each Saturday.
The southerly change last week brought only a few sprinkles and clouds. After clearing, heavy fresta will finish off green feed from the recent thunderstorm. Water troubles grow for windmill dependent farms, prompting plans for small oil engines. Weather brings frosts. mining activity and house demand rise as the Bodungora to Lincoln road work proceeds. Dowd's reef shaft continues, Zell's shaft near start. D Kennedy of Cowra visits.
The dry weather with frost accompanied a busy Yeoval weekend. A cuchre party in Australian Hall raised funds for the local tennis club, with prizes won by Miss Mary Ritchie and Miss Lorna Miskell. music by Mr. Claude Farr and Miss Lorna Miskell. A Monte Carlo waltz went to Miss Millie Knight and Mr. Claude Farr. A street stall featured a cake cooking competition won by Mrs. Alf Wilkin to aid the upcoming C.E. bazaar. About 100 footballers traveled to Dubbo for the Johnny Walker Cup, Dubbo winning 8 to 4 after a fast match refereed by Mr. Nicholson. Other notes mention residents returning from Sydney and farm show trips, with several locals preparing or departing for events.
Dry weather and heavy frost threaten local activity as Eucharreena readies for a match against the Orange team next Sunday. In other news, Mr. R Agnew of Yeoval sustained a nasty arm gash while fencing at The Rock, now a patient at the Base Hospital. The infant son of Mrs. John Barrett remains in St Helen's Hospital, showing improvement.
Last week the District Ambulance conveyed Mr T Dawson to Wellington Hospital where Flo was found to have pneumonia but rapidly improving. James Hooker inches toward recovery in Wellington. Rev Father Duffy celebrated Maxs at Redbank last Saturday. Fashion's Mount Rifle Club won the Sloane Cup with A Hough first H Sloane second and James Charlton third. Club secretary Fred Herring reports £40 balance. The local range was laid out on JF Murphy's property in 1926 with F Matthews, now in Siam, a key figure. Fashion's Mount tennis team beat Catholic Club in Wellington 14 sets to 4. Team: S Herring W Terring F Alerring A Goninan EF Weeks H McCarney Mrs S Herring Miss L Goninan M Hinton. This week's fixture is against Mumbai at the railway village. Selected Mount players for Mumbai: Mrs T Watterson Miss M Masling Miss L Goninan T Quirk L Goninan Jd Connelly Ko Weeks W Herring.
The Arthurville Branch of the FB club reports a highly successful Wednesday dance with strong funds and praise for secretaries Mrs. A Wise and Misses Grace O'Brien and Jean Frogley. Visitors from other districts attended. Mavis Giddings suffered a bruised arm after a pony incident returning from school. Wellington District Hospital board meeting arouses subscriber concern over cost-cutting and director Bourke's role, while Mr. Miller of Suntop is ill. Rain recorded three points last week. Nell Kelly returns home in good health. Goonoo Tennis Club hosted a match with the local club on Sunday.
Rain failed to arrive during the weekend while frost and cold nights dominated. Notables W V Goninan T Peacock C Peacock and Mrs Peacock visited Grenfell and attended the races. Ruth McIntosh, daughter of the local stationmaster, is in Wellington Hospital with diphtheria and is expected to recover. Sore throats rise in the district. parents urged to seek medical advice as diphtheria is widespread. Local tennis club lost to Oakey Creek on a cold, blustery Sunday. Page 4 continuation.
The shire men continue repairing Trudgett's and Meigal's roads and expect completion in about a week. Mr. George Horton remains under medical care and not in good health.
A report notes the federal elections appear unlikely to occur until after the new year, with officials indicating delays or scheduling uncertainties that push campaign timing beyond the coming holiday period.
A successful Wednesday euchre party and dance at Wongarbon Muliomof Hall raised over £12 for the tennis club funds. Tony Renshaw handled secretarial duties while Mrs Harris of Turcutta received a trophy from Miss M Renshaw. Monte Carlo Waltz winners were Mr McDonald and partner. ladies’ prize split between Mrs Pearson and Mrs Arkell. The Lorna Lance Orchestra provided music. a juvenile ball Saturday drew praise from Stapleton’s Orchestra.
First Larwood's toe drew attention in England and then Wyatt's thumb sidelined Larwood for now. The brief note outlines an injury sequence affecting the England pace attack and its immediate impact on rotation and team plans.
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