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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

8

Parramatta Triumphs In High Scoring Rugby Clash

In a keen Central Western vs Parramatta rugby union match, Parramatta surged from 13 5 halftime to win 21 14. Stars Edwards and Wolfe led Parramatta while Wests fightback featured Bourway and Peters. The crowd enjoyed a grand display of open football and strong defence.

Parramatta Central Western Wolfy Parramitus Ted Il Weals Edwards Sie Torouen Mira Prosser Tweedale Irth Furse Urits Wests Eslick Coater Central West Edwards

Curtai n Ral Curtain Ral Match at Mugnie Park

The report describes a rugby or football match at Mugnie Park with Wellington and Parramatta involved. It notes Haig kicking a penalty goal and mentions Wellington backs moving, Elgar showing danger, and a six to wide spread in the play. The fragmentary text references key players and a tense contest without full context or outcome.

Mugnie Park Wellington Haig Parramatta Ted Elgar

Willan wins 15 mile road race at Cycling and Athletic Club

Best Lap reports Willan securing his first road win of the season in a 15 mile event. Williams finished ahead of Val Gersbach with Des Connell in third as a tight pack challenged in the final miles. Bill Wagner clocked 36 42 for fastest time, just ahead of Keith Logue.

Willan Mark John Harris Williams W. Gersbach D. Connell W. Wagner B. Blackhall K. Logue

Western Side Holds Queensland to Narrow 9 6 Defeat

Western Districts rugby held Queensland to 9 6 at National Park Orange last Wednesday afternoon in a keen wind driven match. Nick Shehadie led the Wallaby influence while Keith Cosier starred in the forwards as Queensland secured the win through two tries and a penalty goal and Spurway added two penalties.

Wallaby Nick Shehadie Bathurst Western Districts Rugby Union Queensland National Park Orange Canobolus Queenslanders Nambc I A Byttle Western Districts Visty Tora Husky Wellington Keith Cosier E. Meredith P. Neilsen P. Costello Spurway

Parramatta Defeat Wellington 19-3 After Tight Second Half

Mackayille scored a converted try as Parramatta led 11-0 at half time. Wellington closed to 11-10 before Parramatta surged late with a further try and a successful kick to seal a 19-3 win. Forwards stood out while backs struggled to finish moves, and Parramatta head to Manly next Saturday at Rygate.

Armstrong Wolte Parramatta Wil Wests Bourway Weat Parra Bevy Brian Palmer Cdaline Edwards Mackayille Wellington Miller Bullock Jack Holmes Newell Setter Hinton Jones Dixon Paramatta Tuke Manly Rygate

Rifle Shooting Club Promises Further Targets After Tight Shoot Off

A record 27 members attended an 800 yard rifle shoot on Saturday with many finishing late. Jack Pittman claimed the day’s only perfect score before Mick Kelly nearly tied with 34. A tense shoot-off between Jack Pirtual and Mick Melly ended by a slim margin. praise given to both winners and all participants for sportsmanship. Next weekend plans add another target to ease pressure and cap the term with a new executive election forthcoming.

Jack Pittman Mick Kelly Mick Jelly Ack Pillman Omer Weil Jack Pirtual Mick Melly Yoo Avery Howe Ube Jack Seitzman Mick Brian Jordan Rub Brows Manly

Wellington Rugby side edge Forbes in tight 5-4 win

In Forbes yesterday Wellington rep team edged Forbes 5 to 4 as Fowler narrowly missed a late penalty. Dray and Fowler starred for Wellington with the backs exploiting the ball while Smith and Lay featured in a late try setup.

Wellington Rugby Lague Forbes Wellington Fowler Dray

Wellington Triumphs In Tight 5 4 Rugby Victory

Forbes miss from close range nearly cost Wellington a win but Fowler failed to convert. Wellington edged Forbes 5-4 with scorers including Wellington and Smith. Tottenham stunned Dubbo 4-0 while Cunowindra beat Peak Hill 20-2 and Parkes defeated Contobolin 38-8. Narromine had a bye in A Division Group 31. Cum Nock cruised 4-0 in Second Division with TM matches seeing Cuda 4-0 over Manildra and Molong 6-2 over Eur Rowin. Orange Rugby League adopts a two representative plan to improve standard starting this week after a meeting.

Forbes Wellington Kitch Jake Bentick Bentick Huggett Frank Lay Lay Ilegally Fuller Collins Fowler Twckle Tottenham Dubbo Cunowindra Peak’ Hill Parkes Con-tobolin Narromine Cum- Nock Deothe Téestndtey Cuda Manildra Molong Eur Rowin Cargo Bulla A Orange Rugby League Orange League Orange

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