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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
5
District report covers a visit by a Bathurst club team to Ner Vawa Courte and a match against a local representative side. Community notes describe a July church gathering, railway time discussions, and health updates on residents, with council and district meetings addressing medical support and local civic affairs.
A misty, dull day with sporadic rain and poor pasture due to the season. Rabbits plague fields despite mass culls. Local happenings include Dowd and Barretts wedding preview, social at the library, memorial committee meeting, polo memories, and plans for a new hall in Bodangora as hosting towns grow distant.
A misty, rain-scarce spell Dominates Spicee's Creek district with only light precipitation last night and this morning. Mer J Hughes' Vhcuoreh of England social at Hughes Shed drew praise for decor and music led by H Hughes orchestra. Financials show £23 5s 0d income and £1 10s 6d expenses leaving £21 0s 0d. Bishop's visit to Spicer's Creek set for July 24 with confirmations planned. Goolma School Boys beat Spicer's Creek in a football visit. school work progresses with painting starting next week. Congratulations to John Wilton on his marriage carriage celebration. Small rainfall Tue night and Wed. rabbits abundant across the district with profitable trapping.
A Saturday night gathering at Forrests Hotel approved forming a tennis club. Attendees included H Low Vork, Patton, J Forrest as president and Mewats as vice president, with Peacock, W Oregwon, Anneford as joint secretary, and Siegwarer, Spratt, McIn lowh, Meadamew as committee members.
J Arniel and colleagues discuss difficulty confirming levels for two game courts on railway property. Mr GB Price visits the district to examine schools including Pine Park and Fashion's Mount, while wheel boys dig holes for Arbor Day trees.
Shady weather drenched Stuart Town Thursday into Friday with about 40 points recorded. W Walker, local station visitor, was taken to Orange District Hospital with erysipelas but is improving. Mrs John Sloane’s health is described as indifferent. Terah McKay’s speedy recovery wished by friends. News from Warren notes Mrs James Ho McKay returning home after holidaying with her mother. A baby girl blessed Mr and Mrs Cecil Davie. a son born to Mr and Mrs W Willing. Rumors suggest Australian Hotel changed hands, potential buyer Mer ton Stonne of Warren and a Wellington firm. A fundraiser in Loehim s Hall Friday night to aid the Iowa Convent is expected to draw an enthusiastic crowd. The family of the late G B Trick plans a district sale before leaving in July.
The Cumction on Saturday night raised a creditable £15 with over half from Gol lan school children at a produce stall and fish prize. young participants were enthusiastic and deserve credit. The tennis match ended 75 games apiece after an exciting, clean contest.
A chaotic entry lists jockeys and horses from Sydney to Dubbo with several results and handicaps. Notable names include Wilton Jay, Usay Boy, and Flying Handicap victors, while Canowindra meeting was disrupted by rain. Ancient rider J. Giblin mourns his 11th birthday in a long-form racing update.
Reports from Mudgee district indicate lambing will be below average this year due to dry weather and scarce green feed. Some rough dry pasture remains on holdings but provides little nourishment and limits feed value.
Weldon s Ladies Journal May issue showcases latest Paris and London styles with free patterns for coat blouse overdress and afternoon dress. It features an art cover in full color plus Photograyware transfer designs for embroidery and knitting instructions for a jumper and new slip on dresses.
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