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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
5
A political column critiques the Patel era Labour policies, calling for prudent reforms and criticizing long parliamentary recesses. It questions wage promises, high taxes, and the impact on education funding, while urging a responsible, steady path for the Lang government and Parliament.
Rain fell almost without interruption from Thursday evening through today easing a long dry spell in the region. The west saw steady soaking rain with warm temperatures, providing needed fodder and crop relief. Wellington registered 212 points by nine this morning with Saturday and Sunday contributions noted.
Rainfall records show four to five inches in places with many rivers in flood. Wellington reports no damage as rain soaked into the ground. Towns including Narromine Gilgai Warrego Dubbo Orange Mudgee and Bathurst logged varied totals as of the period, some totals covering the entire week and others the last 24 hours.
In a tough Saturday match Wellington edged Lithgow Pottery 11 to 10 despite long travel from Lithgow. Plays by Hall and Davison led Wellington as their backs fed well though the Lithgow defence stayed solid and the contest remained tight and fiercely fought.
Wellington edged Lithgow 9 8 in a tight second half comeback. Jacobson and Brown stood out for Wellington with late drives while Lithgow’s Vine and Coady and Bullman joined in a tense forward push before the final whistle.
The All Blacks defeated the Waratahs by 12 to 2 in a junior clash. Simpson scored a pair of tries with Dowd and J Cudden also contributing for the winners, while Catey added a penalty goal for the runners up. Frank Nava coached the game.
Yesterday's matches for the Kosciusko Challenge Cup were postponed as heavy rain rendered play impossible. Wongarbon club arrived at Wellington disappointed that the Wara atx team did not come out to compete, leaving the mud untouched.
The Wongarton team arrived in town after a failed attempt to play the Kasemuake Challenge Cup match against Wara Tah. The muddy ground made play impossible with 26 players struggling in the conditions. The match was canceled. Wongarbon captain was notified of no game, and a replay is planned next Sunday if weather allows.
In heavy rain Bath eat wn Orange won 12 goals to 6 over Bath in a group match at Ore ang on Saturday. Other results included North Sydney loss to University 19-11 and Western Suburbs beating Newtown, while South Sydney had a bye before defeating the South Coast team 24 points to 16. An attendance of 16,000 watched the Bughy Lumyud game.
A close rugby match saw New Zealand defeat NELW by four points to nil with Burris converting a field goal. Alexandria Juniors crushed St Pauls at Moore Park 122 to nil, a season record, while South Sydney University faced pressure in a 110 to 2% event. An English soccer team routed Queensland 11 to nil before a 16 000 crowd.
Residents urge reopening of Buxton school after department closure. Town Clerk report praises gas works, while Wellington Trotting Club and Swimming Club boost town profile. Jubilee Show planning and donations urged for Wellington Show in September.
Fragmentary account mentions Major Goodsell as holder and Paddy Hannon of New Zealand in a war era sculling championship dispute. Details are fragmented with unclear actions and outcomes.
The Parkes Trotting Club opens a £500 programme for a show meeting headlined by a principal event worth £115. King Bee, past Forbes winner, is owned by Ossie Notch. Various clubs revise dates, Harvest Home heads to New Zealand, and riders and horses compete from Wellington to Lithgow with multiple races listed.
Ongoing rain disrupts sport with the Hardcourt Championship at Dubbo postponed. Australian players continue to perform well in England as Miss Boyd defeats Mrs Bruce May 4 1 in a storied comeback, while the Indian doubles final sees Hry and Luury Elly win over Mies Bt George and Mow. Epping trotting meeting postponed to Thursday due to weather.
Public auction at Simpeon and Gle borne Streets residence on Wednesday July 15 at 2 30 p m. Items include the entire household furniture wheels and four valve wireless lot completes. Bidder notice from Mr E A Ho instructs all to attend.
F Murphy and Co advertise a sale on ladies velour tweed coats velour tweed coats in various colours and checks. English ready to wear garments priced from 12/6 to 21/ each with accessories including hats and children's items. Stitching done on the premises.
A. E. Rotton will sell on Saturday next at 2 50 p m a quantity of galvanised iron and bricks on the ground near the railway bridge. Full particulars to follow.
A. E. Rotton Wag to sell by auction at Mee Hackney's residence, Fercy Gireai, northern on Wednesday June 24 at 2 80 pm. The sale lists household furniture and effects including beds tables lounge dining suite kitchen items crockery glassware and utensils. Absolute unreserved sale with strict cash terms.
Estate situated miles from Wallington and Dripston area spanning 1160 acres with 680 acres Acton Franco. Improvements include 400 acres cleared for plough with rich red soil, 200 acres under wheat. Subdivided into 12 paddocks with netted cultivation areas and two miles of untapped area. Box country, windmill water supply from a six foot well, weatherboard house with three tanks and substantial wheat and machinery sheds.
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